Dimplex DXC20TI space heater
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1. a 15 amp fuse must be fitted in the plug the adaptor or at the distribution board IMPORTANT If the plug is not suitable for your socket the 13 amp plug should be removed Before wiring the appropriate plug please note that the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW wire to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked L or coloured RED Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK Wall Mounting Three identical wall mounting brackets are secured to the base of the heater with a fixing screw To wall mount appliance first remove the brackets as follows Lay the heater on its back Following the sequence in Fig 1 identify and remove the fixing screw securing the brackets located beside Mains Cable as shown in a then pull out brackets and rotate them to disengage them from the slot b Withdraw the brackets from the slot c Wall Mounting Brackets Select a suitable position on a wall near to a mains power socket making sure that there is at least 230 mm below the heater and at least 450 mm above the heater of unobstructed space See also Positioning the heater Fix the two top retaining brackets to the wall using suitable fixings for 2kW models at 358mm cent2. socket The mains neon indicator will glow showing that power is available On models with a timer clock the clock will operate all the time that the heater is connected to the mains supply regardless of the setting of the heat selector switch Set the timer control switch as required for OFF Manual or Automatic operation see Timer Operations The heat output is controlled by the thermostat see Thermostat Please note the element has been coated with a protective film which will burn off during the first few minutes of use and may cause a small amount of fuming This is quite normal the fumes are non toxic and will quickly disappear Neon We recommend that you open a window to ventilate the room when using the heater for the first time Controls Thermostat The thermostat controls the heat output according to the room temperature This ensures that the heater will not Fig 4a produce heat unnecessarily when the Non Timer Models room is warm To set the temperature you require turn the thermostat knob clockwise until the desired temperature is reached Alternatively to heat a cold room quickly turn the thermostat knob up fully When the room has reached the SS desired temperature turn the 2 a Y thermostat knob anti clockwise untilthe Thermostat VQ thermostat just clicks off Knob lt The heater will now automatically operate at this temperature Switch The thermostat also has a frost protect
3. the overheating then unplug or turn off the electrical supply to the heater for a few minutes When the heater has cooled sufficiently re connect and switch on the heater Important Notes Although this heater is manufactured to comply with the relevant safety standards certain types of carpets could become discoloured by the temperatures under a portable heater If you are concerned about this we recommend that you contact the carpet manufacturer for guidance Alternatively either stand the heater on a suitable base to shield the carpet or wall mount it call our Helpline for further advice You may notice some parts of the element appearing to be hotter from time to time because of the variable airflow through the heater This does not cause a safety hazard The heat outlet grille may become discoloured with use this is caused by airborne pollution and is not a fault Recycling For electrical products sold within the European Community At the end of the electrical products useful life it should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country Cleaning and User Maintenance WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER Do not use detergents abrasive cleaning powder or polish of any kind on the body of the heater Allow the heater to cool then wipe with a dry clot
4. CI X Dimplex Installation and Operating Instructions contra G Convector Heaters Models DXC20 DXC20Ti DXC30 DXC30Ti and DXC30FTi INDCUK35RG_siIssue 0 BEAB Approved Dimensions millimetres Models Specification DXC20 2 0kw Heat Switch Thermostat Neon DXC20Ti 2 0kw Heat Switch Thermostat 24hr Timer DXC30 3 0kw Heat Switch Thermostat Neon DXC30Ti 3 0kw Heat Switch Thermostat 24hr Timer DXCSOFTi 3 0kw Heat Switch Thermostat 24hr Timer Turbo Fan 695 3 0kW 575 2 0kW IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Important Safety Advice WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED INA BATHROOM WARNING DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH ASHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL WARNING THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BELOW A FIXED SOCKET OUTLET DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL THE FEET OR WALL BRACKETS ARE FITTED CORRECTLY FOLLOW these instructions carefully NEVER cover or obstruct in any way the heat outlet slots at the top of the heater or the air inlet slots in the base of the heater The heater carries a warning DO NOT COVER to alert the user to the risk of fire that exists if the heater is accidentally covered Timer models DXC20Ti DXC30Ti and DXC30FTi can be set to switch on automatically Remember to observe all safety warnings at all times Caution In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of th
5. MPORTANT NOTES Remember to observe all safety warnings when operating the heater on auto setting unattended or attended If the mains supply to the heater is interrupted the timer clock will stop until power is restored reset the time of day to ensure correct ON and OFF times Turbo Fan model DXC30FTi see Fig 10 The turbo fan can be used to circulate TTT the heat around the room to help it quickly TTT On this model with the I Il switch at position and the turbo switch in it s reach the desired temperature more iiil Off position neon off there is no heat output from the convector With the I Il switch still in the I position you can have 1kw output but only with the turbo boost On neon on Turbo To get an output of 2kW leave the ON OFF turbo switch off and set the I II Nai switch to position Il Note 2kw is only possible with turbo Off To achieve 3kw output now turn on the turbo Fig 10 switch which will combine the 2kW setting with a 1kW fan boost setting to give the total output of 3kw with fan boost Note that the fan and the neon on the Turbo switch will cycle on and off under the control of the thermostat see Thermostat Safety overheat protection For your safety this appliance is fitted with a thermal cut out In the event that the product overheats the cut out switches the heater off automatically To bring the heater back into operation remove the cause of
