Dimplex XLF50 - Fireplace Installation; General Installation Guidelines; Framing Options

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CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building code.
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NOTE: A dedicated, properly
fused 15 Amp circuit is re-
quired, rated for the appropri-
ate voltage (120V, 240V).
WARNING: Construction and
wiring must comply with local
building codes and other ap-
plicable regulations to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock
and injury to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and
is away from drapes, furniture
and high trafc.
2. Unpack the replace and hard-
ware from the box.
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NOTE: Leave the front glass
and partially reective glass,
safely, in the box until the time
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you are ready to install it.
3. Store the replace in a safe,
dry and dust free location until
you are ready to install the
replace.
Installation
CAUTION: Two people will be
required for various steps of
this procedure.
This design of this unit allows
three options for installation:
partial recess, ush mounted or
sub-surface mounted.
CAUTION: Sub-surface
mounting should be limited
to ½ in. (10 mm) to ensure
adequate air ow of heated air
out of the rebox area.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 16 in. (40.6 cm)
high,
• XLF50 - 50 ⅝ in. (128.7 cm)
• XLF74 - 74 ⅝ in. (189.7 cm)
• XLF100 - 100 ⅝ in. (255.7 cm)
wide, with a bottom sill that is
a minimum of 4 in. (10.2 cm)
deep. The sill can be con-
structed to support the front
of the unit to allow the power
supply wires to easily be run
behind or ush with the back
of the unit and a pass thru