bathstore OPTIM ALPHA 1100 User manual

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OPTIM ALPHA ELECTRIC 1100 HEATED TOWEL RAIL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For use with electric supply only. This cannot be used as a dual source towel rail connected to
the central heating system.
Position:
This electric towel rail is intended to be installed in a bathroom or shower-room. It is IP54 rated
and may be wall-mounted in the Zone 2 area (see Fig below), but the electrical connection box
must be outside the Zone 2 area. Its position must be such that the thermostat control cannot
be reached by a person in the bath or shower.
Fixing to the wall:
Follow the instructions on pages 3 and 4.
The fixings supplied are suitable for use in solid masonry. Use a 10mm bit for the wall plugs
supplied. The wall must be strong enough to support the weight of the towel rail. For any other
wall types you will need to source appropriate fixings. If fitting to a plasterboard wall either utilise
the noggins, or otherwise strengthen do not fix through plasterboard alone.
Electrical connection:
The towel rail is supplied complete with its own mains cable. Do not use an extension cable. It is
a 3-wire product which must be earthed. It should be connected to the household fixed wiring by
a qualified electrician in accordance with the national Wiring Regulations (BS.7671). A switch
for disconnection from the electricity supply, having a contact separation in all poles that provide
full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring. A switched spur outlet incorporating a 3A fuse may be used, but this must be positioned
outside the Zone 2 area (i.e. further away from the bath or shower). The national Wiring
Regulations also require that each circuit supplying a bathroom must be protected by a 30mA
RCD in its supply.
Zone 1 Zone 2
Zone 0
225cm
Zone 1
60cm
1) Side view, bath 2) Top view 3) Side view, shower
Zone 1 Zone 2
225cm
60cm
Zone 1
Zone 0
Zone 2
60cm
60cm
Zone 0

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Safety warnings:
a) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety
b) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
c) As with conventional towel rail, this electric towel rail will get hot to touch during operation.
If the towel rail is left on setting three for a prolonged period of time the surface
temperature can rise to 70˚C ( +/- 5˚C ).
d) Switch off the towel rail at the supply when not in use.
e) If the mains supply cable to the towel rail becomes damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Operation:
When the electricity supply is switched on the towel rail temperature may be controlled using
the integral thermostat. Adjust to suit desired temperature (turn knob clockwise to increase).
Cleaning:
Clean the towel rail only with a damp cloth. Abrasive or acidic cleaners may damage the surface
finish.