Dimplex OFCB5 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
DO NOT cover the radiator or place material or
garments on it or between the ns.
The radiator carries the warning symbol
indicating that it must not be covered.
DO NOT use the heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming
pool.
DO NOT place the heater directly below a xed
socket outlet.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out,
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 can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience or knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised. Children aged
from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only
switch on/off the appliance provided that it has
been placed or installed in its intended normal
operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and
less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and
clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can
become very hot and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.
WARNING: Avoid use of an extension cord
because the extension cord may overheat and
cause risk of re.
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.
Oil lled Column Radiator
Model: OFCB5
Model(s) Specication
OFCB5 5 Fin, 0.5kW, Thermostat, Power Neon
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
As with all portable heating appliances - This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use
Installation and Operating Instructions
08/53605/0 Issue 1
DO NOT obstruct the air circulation around the radiator, for
example with curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating
and a re risk. See ‘Positioning the Radiator’.
This heater is lled with a precise quantity of a special oil. Repairs
requiring opening of the oil container are only to be made by the
manufacturer or his service agent who should be contacted if
there is an oil leak
When scrapping the heater, follow the regulations concerning the
disposal of oil.
This radiator must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the voltage
marked on the heater must correspond with the supply voltage.
This radiator complies with stringent safety standards but to
ensure efcient operation SURFACES OF THE RADIATOR WILL
BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS SHOULD
BE AVOIDED, particularly between the ns.
The control panel area is designed to be cooler and allow safe
operation of the controls at all times.
If young children, the aged or inrm 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 tted to ensure contact
with the heater is avoided and objects cannot be inserted into
the product.
DO NOT USE the radiator if it has been dropped or damaged or
the mains lead has been damaged, until it has been examined
by a qualied engineer.
DO ENSURE that the mains lead cannot be tripped over.
DO NOT operate the radiator with the mains lead overhanging
the ns.
DO NOT USE THIS RADIATOR WHEN IT IS LYING ON ITS
SIDES. If the radiator is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool
before standing it back up.
Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The heater is tted with a plug incorporating a 13 amp fuse. When
replacing the fuse, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362
must be used. If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one tted.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
GREEN & YELLOW: EARTH
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond
with the coloured markings in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured
RED. Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured BLACK. Note: ‘L’ or ‘N’ must not be connected to the
EARTH terminal marked ‘E’ or ‘ ’ or coloured GREEN or GREEN
AND YELLOW.
If in doubt, consult your electrician.
Fig. 1

Assembling the heater
Remove all parts of the heater from the packaging. Before
assembling the heater please ensure the heater body and all parts
are free from oil and that the supply cord and plug are undamaged.
Turn the radiator upside down on a carpet or other soft surface
to avoid damage as shown in (A) Fig. 2. Please ensure that it is
supported to prevent it from toppling.
Slide the front foot onto the slide way, located on the bottom of
the front panel, until you hear a click. See (B) Fig. 2.
Then take the rear foot and slide it onto the bottom of the rearmost
n, as shown in (C) Fig. 2, until you hear a click. Ensure that the
face with the screw holes face inwards.
Lift the radiator clear of the oor, then turn it back upright and
stand it on its feet. It is now ready for use.
Positioning the radiator
Always ensure that the radiator is stood on a rm, level base near
to, but not directly beneath, a suitable xed socket outlet. Unwind
the mains lead fully before plugging in the radiator. DO NOT pull
the radiator along by the mains lead.
Ensure that curtains and furniture are not closer than 1 metre
from the chosen position, as this would create a potential re
hazard. Ensure that there is at least 300mm above the radiator
of unobstructed space.
Before switching on
Ensure that all packing items are removed (read any warning
labels carefully) and that all warnings and instructions have been
read carefully and followed.
Operation
When you are certain that you have completed the above, plug
in and switch on at the wall socket. The neon will glow when the
product is operating.
Please Note – We recommend that you open a window to ventilate
the room when using the heater for the rst time.
Thermostat control - see Fig. 3
The heat output is controlled by the thermostat,
according to the room temperature. Turn the
knob clockwise to the maximum setting.
When the room is warm enough, reduce the
setting slowly until the radiator just clicks
off. The radiator will now cycle on and off to
maintain your selected room temperature.
When the knob is turned to position marked
“0” the radiator will give a small click and the
radiator is powered off.
Note: If the radiator does not come on when the thermostat is on
a low setting, this is normally because the room is warmer than
the thermostat setting and is not a fault.
Safety - Overheat protection
For your safety this appliance is tted with a thermal cut-out. In
the event that the product overheats for some reason, the cut-out
prevents excessive temperatures on the product by cutting the
power to the heater. Once the radiator has cooled down, it will
reset automatically, it will continue to cycle on and off automatically
until the reason for overheating is removed.
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Fig. 2
Fig.3
Tilt Switch
The product is tted with a safety tilt switch which will prevent it
from operating should the heater be tilted more than 45Ofrom
vertical. In the event that the heater tips over the tilt switch will
prevent the heater from operating, unplug the heater and allow it
to cool before standing it back up.
Cleaning
WARNING: Always disconnect from the power supply and allow
the radiator to cool before cleaning.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning powder or polish of any
kind on the body of the radiator, as these can damage the nish.
Wipe the radiator with a dry cloth to remove dust and a damp cloth
(not wet) to clean off stains.
Be careful not to allow moisture into the control area.
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.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.
The 1 year guarantee is extended for an additional 2 years when
you register the product with Dimplex, within 28 days of purchase.
If you do not register the product with Dimplex within 28 days, your
product will remain guaranteed for 1 year only.
Within the extended guarantee period we undertake to repair or
exchange this product free of charge providing:
a) Proof of purchase such as a sales receipt should be provided,
showing that the appliance was bought within the 36-months
prior to registering the defect/fault.
b) The appliance was correctly installed and operated in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and used solely
for domestic purposes.
c) The defect/fault was not as a result of accident, misuse,
unauthorised modication or inexpert repair
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory
rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
To validate your extended guarantee register with us online at
http://register.dimplex.co.uk
N.B. Each qualifying product needs to be registered with Dimplex
individually.
Please note that the extended guarantee is only available in
the UK and Ireland
If after following these steps your product still does not operate
you should return it to your point of purchase.
Please do not return a faulty product to us as this may result in loss
or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory service.
Model Identier(s): OFCB5
Heat output
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.5 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 0.0 kW
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax,c 0.5 kW
Auxiliary electricity Consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 0.0 kW
At minimum heat output elmin 0.0 kW
In standby mode elSB 0.0 kW
Type of heat output/ room temperature control
With mechanical thermostat room temperature control Yes
Contact details GDHV, Milbrook House, Grange
Drive, Hedge End, Southampton,
SO30 2DF
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The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014, EN60555-2
and EN60555-3 These cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC