Dimplex PLXE Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Installation and Operating
08/54284/0 ISSUE: 1 Series: B
PLXE Panel Heater
Models: PLX050E / PLX075E / PLX100E /
PLX125E / PLX150E / PLX200E / PLXC300E
*Note: PLXC300E features a slotted grille

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IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
IMPORTANT: The wall bracket supplied with the appliance must be used.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS OF A
BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.
IMPORTANT: If the heater is installed in a room containing a bath or shower, it must
be installed so that switches and other controls cannot be touched by a person using
a bath or shower.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not locate the heater immediately below a fixed socket outlet or connection box.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. Do not place material
or garments on the heater, or obstruct the air circulation around the heater, for instance
by curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk.
NEVER cover or obstruct in any way the heat outlet slots at the top of the heater or
the air inlet slots in the base of the heater.
The heater carries a warning ‘DO NOT COVER’ to alert the user to the risk of fire that
exists if the heater is accidentally covered.
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.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. 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/o 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 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.

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Note that due care and consideration must be taken when using this heater in series
with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any other device that switches
on the heat automatically, since a fire risk exists when the heater is accidentally covered
or displaced.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Servicing and product repairs should only be undertaken by the
manufacturers approved service agent or a similarly qualified person, using only exact
manufacturer approved spare parts.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The electrical installation must be carried out by a competent electrician, and be in strict
accordance with the current I.E.E. Regulations for Electrical Equipment in Buildings.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
The heater is fitted with a length of flexible cable type H05VV-F size 3 x 1.0mm2 for
connection to the fixed wiring of the premises through a suitable connection box
positioned adjacent to the heater.
A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring of the premises in
accordance with the wiring rules. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a
double pole isolating switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm.
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED.
DO NOT USE IS THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
USE THIS HEATER ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE, OR FIX IT TO THE WALL AS
APPLICABLE.
WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons
not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire keep textiles, curtains or any other flammable
material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet.

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Supplementary Earth Bonding
Should Equipotential Earth Bonding be required the earthing conductor in the supply
cord is deemed to provide the supplementary bonding connection (see Regulation
544.2.5, 17th Edition I.E.E. Wiring Regulations).
Please note that lit cigarettes, candles and oil burners, combined with the convection
eect of electric heaters can cause soot deposits to build up on the surface directly
above and to the sides of the heater. This is not a fault of the heater. Extensive burning
of candles or smoking in the operating environment of this product can produce heavy
discolouration within a few months of use.

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Energy Related Product Directive
Model Identifier(s): PLX050E PLX075E PLX100E PLX125E PLX150E PLX200E PLXC300E
Height (mm) 430 430 430 430 430 430 430
Width (mm) 450 620 620 690 690 860 860
Depth (mm) 108 108 108 108 108 108 143
Technical Details
Product information according to Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188
Model Identifier(s): PLX050E PLX075E PLX100E PLX125E PLX150E PLX200E PLXC300E
Heat Output
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.50kW 0.75kW 1.00kW 1.25kW 1.50kW 2.00kW 3.00kW
Minimum heat output
(indicative) Pmin N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
Maximum heat output Pmax,c 0.50kW 0.75kW 1.00kW 1.25kW 1.50kW 2.00kW 3.00kW
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
At minimum heat output elmin 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
In standby mode elSB
<0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005
Type of heat output / room temperature control
Electronic heat charge control with
room and / or outdoor temperature
feedback
Yes
Other control options
Room temperature control, with
open window detection Yes
With adaptive start control Yes
Contact details
Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation
Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF
Tel: [phone]
This product meets the Ecodesign requirements for an electric storage local space heater. Commission
Regulation (EU) 2015/1188.

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All Models
Controls
Digitally controlled, Electronic Thermostat accurate to (±0.2°C)
Timer modes:
7 Day Programmable User Timer, Out All Day, Home All Day,
Continuous heat modes:
Eco, Manual, Frost Protect, Runback
Additional Modes:
Away, Boost, Setback
Controller UI
• Graphical display with RGB backlight
• Capacitive buttons with audio feedback
• User replaceable battery (Coin-Type)
• Open window detection, Adaptive-start, Advance time period
• Wide SP range (7-30°C)
• Bluetooth for software updates
• Child Lock & Heater Lock (PIN-based)
Construction
• Durable epoxy-polyester powder coated steel casing with louvered forward facing grille
• Advanced controls with capacitive sense technology for total flexibility of heating
*Note: PLXC300E features a slotted grille
Element Compact, finned, mineral filled sheathed element
Installation • H-frame wall bracket
Safety • Thermal cut-out. Auto reset type
• Overheat detection
IP Rating IP24
Battery 3V coin cell battery to backup real time clock. Battery life >5 years.
Supply
1.3 metres fitted, 3 core for fused spur installation, 1/N/PE ~230-240 V, 50Hz
Class I, with earth wire
Colour / Finish Metal Chassis, Air Outlet Grille & Control Moulding - Trac White (RAL 9016)
Approvals CE, BEAB
Guarantee 2 years
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation
(GDC Group Ltd.)

