Dimplex BMR20CH, BMR20BR, BMR20AB, DMF20AB, DMF20BR Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dimplex Optiflame 3D Inset Fire

Models: Braemar BMR20, Dumfries DMF20, Glencoe GLN20,
Torridon TRR20, Portree POR20.

EN: This product is only suitable for well insulated rooms or occasional use. DE: Dieses Produkt ist nur für gut isolierte Bereiche oder
gelegentliche Verwendung geeignet. FR: Ce produit convient uniquement à des endroits bien isolés ou pour un usage occasionnel.
IT: Questo prodotto è adatto solo per spazi ben isolati o per uso occasionale. ES: Este producto sólo es adecuado para espacios
bien aislados o un uso ocasional. NL: Dit product is uitsluitend geschikt voor goed geïsoleerde ruimten of voor sporadisch gebruik.
PL: Produkt ten jest odpowiedni wyłącznie do dobrze odizolowanych miejsc lub do okazjonalnego użytku. NO: Dette produktet egner
seg kun for godt isolerte rom eller sporadisk bruk. RO: Acest produs este adecvat exclusiv spaţiilor bine ventilate sau utilizării ocazionale.
CZ: Tento výrobek je vhodný pouze do dobře izolovaných prostor nebo k příležitostnému použití. DK: Dette produkt er kun egnet til
velisolerede rum eller lejlighedsvis brug. PT: Este produto somente é adequado para espaços bem isolados ou uso ocasional. SE: Denna
produkt är endast avsedd för välisolerade utrymmen eller tillfällig användning. FI: Tämä tuote soveltuu ainoastaan hyvin eristettyihin tiloihin
tai satunnaiseen käyttöön. SK: Tento výrobok je vhodný len pre dobre izolované priestory alebo na občasné použitie. SI: Ta izdelek je
primeren le za dobro izolirane prostore ali za občasno uporabo. HR: Ovaj proizvod je pogodan samo za dobro izolirane prostore ili
povremenu upotrebu. HU: Ez a termék csak jól szigetelt terekhez vagy eseti használatra alkalmas

The product complies with the European Safety Standards and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
These cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives

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CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY
AND/OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE

Important Safety Advice

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:

If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
Do not locate the appliance immediately below a fixed socket outlet or connection box.
Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
Do not use if there are visibe signs of damage to the heater.
Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it to the wall, as applicable

Warning: This heater must not be used for anything other than normal domestic household

purposes in the country where it was purchased from a recognised commercial retailer.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge as long as they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/o the
appliance, provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position
and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understanding the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years
shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

The use of an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor is not advised when connecting this product
to the mains. Connection through these devices could lead to a risk of overloading, overheating
and even fire at the extension lead or adaptor due to inadequate connection quality.
This heater must be used on an alternating current supply (~) only and the voltage marked on
the heater must correspond to the supply voltage.

Do not use this appliance in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any
other device that switches on the heat automatically, since a fire risk exists when the appliance
is accidentally covered or displaced.
DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or the long hair type of rugs, or less than 750mm
(30”) away from any overhanging surface. Keep combustible materials such as drapes and
other furnishings clear from the front, sides and rear of the heater. Do not use heater to dry
your laundry.
In the event of a fault, unplug the appliance. Unplug the appliance when not required for long
periods.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. If the supply cord is damaged
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard. Keep the supply cord away from the front of the appliance.

Warning: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not

capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a

minimum distance of 1m from the air outlet.

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Caution: Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular

attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present. This instruction
can be found at www.dimplex.co.uk

Warning: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the appliance. Do not place material or

garments on the appliance, or obstruct the air circulation around the appliance, for instance by
curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk.

The appliance carries the Warning Symbol indicating that it must not be covered or has a
Do not cover label. Do not cover or obstruct in any way the heat outlet grille located below
the flame window on the appliance Overheating will result if the appliance is accidentally

covered.

