If you return your existing fireplace to its original use (example: wood burning), it should be inspected by the local building department prior to use to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. New Wall Construction Select a suitable location that 1. is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. Place the fireplace in the 2. desired location to see how it will look in the room. Mark the desired location 3. on the floor and store the fireplace in a safe, dry and dust free location. Use studs to frame an 4. opening of 30 . inch (78.1 cm) wide X 25 . inch (65.4 Site Selection and Preparation Figure 1 30 .” (76.8 cm) 25 .” (64.8 cm) 11 .” (29.2 cm) Rubber Feet Air Circulation Areas cm) high X 11 . inch (29.8 cm) deep (Figure 2). Plan your electrical power 5. supply (refer to NOTE 1). Option #1 - The power cord can be lead from behind the trim and along the wall to an outlet near the fireplace. Option #2 - A new outlet can be installed inside the new frame construction. Dimplex Mantel Surround Kit or Custom Made Mantel Surround Select a suitable location that 1. is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. Place the fireplace in the 2. desired location to see how it will look in the room. For ease of electrical hook 3. up you may wish to locate the fireplace near an existing outlet (refer to NOTE 1). Store the fireplace in a safe 4. dry and dust free location. Assemble the mantel 5. surround kit (refer to the mantel assembly instructions) or construct the custom surround with an opening of 30 . inch (78.1 cm) wide X 25 . inch (65.4 cm) high X 11 . inch (29.8 cm) deep (Figure 2). WARNING: 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. Site Selection and Preparation Figure 2 25 .” (65.4 cm) 30 .” (78.1 cm) 11 .” (29.8 cm) Fireplace Installation Make sure the unit’s Main 1. On/Off switch is switched Off (refer to operating instruction section). Plug the unit into a 15 2. Amp/120 Volt outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may use an extension cord rated for a minimum of 1875 Watts. Push the fireplace into the 3. opening being careful not to damage the base of the mantel or cabinet so that the fireplace is flush with the mantel or cabinet. Level the unit with shims if 4. necessary (not provided). Install the trim onto the 5. fireplace (refer to trim installation instructions). 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. Operation Figure 3 B D A C A. Manual On/Off Switch The fireplace has a manual power On/Off switch located on the control panel of the fireplace. Toggle the switch to turn the fireplace on and off. B. Light Dimmer Turn the flame brightness control knob to increase or decrease the brightness of the flame and embers. C. Flame Action Control Turn the flame action control knob to adjust the flame speed control to the desired level. D. Manual Selection Switch Operates the electric fireplace manually. Pressing the switch up (“ “ position) once turns on the electric fireplace and activates Level 1, twice activates Level 2, three times activates Level 3. Pressing the switch down (“ “ position) turns the electric fireplace OFF. Level 1 : The flame effect is turned on and the first red indicator light illuminates. Level 2 : The flame effect remains on, the heater is activated to the low heat setting, and the first and second red indicator lights illuminate. Level 3 : The flame effect remains on, the heater is set to the high heat setting, and all three red indicators illuminate. Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn the heater 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 five (5) minutes before switching the unit back on. CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater, unplug the unit and call Dimplex North America Limited at 1-888-346-7539. Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with a radio frequency remote control. This remote control has a range of approximately 50 feet (15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of 2,178 independent frequencies to prevent interference with other units. The frequency designation is indicated on the back of the transmitter. Remote Control Initialization/ Reprogramming Follow steps 1 through 6 to Operation initialize your fireplace for the first time. This procedure is also required every time there is a loss of power to the remote control in the fireplace (I.E. power failure, breaker tripped, main power switch is turned off). Ensure that power is suppl...