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Installation 

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Figure 3

New Wall Construction

1.  Mark the desired location on 

the floor and store the fire

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place in a safe, dry and dust 

free location.

2.  Use studs to frame an open

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ing of 24 ½ in. (622 mm) wide 

X 18 ¼ in. (463.6 mm) high 

X 8 ⅞ in. (225.5 mm) deep. 

(Figure 1)

Option #1

 - The power cord can 

be lead from behind the trim 

and along the wall to an outlet 

near the fireplace. 

Option #2

 - A new outlet can be 

installed inside the new frame 

construction.  Plug the unit into 

a 15 Amp/120 Volt outlet.  

!

 NOTE:  

A 15 Amp, 120 Volt 

circuit is required.  A dedicated 

circuit is preferred but not es

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sential in all cases.  A dedi

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cated circuit will be required 

if, after installation, the circuit 

breaker trips or fuse blows 

on a regular basis when the 

heater is operating.  Additional 

appliances on the same circuit 

may exceed the current rating 

of the circuit breaker.

Option #3

 - Hardwire

1.  Wire a dedicated, properly 

fused circuit with 120 Volt, 

15 

Amp rating.  Allow up to 8 feet 

of service cable for connect

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ing power supply to junction 

box on fireplace when install

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ing after finishing wall.

 

CAUTION:  

Use two conduc

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tor, non-metallic sheath cable 

with ground wire (3 wires total) 

for the incoming power supply on 

fireplace inserts.  Use appropriate 

wire to meet local and national 

electrical codes for rated power 

Summary of Contents for DFG253A

Page 1: ...read this manual first before attempting to install or use this fireplace For your safety always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or...

Page 2: ...gh 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 t...

Page 3: ...l 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 fireplace NO NEED TO RETUR...

Page 4: ...or if the electric fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any man ner contact Dimplex Technical Service at 1 888 346 7539 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Do not use outdoors The electric fireplace is not in...

Page 5: ...ays plug heaters directly into a wall outlet receptacle Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power strip Do not burn wood or other ma terials in the electric fireplace Do n...

Page 6: ...ncrease 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 experien...

Page 7: ...mmable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the heater CAUTION Clearance for air circulation beneath the fire place insert is provided by 2 rubber feet Do not install the fireplace insert directly on...

Page 8: ...d A dedicated circuit is preferred but not es sential in all cases A dedi cated circuit will be required if after installation the circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heate...

Page 9: ...a wire clamp not supplied Figure 3 6 Connect the black wire live from the unit to the black wire from power supply Figure 3 7 Connect the white wire neutral from the unit to the white wire from power...

Page 10: ...ks Final Steps Carefully pour and evenly distrib ute the supplied glass rock media on the front tray of the firebox Figure 4 Once complete hang the front glass assembly on the mounts of the firebox B...

Page 11: ...ontinuously reset the heater disconnect power and call Dimplex customer service at 1 888 DIMPLEX 1 888 346 7539 Remote Control The fireplace is supplied with an integrated on off remote control Figure...

Page 12: ...ck with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice in your area Operation Figure 6 Off Button On Button Battery Battery Cover 3 Within 10 seconds of chang ing the switch position press the...

Page 13: ...t exceed 60 Watts per bulb Helpful Hints It is a good idea to replace both light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of their rated life Group replace ment will reduce the number of times y...

Page 14: ...se can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth To remove fingerprints or other marks the glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth The glass should be completely dried with a lint free cloth...

Page 15: ...l and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the first purchase of such products as follows a a repair or replacement warranty on defec tive products or parts including in home services...

Page 16: ...fund the purchase price for such product or part This limited warranty entitles the purchaser to on site or in home warranty services Accordingly Dim plex will be responsible for all labour and transp...

Page 17: ...h services What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible for IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY WHETH...

Page 18: ...070700RP 3 Position Switch 2800071100RP Remote Control 3000370500RP Remote Control Receiver 3000380200RP Cord Set 4100040900RP Front Glass Assembly DFG2562 DFG253A 1020230478RP Front Glass Assembly DF...

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