Dimplex CDFI500P User manual

Owner’s Manual
6909660100
6909660200
Model
CDFI1000P
CDFI500P
7214300100R08
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual
rst before attempting to install or use the Opti-myst®cassette. 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 unit.
!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 INSTRUCTIONS ..................4
Installation..................................6
Operation..................................13
Maintenance...............................16
Accessories ...............................17
Warranty .................................18
Technical Support...........................21

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an Opti-myst®cassette
from Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to
record your model and serial numbers for future reference at
www.dimplex.com/register
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
In order to better serve you, please have your model and serial number
ready or register your product online before calling (See above)
Serial Number
Label Rating Label with
Model Number
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.

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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 per-
sons, including the following:
① Read all instructions before us-
ing the unit.
② Do not operate any unit if the
unit has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Contact Dimplex
Technical Service at 1-888-346-
7539.
③ Do not use outdoors.
④ Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever
the heater is left operating and
unattended.
⑤ Do not operate any heater after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater
inspected by a reputable electrician
before reusing.
⑥ To disconnect the unit, turn the
controls OFF, disconnect power at
the service panel.
⑦ Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause
an electric shock or re, or damage
the heater.
⑧ To prevent a possible re, do not
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner.
⑨ All electrical heaters have hot
and arching or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids
are used or stored.
⑩ Do not modify the unit. Use it
only as described in this manual.
Any other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
⑪ Do not burn wood or other mate-
rials in the unit.
⑫ Always use a certied electrician
should new circuits or outlets be
required.
⑬ Disconnect the power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
⑭When transporting or storing the
unit, keep in a dry place, free from
excessive vibration and store so as
to avoid damage.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Remote control con-
tains small batteries. Keep away
from children. If swallowed, seek
medical attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not install bat-
tery backwards, charge, put in re
or mix with used or other battery
types - may explode or leak caus-
ing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modica-
tions not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
CAUTION: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION: Any changes or
modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

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Installation
The CDFI1000P and CDFI500P are
supplied in an assembled state and
are designed to be permanently
installed. The units come ready for
hard wire installation and the use of
the water rell containers.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
re, do not store or use gasoline
or other ammable vapours or
liquids in the vicinity of the unit.
!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt cir-
cuit is required. A dedicated circuit
is preferred but not essential in all
cases. A dedicated circuit will be
required if, after installation, the cir-
cuit breaker trips or the 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.
8.50 in. (216 mm)
40.08 in. (1018 mm) Logset: 13.94 in. (353 mm)
11.94 in. (303 mm)
40.08 in. (1018 mm)
Media Plate: 11.94 in. (303 mm)
8.50 in. (216 mm)
20.04 in. (509 mm)
20.04 in. (509 mm)
11.94 in. (303 mm)
Logset: 13.94 in. (353 mm)
Adjustable from
9.13 in. (232 mm)
to 9.63 in. (245 mm)
Media Plate: 11.94 in. (303 mm)
CDFI1000P
CDFI500P
Adjustable from
9.13 in. (232 mm)
to 9.63 in. (245 mm)
!NOTE: When prepar-
ing the opening for the unit
¼ in. (6.4 mm) of clearance
should be maintained from
each surface to ensure easy
installation.
Product Dimensions

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Installation
WARNING: Failure to install the
cassette as instructed below
may result in damage to the
equipment and or may expose
the user to the risk of re, ser-
ious injury, illness or death.
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.
WARNING: Ensure that the
On/Off switch is set to the OFF
position (refer to Operation
section) and that the circuit on
which the unit is to be installed
has the power cut off at the
service panel until installation is
complete.
!NOTE: Please read all instruc-
tions before installing.
Cassette Plumbing
The units come equipped with rell
containers for manual lling of the
reservoir. The unit can be hard
plumbed with the Dimplex plumbing
accessory kit - CDFIPLUMB-KIT,
available from your local Dimplex
dealer, or with standard 1/4 in. (6.4
mm) tubing, using the information
outlined below.
!NOTE: The plumbing accessory
kit is designed for use with copper
piping.
CAUTION: Ensure that all
plumbing connections meet local
plumbing code requirements.
CAUTION: Ensure that the
location of the plumbing connection
allows for easy access to allow for
shutoff during scheduled mainten-
ance.
1. Locate a cold water line in the
vicinity of the desired location
of the cassette.
!NOTE: Normal tap water can be
used in the Opti-myst® as long as
the tap water is not considered to
be hard water. In the event your tap
water is hard, softened or ltered
water is recommended.
2. Turn OFF the main water sup-
Figure 1
Ball Valve
To water
source
Ball Valve
To water
source
CDFI500P
CDFI1000P
Filter
Filter

