Dimplex BF33ST-DX, BF39ST-DX User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

MODEL NUMBERS:

BF33ST/DX BF39ST/DX BF45ST/DX

7206350200REV06

CONTENTS

PAGE 1 Listings and Code Approvals PAGE 1 Model Specifications PAGE 1 Step-by-Step Installation

Section A

PAGE 2 Framing

Section B

PAGE 2 Recommended Power Supply Wire

Specifications

PAGE 2 Recommended Wire and Fusing

Requirements PAGE 3 Voltage Selector Switch Location PAGE 3 Mounting Flanges

Section C

PAGE 4 Factory Setting Wiring 240 Volt

(Without Main Power Wall Switch) PAGE 5 Factory Setting Wiring 120 volt

(Without Main Power Wall Switch)

Section D

PAGE 6 - 7 Main Power Wall Switch Wiring for 240 Volt PAGE 8 - 9 Main Power Wall Switch Wiring for 120 Volt

Section E

PAGE 10 - 11 Heater Wall Switch Wiring for 120/240 Volt PAGE 12 - 13 Wall Mounted Thermostat Wiring for

120/240 Volt PAGE 14 - 15 Flame Override Switch Wiring for 120/240

Volt

Section F

PAGE 16 - 18 Wiring Diagrams

LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

The BF series fireplaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters.

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Number BF33ST

BF33DX 33” Deluxe BF39ST

BF39DX 39” Deluxe BF45ST

BF45DX 45” Deluxe

Description Voltage Volts Rated Power Watts

33”

Standard

39”

Standard

45”

Standard

120/120/208/

240

120/120/208/

240

120/120/208/

240

120/120/208

/240

120/120/208/

240

120/120/208/

240

245/1440/2100/

2700

245/1440/2100/

2700

245/1440/2100/

2700

245/1440/2100/

2700

245/1440/2100/

2700

245/1440/2100/

2700

Remote

Control

Option Option N/A 2.0 12.0 10.10 11.25 Option Option Included 2.0 12.0 10.10 11.25 Option Option N/A 2.0 12.0 10.10 11.25 Option Option Included 2.0 12.0 10.10 11.25 Option Option N/A 2.0 12.0 10.10 11.25

Option Option Included 2.0

Wall

Thermostat

Refractory Brick Look

AMPS No Heat 120 Volt

NOTE: Power ratings shown include the light bulbs and motors (275 watts)

WARNING

The installation of the fireplace unit must comply with the applicable Local and/or National Electrical Codes and utility requirements. This installation should be entrusted to duly qualified personnel where required by law.

AMPS

120 Volt

12.0

AMPS

208 Volt

10.10 11.25

AMPS

240 Volt

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION (Note: Please read all instructions before installing)

1. Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions located in (Section A: Framing).

2. Allow 8” of service cable for connecting power supply wire to junction box on fireplace when installing before finishing wall. Allow up to 4 feet of service cable for connecting power supply wire to junction box on fireplace when installing after finishing wall. Remove the outer jacket and strip the individual conductors ½” from the end.

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove knockouts if necessary or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Place unit in position in the framed opening, level with shims if necessary and attach unit to frame using mounting flanges provided (see figure 3 on page 3).

6. Unit is factory wired for 208/240 volt power supply (see figure 1 on page 3). If 120 volt operation is required, slide the switch and reconfigure the wiring (see figure 2 on page 3). Wires L1, L2, N & G are attached to the rear of the junction box cable clamp for easy access.

Note

If wiring unit to operate with NO heat a dedicated circuit may not be required.

7. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with a 15amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120, 208/240). (see Section C for factory setting wiring)

8. Make wall switch and or wall mounted thermostat connections as outlined in Section D: Wiring.

9. Place all connectors inside the unit and secure the junction box cover to unit. Ensure that the cable clamp grips only the jacket of service cable, thermostat and if applicable wall switch lines.

WARNING

Ensure method of installation does NOT obscure the air intake slots on bottom front of unit in any manner. (see diagram in Section A)

SECTION A: FRAMING

Dimensions

MODEL A B C D E F G H I J K L BF33ST/DX 15.0” 33.5” 29.5” 23.0” 14.3” 29.6” 32.8” 18.8” 28.5” 48.0” 34.0” 34.0” BF39ST/DX 16.0” 39.5” 33.5” 26.6” 15.3” 36.0” 38.7” 22.8” 32.7” 54.0” 38.0” 38.0” BF45ST/DX 16.0” 45.5” 33.5” 26.6” 15.3” 42.0” 44.7” 22.8” 32.7” 60.0” 42.0” 42.0”

Rough-in framing dimensions

Top Surface

ir Intake Slots

Firebox dimensions

Rough-in corner framing

This fireplace is a zero clearance design. No combustibles can be placed on the top surface of the fireplace. Combustibles may be installed to the edge of the unit. Four mounting flanges on the sides of the unit are provided to facilitate installation. Insulation and vapor barrier should be placed a minimum of 2 inches from the unit.

