Dimplex IN-STUD V1525BT User manual

7208630100R01
PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE IN-STUD FIREPLACE
MODEL NUMBER:
V1525BT
V1525RT
Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an
electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America
Limited.
Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the
warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing
our product to be the backdrop for those special moments.
Serial Number _______________
Model Number _______________
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CONTENTS
PAGE 1 – 2 Important Instructions
PAGE 4 Fireplace Installation
PAGE 13 Operation
PAGE 15 Maintenance
PAGE 18 Warranty
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR THE IN-STUD FIREPLACE
1. Before using the In-Stud fireplace verify:
•Are the circuit breakers for the unit on?
•Are the light bulbs loose? (to check,
follow the instructions for replacing the
light bulbs under the maintenance
section of this manual)
2. The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor
when first used. This odor is a normal condition
caused by the initial heating of internal heater
parts.
3. The information regarding the model of your unit
can be found on the rating plate located on the
side of the unit. See page 4 for an illustration on
how to locate the rating plate.
4. If you have any questions or concerns regarding
the operation of your fireplace, contact Dimplex
customer service at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-
346-7539)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
1. Read all instructions before using the In-Stud
fireplace.
2. The heater 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 operation. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9m) from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children and whenever the
unit is left operating and unattended.
4. Always disconnect power to the fireplace when
not in use for extended period of time.
5. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug (for
units supplied with a cord), or if the heater has
malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact
Dimplex Customer Services 1-888-346-7539
immediately.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Never locate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not run the cord under carpeting (for units
supplied with a cord). Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord
away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
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9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, and
then remove the plug from the outlet or switch
off at main power supply panel if the unit is
hardwired.
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to
theheater.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake
or exhaust in any manner.
12. All electrical heaters have hot and arching or
sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored or where the unit will be exposed
to flammable vapors.
13. Do not modify the fireplace. Use it only as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
14. This unit may have a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). The 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. Avoid the use of an extension cord.
Extension cords may overheat and cause a risk
of fire. If you must use an extension cord, the
cord must be No. 16 AWG minimum size and
rated no less than 1875 watts.
15. Do not burn wood or other materials in the
fireplace.
16. Do not strike the glass front.
17. Always use a certified electrician for build-in
hard-wiredinstallation.
18. Always use properly grounded, fused and
polarized outlets.
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19. Disconnect all main power supply (unplug the
unit or switch off at main service panel) before
performing any cleaning, maintenance or
relocation of the unit.
20. Do not operate the fireplace without the glass
assembly and/or frame.
21. When transporting or storing the unit and cord,
keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
22. Do not put combustible material, liquid, small
articles such as sand inside glass assembly.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions about our products please
have the product model and serial numbers available
upon calling Dimplex customer service. To locate the
model and serial number see below.

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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
fire, serious injury, illness or death.
Step-by-Step Installation
NOTE
A15amp, 120-volt circuit is required. Adedicated
circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A
dedicated circuit will be required if, after installation, the
circuit 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.
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 fire, 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 fire, electric shock and
injury to persons.
Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed electrician.
WARNING
The In-Stud fireplace is wall mountable and can be
build-in the wall space 16" over-center between 2"x4"
wall studs. Follow the installation instructions for either
wall mount or built-in mounting; failure to do so may
cause damage or injury.

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Remove glass assembly before installing fireplace
on or into a wall.
1. Remove screws securing glass assembly on
the mounting tabs. (Figure 1)
2. Use both handles on the sides of the glass
assembly, lift and remove the assembly from
the fireplace.
3. Please glass assembly with it’s back facing
down on a flat surface.
Wall Mounting Instructions:
1. Leave the trim uninstalled until step 9.
2. Select a location for the fireplace, preferably
above an electrical outlet and there must be at
least one wall stud behind for the fireplace to
mount onto. The bottom of the unit must be a
minimum of 4" space above the floor (mounting
holes 29.5" minimum above the floor). Access to
the electrical outlet must be maintained. Ensure
the installation meets the national and state/
provincial electrical codes.
FIGURE1

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NOTE
It is recommended that the bottom of the unit not be
mounted higher than 48" from the ground to
maintain an optimized viewing angle of the flame.
CAUTION
The fireplace must be mounted at two points, one
of which must be on a wall stud.
WARNING
High temperatures may be generated under
certain abnormal conditions. Do not partially or
fully cover or obstruct the front of this heater.
Bottom of unit must be a minimum of 4" above
floor or any surface such as a tabletop to ensure
adequate ventilation through air intake located at
the bottom of the fireplace. (Figure 3)
Figure2

