Dimplex DF2550 Owner's Manual

Summary of DF2550

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    7209530100r03 owner’s manual model number: df2426gb df2426ss df2550 valued customer, thank you and congratulations for purchasing a dimplex electric fireplace. Over the years, valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the back...

  • Page 2: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick reference guide 1. Before using the fireplace verify: • are the circuit breakers for the unit on? • are the light bulbs loose? (to check, follow the instructions for replacing the light bulbs under the maintenance section of this manual) 2. The heater may emit a slight, harmless odor when firs...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents page 1 important instructions page 3 model and serial number information page 4 site selection and preparation page 4 fireplace installation page 8 operation page 10 maintenance page 12 warranty.

  • Page 4: Important Instructions

    Caution risk of electric shock do not open no user-serviceable parts inside important instructions retain 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, including ...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    Stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors. 13. Do not modify the electric fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 14. Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension co...

  • Page 6: Figure 1

    · consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Model and s...

  • Page 7: Fireplace Installation

    Circuit breaker. 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 ...

  • Page 8: Minimum Internal/

    Important: if not using a dimplex mantel, the fireplace must be installed in an enclosure with the following minimum internal/ opening dimensions. (figure 2) new wall construction 1. Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is away from drapes, furniture and high traffic. 2...

  • Page 9: Option #3 - Hardwire

    Minimum of 1875 watts. 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 connecting power supply to junction box on fireplace when installing after finishing wall. Caution: use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cab...

  • Page 10: Caution:

    Power supply. (figure 4) 7. Connect the white wire (neutral) from the unit to the white wire from power supply. (figure 4) 8. Connect the green wire (ground) from the unit to the green wire from power supply. (figure 4) 9. Place all connectors inside the unit and secure the junction box cover to uni...

  • Page 11: Operation (Figure 5)

    Operation (figure 5) a. Main on/off switch the switch has two on positions marked. The “ -- “ 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. When in remote control (“ = “) po...

  • Page 12: Remote Initialization

    To operate, push the on button to turn fireplace on, push the off button to turn the fireplace off. Battery replacement (figure 6) to replace the battery: 1. Slide battery cover open on the hand held transmitter. 2. Install one 12-volt (a23) battery in the battery holder. 3. Close the battery cover....

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance light bulb replacement allow at least 5 minutes for light bulbs to cool before touching bulbs to avoid accidental burning of skin. Light bulbs need to be replaced when you notice a dark section of the flame or when the clarity and detail of the log ember bed exterior disappears. There ar...

  • Page 14: Glass Cleaning

    4. Disconnect flicker from motor. (see figure 7) 5. Unscrew bulbs counter clockwise. 6. Insert new bulbs. 7. Reconnect flicker to motor. 8. Replace the logset by inserting the front edge of the log set and push down on the rear edge of the ember bed until it snaps into place. (figure 8) note: ensure...

  • Page 15: Two Year Limited Warranty

    12 two year limited warranty products to which this limited warranty applies this limited warranty applies to your newly purchased dimplex electric fireplace. This limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of canada except for yukon territory, nunavut, or northwest territories ...

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    13 the product. What dimplex will do in the event of a defect in the event a product or part covered by this limited warranty is proven to be defective in material or workmanship during (i) the 2 year limited warranty period for products other than fireplace surrounds (mantels) and trims, and (ii) t...

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    14 approved for use in the united states and canada 1367 industrial road cambridge, ontario canada, n1r 7g8 1-888-dimplex 1-888-346-7539.