Owner’s Manual Model BLF34 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace. For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. To view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www.dimplex.
Table of Contents Welcome & Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fireplace Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric fireplace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces. Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: ⑥ Do not operate the unit after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at the service panel and have the unit inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater. ⑭ To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. ⑮ All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored. ⑯ Do not modify the electric fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Remote control contains small batteries. Keep away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. WARNING: Do not install battery backwards, charge, put in fire or mix with used or other battery types - may explode or leak causing injury. ! NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
Quick Reference Guide ① The electrical information regarding your electric fireplace can be found on the rating label located on the front of the unit, behind the glass. Figure 1 6.8 in. (172 mm) 3.8 in. (95 mm) Before installation, please record your fireplace's serial number below for future reference. ② If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the operation of your electric fireplace, or require service contact customer service. 16.0 in. (406 mm) 18.0 in.
Fireplace Installation Site Selection Review and consider all of the following conditions before installation: • Dimensions of the unit: 34.1 in. (867 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm) • Unit requires a minimum of two wall studs in order to ensure a secure installation There are three possible mounting methods: • Surface mount (pg. 11); • In-wall Recessed (pg. 13); • Flush mount (pg. 14), and any of these have the option of being hard-wired or plugged directly into the wall outlet.
Fireplace Installation Wiring L1 120V~ 60Hz RL3 M 4. Store the fireplace in a safe, dry and dust free location until you are ready to install the fireplace. LED CONTROL BOARD M LED LIGHTS RL2 RL1 N N N N Figure 2 Hardwire Installation The fireplace is provided with a two prong polarized plug installed for plug-in convenience. Hard wiring the fireplace is also an option for any installation. WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits.
Fireplace Installation Figure 4 Hole for Ground Screw 1. 2. Figure 5 Wall Mounting Bracket 3. 4. 5. Bottom Support Bracket 6. Figure 6 7. 8. 10 the service panel until installation is complete. Carefully remove the electrical cord bracket from the back of the fireplace by removing the three retaining screws. (Figure 2) Remove the two wire access covers off of the unit at the front to access the wire connections. (Figure 3) Pull the wires and connectors out of the back opening.
Fireplace Installation wire from the power supply using the second wire connector from step 4. 9. Attach the grounding wire to the cover with the provided grounding screw. (Figure 4). 10.Reposition the wire access covers over the wires and connectors and attach to fireplace chassis using the screws removed in step 2. 11. Refer to Front Glass Installation section, page 15 for final installation procedures.
Fireplace Installation 3. Hold the wall mounting bracket, with the bubble level on the top, on the wall so that the bubble on the level is centered between the two black lines. 4. Mark the 3 mounting screw locations, on the wall, ensuring that the wall bracket stays level. (Figure 5) 5. In locations where the screws are being installed only into drywall, install the supplied wall anchors before installing the screw (predrill if required). 6. Secure the wall bracket to the wall using the supplied 1½ in. (3.
Fireplace Installation Partial Recessed Installation - 2x4 Framing CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure. 1. Prepare a wall with a framed Figure 9 Figure 10 2 x 8 Framing Mounting hole Wall surface Mounting hole opening of 30 ½ in. (77.5 cm) wide x 16 ½ in. (42 cm) high (Figure 7). ! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for ¼ in. (6.4 mm) around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting.
Fireplace Installation the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. 3. Lift fireplace and insert into opening (Figure 8). 4. Use the supplied bubble level to level the fireplace within the framing, adjust as required. 5. Drive four supplied mounting screws through the four mounting holes located in each corner of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 8). 6.
Fireplace Installation against the wall (Figure 9). 4. Use the supplied bubble level to level the fireplace within the framing, adjust as required. 5. Drive four supplied mounting screws through the four mounting holes located on the inside surface of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 10). 6. Refer to Front Glass Installation section, page 15 for final installation procedures. Figure 11 Front tray Front Glass Installation 1.
Operation Figure 13 C B A WARNING: This electric fire- box must be properly installed before it is used. The manual controls for the electric fireplace are located on the right side of the unit and inside the air intake slot (Figure 13). A. On/Off Switch The On/Off Switch supplies power to all fireplace functions. When the switch is in the “ I ” position, the unit is on. When in the “ O ” position, the fireplace is off. B.
Operation internal heater parts and will not occur again. Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the fireplace off and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the On/ Off Switch to Off and waiting five minutes before switching the unit back on. CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539).
Operation Control Button marked “ I ” for five seconds. After five seconds, there is a 10 second window to press any button on the remote control. 5. Press any button on the remote control within that 10 seconds. This will synchronize the remote control and receiver. Remote Control Usage The remote control operates the fireplace levels sequentially (from off): flames only; to flames and low heat; to flames and high heat.
Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage to persons. ! NOTE: The fireplace should not be operated with an accumulation of dust or dirt on or in the unit, as this can cause a build up of heat and eventual damage. For this reason the heater must be inspected regularly, depending upon conditions and at least at yearly intervals.
Warranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to your newly purchased Dimplex electric fireplace. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and Alaska. This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable.
Warranty repair or replace such defective product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or part. • Limited warranty service will be performed solely by dealers or service agents of Dimplex authorized to provide limited warranty services.
Replacement Parts Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2200510300RP Partially Reflective Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5902700100RP Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5300170300RP Front Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6909140100RP Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
