Dimplex Prism Series Manual de usuario
Owner’s Manual
Model
BLF5051
7213940100R09
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 impor-
tant enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will result in damage to
the equipment.
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 ......................6
Fireplace Installation ........................7
Site Selection .....................................7
Installation .......................................9
Hardwire Installation ...............................9
For Bathroom Use ................................11
Surface Installation ...............................12
Partial Recess Installation - 2x4 Framing ..............13
Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ..............14
Installation in a Dimplex Mantel ......................15
Front Glass Installation ............................16
Operation ................................17
Maintenance .............................21
Warranty .................................22
Technical Support .........................24
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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace from
Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to record
your model and serial numbers for future reference at
www.dimplex.com/register
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 1-888-346-7539
In order to better serve you, please have your model and serial number
ready or register your product online before calling (See above)
Serial Number
Label Rating Label with
Model Number
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.
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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 surface around the heater
outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
DANGER: High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not
partially, fully cover, or obstruct
the front of this heater.
③Extreme caution is necessary
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 supervision.
⑥Do not operate any heater after
it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have
heater inspected by a reputable
electrician before reusing.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
⑦ If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent,
or a qualied person in order
to avoid a hazard. Contact
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.
⑩ Do not locate the heater
immediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ To disconnect the replace, turn
the controls o, and turn o
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect panel.
⑫Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause electric shock, re, or
damage to the heater.
⑬ To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑭ A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
in areas where gasoline, paint,
or ammable liquids are used or
stored.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
⑮Use this heater only as
described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
⑯ To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a
polarized 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 directly into a wall outlet/
receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable
power tap (outlet/power strip).
⑰Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑱ Do not strike the replace glass.
⑲ Always use a certied electrician
should new circuits or outlets be
required.
⑳ Always use properly grounded,
fused and polarized outlets.
㉑ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉒ When transporting or storing
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
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Please use our convenient online
registration page to record your
model and serial numbers for future
reference at
www.dimplex.com/register
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.
3" (7.6 cm)
50 516" (128 cm)
19 12
(49.5 cm)
46" (116 cm)
48 12 " (123 cm)
7"
(17.8 cm)
3 1316"
(9.7 cm)
18"
(45.7 cm)
16"
(40.6 cm)
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Site Selection
Review and consider all of the
following conditions for installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 50
5
/
16
"
(128 cm) x 19½"(49.5 cm)
• Unit requires a minimum of two wall
studs in order to ensure a secure
installation
There are three possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 12);
• Partial recess (pg. 13);
• Flush mount (pg. 14),
and any of these have the option of
being hardwired or plugged directly
into the wall outlet.
WARNING: The top of the
replace is to be installed at least
4" (10.2 cm) from the ceiling.
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building codes.
!
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
Fireplace Installation
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 gasoline,
or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
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Fireplace Installation
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a
qualied electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether
the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the product – if it will not t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug in Figure
3. Make sure that the product is
connected to an outlet having the
same conguration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this
product.
Figure 2
MOTOR
HEATER NEUTRAL
FLAME COLOR
TOP LIGHT
LOG MEDIA NTC
GESTURE DISPLAY
FAN
LINE
M
FLAME
MOTOR
LED CONTROL
BOARD
LED LIGHTS
NTC
MOTOR
HEATER
M
ELEMENT
ELEMENT
CUTOUT
THERMAL
BLOWER
MOTOR
LINE
N
LED LIGHTS
LED LIGHTS LED LIGHTS
LED LIGHTS
SWITCH
BOARD
DISPLAY
BOARD
L1
120V~
60Hz
G
Wiring
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Figure 3
Partially
Reective Glass
Glass Bracket
Bracket Screws
Installation
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and is away
from drapes, furniture and high
trac.
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,
page 7).
3. Remove replace, front glass and
hardware from box and remove
all packaging materials before
installation.
4. Store the replace in a safe, dry and
dust-free location until you are ready
to install the replace.
Fireplace Installation
Hardwire Installation
The replace is packaged with a
three-prong plug installed for plug-in
convenience. Hardwiring 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 circuit
on which the replace is to be
installed has the power cut o at
the service panel until installation
is complete.
1. Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace:
• Lay replace on its back.
• Remove two Phillips screws from
each of the two glass brackets
(Figure 3).
• Remove the glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping pressure
on the partially reective glass, tilt
the replace upright and slightly
forward to allow the partially
reective glass to fall out of the
inside framing.
CAUTION: Do not bump or drop
the partially reective glass to
avoid breakage and personal
injury.
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Fireplace Installation
• Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace.
2. Locate the power cord and
remove the 3 screws that attach
the cord bracket to the unit - one
on the back of the unit and two on
the bottom. (Figure 5)
3. From the front, remove the 2
Philips screws that fasten the front
panel tabs, tilt the panel forward
and lift o. (Figure 4)
4. Remove the 4 screws that fasten
the acrylic media tray, and the 2
screws that attach the metal tray
to the unit.
The metal tray cannot be removed
but will now allow the ability to
remove the junction cover.
5. Remove the Phillips screw to
release the junction cover in the
bottom right corner of the replace
(Figure 6).
6. Carefully slide the junction cover
to the right to release the securing
tabs, as wires are fed through the
strain reliefs on the junction cover
and are connected within.
7. Unscrew the 3 wire connectors
under the junction cover and
separate the wires (Figure 7).
8. Pull the cord bracket and power
cord out the front of the replace.
9. Replace removed cord bracket
with the supplied hardwire bracket
replacement (Figure 8) and install
using screws removed in step 2.
Figure 6
Junction Cover
Screw
Figure 5
Screws
Hardwire
Bracket
Cord
Bracket
Front Panel
Front Panel tabs (2)
Acrylic Tray screws (4) Metal Tray
Screws (4)
Figure 4
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