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Figure3
3. With a wall stud finder, locate the center of the
wall stud, drive a wood screw into stud and
leave approximately 1/8" exposed threads for
the fireplace to hang on.
4. The second mounting point should be picked
such that it is farthest (to the left or right)
relative to the first one among the seven
keyholes (A to G shown in figure 2) on the
fireplace for wall mounting, these keyholes
are 2" apart. For example, if you plan to use
hole B as the first mounting hole, the second
mounting hole must be G. Other available
combinations areA-G, C-G,A-F,A-E,A-D and
D-G.
5. Mark the second mounting screw location;
ensure that is level with the first with the help
of the provided bubble level and the fireplace
itself. Screw the threaded drywall anchor in
the drywall with a Philip’s head screwdriver
until the head is flat against the wall surface.
Caution should be taken when using a power
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tool to install a threaded drywall anchor as the
drywall may distort, tear or slightly buckle as a
result of over-torque.
6. With a Philip’s head screw driver, screw that
drywall anchor screw into the drywall anchor
already in the wall, leave about 1/8" exposed
threads for mounting the fireplace.
7. With the glass assembly taken off, mount the
firebox onto the two mounting screws.
8. Tighten both mounting screws with a
screwdriver. Be caution not to over tighten
the one mated with the drywall anchor.
9. Screw supplied wood screw into
corresponding hole that aligns with stud.
(Fig. 2)
10. Re-install glass assembly into fireplace.
11.Install frame onto the firebox as shown in
below.
Install supplied
brackets as shown
on bothsides of
frame
Secureframeon
fireplacewith
suppliedself-tapping
screws
Installframe on to
fireplace
Figure4

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Built-In Instructions:
WARNING
The installation of the fireplace unit must comply
with the applicable local and/or national electrical
codes and utility requirements. This installation
should be entrusted to duly qualified personnel
where required by law.
1. Leave the frame uninstalled from the fireplace
chassis until step 13.
2. Prepare a wall opening following the dimen-
sions shown in Figure 5. Note that 4" minimum
depth including thickness of dry wall is
required. Make sure there is enough clearance
for the cable coming out from the bottom of the
fire place.
Figure5
NOTE
Where there are close tolerances involved in wall
building or applications which require a great
degree of precision, we recommend that the
product itself be used to make the actual
measurements for the wall opening. Dimplex North
America will not be responsible for inaccuracies in
the design or manufacture of enclosures.

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WARNING
Ensure method of installation does not obscure the
air intake slots on bottom of unit in any manner.
Keep minimum 4" clearance from bottom of unit to
any surface such as the top of a cabinet.
3. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with
120V, 15amp rating. Allow up to 8 feet of service
cable for connecting power supply to junction
box on fireplace when installing after finishing
wall.
CAUTION
Use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with
ground wire (3 wires total) for the incoming power
supply on fireplace inserts. Use appropriate wire to
meet local and national electrical codes for rated
power consumption.
4. Remove the outer jacket and strip the individual
conductor from the end.
5. Loosen the screw securing the junction box
cover and remove the cover.
6. Take the cables out from the junction box,
loosen the two wire twist nuts and remove the
cord set. (FIGURE 6.)
Figure6

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Figure7
7. Route the power supply wire through the
knockout on supplied alternative junction box
cover and secure with a wire clamp (not
supplied) (FIGURE 7.)
8. Connect the black wire (live) from the unit to the
black wire from power supply. (FIGURE 7.)
9. Connect the white wire (neutral) from the unit to
the white wire from power supply. (FIGURE 7.)
10. Connect the green wire (ground) from the unit
to the green wire from power supply.
(FIGURE 7.)
120V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
FIREPLACE
JUNCTION
BOX
WHITE WIRE (N)
WHITE WIRE (N)
BLACK WIRE (L) BLACK WIRE (L)
GREEN WIRE (G)
GREEN WIRE (G)
11. Place all connectors inside the unit and secure
the junction box cover to unit. Ensure that the
cable clamp grips only the jacket of service
cable.
NOTE
All wiring must be completed prior to installing
the unit into the wall.
12. Place unit in position in the opening, push
straight in and attach unit to studs using No. 10
fasteners. Attach supplied wall cover brackets
to the top and the bottom of fireplace to cover
the gap on the dry wall (Figure 8)

