INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE
OPTIFLAME ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
The BF series fireplaces have been tested in accordance with the UL 2021and CSA C22.2 No. 46 standards for
fixed and location-dedicated electric room heaters.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Number
Description
Voltage
Volts
Rated Power
Watts
Remote
Control
Wall
Thermostat
Refractory
Brick Look
AMPS
120Volt
AMPS
208Volt
AMPS
240Volt
BF36E 36”
Economy
120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 N/A N/A N/A 13.75 11.25 12.6
BF36ST 36”
Standard
120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included
N/A
13.75 11.25 12.6
BF36DX 36”
Deluxe
120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included Included 13.75 11.25 12.6
BF42ST 42”
Standard
120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included
N/A
13.75 11.25 12.6
BF42DX 42”
Deluxe
120/208/240 1650/2340/3025 Included Included Included 13.75
11.25
12.6
NOTE: Power ratings shown include the light bulbs and motor (275 watts)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
(Note: Please read all instructions before installing)
1. Rough in framing opening following the recommended dimensions (Section A: Framing).
2. Allow 8” of service cable for connecting to the junction box on the fireplace. Remove the outer jacket and
strip the individual conductors ½” from the end.
3. Loosen the screw securing 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 opening, level with shims if necessary and attach unit to frame using nailing
flanges provided.
6. Unit is factory wired for 208/240 volt power supply. If 120 volt operation is required, slide the switch and
reconfigure the wiring as covered in section C wiring. Wires L1, L2, N & G are attached to the rear of the
junction box cable clamp for easy access.
7. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with a 20amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120, 208/240).
8. Make wall mounted thermostat and or wall switch connections as outlined in Section C: Wiring.
9. Place all connectors inside the unit and replace the junction box cover, ensuring that the cable clamp grips
only the jacket of service, thermostat and if applicable wall switch lines.
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