Dimplex BFSL33 User manual

Installation Guide
Model
BFSL33
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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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
li s T i n g a n d Co d e ap p r o v a l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mo d e l sp e C i f i C a T i o n s ..........................................3
sT e p -b y -sT e p in s T a l l a T i o n ......................................3
Tr i M M o u n T i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
se C T i o n a: fr a M i n g di M e n s i o n s ...................................5
se C T i o n b: .................................................5
Re c o m m e n d e d Po w e R Su P P l y wi R e SP e c i f i c a t i o n S ..................5
Re c o m m e n d e d wi R e a n d fu S i n g Re q u i R e m e n t S .....................5
Vo l t a g e Se l e c t o R Sw i t c h lo c a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
mo u n t i n g fl a n g e S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
se C T i o n C: fa C T o r y se T T i n g Wi r i n g ...............................7
240 Vo l t in S t a l l a t i o n .......................................7
120 Vo l t in S t a l l a t i o n .......................................8
120 Vo l t in S t a l l a t i o n - nohe a t in S t a l l a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
se C T i o n d: Ma i n po W e r Wa l l sW i T C h Wi r i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
wi R i n g fo R 240 Vo l t ......................................10
wi R i n g fo R 120 Vo l t ......................................12
wi R i n g fo R 120 Vo l t nohe a t in S t a l l a t i o n ......................14
se C T i o n e: ...............................................16
he a t e R wa l l Sw i t c h wi R i n g fo R 120/240 Vo l t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
wa l l mo u n t i n g th e R m o S t a t wi R i n g fo R 120/240 Vo l t .............18
fl a m e o V e R R i d e Sw i t c h wi R i n g fo R 120/240 Vo l t .................20
un i T in T e r n a l Wi r i n g di a g r a M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
!NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important 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.
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LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS
The BF series replaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021 and
CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for xed and location-dedicated electric room
heaters.
Voltage
Volts
Rated
Power
Watts
Remote
Control
Wall
Thermostat
AMPS
No Heat
120 Volt
AMPS
120
Volt
AMPS
208
Volt
AMPS
240
Volt
120/120/
208/240
8/1223/
1823/2423 Std. Option 0.07 10.2 8.7 10.1
!NOTE: Power ratings shown include LED lights and motors (10 watts)
WARNING: The installation of the replace unit must comply with the ap-
plicable Local and/or National Electrical Codes and utility requirements.
This installation should be entrusted to duly qualied personnel where
required by law.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
(!NOTE: Please read all instructions before installing)
Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions located 1.
in (Section A: Framing).
Allow 8” of service cable for connecting power supply wire to junction box 2.
on replace when installing before nishing wall. Allow up to 4 feet of
service cable for connecting power supply wire to junction box on replace
when installing after nishing wall. Remove the outer jacket and strip the
individual conductors ½” from the end.
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.3.
Remove knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp.4.
Place unit in position in the framed opening, level with shims if necessary 5.
and attach unit to frame using mounting anges provided (see gure 3 on
page 3).
Unit is factory wired for 208/240 volt power supply 6. (see gure 1
on page 6). If 120 volt operation is required, slide the switch and
recongure the wiring (Section C). Wires L1, L2, N & G are at-
tached to the rear of the junction box cable clamp for easy access.
!NOTE: If wiring unit to operate with NO heat a dedicated circuit may
not be required.
Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with a 15amp rating for the appro-7.
priate voltage (120, 208/240). (see Section C for factory setting wiring)
Make wall switch and or wall mounted thermostat connections as outlined 8.
in Section D.
Place all connectors inside the unit and secure the junction box cover to 9.
unit. Ensure that the cable clamp grips only the jacket of service cable,
thermostat and if applicable wall switch lines.
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TRIM MOUNTING
This replace comes with three trim pieces, top and two sides. The top piece
is secured with screws at either end and one in the middle. The two side
pieces require a tab to be inserted in the center slot then secured with a screw
at the top and bottom.
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SECTION A: FRAMING DIMENSIONS
Rough-In Framing Dimensions Firebox Dimensions Rough-In Corner Framing
This replace is a zero clearance design. No combustibles can be placed on
the top surface of the replace. Combustibles may be installed to the edge of
the unit. Four mounting anges on the sides of the unit are provided to facili-
tate installation. Insulation and vapor barrier should be placed a minimum of 2
inches from the unit.
SECTION B:
re C o M M e n d e d po W e r su p p l y Wi r e sp e C i f i C a T i o n s
For 120 volt installations use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with
ground wire (3 wires total) for the incoming power supply on replace 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 ca-
ble with ground wire (4 wires total) for the incoming power supply on replace
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 (3 wires total) is
recommended for installation of a wall mounted thermostat and/or wall switch
for use on replace inserts. Use appropriate wire to meet local and national
electrical codes for rated power consumption. All wire gauges should match
the recommended wire sizes shown below.
re C o M M e n d e d Wi r e a n d fu s i n g re q u i r e M e n T s
Volts Wire Gauge Fuse Rating
120 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp
208 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp
240 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp

