Always use a qualied technician or service agency to repair this replace.
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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.
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OPERATION
Manual Controls - Without Remote Option
The replace can be controlled by the manual switches
located on the replace (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Main Power Switch - Energizes rebox and ame.
Mode Selector Switch:
Select “o” for ame only
Select “-“ for Purire™/ame (no heat)
Select “=” for heat/Purire™/ame
Voltage Selector Switch
WARNING: Ensure that the incoming power supply
voltage matches the setting of the voltage selector
switch.
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NOTE: The voltage selector switch is located inside
the exhaust panel on the top right hand corner (Figure
1).
CAUTION: When changing the voltage selector switch
from 240 volts to 120 volts ensure that the power supply
is turned off.
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NOTE: Carefully insert a at head screwdriver inside
the exhaust panel to change the switch from 240 volts
(230 position) to 120 volts (115 position).
Voltage Selector Switch
Over Heat Indicator
Mode Selector Switch
Main On/Off Switch
Manual Controls - With Remote Accessory
(Hand held or Wall Mounted)
The replace with the Remote Option has the same manual
controls with the addition of the Remote Control Receiver
(BFRC-KIT). The Remote Receiver Switch Board which will
work in conjunction with the original controls.
The remote control operation can be adjusted, depending
on the season and desired effects, by toggling the main
mode selector switch built into the replace. The position
of the switch will dictate the available functions that the
remote control will cycle through.
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NOTE: The original controls will override all other
settings, both the Mode Selector Switch as well as the
Main On/Off Switch. (Figure 2)
A. Manual Selection Switch
Switches the operation of the replace between the
different modes of the replace:
• OFF (center): Makes the unit inoperable.
• MANUAL (top): All functions of the replace are
controlled by the On and Off buttons as described above
(Figure 2B & C).
• REMOTE (bottom): All functions of the replace are
controlled by the Remote Control.
B. Off Button
Pressing this button toggles sequentially through the three
levels of the replace. (Only when the selection switch is in
the Manual Position)
• Mode Selector Set at “O”: Only Flame Effect at all 3
levels.
• Mode Selector Set at “--”: Pressing once activates
Level 1 - Flame effect only, two and three times
activates Level 2 - Flame effect and Purire™.
• Mode Selector Set at “=”: Pressing once activates
Figure 2
Original Version
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Resetting the Temperature Cutout Switch
The heater on this replace is protected with a safety device
to prevent overheating. Should the heater overheat, a red
light (Figure 1) will be activated and an automatic cut out
will turn the heater off. The heater will re-activate once the
heater has cooled. The overheat cutout will be triggered if
the lter is dirty.
CAUTION: If you need to continuously reset the heater,
disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at
1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539).
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Level 1 - Flame effect only, twice activates Level 2 Flame effect and Purire™, three times activates Level
3 - Flame effect, Purire™ and heat.
C. On Button
Pressing this button at any time will shut the unit off.
D, E & F LED Indicators
Depicts which of the three (3) levels the replace is
currently operating at: Level 1 -, Level 2 - or Level
3 - .
Optional Remote Control Operation
The BFRC-KIT 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
replace and can pass through most obstacles (including
walls). It is supplied with one of hundreds of independent
frequencies to prevent interference with other units.
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NOTE: Before attempting any operation with the
remote, pull the plastic insulator strip out from between
the remote casing and battery cover (Figure 3).
The remote control operates the replace levels
sequentially. The level is increased every time the ON
button on the remote control is pressed. The replace can
be turned off at any point by pressing the OFF button on the
remote control.
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NOTE: The Mode Selector Switch on the original
manual controls needs to be set to “=” to have full
functionality of the replace. (Figure 2)
Level 1 :The ame effect is turned on and the rst red
indicator light is activated.
Level 2 : The ame effect remains on, the Purire is
activated. (Heater remains off)
Level 3 : The ame effect remains on, the Purire is
activated and the heater turns on.
Remote Control Initialization/Reprogramming
If the remote control or receiver has been replaced or the
remote does not seem to be operating the replace, follow
these steps to initialize/reprogram the remote control and
receiver:
1. Ensure that power is supplied through main service
panel.
Figure 3
On
Button
Off Button
Plastic
Strip
Battery
Cover
properly. Check with
your Local Authority or
Retailer for recycling
advice in your area.
Battery must
be recycled or
disposed of
2. Access the manual controls, (remove the glass doors
if applicable) pull the right hand steel curtain to the
outside of the unit.
3. Locate manual controls.
4. Move the 3-position switch to “Remote”, on newer
models only.
5. Activate the main power switch, the red Level 1
Indicator Light may ash . (Figure 2-D)
6. Press and hold the On button on the manual controls
(Figure 2-C) for ve (5) seconds. The Level 1 Indicator
Light (Figure 2-D) will then ash for 10 seconds.
