Dimplex BLF5051 Wall Mounted Linear Electric Fireplace Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Dimplex
Table of Contents
BLF5051 Wall Mounted Linear Electric Fireplace
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model
BLF5051
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always 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 property damage.
Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric fireplace
from Dimplex, the world leader in electric fireplaces.
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, or fire 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
fireplace.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions With the Assembly?
Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s
Warranty?
Call 1300 556 816
Please have your model number and product serial number ready. (See below)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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:
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If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not use it in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower, or swimming pool.
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Do not locate the appliance immediately below a fixed socket outlet or connection box.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by Children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. -
Do not use this appliance in series with 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.
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Ensure that furniture, curtains, or other combustible material are positioned no closer than 1 meter from the appliance.
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In the event of a fault unplug the appliance.
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Unplug the appliance when not required for long periods.
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Although this appliance complies with safety standards, we do not recommend its use on deep pile carpets or on the long hair type of rugs.
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The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
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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.
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Keep the supply cord away from the front of the appliance.
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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.
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 off by the utility.
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.It is necessary to allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation. The disconnection can be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
WARNING: The heater must not be used if the glass panels are damaged.
WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
1. Swallowing may lead to serious injury in as little as 2 hours or death, due to the chemical burns and potential perforation of the esophagus.
2. If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (in Australia) or 0800 764 766 (in New Zealand) for fast, expert advice.
3. Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use it if the compartment is not secure.
4. Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. flat batteries can still be dangerous.
The heater carries the Warning Symbol indicating that it must not be covered
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Quick Reference Guide
- The electrical information regarding your electric fireplace can be found on the rating label located on the front of the unit, behind the glass. Before installation, please record your fireplace’s serial number below for future reference.
- If you have any technical questions or concerns regarding the operation of your electric fireplace or require service contact customer service.
- For dimensions of your fireplace, refer to Figure 1.
Fireplace Installation
Site Selection
Review and consider all of the following conditions for installation:
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Dimensions of the unit: 870mm x 495mm
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The unit requires a minimum of three (3) wall studs in order to ensure a secure installation
Three possible installation methods: -
Installation method: Surfacemount; In-wall Recessed; or Flush mount
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Hardwired or plug-in method
WARNING: Ensure the power cord is not installed so that it is pinched or against a sharp edge and ensure that the power cord is stored or secured to avoid tripping or snagging to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Construction and electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
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Select a location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture, and high traffic.
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For ease of electrical hook up you may wish to locate the fireplace near an existing outlet (for plug-in convenience).
! NOTE 1: A 10 Amp, 230240 Volt circuit is required.
A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A dedicated 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. -
Remove fireplace, front glass, and hardware the from box and remove all packaging materials before installation.
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Store the fireplace in a safe, dry, and dust-free location until you are ready to install the fireplace.
The fireplace is packaged with a three-prong plug installed for plug-in convenience. Hardwiring the fireplace is also an option by removing the plug from the factory-fitted cord and completing the wiring according to National and Local Electrical Codes. The appliance must be fitted with means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, and these means must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, always use a
licensed electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the 3-Position Switch is set to the Off position
(“O”) and that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the
power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. Surface
Installation
CAUTION: Two people will be required for various steps of this
procedure.
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Determine the mounting location of the unit so that the wall-mounting bracket can be installed into 3 wall studs.
! NOTE: It is recommended that the mounting bracket be installed 56 in. (1420mm) off of the ground to maintain an optimized viewing of the angle of the flame. -
Hold the wall mounting bracket, with the bubble level on the top, on the wall, so that the bubble on the level is centered between the two black lines.
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Mark the 4 mounting screw locations, on the wall, ensuring that the wall bracket stays level. (Figure 2)
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In locations where the screws are being installed only into drywall, install the supplied wall anchors before installing the screw (predrill if required).
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Secure the wall bracket to the wall using the supplied 1½ in. (38mm) mounting screws and washers into the wall and/or wall anchors.