Figure8
13. Attach fireplace frame as shown in figure 4.
Bathroom Installation
This firebox must be protected by a GFI receptacle or
circuit for bathroom use. If receptacle is used it must
be readily accessible.
This unit is an electrical appliance that is not watertight
and must be installed as to prevent water from entering
the unit to prevent electrical shock. This unit must be
installed away from showers, tubs, etc.
Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water containers. Keep towels and other
combustible materials 3 feet away from the front of the
unit.
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Operation
Thecontrols are locatedon the righthand sideof
thefireplace. Figure 9.
A. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH
The switch has two ON positions marked with
and “ON”.
The “ON” position is for manual operation. In this
position the built-in remote control is by-passed.
The position is for operating the unit with the
provided remote control.
When in position the unit is operated with the ON
and OFF buttons of the remote control.
When the switch is in the center position the unit is off.
Figure9
Thermostat
HeaterON/OFF Switch
MainON/OFF Switch
B. Heater On Switch
The HEATON/OFF SWITCH supplies power to the
heater fan and the heater element.
When the switch is in the ON position the heater
operates if the thermostat calls for heat.
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C. Heater Thermostat Control
To adjust the temperature to your individual
requirements, turn the thermostat control upward
all the way to turn on the heater. When the room
reaches the desired temperature, turn the
thermostat knob downward until you hear a click.
Leave in this position to maintain the room
temperature at this setting. For additional heat, turn
upward until you hear the click again and the heater
will turn on.
Resetting The Temperature Cutoff
Switch
Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will
turn the fireplace off and it will not come back on
without being reset. It can be reset by switching the
Main ON/OFF switch to OFF and waiting 5 minutes
before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION
If you need to continuously reset the heater, disconnect
power and call Dimplex customer service at 1-888-
DIMPLEX(1-888-346-7539).
Remote Operation
The Fireplace is supplied with an integrated on/off
remote control
Note: Ensure that the fireplace Main ON/OFF
switch is set to the remote
Control setting.
To operate, push the ON button to turn fireplace on,
push the OFF button o turn the fireplace off.
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Battery Replacement
To replace the battery, slide battery cover open on the
hand held transmitter.
Install one 12-volt (A23) battery in the battery holder.
Close the battery cover.
OnButton
Battery
Cover
Battery
OffButton
Maintenance
WARNING
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
damage to persons.
Light Bulb Replacement
Turn unit off, allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to
cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning
of skin.
Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark
section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the
log exterior disappears. There are two bulbs, which
generate the flames and embers.
Tool Requirements
Philips screw driver 15

Helpful Hints
It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if
they are close to the end of their rated life. Group
replacement will reduce the number of times you need
to open the unit to replace light bulbs.
Light Bulb Requirements
Quantity of two 40W Chandelier or candelabra bulbs
with E-12 (small) socket base, 120 Volt.
DO NOT EXCEED 40 WATTS PER BULB
Bulb Replacement Instructions:
1. Disconnect power supply to the fireplace either by
unplugging the fireplace or switch off at the breaker
panel.
2. Remove fireplace front trim.
3. Remove glass assembly. Remove the screws
securing the glass assembly on the chassis. Hold
on to the handles on the glass assembly with both
hands then lift the whole assembly straight up to
remove. Figure 10.
4. Remove the two screws securing the light block as
shown in Figure 11, then remove the light block.
5. Reach in and turn the burnt-out bulb(s) counter-
clockwise to remove.
6. Replace with new bulbs.
7. Reassemble light block, glass assembly and
fireplace frame in reverse order.
Handle
LIFTTO
REMOVE
Handle
Figure10
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Glass Assembly

Figure11
Glass Cleaning
The front glass is cleaned in the factory during the
assembly operation. During shipment, installation,
handling, etc., the front glass may collect dust
particles, these can be removed by dusting lightly with
a clean dry cloth.
To remove fingerprints or other marks, the glass can be
cleaned with a damp cloth. The glass should be
completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water
spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive
cleaners or spray liquids on the glass surface.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
To remove fingerprints or other marks, the exterior
finish can be cleaned with a damp cloth with a mild
detergent. The surface should be completely dried with
a lint free cloth to prevent water spots.
To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive
cleaners or spray liquids on any surface.
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Light Block

OneYear Limited Warranty
Productsto which this limited warranty applies
This limitedwarranty applies to newly purchased Dimplex
fireplaces and surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited
warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of
Canadaexcept for YukonTerritory, Nunavut, or Northwest
Territories or in any of the 50 States of the USA(and the
District of Columbia) except for Hawaii andAlaska. This
limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of the
product only and is not transferable.
Products excluded from this limited warranty
Light bulbs are not covered by this limited warranty and are
the sole responsibility of the owner/purchaser. Products
purchased in YukonTerritory, Nunavut, Northwest
Territories, Hawaii, orAlaska are not covered by this
limited warranty. Products purchased in these States,
provinces, or territories are soldAS IS without warranty or
condition of any kind (including, without limitation, any
implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose) and the entire risk of as to
the quality and performance of the products is with the
purchaser, and in the event of a defect the purchaser
assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or
repair.
What this limited warranty covers and for how long
Productscovered by this limited warranty havebeen tested
and inspected prior to shipment and, subject to the provisions
of this warranty, Dimplex warrants such products to be free
fromdefects in material and workmanshipfor a period of 12
months from the date of the first purchase of such product.
The limited 12 month warranty period also applies to any
implied warranties that may exist under applicable law.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply
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