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

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Fireplace Installation
In-wall Recessed
Installation - 100mm Deep
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps of
this procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 77.5 cm wide x 42
cm high (Figure 4).
!NOTE: The sizing has allowed
for 6.4mm around the fireplace
insert for ease of installation. This
fireplace does not require any
additional venting.
2. Choose your method of
supplying power to the unit:
• Plug in (you may run the
power cord out of the framed
wall opening to an existing
outlet or install an outlet on
a nearby wall stud within the
wall).
• 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.
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.
Figure 5
Mounting
holes
Figure 4

Fireplace Installation
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. Lift replace and insert into
opening (Figure 5).
4. Use bubble level (supplied) to
level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four (4) supplied
mounting screws through
the four (4) mounting holes
located in each corner of the
replace chassis, into wall
studs (Figure 6).
6. Refer to Front Glass
Installation section, for nal
installation procedures.
Flush Mounted Installation
- 200mm Deep
CAUTION: Two people may
be required for various steps of
this procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 83.8 cm wide x 47
cm high (Figure 7).
!NOTE: The sizing has allowed
for 6.4mm around the fireplace
insert for ease of installation. This
fireplace does not require any
additional venting.
2. Choose your method of
supplying power to the unit:
• Plug in (you may run the
power cord out of the framed
wall opening to an existing
Figure 6
Mounting
hole
Figure 7

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outlet or install an outlet on
a nearby wall stud within the
wall).
• 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.
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. Lift replace and insert into
opening. The replace's
mounting trim should be ush
against the wall (Figure 8).
4. Use bubble level (supplied) to
level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four (4) supplied mounting
screws through the four (4)
mounting holes located on the
inside surface of the replace
chassis, into wall studs (Figure
8).
Fireplace Installation
6. Refer to Front Glass
Installation section, for nal
installation procedures.
Front Glass Installation
1. Evenly distribute supplied
glass rock on the front tray of
the fireplace (Figure 9).
2. Carefully mount front glass
assembly so that the front
glass hooks (4) hang on the
front glass mounts on the
fireplace (4) (Figure 10).
3. Use the supplied two (2)
Phillips sheet metal screws
to fasten the glass assembly
tabs to the fireplace (Figure
11).
4. Ensure the fireplace's
Figure 8 Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Wall
surface

Fireplace Installation
3-Position Switch is switched
to the Off position ("O").
5. If unit is not hard-wired, plug
fireplace into a 13 Amp, 230
Volt outlet (refer to NOTE 1).
Figure 9
Front tray
Front glass
assembly
Figure 10
Hooks (4)
Mounts (4)
Figure 11 Tab

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Operation
Figure 18
 WARNING: This electric rebox
must be properly installed before
it is used.
The unit can be controlled by
either the manual controls which
are located on the upper right of
the replace or the remote (Figure
18 & 19).
The replace is supplied with an IR
multifunction remote control.
!NOTE: To operate correctly, the
remote control must be pointed
towards the Floating DisplayTM.
A. Standby
Turns the unit On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
Standby button on the remote
or the unit.
• The unit will turn on with the
same functions that it was set
to when it was turned Off and
the intake temperature will be
indicated on the On Screen
Display.
!NOTE: When any button is
pressed the intake temperature
will be displayed on the On Screen
Display for 5 seconds.
B. Flame Effects
Turns the ame effect On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the remote.
C. Heat ON/OFF
Cycles the unit sequentially through
the 2 settings: High Heat and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the unit or the remote.
• Indicated by the icon and
Figure 19
A
D
B C
E
G
H
F
ACDEF
Floating
DisplayTM

Operation
the intake temperature being
displayed on the On Screen
Display, for 5 seconds before
turning off.
!NOTE: After the heater is
switched off, there is a 60 second
fan delay, where the fan will
continue running before turning off.
!NOTE: The unit can be operated
in Heat Only Mode. When the unit
is only running with the heater,
the icon will continuously
be displayed on the On Screen
Display.
!NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when
rst used. This odor is a normal
condition caused by initial heating
of internal heater parts and will not
occur again.
D & E. Thermostat Controls
Adjusts the temperature set point
to your individual requirements.
Once the desired set temperature
is reached the heater will turn
off. The heater will cycle on
and off to maintain the desired
set temperature. The default
temperature setting is 72°F (22°C).
→ Adjusted by pressing the to
decrease the setpoint and the
to increase the setpoint on
the unit or the remote.
• The On Screen Display will
indicate the temperature setpoint
as it is adjusted.
!NOTE: Holding the and
the buttons down for two
seconds, on the unit, will change
the temperature from °C to °F, or
vice versa.
Disable Heat
If desired, depending on the
season, the heater on the unit can
be disabled. The unit will operate in
the same fashion, with remainder of
the controls.
Pressing the and buttons
on the unit at the same time and
holding for 2 seconds will disable
and enable the heater.
!NOTE: When the heater has
been disabled and either the
or the is pressed the On Screen
Display will indicate "--".
F. Color Themes
Different presets of ambient lighting
color combinations contained in
the unit.
→ Changed by repeatedly pressing
the corresponding button on the
remote or the unit.
• Cycles through the different
preset ambient lighting settings

