Dimplex OLF46-AM User manual

Installation and User’s Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Read this manual first before attempting to install or use this electric fireplace. Always comply with the
warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Welcome .................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 4
Technical Specifications ....................................................... 6
Electrical Rating .............................................................6
Product Dimensions ..........................................................6
Package Contents ............................................................ 7
Installation................................................................... 9
Placement..................................................................9
Preparing the Firebox for Installation ............................................10
Fresh Air Inlets .............................................................10
Framing...................................................................11
Installation Instructions.......................................................12
Water Supply Connection.....................................................13
Electrical Installation.........................................................14
Heater Hardware Disconnect ..................................................16
Flame Bafes ..............................................................17
Media Arrangement .........................................................17
Front Glass Installation .......................................................18
Operation .................................................................. 19
General Operation ..........................................................19
Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch.........................................21
Factory Reset ..............................................................22
Priming the Unit ............................................................22
Maintenance ................................................................ 23
Remote Control Battery Replacement ...........................................23
Cleaning ..................................................................23
Transducer Replacement .....................................................23
Servicing ..................................................................23
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 24
Wiring Diagrams ............................................................. 26
Warranty ................................................................... 28
Table of Contents

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NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
If you have questions regarding the operation of this product or if you require
service, before returning this product to the place of purchase,
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-346-7539
Please have your model number and product serial number ready.
QR Code label
(on pull-out bracket)
For more information on
the Flame Connect app,
visit dimplex.com/fcapp
Welcome
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase a Dimplex replace.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
WARNING: 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 for future reference. Model and serial numbers can be found on the
label located at the top right corner inside the replace.
Model and serial number label
(inside the replace, upper panel)
Rating label
Model MOD
Serial Number

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When using any electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock, and injury to persons.
These precautions include:
①Read all instructions before using this electric
fireplace.
② This fireplace 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.
DANGER: High temperatures may be generated
under certain abnormal conditions. Do not
partially or fully cover orobstruct the front of the
fireplace.
③ Extreme caution is necessary when the fireplace
is used by or near children or people with
disabilities and whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
④Always turn off the fireplace when it is not in use.
⑤ Do not operate the fireplace after it malfunctions,
has been dropped, or damaged in any manner.
Disconnect power at the service panel and have
the fireplace inspected by a reputable electrician
before using.
⑥ Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or
if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the heater
has been dropped or damaged in any manner,
contact Glen Dimplex Americas Technical
Service at 1-888-346-7539.
⑦Do not use this fireplace outdoors.
⑧Never locate the fireplace where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
⑨To disconnect the heater, turn the unit off with
the controls and turn off the power to the heater
circuit at the main disconnect panel.
⑩Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock, fire, or damage to the
fireplace.
⑪To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner.
⑫All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
⑬Do not modify this fireplace. Use it only as
described in this manual. Any other use may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
⑭ Always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
⑮ Always use properly grounded, fused and
polarized outlets.
⑯ Disconnect all power coming to the fireplace at
the main service panel before performing any
cleaning, maintenance, or relocation of the unit.
⑰ When transporting or storing the fireplace, keep
it in a dry place, free from excessive vibration,
and store to avoid damage.
⑱ Regular cleaning and maintenance is required to
ensure safe and correct operation.
!NOTE: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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FCC Compliance
CAUTION: This unit 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
residential installation. This unit generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the unit OFF and ON,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the unit and the
receiver.
Connect the unit 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 unit complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This unit may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this unit 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including nickel which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer. For more
information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Conventions used in this manual:
!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.