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ply and drain the line of any
standing water (if possible),
before proceeding to tie into
the water line.
!NOTE: Once the new plumbing
connections are complete ensure
that the lines are ushed to prevent
any debris from going into the unit.
3. On the cassette, remove the
top cover assemblies (Figure
8) and prime each of the water
reservoirs with 33.5 oz (1L) of
water.
4. Replace the top cover assem-
blies and ensure that the two
plumbing caps are securely
attached to the top cover of the
water reservoirs. (Figure 8)
5. Locate the ball valve located
in the bottom center of the unit
(near the back). (Figure 1)
6. Attach one end of the ¼ in. (6.4
mm) tubing to the ball valve.
Insert the tubing into the ball
valve tting so that it is fully
inserted (approximately ½” (12
mm)).
!NOTE: Ensure that the end of
the tubing is cut square, to prevent
leaking.
7. Route the tubing to the area of
the water source.
8. Verify that all of the connec-
tions are fully inserted, and
begin opening each of the
valves, ensuring that no leaks
are present.
!NOTE: The unit is equipped
with three levels of water control
management.
Figure 2
Adjustable from
9 in. to 9 ½in.
(229 mm to 241 mm)
Fresh Air Inlet
CDFI500P: 40 in2(258 cm2)
CDFI1000P: 80 in2(516 cm2)
Exit for Electrical
CDFI500P: 20 ⅜ in. (518mm)
CDFI1000P: 40 ⅜ in. (1025mm)
Installation
Surface
Media Plate: 12¼ in. (311mm)
Log Set: 14¼ in. (362mm)

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Installation
Connecting Multiple Units Together
When connecting multiple units
together, the plumbing should be
constructed in a manifold style
conguration, sized appropriately
for the number of units that are be-
ing installed so a consistent volume
water and pressure is being sup-
plied to each unit.
New Construction
When determining a location for the
Opti-myst®cassette, ensure that the unit
will not be susceptible to drafts, vents,
ceiling fans and other air currents.
Similar to a candle, large movements of
air will affect the unit’s ability to create
and maintain the ame effect.
If the desired location is susceptible
to signicant air movement, i.e. air
vents, the different installation options
illustrated in Figure 3 can be used. It is
important that the surface surrounding
the top of the cassette have at least a
3" (72 mm) clearance from any vertical
surface and the barrier be 10" (254 mm)
high from the installation surface, to
ensure optimal ame production.
!NOTE: It is recommended that
during drywall installation and n-
ishing the media plate be installed
with the provided bag to prevent
dust and debris from entering the
unit.
1. Use studs to frame an enclos-
ure with the following minimum
internal/opening dimensions -
see Figure 2.
!NOTE: A fresh air inlet that is a
minimum of 80 in2(516 cm2) for the
CDFI1000P and 40 in2(258 cm2)
for the CDFI500P, is required for
optimum mist production (Figure 2
(77 mm)
3 in.
10 in.
(254 mm)
10 in.
(254 mm)
10 in.
(254 mm)
(77 mm)
3 in. (77 mm)
3 in.
(77 mm)
3 in. (77 mm)
3 in.
Figure 3
Air Inlet
CDFI500P: 40 in2(258 cm2)
CDFI1000P: 80 in2(516 cm2)

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& 3).
For optimal performance, a clear-
ance of 18 in. (457 mm) between
the installation surface and any sur-
face above should be maintained. A
minimum clearance of 12 in. (305
mm) must be maintained.
2. In the back left corner of
the unit, locate and remove
the electrical cover plate, by
removing the two securing
screws.
3. Install a ⅜ in. (10 mm) or ½ in.
(13 mm) cable connector, not
included, suitable for mount-
ing in a ⅞ in. (22 mm) hole, to
the cable plate and feed the
supply cable through the con-
nector. The cable plate can be
removed by removing the two
securing screws on either side,
to allow for easier access.
CAUTION: Use two conductor,
non-metallic sheath cable with
ground wire (3 wires total) for the
incoming power supply on the cas-
sette. Use appropriate wire to meet
local and national electrical codes
for rated power.
!NOTE: When installing multiple
units in the same vicinity they will
need to be wired in parallel.
!NOTE: The Opti-myst®cassette
is designed to allow for installa-
tion of a wall switch to control the
incoming power to the unit.
4. Connect the black wire (live)
from the unit to the live from
the power supply.
5. Connect the white wire (neu-
tral) from the unit to the neutral
wire from the power supply.
6. Connect the green wire
(ground) from the unit to the
ground wire from the power
supply.
7. Place all connectors inside
the unit and secure the cable
clamp to unit, making sure that
the cable clamp grips only the
jacket of service cable.
WARNING: Ensure the power
wiring is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power wir-
ing is stored or secured to avoid
Figure 4
Cable Plate
Electrical Cover Plate
Holes for
securing to
framing
Cord Outlet
for Tethered
Controller