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!IMPORTANT: Ensure that
the incoming power supply volt-
age matches the setting of the
voltage selector switch.
!NOTE: The voltage
selector switch is located
inside the exhaust panel on
the top right hand corner.
CAUTION: When changing
the voltage selector switch from
240 volts to 120 volts ensure
that the power supply is turned
off.
!NOTE: Carefully insert a
at headed screwdriver
inside the exhaust panel to
change the switch from 240
volts (230 position) to 120
volts (115 position).
When wiring the unit for 208 / 240
volts the voltage selector switch
should be in the 230 volt position.
When wiring the unit for 120 volts
the voltage selector switch should be
in the 115 volt position.
Mo u n T i n g fl a n g e s
There are two mounting anges
located on each side of the replace
insert.
Bend tabs and mount to framing us-
ing suitable hardware.
Mounting
Flanges
vo l T a g e se l e C T o r sW i T C h lo C a T i o n
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SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING
240 vo l T in s T a l l a T i o n
(Without Main Power Wall Switch)
!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240 volt operation
!NOTE: Use 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the power
supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.
!NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.
!NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for
the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power sup-
ply.
Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top 1.
right hand corner of the unit.
Ensure that the switch is in the 240 volt position. (230 is printed on2.
switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.3.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.4.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.5.
Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power 6.
supply.
Connect the red L2 wire from the unit to the red L2 from the power supply.7.
Connect the white N wire from the unit to the to the white neutral from the 8.
power supply.
Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power 9.
supply.
Ensure that all connections are tight.10.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.11.
240 V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX
WHITE WIRE -N
RED WIRE – L2
BLACK WIRE – L1
GREEN WIRE -G
WHITE WIRE -N
RED WIRE – L2
BLACK WIRE – L1
GROUND WIRE -G

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120 vo l T in s T a l l a T i o n
(Without Main Power Wall Switch)
!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240 volt operation
!NOTE: Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power
supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.
!NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.
!NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for
the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power sup-
ply.
Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top 1.
right hand corner of the unit.
Flip the switch from 240 volt to 120 volt conguration. (230 and 115 is 2.
printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.3.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.4.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.5.
Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power 6.
supply.
Connect the red L2 and white N wire from the unit to the white neutral wire 7.
from the power supply.
Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power 8.
supply.
When the unit has been congured for the appropriate power supply volt-9.
age, ensure that all connections are tight.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.10.
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX
120 V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
WHITE WIRE -N
RED WIRE – L2
BLACK WIRE – L1
WHITE WIRE -N
BLACK WIRE – L1
GROUND WIRE -G
GREEN WIRE - G
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120 vo l T in s T a l l a T i o n - nohe a T in s T a l l a T i o n
(Without Main Power Wall Switch & No Heat Installation)
!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240 volt operation
!NOTE: Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power
supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.
!NOTE: All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.
!NOTE: Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position
for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power
supply.
Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top 1.
right hand corner of the unit.
Flip the switch from 240 volt to 120 volt conguration. (230 and 115 is 2.
printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.3.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.4.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.5.
Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power 6.
supply.
Connect the red L2 and white N wire from the unit to the white neutral wire 7.
from the power supply.
Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power 8.
supply.
Locate and separate by wire nut the (red) 1 and (red) 2.9.
When the unit has been congured for the appropriate power supply volt-10.
age, ensure that all connections are tight.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.11.
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX
120 V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
WHITE WIRE -N
RED WIRE –L2
BLACK WIRE – L1
GREEN WIRE -G
WHITE WIRE -N
BLACK WIRE – L1
GROUND WIRE -G
RED -1
RED -2
WIRE NUTS

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SECTION D: MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH WIRING
Wi r i n g fo r 240 vo l T
!NOTE: Before installing the unit you must have the following wires in-
stalled:
A 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the power supply •
panel to the main switch wall box.
A 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the main switch wall •
box to the junction box on the unit.
!NOTE: Use a double pole, single throw (on/off) wall switch that is rated for
a minimum of 15 amps.
Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top 1.
right hand corner of the unit.
Ensure that the switch is in the 240 volt position. (230 is printed on2.
switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.3.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.4.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G. (black, red, white and 5.
green)
Connect the (black) L1 wire from the unit to the (black) L1 wire from the 6.
main power wall switch by using a wire connector (not supplied).
Connect other end of (black) L1 wire from the main power wall switch to 7.
the L1 terminal of the main power wall switch.
Connect the (red) L2 wire from the unit to the (red) L2 wire from the main 8.
power wall switch by using a wire connector (not supplied).
Connect the other end of the (red) L2 wire from the main power wall 9.
switch to the L2 terminal of the main power wall switch.
Connect the (white) Neutral wire from the unit to the (white) Neutral wire 10.
from the main power wall switch by using a wire connector (not supplied).
Connect the (green) Ground wire from the unit to the (green) Ground wire 11.
from the main power wall switch by using a wire connector (not supplied).
Connect the (red or black) L1 wire from the power supply to the L1 termi-12.
nal of the main power wall switch.
Connect the (black) L2 wire from the power supply to the L2 terminal of 13.
the main power wall switch.
Connect the (white) Neutral wire from the power supply to the remaining 14.
(white) Neutral wire from the unit by using a wire connector.
Secure the 2 remaining (green) Ground wires with a ground screw in the 15.
main switch wall box.
Ensure that all connections are tight.16.
Insert all the wiring of the main power wall switch into the main switch wall 17.
box.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.18.
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