Dimplex BLF74 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

BLF74

7212860100R01

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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Always use a qualied 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

For Bathroom Use ................................. 12

Voltage Selector Switch ............................. 12

Surface Mount Installation ........................... 13

Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ................. 14

Front Glass Installation .............................. 14

Operation .................................... 15

Maintenance ................................. 18

Accessories .................................. 18

Warranty .................................... 19

Replacement Parts ............................ 21

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?

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

installing or 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

inrmed 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 Do not use outdoors.

⑧Never locate replace where

it may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

⑨ To disconnect the replace,

turn the controls off, then remove

the plug from the outlet or dis-

connect the circuit at the main

disconnect panel.

⑩ Do not locate the heater im-

mediately below a xed socket-

outlet.

⑪Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may

cause an electric shock or re, or

damage to the heater.

⑫ To prevent a possible fire, do

not block air intakes or exhaust in

any manner.

⑬ 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

⑭ Do 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.

⑮Do not burn wood or other

materials in the electric replace.

⑯ Do not strike the replace

glass.

⑰ Always use a certied electri-

cian should new circuits or outlets

be required.

⑱ Disconnect all power supply

before performing any cleaning,

maintenance or relocation of the

unit.

⑲When transporting or stor-

ing the unit and cord, keep in a

dry place, free from excessive

vibration and store so as to avoid

damage.

WARNING: Remote control

contains small batteries. Keep

away from children. If swallowed,

seek medical attention immedi-

ately.

WARNING: Do not install bat-

tery backwards, charge, put in re

or mix with used or other battery

types - may explode or leak caus-

ing injury.

!NOTE: Changes or modica-

tions not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compli-

ance could void user's authority to

operate the equipment.

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

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.

[7.1 in.]

467 mm

[18.4 in.]

1883 mm [74.1 in.]

493 mm

[19.4 in.]

187 mm

[7.3 in.]

1844 mm [72.6 in.]

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Site Selection

Review and consider all of the

following conditions before instal-

lation:

• Dimensions of the unit: 74.1 in.

(1883 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm)

• Unit requires a minimum of 3

wall studs in order to ensure a

secure installation

There are two possible mounting

methods:

• Surface mount (pg. 11);

• Flush mount (pg. 12).

!NOTE: If the desired replace

location is on the interior of an

exterior wall the unit should only

be surface mounted. If a in-wall or

ush mount look is desired build

the interior wall out into the room.

!NOTE: A dedicated, properly

fused 15 Amp circuit is re-

quired, rated for the appropri-

ate voltage (120V, 240V).

WARNING: 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-

Fireplace Installation

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 trafc.

2. Unpack the replace, front

glass and hardware from the

box and remove all packaging

materials before installation.

3. Store the replace in a safe,

dry and dust free location until

Figure 2

Screws

Electrical Cover Bracket

Figure 3

Fireplace Installation

you are ready to install the

replace.

Wiring

WARNING: 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

the service panel until installa-

tion is complete.

1. Carefully remove the electrical

cover bracket from the back of

the replace by removing the

three retaining screws. (Figure 2)

2. Leaving a minimum of 3 in.

(7.6 cm) of slack, route the

power supply through a cable

clamp (not included) and the

hole in the electrical cover

bracket.

3. Remove the two covers off of

the unit at the front to access

the wire connections. (Figure 3)

For 120V Installations

Use two conductor, non-metallic

sheath cable with ground wire

(3 wires total) for the incoming

power supply.

CAUTION: Use the appropri-

ate wire to meet local and

national electrical codes for

rated power consumption.

• Connect the black wire (L1)

from the unit to the live wire

from the power supply.

• Connect the blue wire (N) and

For 120V Installations

GROUND

LINE

120 V Power

Supply

(Breaker Panel)

NEUTRAL

CONTROL PCB

THERMAL

CUTOUT

LED CONTROL BOARD

LED LIGHTS

LED CONTROL BOARD

CAPACITOR

FLAME MOTOR

HEATING ELEMENT

BLOWER MOTOR

VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

COMM 240

120

RL1

RL2

RL3

2. For No Heat installations

leave L2 unconnected with

a wire connector on the end

1. Regular installation

attach N and L2 together

3. For installation with a

Heat Disconnect Switch

See Options

Below

Different Heat Control Options

L2 Wall On/Off Switch

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Fireplace Installation

the red wire (L2) from the unit

to the neutral wire from the

power supply.

!NOTE: The unit can also

be installed so that the heater is

disabled. To install the unit with

No Heat DO NOT connect the

red wire (L2) to the neutral wire.

Add a wire connector to the end

and leave it disconnected from

everything.

!NOTE: The unit can also be

installed using an external Heat

Disconnect Switch. This can be

installed by adding a single pole

single throw wall switch between

the red wire (L2) on the unit.

• Attach the grounding wire to

the cover with the provided

grounding screw. Place wire

in-between screw and lock

washer and tighten (Figure 4).

• Reposition the electrical cover

brackets over the wires and

connectors and attach to re-

place chassis using the screw

removed in step 1 and step 3.

• Ensure that the voltage selec-

tor switch is set at the correct

voltage. (See Installation -

Voltage Selector Switch)

For 240V Installations

Use three conductor, non-metallic

sheath cable with ground wire

(4 wires total) for the incoming

power supply on replace inserts.

CAUTION: Use the appropri-

ate wire to meet local and

national electrical codes for

rated power consumption.

• Connect the black wire (L1)

from the unit to the L1 wire

from the power supply.

• Connect the red wire (L2)

from the unit to the L2 wire

from the power supply.

!NOTE: The unit can also

be installed so that the heater is

disabled. To install the unit with

No Heat DO NOT connect the

red wire (L2) to the neutral wire.

Add a wire connector to the end

and leave it disconnected from

everything.

!NOTE: The unit can also be

installed using an external Heat

Disconnect Switch. This can be

installed by adding a single pole

single throw wall switch between

the red wire (L2) on the unit.

• Connect the white wire (N)

from the unit to the neutral

wire from the power supply.

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