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Install the bottom support bracket to the wall centered with the wall mounting bracket, using the appropriate mounting hardware, 13 ¾” (350mm) below the wall mounting bracket. (Figure 2)
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Remove the center screw from the bottom of the fireplace. (Figure 3)
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Hang the fireplace from the bracket.
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Install the removed screw through the bottom support bracket into the fireplace.
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Refer to the Front Glass Installation section for final installation procedures.
In-wall Recessed Installation – 100mm Deep
CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure.
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Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 775mm wide x 420 mm high (Figure 4).
! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for 7mm around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting. -
Choose your method of supplying power to the unit:
•Plugin (you may run the power cord out of the framed wall opening to an existing outlet or install an outlet on a nearby wall stud within the wall).
•Hard wire the fireplace
NOTE: Hardwiring can be done by removing the plug from the factory- fitted cord and completing the wiring according to National and Local Electrical Codes.
The appliance must be fitted with means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, and these means must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician. Ensure that the 3-Position Switch is set to the Off position (“O”) and that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete.
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Lift the fireplace and insert it into the opening (Figure 5).
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Use bubble level (supplied) to level the fireplace within the framing. Adjust as required.
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Drive four (4) supplied mounting screws through the four (4) mounting holes located in each corner of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 6).
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Refer to the Front Glass Installation section, for final
Flush Mounted Installation – 200mm Deep
CAUTION: Two people may be required for various steps of this procedure.
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Prepare a wall with a framed opening of 837mm wide x 470 mm high (Figure 7).
! NOTE: The sizing has allowed for approx 7mm around the fireplace insert for ease of installation. This fireplace does not require any additional venting. -
Choose your method of supplying power to the unit:
•Plugin (you may run the power cord out of the framed wall opening to an existing outlet or install an outlet on a nearby wall stud within the wall).
•Hard wire the fireplace.
! NOTE: Hardwiring can be done by removing the plug from the factory- fitted cord and completing the wiring according to National and LocalElecrical Codes. The appliance must be fitted with means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, and these means must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. WARNING: Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or circuits. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, always use a licensed electrician.Ensure that the 3-Position Switch is set to the Off position (“O”) and that the circuit on which the fireplace is to be installed has the power cut off at the service panel until installation is complete. -
Lift fireplace and insert into opening. The fireplace’s mounting trim should be flush against the wall (Figure 8).
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Use bubble level (supplied) to level the fireplace within the framing. Adjust as required.
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Drive four (4) supplied mounting screws through the four (4) mounting holes located on the inside surface of the fireplace chassis, into wall studs (Figure 8).
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Refer to the Front Glass Installation section, for final installation procedures.
Front Glass Installation
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Evenly distribute supplied glass rock on the front tray of the fireplace (Figure 9).
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Carefully mount the front glass assembly so that the front glass hooks (4) hang on the front glass mounts on the fireplace (4) (Figure 9).
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Use the supplied two (2) Phillips sheet metal screws to fasten the glass assembly tabs to the fireplace (Figure 11).
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Ensure the fireplace’s 3-Position Switch is switched to the Off position (“O”).
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If the unit is not hard-wired, plug the fireplace into a 10 Amp, 230240 Volt outlet. (refer to NOTE 1).
Operation
WARNING: This electric firebox must be properly installed before it is
used.
The unit can be controlled by either the manual controls which are located on
the upper right of the fireplace or the remote (Figures 11 & 12).
The fireplace is supplied with an IR multifunction remote control.
! NOTE: To operate correctly, the remote control must be pointed towards
the Floating Display TM.
A. Standby
Turns the unit On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the Standby button on the remote or the unit.
• The unit will turn on with the same functions that it was set to when
it was turned Off and the intake temperature will be indicated on the Floating
Display TM .
! NOTE: When any button is pressed the intake temperature will be
displayed on the Floating Display TM for 5 seconds.
B. Flame Effects
Turns the flame effect On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the button on the remote.
C. Heat ON/OFF
Turns the heater On and Off.
→ Activated by pressing the button on the unit or the remote.
