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Owner’s Manual
Model
VCX1525
VCX1525-WH
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.
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Table of Contents Welcome & Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPoRT anT InsTRuCTIons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Fireplace Installation .......................7 o peration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Maintenance .............................16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . .
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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, fire hazard and will void the warranty. Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference: mode
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, ⑥ Do not use outdoors. basic precautions should always ⑦ never locate heater where it be followed to reduce the risk of may fall into a bathtub or other fire, electric shock, and injury to water container. persons, including the following: ⑧ Do not run the cord under ① Read all instructions before carpeting (for units supplied with using the Convex In-stud a cord). Do not cover cord with fireplace. throw rugs, runners, or
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ⑬ Do not modify the fireplace. ⑰ Do not strike the glass front. use it only as described in this ⑱ Always use a certified manual. any other use not electrician for build-in hard-wired recommended by the manufacturer installation. may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. ⑲ always use properly grounded, fused and polarized ⑭ This unit may have a outlets. polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The plug will fit in ⑳ Disconnect al
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNINg: Remote control CAUTION: This equipment has contains small batteries. Keep away been tested and found to comply with from children. If swallowed, seek the limits for Class B digital device, medical attention immediately. pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to WARNINg: Do not install battery provide reasonable protection against backwards, charge, put in fire or mix harmful interference in a residential with used or other
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Quick Reference guide ② The heater may emit a slight, ① Before using the In-Stud harmless odor when first used. fireplace verify: This odor is a normal condition • Are the circuit breakers for the caused by the initial heating of unit on? internal heater parts. • Are the light bulbs loose? (to ③ The information regarding the check, follow the instructions model of your unit can be found for replacing the light bulbs on the model and serial number under the maintenance sect
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Fireplace Installation Figure 2 WARNINg: The Convex a B C D E F G In Stud fireplace is wall mountable and can be built in a wall space 16 inches (406 mm) over-center between 2” x 4” wall studs. Follow the installation instructions for either wall mount or built-in H mounting; failure to do so may cause damage or injury. 29¾” - 75¾” Wall Mounting Instructions (0.75 - 1.92m) ① Leave the glass assembly uninstalled until step 10. ② select a location for the fireplace, preferably abo
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Fireplace Installation obstruct the bottom of this should be picked such that it heater. Bottom of unit must is farthest (to the left or right) be a minimum of 14 inches relative to the first one among the (356 mm) above the floor or seven (7) keyholes (a to G shown any surface such as a tabletop in Figure 2) on the fireplace for to ensure adequate space for wall mounting, these keyholes are heat exhaust from the bottom two (2) inches (51 mm) apart. For of the fireplace (Figure 3). e
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Fireplace Installation with the drywall anchor. ⑦ With the glass assembly taken off, mount the firebox onto ⑬ secure Philip’s screw into the two (2) mounting screws. drywall anchor, already in the wall. ⑧ Mark position of hole “H”. ⑭ open bag of black pebbles ⑨ Remove fireplace from wall. and gently pour through top ⑩ Install drywall anchor into opening of front glass assembly. drywall at marked position. ⑮ Install glass assembly as ⑪ With the glass assembly off, shown in Figure 4. m
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Fireplace Installation installation should be measurements for the wall entrusted to duly qualified opening. Dimplex north personnel where required by america will not be law. responsible for inaccuracies in the design or manufacture of ① Leave the frame uninstalled enclosures. from the fireplace chassis until WARNINg: Ensure method of step 13. installation does not obscure ② Prepare a wall opening the air intake slots on top of following the dimensions shown unit in an
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Fireplace Installation Figure 7 ④ Remove the outer jacket and strip the individual conductor from the end. ⑤ Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover. ⑥ Take the cables out from the junction box, loosen the two (2) wire nuts and remove the cord set (Figure 6). ⑦ Route the power supply wire through the knockout on supplied ⑨ Connect the white wire alternative junction box cover (neutral) from the unit to the white and secure with a wire clamp (not wire f
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Fireplace Installation White wire (n) White wire (n) Fireplace 120 V Power Junction Black wire (L) supply Black wire (L) Box (Breaker Panel) Green wire (G) Green wire (G) fasteners. attach supplied wall is used it must be readily cover brackets to the top and the accessible. bottom of fireplace to cover the This unit is an electrical appliance gap on the dry wall (Figure 8). that is not watertight and must ⑬ Attach fireplace frame as be installed as to prevent water shown in Figure
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Operation Figure 9 B. Heater On/Off Switch The Heater on/off switch supplies power to the heater fan and the heater element. When the switch is in the on position the heater operates if the thermostat calls for heat. Top Light Dimmer Thermostat C. Heater Thermostat Control Heater on/off switch To adjust the temperature to your Main on/off switch individual requirements, turn the thermostat control upward all the way to turn on the heater. When the room reaches the desired temperat
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Operation Battery Replacement (Figure 10) Resetting The Temperature Cutoff To replace the battery: Switch ① slide battery cover open on should the heater overheat, an the hand held transmitter. automatic cut out will turn the ② Install one (1) 12 Volt (a23) fireplace off and it will not come battery in the battery holder. back on without being reset. It can be reset by switching the ③ Close the battery cover. Main On/Off Switch to OFF and Figure 10 waiting five (5) minutes before
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Maintenance Bulb Replacement Instructions: WARNINg: Disconnect power before attempting any ① Disconnect power supply to maintenance or cleaning to the fireplace either by unplugging reduce the risk of fire, electric the fireplace or switch off at the shock or damage to persons. breaker panel. Light Bulb Replacement ② Remove glass assembly. Turn unit off, allow at least five (5) Remove the screws securing the minutes for light bulbs to cool glass assembly on the chassis before touch
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Maintenance Figure 12 should be completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water spots. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or spray liquids on the glass surface. Fireplace Surface Light Cleaning Block To remove fingerprints or other marks, the exterior finish can be cleaned with a damp cloth with a mild detergent. The surface should be completely dried with a lint free cloth to prevent water spots. ⑥ Replace with new bulbs. To prevent scratching, do not
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Warranty Products to which this limited warranty of 12 months from the date of the first applies purchase of such product. This limited warranty applies to newly The limited 12 month warranty period purchased Dimplex fireplaces and also applies to any implied warranties that surrounds (mantels) and trims. This may exist under applicable law. some limited warranty applies only to purchases jurisdictions do not allow limitations on made in any province of Canada except how long an impli
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Warranty • Dimplex will in its sole discretion BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR either repair or replace such defective anY THIRD P aRTY, WHETHER IN product or part without charge. If ConTRaCT, In T oRT, oR on anY Dimplex is unable to repair or replace OTHER BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT, such product or part, or if repair or SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, replacement is not commercially CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL practicable or cannot be timely made, LOSS, COST, OR DAMAGE ARISING Dimplex may
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Replacement Parts Front Glass - VCX1525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901170100RP VCX1525-WH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901170200RP Flicker Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000210200RP Flicker Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901110100RP Lampholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4200090200RP Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901
