Dimplex Ignite XL Bold 3-Sided Built-In Electric Fireplace

A Three-Sided Built-In Fireplace, Indoors or Out

The Dimplex Ignite XL Bold, which Dimplex now markets as the Ignite Bold, is a built-in linear electric fireplace. You can see its flame from the front, from the front and one end, or from all three sides. It sets into a framed opening, so it looks like part of the wall rather than something hung on it. The flame runs with or without heat, it is rated for covered outdoor spaces as well as indoors, and several units can be joined into one long fire.

One Box Covers Front, Corner and Bay Installs

Every Ignite XL Bold ships with open and closed side trims and two side glass panels, so you choose the layout at install: front only, left or right corner, or bay. The framed opening is the same size for all three. The flame window is about 16 inches tall, roughly four inches taller than the slimmer Ignite XL. That extra height is what lets the flame read well from the ends.

Hardwire It to 240 Volts for Full Heat, or Run Flame Only

On 120 volts the heater puts out 5,118 BTU; hardwired to 240 volts it puts out 8,530 BTU. Dimplex rates it as supplemental heat for up to 1,000 square feet. Heat is one button away, and an installer can disable it permanently for a flame-only fireplace.

Outdoors It Needs an Overhang That Meets Dimplex's Rule

The Ignite XL Bold is rated for outdoor use under a shelter that keeps rain off it. To keep the warranty, the overhang's height above the bottom of the fireplace can be at most three times its projection. A roof 9 feet up must reach 3 feet out on all sides. Mount it at least 5 inches above the ground, on a ground-fault protected circuit. The warranty is 5 years indoors and 1 year outdoors.

Outdoors, moving air carries fan-forced warmth away quickly, so buy it for the flame. For warmth across a seating area, add overhead patio heaters.

Link Several Units Into One Continuous Fire

The Dimplex Linking Kit joins up to five Ignite XL Bold units side by side, with the end panels removed where they meet and the controls wired together. Every size links except the 100-inch, which can only sit trim to trim beside another unit. Frame the opening to the combined width.

Best for Islands, Room Dividers and Covered Patios

The bay layout suits a peninsula wall or a partition between two rooms, where people see the fire from the side as often as the front. It also suits a covered outdoor lounge where gas is not an option, and long feature walls in lobbies and restaurants when units are linked.

Settle the Framing and Wiring Before the Wall Closes

Frame to the opening sizes in the spec sheet, not to the fireplace. The fireplace is not load-bearing, so nothing should press on its top. Power enters at the top right back corner; route the cable before drywall. Dimplex recommends a dedicated 15-amp circuit, and 240 volts needs a four-wire supply with a neutral. Keep the top at least 24 inches below the ceiling. For a TV above, surfaces 7 inches over the fireplace stay under 104°F in normal heat mode, but follow the TV maker's guidance. Plan on two people to set it in place.

Optional Accessories

• Dimplex Linking Kit for joining up to five units, 50 to 88 inches, into one fire
• Dimplex Plug Kit (XLFXDPLUG) for a standard 120-volt outlet instead of hardwiring. It works on 120 volts only, and the fireplace should never run on an extension cord.