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The heater is designed for wall mounting using the wall bracket supplied. It should only be
operated when in the upright position as shown - see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. All models are splash
proof to IP24. Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is the same as that
stated on the heater.
General
Wall Mounting
IMPORTANT - The wall bracket supplied with the heater must be used and the heater must be installed in
the correct orientation. The fixings should be used to secure the bracket to the particular wall on which the
heater will be installed. The heater should be positioned observing the minimum clearances stated around the
heater - see Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
‘A’
255
‘B’
Minimum
mount-
ing clear-
ance
Minimum mounting clearance
310
Fig. 2

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To mount the heater to the wall:
1. Remove wall mounting bracket from the back of the heater by depressing the spring latch at the side of each
bracket - see Fig.2.
2. Fix the wall bracket securely to the wall through the four screw holes. Ensure only screw fittings provided are
used for the particular wall type.
3. Present the heater to the wall bracket and engage bottom slots in the back with bracket hooks.
4. Press heater into locked position and ensure the clips on the top are engaged.
5. Remove protective film from the user interface
WARNING:
This product is heavy and care
should be taken in installation
‘C’
150mm
(min)
150mm
(min)
‘D’
150mm
(min)
Fig. 3
300mm
150mm
(min) ‘E’
Shelf / Obstruction
Minimum front
clearance
*Please note correct product
orientation is with controller
facing top right side only
150mm
(min)
Fig. 4

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A setup wizard will display when the product is powered on for
the first time. This will set the following:
• Time, Date, Daylight Savings Time
• Sound On/O
For information on using the Heaters controls, refer to page 11.
The Heater will then take the User to the Home Screen with the
‘Out All Day’ Timer Mode active.
First Time Power-On
Important
During initial heat-up, some odour may be
emitted due to the newness of materials
used in manufacture. This is normal and will
disappear after a short period of use. It is
however advisable to keep the room well
ventilated.

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This product is Dimplex Control capable * **.
Control and monitor your heating and hot water with Dimplex Control. Group heaters into zones to easily control and
track their energy usage. Any time. Anywhere.
Search for Dimplex Control on your device’s app store.
*Requires additional hardware. Sold seperately. Visit Dimplex.co.uk for more information.
**A Dimplex Hub is required for this product to connect to Dimplex Control. For instruction on setting up Dimplex
Hub, please refer to the manual. Manuals can be downloaded at Dimplex.co.uk.
To connect your heater to Dimplex Hub, RF communications must be enabled. See page 23 for comms settings.

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Operation
The controls are located on top of the heater consisting of a display screen and six touch sensitive buttons.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
1Display Screen
2‘Menu’ Button
3‘Back’ Button
4‘Up and Down’ Arrows
5‘Enter’ Button
6‘Advance’ Button
7Heating Status
NOTE:
Your heater may produce some noise during
operation. This noise is caused by the expansion
and contraction of the element as it changes
temperature, and is normal for this type of
product. Whilst the noise produced is usually
very quiet, certain environmental factors can
make it more noticeable, such as hard flooring
or minimal furnishings If you believe that the
expansion noise is excessive, please contact us.
NOTE:
Should the heater fail to operate,
this may be caused by the room
temperature being higher than the
thermostat setting.
Heating ON
1
57 3
2 46
21°C
Out All Day
The heater is fitted with an adjustable thermostat enabling the room temperature to be controlled. The minimum
room temperature is 7°C. The maximum temperature is set to 30°C. A temperature of 21°C is a common comfortable
room temperature.

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The heater controls can be easily adjusted by using the six buttons on the User
Interface.
1. The Home Screen shows the options available at each stage of adjustment.
Here the current target room temperature is displayed along with the
mode of operation. Any use of the Advance function will be displayed
here, and pressing Enter will show the functions which are enabled.
The currently active mode of operation is displayed at the top of the screen
e.g. ‘Manual’ or ‘Out All Day’ timer.
When the heater is in a timer profile and trying to achieve or maintain a room temperature, ‘Heating On’ wil be
displayed, otherwise, ‘Heating O’ will be displayed. The words ‘Heating On / O’ will not be displayed in a manual
mode of operation.
When the controller buttons have not been pressed for a long period of time, the display will ‘sleep’ and the text
will disappear. The heater is still on and active in whatever Mode it was set to.
2. Menu - Displays the Main Menu;
- Boost – Activate Boost Mode
- Mode - Set the mode of operation.
- Settings – Time/Date, Temperature units etc.
3. Back returns to the previous screen.
4. The Up and Down buttons are used to navigate through the menus and adjust the required room temperature
on the main screen. The screen colour changes based on the temperature selected, showing deep blue through
to bright red.
5. Enter is used to enter sub menus and to confirm actions.
6. The Advance button is only used when a Timer Mode is active, it allows the timer schedule to be changed
temporarily by forcing a ‘Heating On’ period to begin or end early.
User Timer
21°C
Heating ON