7. Within the 10 seconds press the ON button located on
the hand held remote control (Figure 3) or any button
on the wall mounted controller. This will synchronize
the remote control and receiver.
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide battery cover open on the remote control
(Figure 3).
2. Install one (1) 12-Volt (A23) battery in the battery
holder.
3. Close the battery cover.
Optional Wall Mounted Remote Operation
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NOTE: For button/display references see Figure 4.
1. Room Temperature - Displays current ambient
temperature in the room.
2. Set Temperature - Displays and controls the heater
to the temperature at which the thermostat is currently set
to. Press 8 to lower the thermostat and press 9 to raise
the thermostat. Pressing both 8 and 9 together will toggle
between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
3. Flame Effect Icon - The ame icon will icker if and
when the Flame Effect is turned on. Press 11 to turn the
Flame Effect on, and press 10 to turn the Flame Effect off.
4. Purire™ Icon - The display arrows for the Purire™
will cycle when turned on. Press 13 to turn the Purire™
function on, and press 12 to turn Purire™ off.
5. Heat Off Indicator - This function manually overrides
the thermostat control and prevents the replace’s heater
from coming on.
To do this, press 8 to decrease Set Temperature to any
temperature below 0o C or 32o F. To reactivate heat from
“HEAT OFF” setting, press 9 to increase the thermostat
Set Temperature. The Set Temperature will be displayed
starting at 21o C (70o F), replacing the “HEAT OFF” icon.
6. Function Lock Indicator - Enabling this function will
lock out the Wall Switch Remote Control so as to prevent
the current settings from being changed. To Enable, press
8, 9, and 10 sequentially. To disengage, press 8, 9 and
10 sequentially again. The Indicator icon will be displayed
when enabled.
7. RF Code Function and Change Procedure - In
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the event that the Wall Switch Remote Control does not
work properly with the receiver due to interference from
additional wireless signals, this function will allow the RF
code to be changed.
To enable this function, press 9 and 12 together. “CODE”
will appear on the display for ve (5) seconds and the
RF code will change automatically. Repeat procedure as
needed to nd a code that operates the replace without
interference.
Re-initialization of the Wall Switch Remote Control will
need to take place with receiver after a new code has been
activated. See initialization instructions.
14. Low Battery Indicator
When displayed, the indicator will signal that the batteries
are low and should be replaced. To further extend battery
life, the LED backlighting is turned off when the Low Battery
Indicator is displayed.
Other Functions
6 Hour Sleep Timer - This feature ensures all functions are
turned off six hours after any last button has been pressed.
To turn this feature on and off press 9, 11, 10, and 8
sequentially.
When activated, “6 Hr” will display for 5 seconds while the
rest of the LCD remains blank. For the duration of the 6
hour delay, all functions remain working until the 6 hour
time delay runs out. The Set Temperature and Room
Temperature icons will alternately display their settings and
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DisplayOperation
1. Room Temperature
2. Set Temperature
3. Flame Effect
4. Purire™
5. Heat Off Indicator
6. Function Lock Indicator
7. RF Code Function Indicator
8. Set Temperature Down
9. Set Temperature Up
10. Flame Off
11. Flame On
12. Purire™ Off
13. Purire™ On
14. Low Battery Indicator
the “6 Hr” icon display. After 6 hours have passed and all
functions are turned off, “6 Hr” will ash until any button is
pressed.
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NOTE: If any button is pressed while this function is
enabled, the 6 hour timer will start over for another 6
hour period.
If / when deactivated (pressing the same sequence of
buttons again), “- Hr” will display for ve (5) seconds.
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the decora cover from the electrical box
and press the wall remote inward until the push-lock
releases from the mounting box.
1. Remove the wall remote from the mounting box and
slide battery cover open.
2. Install two (2) 1.5V (AAA) battery in the battery holder.
3. Close the battery cover.
4. Reinstall the wall control into mounting box.
Additional Optional Wall Mounted
Controls
The replace can be installed with wall-mounted
controls. These controls include wall switches
and thermostats. (See installation guide for
specic installation details)
A. Wall Mounted Switches
This model may be installed such that a wall-
mounted switch activates the ame effect and a
wall mounted heater switch activates the heater.
A wall-mounted switch can also be installed to
operate the heater independent of the ame.
B. Wall Mounted Thermostat
This unit may be installed with a wallmounted thermostat which can adjust the heat
temperature to your individual requirements.
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Turn the thermostat control clockwise all the way
to turn on the heater. When the room reaches
the desired temperature, turn the thermostat
knob counter clockwise until you hear a click.
Leave in this position to maintain the room
temperature at this setting. For additional heat,
turn the thermostat clockwise until you hear
the click again and the heater will turn on. To
turn the heater off, turn the thermostat counter
clockwise all the way, and/or turn the manual