Dimplex BLF34 User manual
Owner’s Manual
Model
BLF34
7212800100R00
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician or
service agency to repair this replace.
!NOTE: Procedures and tech-
niques that are considered important
enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and tech-
niques which, if not carefully followed,
will result in damage to the equip-
ment.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will expose the user to
the risk of re, serious injury, or
death.
Welcome & Congratulations ...................... 3
Important Instructions ........................... 4
Quick Reference Guide .......................... 7
Fireplace Installation ............................ 8
Site Selection ................................. 8
Wiring ....................................... 9
Surface Mount Installation ........................11
Partial Recessed Installation - 2x4 Framing ......... 12
Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ........... 14
Front Glass Installation ......................... 15
Operation .................................... 16
Maintenance ................................. 19
Accessories .................................. 19
Warranty .................................... 20
Replacement Parts ............................ 22
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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.
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, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and
Serial Number Label of your replace.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/customer_support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (See above)
Serial Number Label Rating Label
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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:
① Read all instructions before
using this electric replace.
② This replace is hot when in
use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces.
The trim around the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater opera-
tion.
DANGER: High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not par-
tially or fully cover or obstruct the
front of this heater.
③Extreme caution is neces-
sary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
⑤ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children or
inrmed persons without supervi-
sion.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
⑥Do not operate the unit after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at the service panel and have
the unit inspected by a reputable
electrician before reusing.
⑦ If the supply cord is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, or its service agent,
or a qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard. Contact Dimplex
Technical Service for obtaining a
replacement cord at
1-888-346-7539.
⑧ Do not use outdoors.
⑨Never locate replace where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑩To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, and turn off
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect panel.
⑪ Do not run the cord under
carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like.
Arrange cord away from traf-
c area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑫ Do not locate the heater im-
mediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑬Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, 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 ammable
liquids are used or stored.
⑯Do not modify the electric
replace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufactur-
er may cause re, electric shock
or injury to persons.
⑰ To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way. Always plug heaters di-
rectly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑱Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑲ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑳ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
㉑Always use properly ground-
ed, fused and polarized outlets.
㉒ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉓When transporting or stor-
ing the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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!NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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 re or mix
with used or other battery types - may
explode or leak causing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Quick Reference Guide
Figure 1
① The electrical information
regarding your electric replace can
be found on the rating label located
on the front of the unit, behind the
glass.
Before installation, please record your
replace's serial number below for
future reference.
② If you have any technical
questions or concerns regarding the
operation of your electric replace,
or require service contact customer
service.
③ For dimensions of your replace,
refer to Figure 1.
6.8 in.
(172 mm)
18.0 in.
(457 mm)
16.0 in.
(406 mm)
3.8 in.
(95 mm)
34.1 in.
(867 mm)
19.4 in.
(494 mm)
7.0 in.
(179 mm)
32.4 in.
(823 mm)
30.0 in.
(761 mm)
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Site Selection
Review and consider all of the
following conditions before instal-
lation:
• 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 mount-
ing 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.
!NOTE: If the desired replace
location is on an exterior wall the
unit should only be surface mount-
ed. If a in-wall or ush mount look
is desired build the interior wall
out into the room.
!NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not essen-
tial in all cases. A dedicated circuit
will be required if, after installa-
tion, the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating. Ad-
ditional appliances on the same
Fireplace Installation
circuit may exceed the current
rating of the circuit breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it
is pinched or against a sharp
edge and ensure that the
power cord is stored or secured
to avoid tripping or snagging to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or injury to persons.
Construction and electrical
outlet wiring must comply
with local building codes and
other applicable regulations to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and
is away from drapes, furniture
and high trafc.
2. For ease of electrical hook
up you may wish to locate
the replace near an existing
outlet (for plug-in convenience)
(refer to NOTE 1).
3. Remove replace, front glass
and hardware from the box
and remove all packaging ma-
terials before installation.
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Fireplace Installation
4. Store the replace in a safe,
dry and dust free location until
you are ready to install the
replace.
Hardwire Installation
The replace is provided with a
two prong polarized plug installed
for plug-in convenience. Hard wir-
ing the replace is also an option
for any installation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of
re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the
On/Off Switch is set to the Off
position (refer to Operation
section) and that the circuit
on which the replace is to be
installed has the power cut off at
Figure 2
Screws
Electrical
Cord Bracket
Figure 3
Wire Access
Covers
Hardwire
Bracket
LED LIGHTS
LED CONTROL
BOARD
L1
120V~
60Hz
NN
N
N
RL3
RL2
RL1
M
M
Wiring
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Fireplace Installation
the service panel until installa-
tion is complete.
1. Carefully remove the electrical
cord bracket from the back of
the replace by removing the
three retaining screws.
(Figure 2)
2. Remove the two wire access
covers off of the unit at the
front to access the wire con-
nections. (Figure 3)
3. Pull the wires and connectors
out of the back opening.
4. Unscrew the two wire connec-
tors inside the electrical box
and separate the wires.
5. Install the supplied hardwire
bracket (with the ½" wire hole)
onto the rebox. (Figure 2)
6. Leaving a minimum of 3 in.
(7.6 cm) of slack, route the
power supply wires through
the hole in the electrical cover
bracket and secure with a wire
clamp (not supplied).
7. Connect the black wire (L)
from the unit to the live wire
from the power supply using
one of the wire connectors
removed in step 4.
8. Connect the white wire (N)
from the unit to the neutral
Figure 6
Figure 5
Figure 4
Hole for
Ground Screw
Wall Mounting
Bracket
Bottom Support
Bracket
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