SECTION B: RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY WIRE SPECIFICATIONS

For 120 volt installations use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire (3

wires total) for the incoming power supply on fireplace inserts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for rated power consumption.

For 208 / 240 volt installations use three conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire (4 wires total) for the incoming power supply on fireplace inserts. Use the appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for rated power consumption.

Two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire (3 wires total) is recommended for installation of a wall mounted thermostat and/or wall switch for use on fireplace inserts. Use appropriate wire to meet local and national electrical codes for rated power consumption. All wire gauges should match the recommended wire sizes shown below.

RECOMMENDED WIRE AND FUSING REQUIREMENTS

VOLTS WIRE GAUGE FUSE RATING 120 VOLT 12 GAUGE 15 AMP 208 VOLT 12 GAUGE 15 AMP 240 VOLT 12 GAUGE 15 AMP

VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH LOCATION

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that the incoming power supply voltage matches the setting of the voltage selector switch.

NOTE:

The voltage selector switch is located inside the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner.

CAUTION:

When changing the voltage selector switch from 240 volts to 120 volts ensure that the power supply is turned off.

NOTE: Carefully insert a flat headed screwdriver inside the exhaust panel to change the switch from 240 volts (230 position) to 120 volts (115 position).

When wiring the unit for 208 / 240 volts the voltage selector switch should be in the 230 volt position. (see figure 1)

When wiring the unit for 120 volts the voltage selector switch should be in the 115 volt position. (see figure 2)

MOUNTING FLANGES

There are two mounting flanges located on each side of the fireplace insert.

Bend tabs and mount to framing using suitable hardware.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Mounting

Flanges

SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING

(WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH)

IMPORTANT:

The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation

NOTE:

Use 3 conductor wire with ground (4 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.

NOTE:

All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply.

240 VOLT INSTALLATION

1. Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner of the unit. (see figure 1 on page 3)

2. Ensure that the switch is in the 240 volt position. (230 is printed on switch)

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power supply.

7. Connect the red L2 wire from the unit to the red L2 from the power supply.

8. Connect the white N wire from the unit to the to the white neutral from the power supply.

9. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power supply.

10. Ensure that all connections are tight.

11. Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clam p.

FIREPLACE JUNCTION BO

WHITE WIRE - N

RED WIRE – L2

BLACK WIRE – L1

GREEN WIRE - G

WHITE WIRE - N

RED WIRE –L2

BLACK WIRE –L1

GROUND WIRE - G

240 V

POWER

SUPPLY

(BREAKER

PANEL)

SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING

–

(WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH)

IMPORTANT:

The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation

NOTE:

Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.

NOTE:

All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply.

120 VOLT INSTALLATION

1. Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner of the unit. (see figure 2 on page 3)

2. Flip the switch from 240 volt to 120 volt configuration. (230 and 115 is printed on switch)

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power supply.

7. Connect the red L2 and white N wire from the unit to the white neutral wire from the power supply.

8. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power supply.

9. When the unit has been configured for the appropriate power supply voltage, ensure that all connections are tight.

10. Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

WHITE WIRE - N

RED WIRE

WHITE WIRE - N

120 V

POWER

SUPPLY

BLACK WIRE – L1

BLACK WIRE –L1

(BREAKER

PANEL)

GREEN WIRE - G

FIREPLACE JUNCTION BO

GROUND WIRE - G

SECTION C: FACTORY SETTING WIRING

–

(WITHOUT MAIN POWER WALL SWITCH) (NO HEAT INSTALLATION)

IMPORTANT:

The unit is factory configured for 208/240 volt operation

NOTE:

Use 2 conductor wire with ground (3 wires total) from the power supply (breaker panel) to the junction box on the unit.

NOTE:

All wiring must be completed prior to installing the unit.

NOTE:

Ensure that the voltage selector switch is in the proper position for the required supply voltage prior to connecting the unit to the power supply.

120 VOLT INSTALLATION (NO HEAT INSTALLATION)

1. Locate the voltage selector switch inside the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner

of the unit. (see figure 2 on page 3)

2. Flip the switch from 240 volt to 120 volt configuration. (230 and 115 is printed on switch)

3. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4. Remove the knockouts (if necessary) or use the provided cable clamp.

5. Pull out the four wires marked L1, L2, N, and G.

6. Connect the black L1 wire from the unit to the black L1 from the power supply.

7. Install a wire nut on the red L2. (wire nut not included).

8. Connect the white N wire from the unit to the white neutral wire from the power supply.

9. Connect the green ground wire from the unit to the ground from the power supply.

10. When the unit has been configured for the appropriate power supply voltage, ensure that all connections are tight.

11. Insert all the wiring back into the unit and secure with a cable clamp.

WHITE WIRE - N

RED WIRE

WHITE WIRE - N

120 V

POWER

BLACK WIRE – L1

Wire Nut

BLACK WIRE –L1

SUPPLY

(BREAKER

PANEL)

GREEN WIRE - G

FIREPLACE JUNCTION BO

GROUND WIRE - G

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