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Operation
of the unit, this includes different
combinations of colours of the
ame base and media lighting.
!NOTE: The last theme of the
cycle is a prism where the unit
cycles through a variety of colours.
Pressing the button stops the
cycling and holds the unit on the
preferred color, indicated by a "U"
- Unfreeze or a "F" - Freeze on the
display.
G. Brightness
Changes the brightness of the
lights in the unit.
→ Adjusted by repeatedly pressing
the corresponding button on the
remote.
• Indicated by the second digit on
the Floating Display™ changing
to show: "H" (high), and "L" (low).
H. Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be set to
automatically shut off the replace
after a preset time (from 30 minutes
to 8 hours).
→ To set the timer press the timer
button on either the remote or the
unit, repeatedly, until the desired
time is displayed.
• The On Screen Display will
display the different times as it
is adjusted. Once the timer has
begun, pressing the button
will display the time remaining
before the unit turns Off.
!NOTE: The Sleep Timer can be
cancelled at any time by pressing
the button repeatedly until the
sleep timer displays nothing.
Resetting the Temperature
Cutoff Switch
Should the heater overheat, an
automatic cut out will turn the
heater off and it will not come back
on without being reset. It can be
reset by unplugging the unit and
waiting 5 minutes before plugging
the unit back in.
Remote Control Battery
Replacement
1. Slide battery cover open on the
remote control.
2. Correctly install one 3 Volt
(CR2032 [longer life] or CR2025)
battery in the battery holder.
3. Close the battery cover.
Battery must be recycled or dis-
posed of properly. Check with your
Local Authority or Retailer
for recycling advice in your
area

Руководство
пользователя
Модель
BLF3451-INT
08/53790/0
(Великобритания) —
Выпуск 2
ВАЖНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ ПО ТЕХНИКЕ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ: Перед установкой
или началом эксплуатации данного камина сначала обязательно прочитайте это
руководство. Ради собственной безопасности, чтобы предотвратить травмы или
повреждение имущества, всегда соблюдайте все предупреждения и правила техники
безопасности, содержащиеся в настоящем руководстве.
RUEN FR ES

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Maintenance
 WARNING: Disconnect
power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to
reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or damage to persons.
Partially Reective Glass
Cleaning
The partially reective glass is
cleaned in the factory during
the assembly operation. During
shipment, installation, handling,
etc., the partially reective glass
may collect dust particles; these
can be removed by dusting lightly
with a clean dry cloth.
To remove ngerprints or other
marks, the partially reective
glass can be cleaned with a damp
cloth. The partially reective glass
should be completely dried with
a lint free cloth to prevent water
spots. To prevent scratching, do
not use abrasive cleaners.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
Use only a damp cloth to clean
painted surfaces of the replace.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Servicing
Except for installation and cleaning
described in this manual, an
authorized service representative
should perform any other servicing.

Оглавление
Поручайте ремонт камина
только квалифицированному
специалисту или агентству по
сервисному обслуживанию. !
ПРИМЕЧАНИЕ: Важные
процедуры и приемы, на
которые следует обратить
особое внимание.
ОСТОРОЖНО: Процедуры
и приёмы, несоблюдение
которых приводит к
повреждению оборудования.
ВНИМАНИЕ: Процедуры и
приёмы, из-за несоблюдения
которых возникает опасность
возгорания или получения
серьезной травмы, в т.ч. со
смертельным исходом.
Вступление .............................3
ВАЖНЫЕ ИНСТРУКЦИИ ПО ТЕХНИКЕ
БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ........................4
Краткое справочное руководство ...........7
Установка камина .......................8
Выбор места установки .......................... 8
Поверхностная установка ........................ 9
Установка с заглублением в стену - глубина 100 мм . 10
Установка заподлицо Установка - глубина 200 мм ... 12
Установка переднего стекла ..................... 13
Использование .........................15
Техобслуживание .......................19
Резкая смена температуры
(например, перемещение
прибора с мороза в теплое
помещение) может вызвать
конденсацию влаги внутри
прибора и нарушить его
работоспособность при
включении.
Прибор после транспортировки или
хранения при отрицательной
температуре наружного воздуха,
должен отстояться в теплом
помещении не менее 3 часов,
после чего можно осуществлять
его ввод в эксплуатацию.