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 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
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
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 If the supply cord is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, or its service agent,
or a qualied 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 certied 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