Dimplex SAHARA FIREPLACE 6903950000 User manual

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PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE SAHARA FIREPLACE
Model 6903950000 series
CAT NUMBER:
EWF-SS
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Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric
fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited.

CONTENTS
PAGE 1 Important Instructions
PAGE 4 Fireplace Installation
PAGE 8 Operation
PAGE 10 Remote Operation
PAGE 11 Maintenance
PAGE 13 Warranty

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE SAHARA
FIREPLACE
1. Before using the Sahara 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 carton
label or the rating plate. The rating plate
is located on the side of the unit
underneath the outer frame. The carton
label is attached to the front surface of
the carton.
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).
Rating Label Serial Number Label Serial NumberLabel
Rating
Label

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicprecautions
shouldalwaysbefollowedtoreducetheriskoffire,
electricshock,andinjurytopersons.
1. ReadallinstructionsbeforeusingtheSahara
fireplace.
2. Theheaterishotwheninuse. Toavoid
burns,donotletbareskintouch hot
surfaces. Thetrim around theheater outlet
becomeshotduringheateroperation. Keep
combustiblematerials, suchasfurniture,
pillows,bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtainsat least 3 feet (0.9m)fromthefront of
theunit.
3. Extremecaution isnecessarywhen any
heateris used by or near children or invalids
andwhenever the unitisleft operating and
unattended.
4. Alwaysunplug theSaharafireplace whennot
inuse.
5. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug,
orif the heater has malfunctioned,orif the
Sahara fireplace has been dropped or
damagedin any manner. Returnheater to
authorizedservice facility forexamination,
electricalor mechanical adjustment, orrepair.
6. Donot use outdoors.
7. TheSahara fireplace is not intended for use
inbathrooms, laundry areas andsimilar
indoorlocations. Never locate heater where
itmay fall into a bathtuborother water
container.

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8. Donot run the cord under carpeting. Do not
covercord withthrowrugs, runners,orthe
like. Arrangecordawayfromtraffic area and
whereit will not be tripped over.
9. Todisconnect theunit,turn thecontrolsoff,
thenremove theplug fromtheoutlet.
10.Donot insert or allow foreign objects to enter
anyventilation orexhaustopening as this
may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage
to the heater.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake
or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
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 Sahara 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. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance must be grounded.
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
Sahara fireplace.
16. Do not strike the glass front.
17. Always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
18. Always use properly grounded, fused and
polarized outlets.

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19. Disconnect all power supply before performing
any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
20. When transporting or storing the unit and cord,
keep in a dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid damage
21 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard
22 The heater must not be located immediately
below a socket-outlet
NOTE: Proceduresand techniques that are considered
importantenough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Proceduresand 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
A15amp, 120 volt circuit is required. Adedicated circuit is
preferred but not essential in all cases. Adedicated 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
Ensurethepowercordisnotinstalledsothatitis
pinchedor against a sharp edge and ensure that the
power cord is stored or secured to avoid tripping or
snaggingto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
injurytopersons.
Constructionand electrical outletwiringmust comply
withlocalbuilding codes and other applicable

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regulationsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
andinjury topersons.
Donot attempt to wireyourown new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the riskof fire, electric shock or
injuryto persons, always usealicensed electrician.
WARNING
The supplied mounting bracket is designed for
use with Dimplex wall mounted fireplaces only.
Improper use, or use for purposes other than
intended, may cause damage or injury.
SAHARAFIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Failure to install the Sahara fireplace as instructed below may
result in damage to the equipment and or may expose the
user to the risk of fire, serious injury, illness or death.
WARNING
TheSahara fireplace requires thewall mounting bracket
screws to be installed into a minimum of two wall studs.
(FIGURE1)
1. Selectan appropriate location to mount the
uniton a wall,abovean electrical outlet.
Thebottom of the unitmustbe a minimum
of12" above the floor (mounting bracket
34"above the floor). Access to the
electricaloutlet must bemaintained.Ensure
theinstallation meets thenationaland state/
provincialelectrical codes.

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NOTE:It is recommended thatthebottom of the
unitnot be mountedhigherthan 40" fromthe
ground(mounting bracket nohigher than 62").
WARNING
Ensure the front of the installed unit will be at least 3
feet (0.9m) from combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains.
2. Thewall-mounting bracketmust bemounted
toat least two wall studs. Studsshould be
accessedthrough two wall-bracketholesin
oneof the following combinations: A&F,
B&D, or C&E (FIGURE 2).
NOTE: Wallanchors mustbeinstalledin the
appropriatewall locations to fasten the wall bracket
throughthe remaining holes (Figure 4). For
example,if you plan to secure thebracketto studs
throughholesA&F,install anchors centeredon
holes B, C, D, and E.
3. Holdthe wall-mountingbracketon the walland
markthe location of ONEofthe mounting holes.
4. Placethe bubble level ontothetop of the wall-
mountingbracket.
Figure1
Figure2

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5. Adjustthe wall-mounting bracketso the bubble
onthe level is centered betweenthetwo black
lines.
6. Mark5 other mounting screwlocations,on the
wall,ensuring thatthe wall bracketstays level.
7. Installthe suppliedwallanchors on themarked
locationsbyplacing a #2 phillips screwdriver
intothe recess of the anchor. Pressthe anchor
intothewallinthedesiredmarkedposition
whileturning theanchorclockwise until itis flush
withthewall
9. Insertthewallanchorscrewsthrough thewall
bracketand thread into thewallanchors.
Tightenthe screw.(FIGURE 4)
10.Installthe remainingscrewsthrough thebracket
andinto the wall studs as required.
Note: At least two of the mounting screws
must be installed into a wall stud.
11. Remove glass assembly (Figure 5).
Figure4
Wall Anchor
Screw
Wall Bracket

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2
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Figure5
12. Mount the unit on the wall as shown (Figure 6).
Figure6
Wall Bracket Supports
Wall Bracket
15.
13. Fix the unit in place by inserting 2 screws through 2 of
the 4 available back panel holes, and into the wall studs. If
studs are unattainable please use wall anchors. (Figure 7).
Figure7
17.Replace glass assembly.Panel Mounting Holes