Warning: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this

appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and o by the utility.

Dimplex Optiflame 3D Inset Fire

Models: BMR20, DMF20, GLN20, TRR20, POR20

Thank you for choosing a Dimplex electric fire.

General Information

The fire incorporates a flame eect, which can be used with or without heating, so that the
comforting eect may be enjoyed at any time of the year.
A fan heater can provide heating in cold weather. A distance of 1 metre (3 feet) must be maintained
between the front of the heater and any surrounding furniture, overhanging curtains or other
obstructions.
To reduce heat loss and to prevent any chimney up draft aecting the operation of your inset fire,
we recommend that the chimney flue is sealed o.
Always ensure that the appliance is sitting on a level surface.
Before connecting the appliance, check that the supply voltage is the same as that stated on the
appliance.

Please note: Used in an environment where background noise is very low, it may be possible to
hear a sound which is related to the operation of the flame eect. This is normal and should not
be a cause for concern.

Technical Information

Model No: Braemar BMR20BR, BMR20CH, BMR20AB, Dumfries DMF20BR, DMF20CH,

DMF20AB,DMF20BL Glencoe GLN20BR,GLN20CH Torridon TRR20CH Portree POR20CH

Heat Output 230V 240V

Nominal Heat Output

Minimum Heat Output

Maximum Continuous Heat Output

Auxiliary Electricity Consumption

In Standby Mode

P

Nom

P

min

P

max

P

Nom

1.7 1.8 kW

0.9 1.0 kW

1.7 1.8 kW

0.02 0.02 W

With electronic room temperature control.

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Installation Instructions

This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the voltage marked on the heater must
correspond to the supply voltage. Before switching on, please read the safety warnings and
operating instructions. Please retain this user’s guide for future reference

Before installing this appliance in an existing chimney, we recommend that;

1. You have your chimney cleaned by a competent chimney sweep.

2. You block o the chimney flue.

This procedure is important for the ecient operation of the heating unit and will also reduce heat
loss up the chimney.

Ensure that all packing items are removed (read any warning labels carefully). Retain all packing
for possible future use e.g. in the event of moving or returning the appliance to your supplier.

Installing the Appliance;

1. Clean the area where the fire will be installed e.g remove ash residue from an existing fireplace.

2. Hold the fire by the sides of surround and gently manoeuvre into position.

3. Plug the fire into a 13amp/240 volt outlet. Ensure that the supply cable is not trapped under
the fire such that it might cause it to be damaged.

At the rear of the fire, two adjustable feet are provided for levelling the fire where the fire is being
installed on an uneven surface. You can adjust the feet by removing the two screws and refitting
the them in the required position, one at a time.

All fires are supplied with a keyhole slot on the rear of the fire surround or spacer. A screw and
rawl plug can be used in conjunction with this keyhole slot to provide extra stability to the fire and
to prevent it from accidentally being knocked over. The rawl plug supplied is suitable for use

in block walls only (other wall types may need alternative fixings).

Some models are supplied with a metal surround spacer already fitted to the product, see
Fig 5. This spacer can be removed from the fire if you would like to position the fire fully inset in a
fireplace. In order to remove the metal surround, unscrew the six fixing screws at the rear of the
product, see Fig. 6. The steps below can be used to install the above fire models with or without
the metal spacer fitted.

1. Determine whether the installation of your fire will be with/without the spacer. See Fig. 4 and

Table 2 for reference to dimensions of your electric fire.

2. Measure and mark the installation position of the screws.

This position is indicated by ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ in Fig. 7 (See Table 3 for dimensions for your chosen
electric fire)

3. Drill the hole for the rawl plug and position the rawl plug in the hole.

4. Insert the screw into the rawl plug to a depth great enough to allow the keyhole slot on the

product to fit neatly across the screw head.

5. Position the fire alongside the screws and then lift the fire up and over the screw head so that

the top edge of the slot on the fire engages behind the head of the screw.

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