Consort BHM1SL Use and maintenance manual

Installation & Control Guide for
All electrical appliances produced for the Company are guaranteed for one year against
faulty material or workmanship. This applies only if the appliance has been used for
purposes in accordance with the instructions provided and has not been connected to an
unsuitable electricity supply, or subject to misuse, neglect, damage or modified or repaired
by any person not authorised by us. This guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and
does not affect your legal rights.
The correct electricity supply voltage is shown on the rating label attached to the
appliance.
Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that this guide is accurate at the time of
printing. In the interest of progress the Company reserve the right to vary specifications from
time to time without notice.
QUALITY SPACE HEATERS
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Overview
Please read this guide carefully and retain for future
use and maintenance.
This appliance has been designed and manufactured
to the highest international standards, however, care
must be taken for optimal results and safety. This
appliance also meets the requirements of EU Directive
2004/106/EC for EMC and 2009/125/EC Directive.
Safety & Care
The 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. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning
 Do NOT site the appliance into a corner.
 Do NOT handle the appliance with wet hands.
 Do NOT use the appliance in workshops or rooms
where excessive dust is generated or present.
 Ensure that nothing is pushed into any aperture of
this appliance.
 Do NOT touch outlet grille when the appliance is in
use.
 Do NOT cover or restrict any aperture of the
appliance when in use.
 Do NOT use the appliance if damaged.
 Do NOT leave the appliance unattended where
young children are present.
Thermally Operated Cut-Out
The appliance is fitted with a thermally operated cut-
out (TOC). This is a safety device, which switches the
heater off if, for any reason, the appliance overheats.
The TOC can only be re-set after the appliance has
cooled down. In order to re-set the TOC, proceed as
follows:
 Switch off appliance and leave for
approximately 5 minutes. This can be done
by using the controller.
Switch appliance back on and TOC will re-
set.
 Ensure that the appliance is functioning
correctly. If the TOC control operates again,
the appliance should be checked by a
competent electrician.
The heater carries a ‘Do Not Cover’ label to warn the
user that if the appliance is covered, there is a risk of
overheating.
Cleaning
Always disconnect the heater from the mains before
cleaning. The heater should not require any
maintenance, but it is strongly advised that it is kept
clean. An occasional wipe over with a soft cloth is all
that should be necessary.
 Do NOT use metal or furniture polish on any part of
the heater.
 Do NOT touch the heater with wet hands or in any
way bring water into contact with it.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
If Your Heater Does Not Work
 Check that power is available to the heater.
 Check that the thermal cut-out has not operated.
Follow the reset instructions given under the section
headed ‘Thermal Operated Cut-out’.
 Check that the fuse in the spur unit has not blown.
This can be done by replacing the fuse with
another suitable fuse.
Should neither of the above remedies work, then
telephone the helpline number shown in these
instructions (UK ONLY). Do not attempt to repair the
heater.
Connection to the Main Supply
Electrical installation should be carried out by a
competent installer, preferably registered with NICEIC
(National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation
Contracting) in accordance with the 17 edition of the
IEE Wiring Regulations, (BS.7671), and any relevant
Local Authority Bye-Laws. This 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
Fused Connection unit to BS.1363. Part 4 is a
recommended mains supply connection accessory to
ensure compliance with safety requirements
applicable to fixed-wiring installation.
Note: When switched on for the first time the
appliance may emit a slight smell. This is purely the
evaporation of a fluid used in the manufacturing
process.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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Important
When installed in a bathroom the unit must not be
connected via a plug and socket.
The heater must also be located in the appropriate
zone of the bathroom, in accordance with section
701 of the Wiring Regulations BS 7671). The appliance
should be fitted horizontally such that the cable entry
is uppermost. The unit must be mounted a minimum
of 1.8 metres from the floor, also a minimum of 150mm
below ceiling level or any other projecting surface. It
must also not be less than 350mm from any adjacent
projecting surface. The unit must not be located
immediately below a fixed socket outlet.
The heater is to be installed so that the appliance
cannot be touched by a person in the bath or
shower. The heater must not be installed in front of a
socket-outlet.
Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Ensure that when in use the airstream is not
obstructed.
Warning –Do NOT place aerosols or similar containers
or materials susceptible to heat in the direct airstream.
Mounting Procedure
Using the mounting template supplied, position it
horizontally a minimum of 1.8 m from floor to
underside and mark the position of the three fixing
holes.
Drill and plug the wall suitable for No 8 screws.
Insert the two keyhole screws in wall leaving
approximately 2 mm gap between head and wall.
Position the appliance on the partially inserted wall
screws and secure the third wall screw immediately
above appliance.
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This heater can only be used when connected to any
SL wireless controller.
Each SL controller can control any number of heaters
providing they are in the RF range.
SLPB SLTI
SLVT
Operation
When the appliance is connected to the mains supply,
the LED indicator will light up green, showing that the
power is available to the unit.
When the heat output has been enabled by a
controller, the LED indicator light will turn red.
Please refer to the SL installation and control guide for
full operational details.
SL wireless controllers
SLVTB

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Thornton Industrial Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2RT
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Operation hours: Mon to Thu 8.30am to 4.30pm | Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
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