Dimplex V1525RT manual

7208630100R01 PRACTICAL USER’S GUIDE FOR THE IN-STUD FIREPLACE MODEL NUMBER: V1525BT V1525RT Valued Customer, We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an electric fireplace manufactured by Dimplex North America Limited. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our pro[...]

CONTENTS P AGE 1 – 2 Import ant Instructions P AGE 4 Fireplace Inst allation P AGE 13 Operation P AGE 15 Maintenance P AGE 18 W arranty QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE IN-STUD FIREPLACE 1. Before using the In-S tud fireplace verify: • Are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • Are the light bulbs loose? (to check, follow the instructions for r[...]

IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS RET AIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. 1. Read all instructions before using the In-S tud fireplace. 2. The heater is hot when in use. T o avoid burns, do not let bare ski[...]

9. T o disconnect the unit, turn the controls of f, and then remove the plug from the outlet or switch off at main power supply panel if the unit is hardwired. 10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater . 1 1. T o prevent a possible fire[...]

3 19. Disconnect all main power supply (unplug the unit or switch off at main service panel) before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the unit. 20. Do not operate the fireplace without the glass assembly and/or frame. 21. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store[...]

4 NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered important enough to emphasize. CAUTION: Procedures and techniques, which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment. W ARNING: Procedures and techniques, which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury , illness or death. S tep-b[...]

5 Remove glass assembly before installing fireplace on or into a wall . 1. Remove screws securing glass assembly on the mounting tabs. (Figure 1) 2. Use both handles on the sides of the glass assembly , lif t and remove the assembly from the fireplace. 3. Please glass assembly with it’ s back facing down on a flat surface. W all Mounting Instruct[...]

6 NOTE It is recommended that the bottom of the unit not be mounted higher than 48" from the ground to maintain an optimized viewing angle of the flame. CAUTION The fireplace must be mounted at two points, one of which must be on a wall stud. W ARNING High temperatures may be generated under certain abnormal conditions. Do not partially or ful[...]

7 Figure 3 3. W ith a wall stud finder , locate the center of the wall stud, drive a wood screw into stud and leave approximately 1/8" exposed threads for the fireplace to hang on. 4. The second mounting point should be picked such that it is farthest (to the left or right) relative to the first one among the seven keyholes (A to G shown in fi[...]

8 tool to install a threaded drywall anchor as the drywall may distort, tear or slightly buckle as a result of over-torque. 6. W ith a Philip’ s head screw driver , screw that drywall anchor screw into the drywall anchor already in the wall, leave about 1/8" exposed threads for mounting the fireplace. 7. With the glass assembly taken off, mo[...]

9 Built-In Instructions: W ARNING The installation of the fireplace unit must comply with the applicable local and/or national electrical codes and utility requirements. This installation should be entrusted to duly qualified personnel where required by law . 1. Leave the frame uninstalled from the fireplace chassis until step 13. 2. Prepare a wall[...]

10 W ARNING Ensure method of installation does not obscure the air int ake slot s on bottom of unit in any manner . Keep minimum 4" clearance from bottom of unit to any surface such as the top of a cabinet. 3. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with 120V , 15amp rating. Allow up to 8 feet of service cable for connecting power supply to j[...]

1 1 Figure 7 7. Route the power supply wire through the knockout on supplied alternative junction box cover and secure with a wire clamp (not supplied) (FIGURE 7.) 8. Connect the black wire (live) from the unit to the black wire from power supply . (FIGURE 7.) 9. Connect the white wire (neutral) from the unit to the white wire from power supply . ([...]

Figure 8 13. Att ach fireplace frame as shown in figure 4. Bathroom Inst allation This firebox must be protected by a GFI receptacle or circuit for bathroom use. If receptacle is used it must be readily accessible. This unit is an electrical appliance that is not watertight and must be installed as to prevent water from entering the unit to prevent[...]

Operation The controls are located on the right hand side of the fireplace. Figure 9. A. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH The switch has two ON positions marked with and “ ON ”. The “ ON ” position is for manual operation. In this position the built-in remote control is by-passed. The position is for operating the unit with the provided remote control. W[...]

C. Heater Thermostat Control T o adjust the temperature to your individual requirements, turn the thermostat control upward all the way to turn on the heater . When the room reaches the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob downward until you hear a click. Leave in this position to maintain the room temperature at this setting. For addition[...]

Battery Replacement T o replace the battery , slide battery cover open on the hand held transmitter . Inst all one 12-volt (A23) battery in the battery holder . Close the battery cover . On Button Battery Cover Battery Off Button Maintenance W ARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric[...]

Helpful Hints It is a good idea to replace all light bulbs at one time if they are close to the end of their rated life. Group replacement will reduce the number of times you need to open the unit to replace light bulbs. Light Bulb Requirements Quantity of two 40W Chandelier or candelabra bulbs with E-12 (small) socket base, 120 V olt. DO NOT EXCEE[...]

Figure 1 1 Glass Cleaning The front glass is cleaned in the factory during the assembly operation. During shipment, installation, handling, etc., the front glass may collect dust particles, these can be removed by dusting lightly with a clean dry cloth. T o remove fingerprint s or other marks, the glass can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The glass s[...]

OneY ear Limited W arranty Products to which this limited warranty applies This limited warranty applies to newly purchased Dimplex fireplaces and surrounds (mantels) and trims. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada except for Y ukon T erritory , Nunavut, or Northwest T erritories or in any of the 50 S t ate[...]

What this limited warranty does not cover This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired (except by Dimplex or its authorized service representatives) or otherwise altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper maintenance o[...]

IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE T O THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD P AR TY , WHETHER IN CONTRACT , IN T OR T , OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLAR Y , CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENT AL LOSS, COST , OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, MAINTENANCE, USE, OR INABI[...]

1-888-DIMPLEX 1-888-346-7539 Approved for use in the United States and Canada 1367 Industrial Road Cambridge, Ontario Canada, N1R 7G8 How State and Provincial law apply This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The provisions of the United Nations Conventi[...]