Artos MR12045H User manual

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Installation Guide
Ryton Towel Warmer MR12045H ( hydronic version )

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a quality ARTOS towel warmer.
The Ryton Towel Rack is intended for towel warming/drying, auxiliary heating or as a
decorative product.
The average heat up time is about thirty minutes, but would depend on:
a)the size of the unit and
b)the initial temperature of the unit.
Do not connect heater to the network before having read and understood the following
instructions.
Electrical and plumbing connections must be carried out by qualified personnel and the
unit should be securely mounted to the wall in a vertical position. The following pages
are to assist in installation.
In case of damages or failures of the rail/connection, the towel rail should be returned to
the manufacturer or their distributor. The warranty from the manufacturer is NOT VALID
in case of improper use or installation. Product designed for use in Canada and USA
only.
See page 4 for detailed installation steps.
USE
INSTALLATION

16 ”
approximate valve centers
TECHNICAL SPECIFCATIONS
Rev 04/11
MODEL# MR12045
ELECTRIC VERSION Element
specifications 300W, 110V, 48” cord,
UL approved. Hardwire Kit CSA-US
approved. File ref: 229718
HYDRONIC VERSION
½” BSPT tappings.
Steel towel warmers should only
be used in a closed water system,
incorporating a rust inhibitor.
CARE & MAINTENANCE A periodic
wash using warm water and a soft
cloth will retain the high quality finish
of your towel warmer for many years
to come. ON NO ACCOUNT should
any household bleaches, detergents,
abrasive polish, steel wool or similar
cleaning agents be used on this
product.
WALL FIXING Towel warmer
brackets must be securely fastened
to either masonry, wall studs or
plywood board in accordance with
the fitting instructions.
PACKAGING Packaged for regular
UPS type shipping.
WARRANTY Frame 5 years –
17.7”
15 5/8” bracket centers
(approximate)
8 7/8” from end to bracket center (approximate)
47.2”

INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Check that all the installation pack contents have been received. There should be 3
items as shown below:
2. Determine location of towel warmer and install heating system pipework to proposed
towel warmer location. Tee off the main circuit to provide a branch circuit for the towel
warmer. Refer to page 3 for piping locations. The valve shown above is an angled valve
which requires piping through the wall. Straight valves are also available for piping com-
ing through the floor. Piping to towel warmer valves should be 1/2 ” copper. Note: Posi-
tion towel warmer so that at least two of the brackets are attached to a firm wall stud.
Brackets Valve X 2
Hot water to
other appliances
Valve
Water Heater Circulator Pump
Typical Heating System Diagram

INSTALLATION STEPS
Bracket Installation:( u se diagram 1 below as a guide )
1. Attach the smaller tube to the towel warmer with the smaller bolts provided.
2. Determine the wall location of larger tube by measuring the brackets attached to towel
warmer or by using the spec sheet as a guide. Attach larger tube to wall with hole for
locking screw facing down on the bottom brackets and facing up on the top brackets.
3. Insert the smaller tubes ( now attached to towel warmer ) into the larger tubes and fas-
ten with the locking screw.
Valve Installation: ( use Diagram on page 6 as a guide )
1. Thread # 1 male stub into female inlets on bottom of towel warmer using a threadlocking
substance.
2. Push # 2 compression fitting onto supply pipe and tighten onto valve body.
3. Tighten #1 male stub ( now attached to towel warmer ) onto valve.
4. Insert blanking plugs ( provided with brackets ) into female inlets located at the top of
towel warmer.
5. Check for leaks.
Larger tube
Smaller tube
Diagram 1 Locking screw

Valve body
#2 compression fitting
# 1 male stub
INSTALLATION STEPS
Valve Diagram
NOTE: this diagram shows a PX40 angled valve. PX41 straight valves are also
available. The same installation steps can be followed, but supply pipes must
enter through the floor rather than through the wall.

CARE & MAINTENANCE
For best results, keep the following in mind to retain the high quality finish of your ARTOS towel
warmer:
• Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth.
• On no account shout you use an abrasive material such as a brush, scouring pad or steel wool to
clean surfaces.
• Polishwith a soft dry cloth
WARRANTY
This warranty covers against defective products for a period of five years. Under the warranty we will
provide replacement components or products at our discretion. Damage caused by accident, misuse,
abuse, improper installation, improper cleaning or alteration will void the warranty. . Westover, Inc is
not responsible for labor charges, installation or other incidental or consequential costs.
PLEASE REGISTER THIS PRODUCT ONLINE AT WWW.ARTOS-WESTOVER.COM
Item №: MR012045H-
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