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Fireplace installation, New wall construction – Dimplex Electric Fireplace DFG3033 User Manual

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Fireplace Installation

install the fireplace assembly

into the mantel (refer to mantel

assembly instructions).

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NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 volt

circuit is required. A dedicated

circuit is preferred but not

essential in all cases. A

dedicated circuit will be

required if, after installation,

the circuit breaker trips or fuse

blows on a regular basis when

the heater is operating.

Additional appliances on the

same circuit may exceed the

current rating of the circuit

breaker.

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IMPORTANT: If not using a

Dimplex mantel, the fireplace

must be installed in an

enclosure with the following

minimum internal/opening

dimensions (Figure 1).

New Wall Construction

Select a suitable location that

is not susceptible to moisture and

is away from drapes, furniture and

high traffic.

place the fireplace in the

desired location to see how it will

look in the room.

Mark the desired location on

the floor and store the fireplace in

a safe, dry and dust free location.

Use studs to frame an

opening of 31 ¾ inches (807 mm)

wide x 22 ¾ inches (578 mm)

high x 9 ½ inches (241 mm) deep.

Option #1 - The power cord can

be lead from behind the trim and

along the wall to an outlet near

the fireplace.

Option #2 - A new outlet can be

installed inside the new frame

construction. Plug the unit into

a 15 Amp, 120 volt outlet. if the

cord does not reach, you may

use an extension cord rated for a

minimum of 1875 Watts.

Figure 1

22 ¾”

(578 mm)

31 ¾”

(807 mm)

9 ½”

(241 mm)