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Dimplex Ignite Bold 50" Linear Electric Fireplace
The Dimplex Ignite Bold 50" Linear Electric Fireplace (model XLF5017-XD, Dimplex order number X-XLF5017-XD) is the deep, three-sided member of the Ignite range — front glass plus two side glass panels, with a mirrored rear pane that doubles the apparent depth of the flame. Dimplex previously sold this range as IgniteXL® Bold; the name changed, the model codes did not.
Everything needed for five different installations is in the one box: front-facing, left corner, right corner, bay, and modular runs of several units linked together. Open side trim shows the side glass; closed side trim blanks it off.
Key Features
Multi-Fire® XD Flame Effect Brighter, more lifelike flames with a multi-layered colour effect that creates real depth. Seven presets, or control each layer independently.
Taller Viewing Area 16 3/8" high — over half an inch more glass than the standard Ignite XL.
Media Accent and Top Lighting Set the media bed and overhead light to a preset colour, or run Prism or Kaleidoscope mode and freeze on the colour you like.
Modern Media Bed Small, large and extra-large acrylic crystals with natural-looking driftwood.
Comfort$aver® Heating Concealed ceramic heater, 11% energy saving, warms up to 1,000 sq ft. Eco trims the wattage to hold a setting; Boost runs maximum output for up to 20 minutes.
Air Circulation Mode Moves room air without heating it, and an ambient light sensor adjusts brightness from day to night.
Heat Management Switch the heater off at the controls for flame-only running, or hard-disconnect it at installation where heat is not wanted.
Smart Self-Diagnostics Built-in diagnostics that make troubleshooting and service simple.
Will It Fit? Rough Opening
Frame to these dimensions. They are the same for front, corner and bay installations, and assume a 1/2" drywall finish:
Framing width
49 1/2" (1,257 mm)
Framing height
24 1/4" (616 mm)
Framing depth, minimum
11 5/8" (295 mm)
Appliance dimensions (W x H x D)
50 1/2" x 23 7/8" x 12 1/8" (128.4 x 60.7 x 30.6 cm)
Viewing area (W x H x side glass depth)
48 7/8" x 16 3/8" x 5 1/2" (124.2 x 41.6 x 14.0 cm)
Recommended mounting height from the floor
Between 5" (13 cm) and 40" (102 cm)
Two things the framer needs to know. This fireplace is not load-bearing — frame the opening so the weight of the wall above never rests on the top of the unit. And the power comes in at the top right back corner of the firebox, so plan the cable route before the wall closes.
For a modular run of several units, the framed width is simply the sum of the unit widths; the linking brackets come in the XLFXDLINK kit, which we stock.
Electrical Requirements
Voltage
120 V (3-wire) or 240 V (4-wire)
Power output — 120 V
1,500 W (5,118 BTU/h)
Power output — 240 V
2,500 W (8,530 BTU/h)
Current draw
12.5 A at 120 V / 10.4 A at 240 V
Circuit
Dedicated, properly fused 15 A circuit, rated for the voltage used
Connection — 120 V
Hardwired, or the XLFXDPLUG plug kit
Connection — 240 V
Hardwired only — 4-wire supply (L1, L2, neutral, ground)
Supplemental heating area
Up to 1,000 sq ft
Note the 12.5 A draw at 120 V against a 15 A circuit — this needs its own dedicated circuit, not a shared one.
Clearances
Minimum clearance above the fireplace to the ceiling
24" (61 cm)
Minimum clearance below the fireplace to the floor
5" (13 cm)
Combustible materials in front (furniture, bedding, curtains, papers)
3 ft (0.9 m) minimum
Surface temperature 7" above the unit, in normal heat mode
Does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F)
That last figure is the one people ask about when planning a TV above the fireplace, and the Bold measures it closer in than most — 7" rather than 10". It holds only if the heater inlet and outlet stay unobstructed. Check your TV manufacturer's own ambient temperature limit as well.
Installing Outdoors
The Ignite Bold is certified for outdoor installation under a shelter — never open to the weather. Dimplex sets a specific rule for the shelter: the height above the fireplace must be no more than three times the depth the shelter projects, measured from the bottom of the fireplace to the bottom edge of the overhang, and from the exposed face of the fireplace to the parallel edge of the overhang. So an overhang 9 ft above the fireplace has to extend at least 3 ft outwards on every side. A ground-fault protected circuit is recommended, and outdoor units should be inspected seasonally rather than yearly.
Warranty differs by location: 5 years indoor, 1 year outdoor. One caution — the copy of the installation guide circulating on retail sites is revision R09, which predates the outdoor certification and still says not to use the fireplace outdoors. The current revision (R10) covers it. If you are installing outdoors, ask us for the current guide rather than working from whichever PDF a search turns up.
Specifications
Model
XLF5017-XD
Dimplex order number
X-XLF5017-XD
Series
Dimplex Ignite Bold® (previously IgniteXL® Bold)
Fuel
Electric — no venting, gas line or chimney required
Installation type
Built-in — front, left corner, right corner, bay, or modular; all trim options in the box
Glazing
Three glazed sides — front glass and two side glass panels, plus a mirrored rear pane