6. ater from the lt 4 mains supply unless it is being taken out of use e g in Summer or for storage Fig 6 otherwise the timer clock will stop Setting the time of day To set the time of day rotate the timer dial clockwise indicated by the arrow until the correct time of day is opposite the reference mark gt see Fig 6 The 24 hour clock is used e g time shown for 4 pm is 16 16 00hrs Setting the Auto ON and OFF times To set the timer 1 Using your finger tip or the tip of a pencil push in as many segments as necessary around the dial according to the times you don t require heat see Fig 7 Each segment pushed in switches the heater OFF for that part of the hour All other segments will be ON For example Fig 8 shows the timer set to switch the Fig 7 heater ON between 9 00am and 4 00pm and between 9 30pm and 7 00am 2 You can select as many ON periods as you like within the 24 hour day The settings will repeat every day until changed 3 To change ON and OFF times simply push in any ON segments you wish to cancel and pull out new ON segments as required Fig 8 Switching to auto Set the heat selector and thermostat for the heat output required Check that the clock shows the correct time of day Set the l O slide switch to see Fig 9 the heater will switch ON and OFF according to the timer settings see Fig 8 I
7. e thermal cutout this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If young children the aged or infirm are likely to be left in the vicinity of the heater we advise that adequate precautions should be taken We recommend that a guard be fitted to ensure contact with the heater is avoided and objects cannot be inserted into the product If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard For further information please contact our guard supplier direct on Tel No 01603 667957 or in case of difficulty or for further advice contact the Customer Helpline Electrical connection WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This heater must be used on an supply only and the voltage marked on the heater must correspond to the supply voltage This heater is fitted with a rewireable plug incorporating a 13 amp fuse In the event of replacing the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 must be used If any other type of plug is used
8. h to remove dust and a damp cloth not wet to clean off stains Be careful not to allow moisture into the heater After Sales Service Your product is guaranteed for three years from the date of purchase Within this period we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of charge provided it has been installed and operated in accordance with these instructions Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights which in turn are not affected by this guarantee Should you require after sales service you should contact our customer services help desk on 0845 600 5111 It would assist us if you can quote the model number series date of purchase and nature of the fault at the time of your call Please do not return a faulty product to us in the first instance as this may result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory service Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335 2 30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC EN55014 EN60555 2 and EN60555 3 which cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 73 23 and 89 336 UK customer help line 8 00am 5 00pm Mon Fri and 8 30am 1 00pm Sat October March Dimplex UK Ltd Millbrook House Technical Services Tel 0845 600 5111 Grange Drive Fax 01489 773053 Hedge End e mail technical services dimplex co uk Southampton Hampshire S030 2DF Re
9. ion setting marked amp This setting is useful in areas such as garages to prevent frost damage If the thermostat is set to its minimum setting S the heater will cycle ON and OFF to maintain a temperature of approximately 5 C to help protect Fig 4b against frosty conditions Timer Models Thermostat i Knob lt O On Off Switch ggo Heat Selector p ll Switch On Off Switch see Fig 4a On the non timer models the switch operates as follows O The heater is Off The heater operates with heat output as per the heat selection switch Note The above description of the On Off switch operation is with the turbo neon switch in the off position see also the Turbo Fan model section Heat Selector Switch see Fig 4a and Fig 4b Heat selection is available on all models as an economy feature On all models the switch operates as follows The heater operates with low heat output ll The heater operates with max heat output Mechanical Timer Operation see Fig 5 VLEET LTT Avy lIi vA a ai ai g na th Fig 5 Position O Heating Off Position l Manual operation This setting allows power to the heater uninterrupted by the timer settings The a heat selector switch and thermostat will a control the output see Controls Position Auto operation DO NOT disconnect this he
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11. res and 3kW models at 478mm centres see Fig 2 Ge shelf ceiling 518mm Min we __ bracket slot i A N Me A Q i A 3 No Wall Mounting Brackets 515mm Min floor Fig 2 Locate the heater on the top brackets and allow it to hang in place Fit the bottom bracket into the slot in the heater and then fix it to the wall Test that the heater is now securely fixed to the wall Positioning the heater Always ensure that the heater is stood on a firm level base near to but not directly beneath a suitable mains supply socket Ensure that curtains and furniture are not positioned close to the chosen position as this would create a potential fire hazard We recommend that the heater should be wall mounted in rooms where children may be left unattended See also Important Safety Advice Free standing use NEVER USE THE HEATER FREE STANDING WITHOUT THE FEET FITTED Lay the heater on its back and locate the foot fixing screw see a in Fig 3 Remove the screw using an X head screwdriver then align foot over slots and holes in base see b in Fig 3 and push into the slots Finally take the foot fixing screw insert and tighten using a screwdriver to secure the foot a Fi g 3 wall mounting brackets NOTE The wall mounting brackets indicated in Fig 3 can be left secured to the base if they are not required Using the heater Plug in and switch on at the wall
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