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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Listing and Code Approvals...................................3
Model Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step-by-Step Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Section A: Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Framing Dimensions .......................................4
Trim mounting ............................................4
Mounting Flanges .........................................5
Section B: General Electrical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Recommended Power Supply Wire Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Voltage Selector Switch Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SectionC:DirectPowerWiring................................7
240V Installation ..........................................7
120V Installation ..........................................8
120V Installation - No Heat Installation .........................9
Section D: Alternate Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
120V Main Power Wall Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
120V Main Power Wall Switch - No Heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
120V Heater Wall Switch Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
120V Wall Mounted Thermostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
120V / 240V Wall Mounted Flame Override Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wall Remote - WRCP-KIT ..................................18
UnitInternalWiringDiagram .................................19
!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.
Table of Contents

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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
120
Volt 208 Volt 240 Volt
120/120/
208/240
8/1223/
1823/2423 3 Stage Optional 0.07A 10.2A 8.7A 10.1A
!NOTE: Power ratings shown include LED lights and motors (10 watts)
WARNING: The installation of the replace unit must comply with the appli-
cable 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
!NOTE: Please read all instructions before installing.
Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions located 1.
in Section A: Framing Dimensions.
Allow 8” (20.3 cm) of service cable for connecting power supply wire to 2.
junction box on replace when installing before nishing wall. Allow up to
4’ (121.9 cm) 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” (1.3 cm) 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 (Figure 3).
Unit is factory wired for 208/240V power supply. If 120V operation is 6.
required, slide the switch and recongure the wiring (Section C). Wires L1,
L2, N & G are attached 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 (120V, 208/240V). 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.
LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

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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”
(5.1 cm) from the unit.
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.
SECTION A: INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Figure 1
Figure 2

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SECTION B: GENERAL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
For 120V installations• use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with
ground wire (3 wires total) for the incoming power supply on replace in-
serts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes
for rated power consumption.
For 208V / 240V installations• use three conductor, non-metallic sheath
cable with ground wire (4 wires total) for the incoming power supply on
replace inserts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national elec-
trical 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.
Voltage Wire Gauge Fuse Rating
120 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp
208 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp
240 Volts 12 Gauge 15 Amp
!NOTE: The trim should be in-
stalled before securing the rebox in
the opening.
There are two mounting anges
located on each side of the replace
insert.
From the inside of the unit, bend tabs
outward and mount to the inside of
the framing using suitable hardware.
Mounting
Flanges
MOUNTING FLANGES
RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
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!IMPORTANT: Ensure that the incoming power supply voltage 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 240V to 120V
ensure that the power supply is turned off.
!NOTE: Carefully insert a at headed screwdriver inside the exhaust panel
to change the switch from 240V (230 position) to 120V (115 position).
When wiring the unit for 208V / 240V the voltage selector switch should be in
the 230V position.
When wiring the unit for 120V the voltage selector switch should be in the
115V position.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH LOCATION

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!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240V operation.
!NOTE: Use 3 conductor wires 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 240V posi-
tion. (230 is printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.2.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.3.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.4.
Connect L1 (black) from the unit to the L1 (black) from the power supply.5.
Connect L2 (red) from the unit to the L2 (red) from the power supply.6.
Connect N (white) from the unit to the to the Neutral (white) from the 7.
power supply.
Connect the ground wire (green) from the unit to the ground from the 8.
power supply.
Ensure that all connections are tight.9.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.10.
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
SECTION C: DIRECT POWER WIRING
240V INSTALLATION

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!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240V operation.
!NOTE: Use 2 conductor wires 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 240V to 120V congu-
ration. (230 and 115 is printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.2.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.3.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.4.
Connect L1 (black) wire from the unit to the L1 (black) from the power 5.
supply.
Connect L2 (red) and N (white) from the unit to the Neutral (white) from 6.
the power supply.
Connect the ground wire (green) from the unit to the ground from the 7.
power supply.
When the unit has been congured for the appropriate power supply volt-8.
age, ensure that all connections are tight.
Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.9.
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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!IMPORTANT: The unit is factory congured for 208/240V operation.
!NOTE: Use 2 conductor wires 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 240V to 120V congu-
ration. (230 and 115 is printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.2.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.3.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.4.
Connect L1 (black) wire from the unit to the L1 (black) from the power 5.
supply.
Connect L2 (red) and N (white) from the unit to the Neutral (white) from 6.
the power supply.
Connect the ground wire (green) from the unit to the ground from the 7.
power supply.
Locate and separate, by installing a wire nut on the 1 (red) and 2 (red).8.
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
GREEN WIRE - G
WHITE WIRE - N
BLACK WIRE – L1
GROUND WIRE - G
RED - 1
RED - 2
WIRE NUTS
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SECTION D: ALTERNATE CONTROL OPTIONS
120V MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX
120 V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
WHITE - N
RED –L2
BLACK – L1
WHITE – N
BLACK – L1
GROUND - G
WALL
SWITCH
GROUND - G
CAUTION: The use of a wall switch to control the main power for 240V is
not recommended. To control the unit remotely the use of a Dimplex Wall
Remote - WRCPF-KIT - is suggested (sold seperately).
!NOTE: Before installing the unit have the following wires installed:
A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply •
panel to the main switch wall box.
A 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the main switch wall •
box to the junction box on the unit.
!NOTE: Use a single 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 120V posi-
tion. (115 is printed on switch)
Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.2.
Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.3.
Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G (black, red, white and 4.
green).
Connect L1 (black) from the unit to the L1 (black) from the main power 5.
wall switch using a wire connector (not supplied).
Connect the other end of L1 (black) to the L1 terminal of the main power 6.
wall switch.
Connect L2 (red) from the unit and N (white) from the unit to the Neutral 7.
wire (white) of the main power wall switch by using a wire connector (not
supplied).
Connect the other end of the N (white) to the Neutral wire (white) from the 8.
power supply panel by using a wire connector (not supplied).