Dimplex BF36E User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE

OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

The BF series fireplaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021and CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for

fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters.

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Number

Description Voltage

Volts

Rated Power

Watts

Remote

Control

Wall

Thermostat

Refractory

Brick Look

AMPS

120Volt

AMPS

208Volt

AMPS

240Volt

BF36E 36”

Economy

120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 N/A N/A N/A 13.75 11.25 12.6

BF36ST 36”

Standard

120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included N/A 13.75 11.25 12.6

BF36DX 36”

Deluxe

120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included Included 13.75 11.25 12.6

BF42ST 42”

Standard

120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included N/A 13.75 11.25 12.6

BF42DX 42”

Deluxe

120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included Included 13.75

11.25

12.6

NOTE: Power ratings shown include the light bulbs and motor (275 watts)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION (Note: Please read all instructions before installing)

1. Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions (Section A: Framing).

2. Allow 8” of service cable for connecting to the junction box on the fireplace. Remove the outer jacket and

strip the individual conductors ½” from the end.

3. Loosen the screw securing junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Place unit in position in the opening, level with shims if necessary and attach unit to frame using nailing

flanges provided.

6. Unit is factory wired for 208/240 volt power supply. If 120 volt operation is required, slide the switch and

reconfigure the wiring as covered in section C wiring. Wires L1, L2, N & G are attached to the rear of the

junction box cable clamp for easy access.

7. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with a 20amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120, 208/240).

8. Make wall mounted thermostat and or wall switch connections as outlined in Section C: Wiring.

9. Place all connectors inside the unit and replace the junction box cover, ensuring that the cable clamp grips

only the jacket of service, thermostat and if applicable wall switch lines.

7205180100REV01

SECTION A: FRAMING

Optiflame Dimensions

Rough-in framing dimensions Optiflame dimensions Rough-in corner framing dimensions

This fireplace is a zero clearance design. Combustibles may be installed to the edge of the unit. A drywall lip at the

top of the unit and four nailing flanges on the sides of the unit are provided on each unit to facilitate installation.

Insulation and vapor barrier should be placed a minimum of 2 inches from the unit.

SECTION B: RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY WIRE SPECIFICATIONS

For 120 volt installations use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire for the incoming power

supply on Optiflame fireplace inserts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for rated

power consumption.

For 208 / 240 volt installations use three conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire for the incoming

power supply on Optiflame fireplace inserts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for

rated power consumption.

Two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire is recommended for installation of a wall mounted

thermostat and/or switch on Optiflame fireplace inserts. Use appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical

codes for rated power consumption. Thermostat/wall switch wire gauge must match the recommended wire sizes

shown below.

RECOMMENDED WIRE AND FUSING REQUIREMENTS

VOLTS WIRE GAUGE FUSE RATING

120 VOLT 12 GAUGE 20 AMP

208 VOLT 14 GAUGE 15 AMP

240 VOLT 12 GAUGE 20 AMP

MODEL A B C D E F

BF36E/ST/DX 35.5” 38.7” 54.0” 38.0” 38.0” 39.5”

BF42ST/DX 41.5” 44.7” 60.0” 42.0” 42.0” 45.5”

SECTION C: WIRING

NOTE:

The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation

NOTE:

All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Ensure that the power conversion switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting

the unit to power supply.

240 VOLT INSTALLATIONS

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit.

2. Ensure that the switch is in the 230 volt position.

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the L1 from the power supply. Connect the red L2 wire from the

unit to the L2 from the power supply. Connect the white N wire from the unit to the to the neutral from the

power supply. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power supply.

7. When the unit has been configured for the appropriate power supply voltage, ensure that all connections

are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

TO RECONFIGURE FROM 240 VOLT TO 120 VOLT

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit.

2. Flip the switch from 230 volt to 115 volt configuration.

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the L1 from the power supply. Connect the red L2 and white N

wires to the neutral from the power supply. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from

the power supply.

7. When the unit has been configured for the appropriate power supply voltage, ensure that all connections

are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

TOP OF FIREPLACE

230 VOLT/115 VOLT SWITCH

WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WIRING

NOTE:

Wiring of the thermostat must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

The following installation instructions are for a single pole thermostat included with the unit.

120 / 240VOLT INSTALLATIONS

The wall mounted thermostat is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the

junction box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit and ensure that the power conversion switch is in the proper

position for the required supply voltage.

2. Loosen the screw securing the junction box and remove the cover. Pull out the wire nut that contains wires

marked 1 & 2.

3. Remove the wire nut and separate the wires marked 1 & 2.

4. Connect one of the wires from the thermostat to the wire marked 1 and the other wire to the wire marked 2.

5. Connect the ground wire from the thermostat to the ground wire grouping from the power supply.

6. Ensure that all connections are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

HEATER WALL SWITCH WIRING

NOTE:

Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

When using a wall switch ensure that the switch has a rating of 20 amps.

NOTE:

Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control.

120 / 240VOLT INSTALLATIONS

The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction

box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit and ensure that the power conversion switch is in the proper

position for the required supply voltage.

2. Loosen the screw securing the junction box and remove the cover. Pull out the wire nut that contains wires

marked 1 & 2.

3. Remove the wire nut and separate the wires marked 1 & 2.

4. Connect one of the wires from the wall switch to the wire marked 1 and the other wire to the wire marked 2.

5. Connect the ground wire from the wall switch to the ground wire grouping from the power supply.

6. Ensure that all connections are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING

NOTE:

Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Use a single pole, single throw wall switch that is rated for 20 amps.

NOTE:

Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control.

120 VOLT INSTALLATIONS

The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction

box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit.

2. Flip the switch from 230 volt to 115 volt configuration.

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

7. Connect one of the wires from the wall switch to the black L1 wire on the unit, and the other wire to the L1

from the power supply.

8. Connect the red L2 and white N wires to the neutral from the power supply.

8. Connect the ground wire from the wall switch to the ground wire grouping from the power supply.

9. Ensure that all connections are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING

NOTE:

Wiring of the wall switch must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Use a double pole, single throw wall switch that is rated for 20 amps.

NOTE:

Only install a wall switch on units that do not have a remote control.

240 VOLT INSTALLATIONS

The wall mounted switch is connected to the fireplace by running a 2 conductor wire with a ground from the junction

box on the back of the unit to the thermostat.

1. Locate the switch on the top corner of the unit.

2. Ensure that the switch is in the 230 volt position.

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect one of the wires from the wall switch to the black L1 wire on the unit, and the other wire from the

wall switch to the L1 from the power supply.

7. Connect one of the wires from the wall switch to the red L2 wire on the unit, and the other wire from the

wall switch to the L2 from the power supply.

8. Connect the ground wire from the wall switch to the ground wire from the power supply.

9. Connect the white N wire from the unit to the neutral from the power supply.

10. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power supply.

11. Ensure that all connections are tight. Insert all the wiring into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

WIRING DIAGRAM WITH REMOTE CONTROL

WIRING DIAGRAM WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL

1367 Industrial Road

Cambridge, Ontario

Canada, N1R 7G8

1-888-DIMPLEX

1-888-346-7539

Approved for use in the United States and Canada

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