Dimplex BLF3451-INT User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Model
BLF3451-INT
08/53790/0 Issue 4
OCN 11115a
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
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.
Welcome & Congratulations .................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......4
Quick Reference Guide ....................7
Fireplace Installation ......................8
Site Selection .................................. 8
Surface Installation .............................. 9
In-wall Recessed Installation - 100mm Deep ..........11
Flush Mounted Installation - 200mm Deep ........... 12
Front Glass Installation .......................... 13
Operation ..............................15
Maintenance ...........................18
"A sudden change in temperature
(for example, moving the unit
from frost to a warm room) can
cause condensation of moisture
inside the device and disrupt its
operability when turned on.
The device, after transporting or
storing at a negative temperature
of outside air, must be kept in a
warm room for at least 3 hours,
after which it can be put into
operation."

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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.
Serial Number
Label Rating Label
NO NEED TO RETURN
TO THE STORE
Questions With the Assembly?
Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s
Warranty?
Call your local dealer
Please have your model
number and product serial
number ready. (See below)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock
and injury to persons, including the following:
1. If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier
before installation and operation.
2. Do not use outdoors.
3. Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
shower or swimming pool.
4. Do not locate the appliance immediately below a xed
socket outlet or connection box.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged form 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by Children without supervision.
6. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised. Children aged from 3 years and
less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance
provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended
normal operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understanding the hazards involved.
Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform
user maintenance.
7. Do not use this appliance in series with a thermal control,
a program controller, a timer or any other device that
switches on the heat automatically, since a re risk exists
when the appliance is accidentally covered or displaced.
8. This appliance is not equipped with a device to control
the room temperature. Do not use this appliance in small
rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of
leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision
is provided.
9. Ensure that furniture, curtains or other combustible
material are positioned no closer than 1 metre from the
appliance.
10. In the event of a fault unplug the appliance.
11. Unplug the appliance when not required for long periods.
12. Although this appliance complies with safety standards,
we do not recommend its use on deep pile carpets or on
long hair type of rugs.
13. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible.
14. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
15. Keep the supply cord away from the front of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The heater carries the Warning Symbol
indicating that it must not be covered
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover
the appliance. Do not place material or garments on
the appliance, or obstruct the air circulation around the
appliance, for instance by curtains or furniture, as this could
cause overheating and a re risk.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be
supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by the utility.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become very
hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given
where children and vulnerable people are present.

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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.
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.
34.1 in.
(867 mm)
19.4 in.
(494 mm)
7.0 in.
(179 mm)
32.4 in.
(823 mm)
30.0 in.
(761 mm)
6.8 in.
(172 mm)
18.0 in.
(457 mm)
16.0 in.
(406 mm)
3.8 in.
(95 mm)

Site Selection
Review and consider all of the
following conditions for installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 87cm x
49.5cm
• Unit requires a minimum of two
(2) wall studs in order to ensure
a secure installation
Three possible installation methods:
• Installation method: Surface
mount; In-wall Recessed; or
Flush mount
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.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and
is away from drapes, furniture
and high trafc.
2. For ease of electrical hook up
Fireplace Installation
you may wish to locate the
replace near an existing outlet
(for plug-in convenience).
!NOTE 1: A 13 Amp, 230 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 the current rating
of the circuit breaker.
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.
5. Means for disconnection must
be incorporated in the xed
wiring in accordance with
wiring rules.

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Fireplace Installation
The replace is packaged with a plug
installed for plug-in convenience.
Hard wiring the replace is also
an option by removing the plug
from the factory fitted cord and
completing the wiring according to
National and Local Elecrical Codes.
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.
Surface Installation
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps of
this procedure.
1. Choose a location for
mounting the unit.
2. Choose your method of
supplying power to the unit:
• Plug in to an existing outlet or
install an outlet nearby.
• Hard wire the replace.
!NOTE: Hard wiring can be
done by removing the plug
from the factory tted cord
and completing the wiring
according to National and
Local Elecrical Codes.
Figure 2
Partially
Reective Glass
Glass Bracket
Bracket Screws
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.
Ensure that the 3-Position Switch is
set to the Off position ("O") and that
the circuit on which the replace is to
be installed has the power cut off at
the service panel until installation is
complete.
3. Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace:
• Lay replace on its back.
• Remove two (2) Phillips
screws from each of the two
(2) glass brackets (Figure 2).
• Remove glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping

wall anchors are used and at
least one is located into a stud.
6. Remove fireplace from wall
and store in a safe place away
from traffic.
7. Screw all four (4) supplied #8,
3.8 cm square head mounting
screws and washers into
the wall and/or wall anchors
leaving 6.5 mm of thread.
8. Align chosen key-holes with
screws and hang replace
on the wall. Screw heads
and washers will t through
keyholes and replace will
slide down into place (screws
will slide into narrow part of
key-holes).
9. Tighten all four (4) mounting
screws down on replace
chassis.
10. Screw the two (2) supplied
#8 square head screws
through two of the permanent
mounting holes which align
with a wall stud.
11. Carefully replace and install
partially reflective glass and
glass brackets using screws
from step 1.
12. Refer to Front Glass
Installation section, for nal
installation procedures.
pressure on the partially
reective glass, tilt the
replace upright and slightly
forward to allow the partially
reective glass to fall out of
the inside framing.
• Remove partially reective
glass from replace.
4. Position the replace on a wall
at the position where it will be
mounted (Figure 3). Use a
bubble level (one is supplied)
to ensure that replace is level
on the wall.
5. Mark the location of four (4)
screw locations on the wall
(through key-holes).
CAUTION: If installing unit on
a wall that is constructed of
drywall ensure that appropriate
Fireplace Installation
Figure 3
Key-hole
Wall stud
Permanent
mounting hole