Caple PH501E User manual

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Electric Plinth Heater
instruction manual
PH501E
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CONTENTS
Safety warnings 3
Environmental Protection 5
Fitting Instructions 6
Operation 10
Troubleshooting 14
Maintenance 15
Technical Data 15
Guarantee 15
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before using your plinth heater, keep it in a
convenient place for reference when necessary
WARNINGS
-This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above.
-Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must be
supervised and given appropriate instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
-Children shall not play with the appliance.
-Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried
out by children without supervision.
-Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
-The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during
use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements.
-To prevent fire hazards do not block the ventilation grille
-Keep all flammable materials away from the appliance.
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WARNINGS
-It is dangerous to alter or modify the specifications of the
appliance in any way.
-This product is not designed for commercial use, it is a
household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:
-Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments.
-Bed and breakfast type environments.
-By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
-Ensure that the supply cord is not wedged during the
installation. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a Caple service technician or similarly
qualified persons in order to prevent a hazard.
-Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the grille, as this may damage or
scratch the surface.
-Ensure the appliance is switched off before any cleaning
or maintenance.
-A Caple approved engineer or highly competent
person(s) should be used for other maintenance
requirements.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice. This appliance is marked according to the European directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol
on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or
the retailer where you purchased the product.
CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies
with all applicable legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC).
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
The plinth heater pack contains the following items:
1 x Heater unit
1 x Stainless steel fascia grille with fixing screw pack
1 x Wall controller
1 x Instruction manual
Location
Select a location in a cavity beneath a kitchen cupboard ensuring the area is clean
and level. Care should be taken not to store perishable goods in the cupboard
directly above the heater.
NOTE:
This plinth heater must not be fitted in a bathroom or other high humidity area.
Preparation
This product is normally fitted directly onto the floor. Once the position has been
decided, mark out and cut the plinth to the dimensions as shown below. Please
take care to make the cut out sizes as accurate as possible as the grill is 100m high.
It is recommended that a gap of 20mm is left between the top of the plinth and the
shelf of the cupboard above to ensure adequate airflow
A
B
Floor mounting Plinth mounting
A = Width of cut out
B = Height of cut out
A
B
A B
360mm 96mm
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Electrical supply
WARNING:
Ensure the power supply to the socket is
isolated before starting any work.
Electrical connection should be via a double
pole 10 amp fused spur with a minimum
contact gap of 3mm. The fused spur should not
be directly above the heater unit, but should
be accessible after installation. This application
must be earthed.
NOTE:
It is recommended that all electrical work is carried out by a qualified electrician and
Electrical installation must comply with local and national regulations.
Wall Controller
Installation Instructions
Installation and connection should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person
and in accordance with the current edition of the IET wiring regulations.
WARNING:
Isolate mains supply before commencing installation.
Choosing a position in the room
The control unit should be fixed to the wall in a position which avoids areas of draft
or direct sunlight. Do not position above or close to other heaters or heat sources.
Also avoid areas which are damp or where the controller can be mechanically
damaged
Wiring box mounting
The controller is designed to fit directly onto a single gang back box. When a metal
box is used this must be earthed. The controller is powered by mains 240VAC 50HZ
and has a power consumption less than 1W. The maximum size of wire that can
be used is 1.5mm¬¬2. Do not overtighten the connector screws. Take care not to
damage the components when connecting the cables.
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Please ensure that all installations comply with current IER regulations
Commissioning the time switch
Ensure all dust and debris has been cleared away from the work area before
removing the time switch from its packaging.
Fitting the time switch
Connect the mains power supply cables Earth, L and N to the IN connectors Earth
(1), L (2) and N (3)
I
Connect the heater power cables N, L and Earth to the OUT connectors N (4), L (5)
and Earth (6)
Electrical installation should be carried out by a competent installer in accordance
with the IET wiring regulations (BS.7671) and any relevant local authority bye-laws.
The heater is fitted with a 3 core mains supply cable and should be permanently
connected to the electricity supply via a double pole switch having 3mm gap on
each pole. A switched fuse connection to BS.1363. part 4 is a recommended
mains supply connection accessory to ensure compliance with safety requirements
applicable to fixed wiring installation.
Once the cables are connected, to fit the controller to the back box, remove the
front display unit from the back plate by gently placing the end of a flat head
screwdriver in the 2 slots at the bottom of the controller and twisting gently as
shown in the diagram below.
Fixing holes
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Gently lift up the end of the facia and unclip from the tabs at the opposite end of
the controller. Do not force the facia off as it could damage the location tabs.
Once the facia is removed you will see the 2 fixing holes to allow the unit to be
screwed onto the back box.
Once back plate has been screwed to the back box place the facia on the location
tabs and close the facia onto the back plate until it locks in place.
General information
Before handing over the installation to the user, always ensure that the system
responds correctly on all control programs and that other electrically operated
equipment and controls are correctly adjusted. Explain how to operate the controls
and hand over the operating instructions to the user.
Safety
- Do not handle the controller with wet hands
- Do not use the controller in rooms where excessive dust is generated or present.