• indicated by the icon and the intake temperature being displayed on the
Floating Display TM, for 5 seconds before turning off.
! NOTE: After the heater is switched off, there is a 60-second fan
delay, where the fan will continue running before turning off.
! NOTE: The unit can be operated in Heat Only Mode. When the unit s only
running with the heater, the icon will continuously be displayed on the
Floating Display TM.
! NOTE: The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when first used.
This odor is a normal condition caused by the initial heating of internal
heater parts and will not occur again.
D & E. Thermostat Controls Adjusts the temperature set point to your
individual requirements. Once the desired set temperature is reached the
heater will turn off. The heater will cycle on and off to maintain the desired
set temperature. The default temperature setting is 72°F (22°C).
→ Adjusted by pressing the to decrease the setpoint and
to increase the setpoint on the unit or the remote.
•The Floating Display TM will indicate the temperature setpoint as it is
adjusted.
! NOTE: Holding the and the buttons down for two seconds, on the
unit, will change the temperature from °C to °F, or vice versa.
Disable Heat
If desired, depending on the season, the heater on the unit can be disabled.
The unit will operate in the same fashion, with the remainder of the controls.
Pressing the **and buttons on the unit at the same time and holding for 2
seconds will disable and enable the heater.
! NOTE : When the heater has been disabled and either the or the is
pressed the Floating Display TM will indicate “–“.
F. Color Themes
Different presets of ambient lighting color combinations are contained in the
unit.
→ Changed by repeatedly pressing the corresponding button on the remote or the
unit.
• Cycles through the different preset ambient lighting settings of the unit,
this includes different combinations of colors of the flame base and media
lighting.
! NOTE: The last theme of the cycle is a prism where the unit cycles
through a variety of colors. Pressing the button stops the cycling and
holds the unit on the preferred color, indicated by a “U” – Unfreeze or an “F”
– Freeze on the display.
G. Brightness
Changes the brightness of the lights in the unit.
→ Adjusted by repeatedly pressing the corresponding button on the remote.
• Indicated by the second digit on the Floating Display™ changing to show: “H”
(high), and “L” (low).
H. Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be set to automatically shut off the fireplace after a
preset time (from 30 minutes to 8 hours).
→ To set the timer press the timer button on the remote, repeatedly, until the
desired time is displayed.
• The Floating Display TM will display the different times as it is adjusted.
Once the timer has begun, pressing the **button will display the time
remaining before the unit turns off.
! NOTE: The Sleep Timer can be canceled at any time by pressing the
** button repeatedly until the sleep timer displays nothing.
Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch
Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut-out will turn the whole unit off
and it will not come back on without being reset. It can be reset by turning
the unit off at the main disconnect panel and waiting 5 minutes before turning
the unit back on.
Remote Control Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide the battery cover open on the remote control.
2. Correctly install one 3 Volt (CR2032 [longer life] or CR2025) battery
in the battery holder.
3.** Close the battery cover. The battery must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Check with your Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice
in your area
Maintenance
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to persons. Partially
Reflective Glass Cleaning The partially reflective glass is cleaned in the
factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation,
handling, etc., the partially reflective glass may collect dust particles;
these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth. To remove
fingerprints or other marks, the partially reflective glass can be cleaned
with an amp cloth. The partially reflective glass should be completely dried
with a lint-free cloth to prevent water spots. To prevent scratching, do not
use abrasive cleaners.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
Use only a damp cloth to clean the painted surfaces of the fireplace. Do not
use abrasive cleaners. Servicing Except for installation and cleaning
described in this manual, an authorized service representative should perform
any other servicing.
Contact Details
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd 8 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby, VIC 3179
Australia
Phone: 1300 556 816
Email: sales@glendimplex.com.au
Web: www.dimplex.com.au
Glen Dimplex New Zealand Pty Ltd 38 Harris Road East Tamaki, 2013 Auckland New
Zealand
Ph: 0800 666 2824
Email: sales@glendimplex.co.nz
Web: www.Dimplex.co.NZ
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