Installation Guide Optional Remote Control
Model Numbers:
BFRC-KIT
BFRC-KIT-OP
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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.
WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, or death.
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- Read all instructions before using this appliance.
- Any repairs to this appliance should be carried out by a qualified service person.
- Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this fireplace again
- Do not use outdoors.
- Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Set-Up
- Open steel curtain (remove glass doors if applicable).
- Remove two screws on the log grate and remove the log grate. (FIGURE 1)
3. Pull the front edge of the plastic ember bed grate up and forward until the rear tab is released from the ledge located at the bottom of the mirror. (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Log set fits tightly into the firebox, some force may be necessary to remove.
4. Locate and remove the two screws on the removable bracket. Remove the bracket.
(FIGURE 3)
5. Locate and depress the mounting tabs on the plug connector to remove the ‘dummy plug’.
(FIGURE 3)
NOTE: Keep the ‘dummy plug in a safe place. You will need it if you decide to uninstall the remote control to operate the fireplace manually.|
Install Remote Control Receiver
- Locate and insert the plug connector on the remote control bracket into the plug connector on the fireplace. (FIGURE 4)
- Place antenna under the remote bracket.
3. Locate and install the two screws on the remote control bracket.
4. Replace the log by inserting the front edge and pushing the back down until the rear tab snaps under the back ledge (FIGURE 2) and the logs are resting against the mirror.
5. Replace the log grate using two screws previously removed.
Remote Control
The remote control has a range of approximately 50ft. (15.25m). It does not have to be pointed at the fireplace and can pass through most obstacles (including walls). It is supplied with one of 2, 187 independent frequencies, in the factory, to prevent interference with other units.
Remote Control Initialization/ Reprogramming
Follow these steps for remote control initialization and if required, re-initialization:
- Ensure that power is supplied through the main service panel.
- Access the manual controls, (remove the glass doors if applicable) pull the right-hand steel curtain to the outside of the unit. (FIGURE 5)
- Locate manual controls.
- Move the 3-way switch to “Remote”.
- Activate the main power switch, the red Level 1 Indicator Light will flash
. (Figure 6-D) - Press and hold the On button on the manual controls (Figure 6-A) for five (5) seconds. The Level 1 Indicator Light (Figure 6-D) will then flash for 10 seconds.
- Within 10 seconds press the ON button located on the remote control transmitter. (Figure 7) This will synchronize the remote control transmitter and receiver.
Remote Control Usage
The remote control operation can be adjusted, depending on the season and desired effects, by toggling the main mode selector switch built into the fireplace. The position of the switch will dictate the available functions that the remote transmitter will cycle through.
A. On Button
Pressing this button toggles sequentially through the three levels of the fireplace.
- Mode Selector Set at “O”: Only Flame Effect at all 3 levels.
- Mode Selector Set at “–”: Pressing once activates Level 1 – flame effect only, two and three times activates Level 2 – flame effect and Fan.
- Mode Selector Set at “=”: Pressing once activates Level 1 – flame effect only, twice activates Level 2 – flame effect and Fan, three times activates Level 3 – flame effect, Fan and heat.
B. Off Button
Pressing this button at any time will shut the unit off.
C. Manual Selection Switch
Switches the operation of the fireplace between the different modes of the fireplace:
- OFF (center): Makes the unit inoperable.
- MANUAL (top): All functions of the fireplace are controlled by the On and Off buttons as described above (A, B).
- REMOTE (bottom): All functions of the fireplace are controlled by the Remote Control.
D. LED Indicators|
Depicts which of the three (3) levels the fireplace is currently operating at Level 1 –, Level 2 –
or Level 3 –
Battery Replacement
(Figure 7)
To replace the battery:
- Slide battery cover opens on the handheld transmitter.
- Correctly install one (1) 12 Volt (A23) battery in the battery holder.
- Close the battery cover.
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The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs. Within the limitations of this warranty, inoperative units shall be returned to the nearest Dimplex authorized service center, and we shall repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return freight paid to be Dimplex. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Dimplex and that DIMPLEX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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