Dimplex BLF74 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model
BLF74

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

Welcome & Congratulations ...................... 3

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 4

Quick Reference Guide .......................... 7

Fireplace Installation ............................ 8

Site Selection ...................................... 8

Wiring ............................................ 9

For Bathroom Use ................................. 12

Voltage Selector Switch ............................. 12

Surface Mount Installation ........................... 13

Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ................. 14

Front Glass Installation .............................. 14

Operation .................................... 15

Maintenance ................................. 18

Accessories .................................. 18

Warranty .................................... 19

Replacement Parts ............................ 21

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Always use a qualied 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 tech-

niques which, if not carefully followed,

will result in damage to the equip-

ment.

WARNING: Procedures and

techniques which, if not carefully

followed, will expose the user to

the risk of re, serious injury, or

death.

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 Label of your replace.

Serial Number Label

Rating Label

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)

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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.

③ Extreme caution is neces-

sary when any heater is used by

or near children or invalids and

whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.

④ Young 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.

⑥ Do not operate the unit after

it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at the service panel and have
the unit inspected by a reputable
electrician before reusing.

⑦ Do not use outdoors.

⑧ Never locate replace where

it may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

⑨ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, then remove

the plug from the outlet or dis-

connect the circuit at the main
disconnect panel.

⑩ Do not locate the heater im­mediately below a xed socket­outlet.

⑪ Do 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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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

⑭ Do not modify the electric
replace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufactur­er may cause re, electric shock
or injury to persons.

⑮ Do 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 or outlets
be required.

⑱ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.

⑲ When transporting or stor-

ing 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 bat-

tery backwards, charge, put in re

or mix with used or other battery

types - may explode or leak caus­ing injury.

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NOTE: Changes or modica-

tions 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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTE: 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:

· 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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Quick Reference Guide

① The electrical information
regarding your electric replace can
be found on the rating label located
on the front of the unit, behind the
glass.

Before installation, please record your
replace's serial number below for
future reference.

② If you have any technical
questions or concerns regarding the
operation of your electric replace,
or require service contact customer
service.

③ For dimensions of your replace,
refer to Figure 1.

187 mm

[7.3 in.]

Figure 1

[7.1 in.]

467 mm

[18.4 in.]

1844 mm [72.6 in.]

1883 mm [74.1 in.]

493 mm

[19.4 in.]

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