Dimplex THWG XLF74 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
XLF50
XLF74
XLF100
7214410100R06
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 INSTRUCTIONS ......................4
Quick Reference Guide .......................... 6
Fireplace Installation ............................ 7
Installation .................................... 7
For Bathroom Use ............................. 12
Final Assembly ............................... 13
Operation .................................... 15
Maintenance ................................. 20
Warranty .................................... 21
Technical Support ............................. 23

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace 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)
Model and Serial
Number Label
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
persons, including the following:
① Read all instructions before
installing or using this electric
replace.
② This replace 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 this heater.
③Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
⑤ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children
or inrmed persons without
supervision.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
⑥Do not operate the unit after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at the service panel and contact
Dimplex Technical Service for
service 1-888-346-7539.
⑦ Do not use outdoors.
⑧Never locate replace where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, then
disconnect the circuit at the main
disconnect panel.
⑩ Do not locate the heater
immediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑫ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑬ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
⑭Use this heater only as
described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
⑮Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑯ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑰ Always use a certied
electrician should new circuits be
required.
⑱ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
⑲When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
WARNING: Remote control
contains small batteries.
Keep away from children. If
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
WARNING: Do not install
battery backwards, charge, put
in re or mix with used or other
battery types - may explode or
leak causing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or
modications 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-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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Quick Reference Guide
1. The electrical information
regarding your electric
replace can be found on the
rating label located on the top
of the unit.
Please use our convenient online
registration page to record your
model and serial numbers for
future reference at
www.dimplex.com/register
2. If you have any technical
questions or concerns
regarding the operation
of your electric replace,
or require service contact
customer service at
1-888-346-7539.
3. For dimensions of your
replace, refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1
16.49 in
419 mm
15.82 in.
402 mm
15.00 in.
381 mm
5.79 in.
147 mm
4.34 in.
110 mm
XLF50 50.31 in [1278 mm]
XLF74 74.31 in [1887 mm]
XLF100 100.31 in [2548 mm]
XLF50 51.41 in [1306 mm]
XLF74 75.41 in [1941 mm]
XLF100 101.41 in [2576 mm]

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CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building code.
!
NOTE: A dedicated, properly
fused 15 Amp circuit is required,
rated for the appropriate voltage
(120V, 240V).
WARNING: Construction
and 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, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of re, do not store
or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors or liquids
in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that
is not susceptible to
moisture and is away from
drapes, furniture and high
trafc.
2. Unpack the replace and
hardware from the box.
Fireplace Installation
!NOTE: Leave the front
glass and partially reective
glass, safely, in the box until
the time you are ready to
install it.
3. Store the replace in a safe,
dry and dust free location until
you are ready to install the
replace.
Installation
CAUTION: Two people will be
required for various steps of
this procedure.
This design of this unit allows
three options for installation:
partial recess, ush mounted or
sub-surface mounted.
XLF50: 50 5/8" (128.6 cm)
2” x 6”
5 1/2" (14.0 cm)
16"
(40.6 cm)
XLF74: 74 5/8" (189.7 cm)
XLF100: 100 5/8" (255.7 cm)
2” x 4”
3 1/2" (9.0 cm)
Figure 2

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Fireplace Installation
CAUTION: Sub-surface
mounting should be limited
to ½ in. (10 mm) to ensure
adequate air ow of heated air
out of the rebox area.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 16 in. (40.6 cm)
high,
• XLF50 - 50 ⅝ in. (128.7 cm)
• XLF74 - 74 ⅝ in. (189.7 cm)
• XLF100 - 100 ⅝ in. (255.7 cm)
wide, with a bottom sill that is
a minimum of 3.5 in. (9.0 cm)
deep (Figure 2). The sill can
be constructed to support the
front of the unit to allow the
power supply wires to easily
be run behind or ush with the
back of the unit and a pass
thru hole drilled for electrical
wire routing.
WARNING: The top of the
replace is to be installed a
minimum of 8" (20.4 cm) from the
ceiling.
!NOTE: It is recommended that
the bottom of the unit be mounted
between 30 in. (76.2 cm) and
40 in. (101.6 cm) from the ground
to maintain an optimized viewing
angle of the ame.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new circuits. To
reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or injury to persons, always use a
licensed electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the
circuit on which the replace is
to be installed has the power
cut off at the service panel until
installation is complete.
2. The unit is provided with an
installed ¾ in. (2.0 cm) trim.
Depending on the installation,
this trim can be removed by
removing the securing screws
and the 4 trim pieces.
3. Ensuring a minimum of 18 in.
(46.7 cm) of slack, route the
supply power wire through a
cable clamp (not included) and
in the opening in the back of
the unit. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
Grounding
Screw
Cable Clamp

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Fireplace Installation
4. Lift replace, from the bottom
and the handles located on the
back, and insert into opening to
the desired depth.
5. Using a bubble level (supplied)
ensure that the replace is level
within the framing. Adjust as
required.
6. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four
mounting holes located on the
inside surface of the replace
chassis, into wall studs
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
Mounting Holes
120V Installation - Direct Wire
!NOTE: The unit is designed
to be hardwired to a power
source and should not have
a cord installed to allow the
unit to be plugged into a wall
receptacle.
Use two conductor, non-metallic
sheath cable with ground wire
(3 wires total) for the incoming
power supply.
CAUTION: Use the
appropriate wire to meet local
and national electrical codes
for rated power consumption.
• Cut the wire to an appropriate
length.
• Connect the L wire from the
unit to the live wire from the
power supply with a wire nut.
Flame
Panel

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Fireplace Installation
• Connect the N wire from the
unit to the neutral wire from the
power supply with a wire nut.
• Connect the G wire from the
unit to the ground wire from
the power supply with a wire
nut or attach the grounding
wire to the cover with the
provided grounding screw, by
placing the wire in-between
screw and lock washer and
tighten (Figure 3).
• Ensure that all wires are
secure and do not protrude
past the ame panel, so as
not to be visible after nal
assembly.
• Continue to the nal assembly
instructions.
120V Installation - Wall Switch
!NOTE: Use a single pole,
single throw (On/Off) wall switch
that is rated for a minimum of
15 amps.
!NOTE: The unit is designed to
be hardwired to a power source
and should not have a cord
installed to allow the unit to be
plugged into a wall receptacle.
Use two conductor, non-metallic
sheath cable with ground wire
(3 wires total) for the incoming
power supply.
CAUTION: Use the
appropriate wire to meet local
and national electrical codes
for rated power consumption.
• Cut the wire to an appropriate
length.
FIREPLACE JUNCTION BOX
120 V
POWER
SUPPLY
(BREAKER
PANEL)
WHITE - N
BLACK – L1
WHITE – N
BLACK – L1
GROUND - G
WALL
SWITCH
GROUND - G
Figure 5