- Ensure all apertures on the controller are kept clear always
- Do not cover the controller
- Do not use the controller if it is damaged
Specification
- Supply – 240VAC 50 HZ Temperature Accuracy +/- 1°C
- Maximum load current 10A Temperature display range 5°C - 35°C
- Dimensions 86 x 86 x 14mm Temperature control accuracy ≤1°C
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Positioning the heater
Once the power supply has been connected ensuring that the electrical cable is not
in contact with any hot surfaces and the plinth is placed in position, slide the heater
unit into the plinth cut out ensuring the power cable is not snagged. Push the unit
fully in until the grill touches the plinth ensuring the heater is centralised in the cut
out and that the unit is sitting flat on the floor.
Securing the Grill
Once the heater is in the correct position secure the grill to the plinth using the 2
screws provided at point “A”
Grill securing point “A”
OPERATION
- Switch the unit on at the wall socket.
- Select the heat setting (lower switch) to Low “ I “
- Switch the power switch (upper switch) to ON “I”
- If you require more heat move the bottom switch to Boost “ II ”
- To switch off move the power switch to OFF “0”
“0” OFF
“I” ON
“I” Low (950w)
“II” Boost (1900w)
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Wall Controller
User Instructions
Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that this guide is in accurate at the time
of printing. As part of the ongoing development of our products the company
reserve the right to vary specifications from time to time without notice.
The heater controller has 2 main functions:
1. Manually turn the unit on and off and adjust the room temperature
2. Programme 3 fixed time periods with individual temperature settings
The heater also has built in frost protection and an open window sensing, which
means the product shuts down when a window is open to save energy. This is done
by monitoring output against temperature, and stopping if the heater is on but the
temperature is not changing.
Controller Overview
1. On/Off 7. Day of week
2. Memory 8. Room Temperature
3. Time period 9. On/Off period
4. Clock 10. Time of Day
5. Up 11. Heater on/off
6. Down
Setting the time of day
1. Press the on/off button to switch on the unit
2. Press the clock button and release. The hour display on the time will now flash.
Adjust the hour display using the Up and Down buttons.
3. Press the Clock button again. The minute display will now flash, adjust using the
Up and Down buttons
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4. Press the Clock button again. The day of the week display will now flash. Change
the day using the Up and Down buttons.
5. Once complete press the Memory button
Setting the On and Off times
1. Press the Time Period button so the time period is displayed on the screen.
2. Press and hold the Memory button for 5 seconds. When the first On/Off period
starts to flash release the button.
3. The room temperature display will now flash, Use the Up and Down buttons to
set the room temperature you require during this time period.
4. Press the Clock button. The time of day display will now flash, This is the time
that the first time period will begin. Adjust the hour displayed using the Up
and Down buttons.
5. Press the clock button again. The minute display will now flash, adjust using
the Up and Down buttons.
6. To set the time you want the first time period to end, Press the Clock button.
The second time period will flash, Press the Time Period button, the room
temperature display will now flash, Use the Up and Down button to set the
room temperature you require after the first period has ended.
7. Press the Clock button. The time of day display will now flash, This is to set the
time that the first time period will end. Adjust the hour displayed using the Up
and Down buttons.
8. Press the Cock button again. The minute display will now flash, adjust using
the Up and Down buttons.
9. Repeat processes 6, 7 and 8 to set the remaining 2 On/Off time periods.
10. Once all 3 time periods have been set press Memory.
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Automatic Operation
To run the system in automatic mode, from a power off position
- switch the heater unit to the ON position
- press the power ON/OFF button on the controller
- press the Time Period button, The On/Off display icon will now be visible on the
screen
- The unit will now run in automatic mode until either the controller is turned Off or
switched to manual operation.
Manual operation
To run the heater manually from a power Off position
- press the power ON/OFF button on the controller to switch the unit on. The unit is
now in the manual function
- To set the fan On/Off room temperature use the Up and Down buttons
- press the power ON/Off button on the controller to switch the unit off
- If you want to switch the heater to automatic function press the Time Period
Button
Service and repair
This controller is NOT user serviceable. Please do not dismantle the unit in the
unlikely event of a fault developing. If powering the unit on and off does not
resolve the problem, please contact a local Caple service engineer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Fan does not run on any switch setting.
- Check the power supply is switched ON.
- Check fuse in fused spur.
- Check the breaker in the main fuse box
- Check the wiring connections at the fused spur.
Overheat protection switch has activated.
- Switch off the power at the fused spur
- Leave the unit to cool down for 5 mins
- Check the unit for any build up of dust or fluff and clean
with a vacuum cleaner if required
- Once cooled down switch on power supply and retry.
NOTE:
If a problem still persists please conctact Caple Service 0117 938 7420 or service@
caple.co.uk.
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MAINTENANCE
Before any maintenance is carried out on the unit the electrical supply must be
isolated. Maintenance should be restricted to dust and lint removal around the
unit. Do not tamper with any electrical parts A Caple approved engineer or highly
competent person(s) should be used for other maintenance requirements.
TECHNICAL DATA
Heat output: 1.9kw (950w+950w)
Electrical supply: 220-240 V – 50 Hz.
Fuse rating: 10amp
GUARANTEE
This appliance comes supplied with a 2 year Guarantee. for more information
on this, please view your guarantee card supplied with the product.
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Caple Service
Fourth Way
Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11 8DW
t: 0117 938 7420
e: [email protected]
www.caple.co.uk
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