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Timer Modes oer the most ecient mode of operation for a predictable heat demand. Additional functions such as
Advance and Boost allow the User to make temporary adjustments to timer schedules for a more flexible operation.
Each timer is broken down into 4 definable ‘Heating On’ time periods and temperatures per day, for each day of
the week. Each day consists of a 24-Hour period, starting and finishing at midnight.
When the heater is in a timer profile and trying to achieve or maintain a room temperature, ‘Heating On’ will be
displayed, otherwise, ‘Heating O’ will be displayed.
It is possible to change the Target Temperature of a ‘Heating On’ period when that period is active. This will temporarily
adjust the Target Temperature for just that instance and will not permanently modify the settings for the timer in use.
NOTE:
If Adaptive Start is enabled, the heater will maintain the room at the required
temperature for the duration of the heating period. To achieve this, the heater
will begin heating the room before the start of the heating period to ensure
the room is at the required temperature when the period starts.
If Adaptive Start (AS) is disabled, the heater will not operate until the
beginning of the heating period. This should be taken into consideration when
setting the heating periods.
See page 23 for instruction on enabling/disabling Adaptive Start.
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
User Timer
21°C
Heating ON
Timer Modes

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Available Timer Modes
To choose a timer mode, press Menu from the home screen. Use the Up / Down keys to highlight ‘Mode’, then press
Enter to select. ‘Timer Mode’ should be highlighted. Press Enter to select.
A list of Timer Modes will be shown. Their default settings are shown in the table below.
Highlight one of the available Timer Modes using the Up / Down keys. Press Enter to select.
For User Timer, Home All Day and Out All Day, three choices will be available:
Select - This option will activate the timer
Modify - This option allows the timer’s Heating On times and Target Temperatures to be modified
Preview - This option displays the timer’s configuration. This is handy to quickly check the timer without being
able to change any values
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Manual
21°C
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4
User Timer 06:30 – 09:30 21 °C 11:00 – 13:00 21 °C 15:00 – 17:00 21 °C 18:00 – 22:00 21 °C
Home All Day 07:00 – 08:30 21 °C 17:30 – 22:00 21 °C 00:00 – 00:00 00:00 – 00:00
Out All Day 08:00 - 21:00 21 °C 00:00 - 00:00 00:00 - 00:00 00:00 - 00:00
Away Mode Away Mode does not operate in the same way as the other Timers.
See section ‘Away Mode’ on page 16
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Main Menu
Boost
Mode
Settings
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Mode
Timer Mode
Manual Mode
Eco Mode
Frost Protect
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Timer Mode
User Timer
Home All Day
Out All Day
Away
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
User Timer
Select
Modify
Preview

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Modifying a Timer Mode
Each timer is broken down into 4 definable ‘Heating On’ periods
and temperatures per day.
When Modify is chosen, ‘Heating On’ period 1 of 4 for the current
day is displayed. The current day will be highlighted.
Select and change each option using the Up, Down and Enter buttons.
NOTE:
Once modified a Timer Mode
must be selected if you want to
begin using it.
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
User Timer
User Timer
Modify
Preview
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
Tuesday
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Tuesday
Period 1of4
On: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Tuesday
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
Copy & Paste
To save time when modifying a Timer Mode, the Advance button can be used to copy and paste settings.
Individual heating periods from one day or every heating period from a day can be copied to another day.
Copy time period
to other days
Highlight Period
Highlight Day
Hold ADVANCE for
2 seconds
Hold ADVANCE for
2 seconds
Select day to add
time period
Select day to apply
Hold ENTER for 2
seconds to paste timer
Hold ENTER for 2
seconds to paste timer
Copy whole day
Tuesday
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
Tuesday
Timer Copied
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
Wednesday
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 12:30
24 °C
Wednesday
Period 1of4
ON: 09:30
OFF: 12:30
24 °C
Day Copied
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 12:30
21 °C
Tuesday
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 12:30
21 °C
Wednesday
Period 1 Pasted
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C
Day Pasted
Period 1of4
ON: 07:30
OFF: 09:30
21 °C

