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Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-800-668-6663 www.dimplex.com
Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
Forced Air Heater
Series “D” RFV-800
Remove heater from carton. The front grill and trim can
be lifted off assembly, and placed in carton to prevent
damage. Remove screws securing heater assembly to
the recess box and separate (Fig. 1).
NOte:
Mount the heater a minimum of 12 inches (30.5
cm) from the finished floor.
Recessed Installation
1. The recess box provided with the heater is designed
for attachment between studs placed on 16” (40.6cm)
centres. If different spacing exists, construct frame
to suit the box in order to avoid any vibration and
noise caused by loose mounting (Fig. 2a).
2. Note orientation of box (“TOP” shown on recess box)
and secure to studs using four holes provided on side
flanges, ensuring these flanges are flush with
finished surface
of wall (Fig. 2b).
Surface Installation
1. Secure optional surface mount box (Part No. RFP8D)
by angling screws through holes provided in rear of
surface box into studs or finished surface.
2. Position recess box into surface box and secure with
four screws provided in parts bag of surface box.
Fig. 1
Ground
Screw
Front Panel (Grill)
& Trim Frame
Heater
Assembly
Recess Box
Fig. 2
19 3/4”
(50 cm)
MIN. 12”
(30.5 cm)
14 1/4”
(36 cm)
(a)
(b)
Side
Flanges
15”
(38 cm)
Finished Wall
Surface
7/8” (22 mm) Dia.
Knockout
14 1/4”
(36 cm)
19 3/4”
(50 cm)
3 5/8”
(9 cm)
Finished
Floor
MIN. 12”
(30.5 cm)
NOte:
Dimensions are shown as
size of rough opening in stud wall
