Dimplex VCX1525 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
VCX1525
VCX1525-WH
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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
Fireplace Installation .......................7
Operation ...............................14
Maintenance.............................16
Warranty ...............................18
Replacement Parts ........................20

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.
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.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the model and
serial number labels of your replace.
Model Number
Plate
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
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (See above)
S E R IAL No.
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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:
①Read all instructions before
using the Convex In-Stud re-
place.
②The 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 three (3) feet (0.9 m) from
the front of the unit and keep
them away from the sides and
rear.
③Extreme caution is neces-
sary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④Always unplug the fireplace
when not in use.
⑤Do not operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at the service panel and
have the heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reus-
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
ing.
⑥ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
the electric replace has been
dropped or damaged in any man-
ner, contact Dimplex Technical
Service at 1-888-346-7539.
⑦Do not use outdoors.
⑧Never locate heater where it
may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨Do 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 traf-
c area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑩To 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 hard wired.
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 re, do
not block air intake or exhaust in

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
any manner.
⑬All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable liq-
uids are used or stored.
⑭ Do not modify the replace.
Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock or
injury to persons.
⑮This unit may have a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). The plug will t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not t, contact a qualied
electrician to install the proper
outlet.
⑯ Always plug heaters directly
into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑰Do not burn wood or other
materials in the replace.
⑱Do not strike the glass front.
⑲ Always use a certied electri-
cian for build-in hard-wired instal-
lation.
⑳Always use properly ground-
ed, fused and polarized outlets.
㉑Disconnect all main power
supply (unplug the unit or switch
off at main service panel) before
performing any cleaning, mainte-
nance or relocation of the unit.
㉒ Do not operate the replace
without the glass assembly and/or
frame.
㉓When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a dry
place, free from excessive vibra-
tion and store so as to avoid dam-
age.
㉔Do not put combustible mate-
rial, liquid, or small articles such
as sand inside glass assembly.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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: 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 residential
installation. This equipment
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 equipment 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 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.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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Fireplace Installation
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 re, electric shock or injury to
persons.
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: 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: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
!NOTE: A 15amp, 120-volt cir-
cuit is required. A dedicated cir-
cuit is preferred but not essential
in all cases. A dedicated circuit
will be required if, after installa-
tion, the circuit breaker trips or
the fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating. Ad-
ditional appliances on the same
circuit may exceed the current
rating of the circuit breaker.
WARNING: The Convex In
Stud replace is wall mount-
able and can be built in a wall
space 16" (406 mm) over-cen-
ter between 2” (51 mm) x 4”
(102 mm) wall studs. Follow
the installation instructions for
either wall mount or built-in
mounting; failure to do so may
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION: High temperature,
risk of re, keep electrical
cords, drapery, furnishings,
and other combustibles at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater.
Wall Mounting Instructions
1. Leave the glass assembly un-
installed until step 10.
2. Select a location for the re-
place, preferably above an
electrical outlet and there
must be at least one wall stud
behind for the replace to
mount onto. The bottom of
the unit must be a minimum
of 14" (356 mm) above the
oor (mounting holes 29¾"
(0.75 m) minimum above the
oor) (Figure 2).
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must be maintained. Ensure the
installation meets the national and
state/provincial electrical codes.
!NOTE: It is recommended
that the bottom of the unit not be
mounted higher than 48" (1.22
m) from the ground to maintain
an optimized viewing angle of the
ame.
CAUTION: The replace must
be mounted at two points, one of
which must be on a wall stud.
WARNING: High tempera-
tures may be generated under
certain abnormal conditions. Do
not partially or fully cover or ob-
struct the bottom of this heater.
Bottom of unit must be a mini-
mum of 14" (356 mm) above the
oor or any surface such as a ta-
bletop to ensure adequate space
for heat exhaust from the bottom
of the replace (Figure 3).
3. With a wall stud nder, locate
the center of the wall stud,
drive a wood screw into the
stud and leave approximately
⅛" (3 mm) exposed threads
for the replace to hang on.
4. The second mounting point
should be picked such that it
is farthest (to the left or right)
relative to the rst one among
Fireplace Installation
the seven (7) keyholes (A to
G shown in Figure 2) on the
replace for wall mounting,
these keyholes are 2" (51
mm) apart. For example, if
you plan to use hole B as
the rst mounting hole, the
second mounting hole must
be G.
Other available combinations
are A-G, C-G, A-F, A-E, A-D
and D-G.
5. Mark the second mounting
Figure 2
ABC D E F G
H
29¾” - 75¾”
(0.75 - 1.92m)
14” - 48”
(0.36 - 1.22m)

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Fireplace Installation
screw location; ensure that it
is level with the rst with the
help of the provided bubble
level and the replace itself.
Screw the threaded drywall
anchor in the drywall with a
Philip’s head screwdriver until
the head is at against the
wall surface.
Caution should be taken
when using a power tool to
install a threaded drywall an-
chor as the drywall may dis-
tort, tear or slightly buckle as
a result of over-torque.
6. With a Philip’s head screw
driver, screw the drywall an-
chor screw into the drywall
anchor already in the wall,
leave ⅛" (3 mm) exposed
Figure 3
Heat Exhaust
threads for mounting the re-
place.
7. With the glass assembly tak-
en off, mount the rebox onto
the two mounting screws.
8. Mark position of hole “H”.
9. Remove replace from wall.
10. Install drywall anchor into dry-
wall at marked position.
11. With the glass assembly off,
mount the replace onto the
two mounted screws.
12. Tighten both mounting screws
with a screwdriver. Be careful
not to over tighten the screws
mated with the drywall an-
chor.
13. Secure Philip’s screw into
drywall anchor, already in the
wall (H).
14. Open the bag of pebbles and
gently pour through top open-
ing of front glass assembly.
15. Install glass assembly as
shown in Figure 4.
Built-In Instructions
WARNING: The installation of
the replace unit must comply
with the applicable local and/or
national electrical codes and
utility requirements. This in-

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stallation should be entrusted
to duly qualied personnel
where required by law.
!NOTE: If the desired replace
location is on the interior of an
exterior wall the unit should
only be surface mounted. If a
in-wall or ush mount look is
desired build the interior wall
out into the room.
1. Leave the frame uninstalled
from the replace chassis un-
til step 13.
2. Prepare a wall opening fol-
lowing the dimensions shown
in Figure 5. Note that a 4"
(102 mm) minimum depth
Fireplace Installation
including the thickness of dry
wall is required. Make sure
there is enough clearance for
the cable coming out from the
bottom of the replace.
!NOTE: Where there are close
tolerances involved in wall build-
ing or applications which require
a great degree of precision, we
recommend that the product itself
be used to make the actual mea-
surements for the wall opening.
Dimplex North America will not
be responsible for inaccuracies
in the design or manufacture of
enclosures.
WARNING: Ensure method of
Ensure Glass
Assembly
brackets engage
hooks on replace
by sliding Glass
Assembly towards
replace and then
down Secure Glass
Assembly with the
four (4) supplied
self-tapping screws
Figure 4