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the fireplace off and it will not come back on without being
reset. It can be reset by switching the On/Off Switch to Off
and waiting five minutes before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION:
If you need to continuously 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 a radio frequency remote
control. This remote control has a range of approximately
50 ft. (15.25 m), it does not have to be pointed at the fire
-
place and can pass through most obstacles (including
walls). It is supplied with one of hundreds of independent
frequencies to prevent interference with other units.
!
NOTE:
Before attempting any operation with the re
-
mote, pull the plastic insulator strip out from between
the remote casing and battery cover (Figure 14).
Remote Control Initialization/Reprogramming
If the remote control or remote control receiver has been
replaced, follow these steps to initialize the remote control
and receiver:
1. Ensure that power is supplied through the main service
panel.
2.
Turn On/Off Switch to ON (Figure 1A).
3. Move the 3-position switch to the “
REMOTE
” position
(Figure 1B).
4.
Press and hold the Manual Control Button marked
“
I
” for
five seconds. After five seconds, there is a 10 second
window to press any button on the remote control.
5. Press any button on the remote control within that 10
seconds. This will synchronize the remote control and
receiver.
Remote Control Usage
The remote control operates the fireplace levels
sequential-
ly (from off): flames only; to flames and low heat; to flames
and high heat.
The level is increased every time the ON button is pressed
on the remote control and the fireplace can be turned off at
any point by pressing the OFF button.
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery:
1.
Slide battery cover open on the remote control (Figure
2).
2.
Install one (1) 12-Volt
(A23) battery in the
battery holder.
3. Close the battery
cover.
Battery must be
recycled or dis-
posed of prop-
erly. Check with your
Local Authority or Re-
Authority or Re-
tailer for recycling ad-
vice in your area.
OPERATION
Figure 1
C
B
A
WARNING:
This electric firebox must be properly in
-
stalled before it is used.
The manual controls for the electric fireplace are located on
the right side of the unit and inside the air intake slot (Figure
1).
A. On/Off Switch
The On/Off Switch supplies power to all fireplace functions.
When the switch is in the “
I
” position, the unit is on. When
in the “
O
” position, the fireplace is off.
B. 3-Position Switch
The 3-position Switch changes the mode the fireplace oper
-
ates in and has three positions: “
MANUAL
”; “
OFF
”; and “
REMOTE
”.
In “
MANUAL
” mode, the fireplace’s three levels of opera
-
tion are controlled by the manual control buttons.
In “
OFF
” mode, power to all functions is cut off.
When in “
REMOTE
” mode, the fireplace’s three levels of
operation are controlled by the ON and OFF buttons on the
remote control.
!
NOTE:
After the unit is switched from flame and high
heat to another function there is a 30 second fan delay,
where the fan will continue running before turning off.
C. Manual Control Buttons
The Manual Control Buttons operate the fireplace levels.
The level is increased every time the “
I
” button is pressed
the unit will cycle the levels through sequentially (from off):
flames only; to flames and low heat; to flames and high
heat.
The fireplace can be turned off at any point by pressing the
“
O
” button.
!
NOTE:
The heater may emit a slight, harmless odour
when first used. This odour is a normal condition caused
by initial heating of internal heater parts and will not occur
again.
Resetting the Temperature Cutoff Switch
Should the heater overheat, an automatic cut out will turn
Figure 2
Off Button
On
Button
Battery
Cover
Plastic
Strip