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Away Mode temporarily overrides the active mode before returning the Heater back to the previously active mode.
This is handy if you are temporarily away at the shops or on holiday and want your heating to resume as normal
operation automatically when you return.
While active, Away Mode can maintain a minimum room temperature. By default, this is set to 7 °C (frost protection
temperature). This can be modified when Away Mode is activated. The heater will also remember the last Away
Mode Target Temperature defined while Away Mode is active.
The Away countdown is set in Hours, a Date and a Target Temperature.
The starting Hours and Date show ’00 hours’ and the current date. Date and Hours are set separately on the heater,
making the feature useful for popping out to the shops or going away on holiday.
• The date set is the return date; therefore, Away Mode will end at 23:59 of the day before. E.g. if a return date of
02.02.2018 is set, Away Mode will end at 23:59 on 01.02.2018.
• If hours are set, this will extend Away Mode end from 23:59 on the day before the date set.
• If only hours and no date is set, Away Mode will count from either the current time, or if a date is set.
Away Mode
The Advance button is only used when a Timer Mode is active and allows the timer schedule to be changed
temporarily. This button allows a ‘Heating On’ period to begin or end early.
This is useful if you are at home when you had not planned to be, or need to leave when you had planned to have
the heating on.
If the heater displays ‘Heating O’ and heat is required, press the Advance button. If the heater is in ‘Heating On’ and
heat is not required, press the Advance button and the heater and the heater will stop heating until the beginning
of the next ‘Heating On’ period.
Pre-action State Action Impact
Heating On
(Timer Mode) Advance activated Heating On period switched to Heating O until the next scheduled ‘Comfort On’ period.
Heating O
(Timer Mode) Advance activated Heating O switched to Heating On until the next scheduled ‘Heating O’ period.
Heating On
(Advance Active) Advance deactivated Heating On switches to Heating O. Appliance in following schedule set in the currently active Timer Profile
Heating O
(Advance Active) Advance deactivated Heating O Switches to Heating On. Appliance in following schedule set in the currently active Timer Profile
The ‘Advance’ Function

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ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Timer Mode
User Timer
Home All Day
Out All Day
Away
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Return
Date/Time
Saturday
31-2-18
07:00
21 °C
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Return
Date/Time
Away Set
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Away
21°C
Until
31-02-18
07:00
NOTE:
The Back button can be used to
end the Away Mode countdown
early.
Continuous Heat Modes
A continuous heat mode is eectively a constant Heating On period. The Heater will remain in a continuous heat
mode indefinitely until the mode is changed by the User.
Available Continuous Heat Modes
Each continuous heat mode starts with a default Target Temperature value.
• Manual
• Default 21°C
• Can be changed from the Home Screen to any value within the Heater’s Temperature Range.
• Eco
• Default 19°C
• Can be changed from the Home Screen to any value in the Heater’s minimum temperature range (8-18°C)
• Frost Protection
• Default 7°C
• Not User Definable
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Modes
Timer Mode
Manual Mode
Eco Mode
Frost Protect
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Manual
21°C
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
User Timer
21°C
Heating ON
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Main Menu
Boost
Modes
Settings
To select a continuous heat mode, first press the Menu button. Use the arrow
keys to highlight ‘Modes’ and press the Enter button. From here, use the arrow
keys to highlight the desired continuous heat mode and press Enter to select.
You will then be returned to the home screen in your chosen mode.

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ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Main Menu
Boost
Modes
Settings
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Main Menu
Boost Temp
25 °C
Boost Time
0 Mins
ADVANCE
MENU
BACK
ENTER
Boost
Boost Temp
25 °C
Boost Time
30 Mins
Activating Boost will present two selectable options: Boost Temp (Boost Target Temperature) and Boost Time
(Boost Duration Countdown). The default values for these can be set in the Settings Menu.
The Up, Down and Enter buttons can be used to modify these values. Pressing Back will end Boost early, restoring
the heater back to its previously active mode.
• The Boost Temp can be set to any value within the Heater’s Target Temperature Range setting.
• The Boost Time can be increased in the following increments: 30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours.
These increments can be restricted with the Max. Boost Duration Range setting. To modify this range,
see Boost Settings on Page 22.
Once the Boost Duration Countdown has reached 0, the Heater will return to the mode that was active before
Boost was activated.
Boost Mode
Boost can be activated at any time, when the product is set to any Timer or Continuous heat mode; even if Advance
is active, this mode will provide a temporary ‘Boost’ of heat. For settings, see Boost settings on Page 22.
Boost Mode can be activated from the Home Screen by pressing Menu to access the Main Menu, then pressing
Enter to select ‘Boost’. ‘Boost’ will always be listed as the top item on the list.

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Product Locks
Product Locks are methods of locking the heater’s controller to restrict access to functions. This can be activated
and configured via the Settings Menu. When Product Lock is activated, the heater continues to run in whichever
mode is currently active and any/all wireless communications remain active if enabled.
Child Lock
This is the simplest locking method and does not utilise a PIN code. It is toggled on/o on the heater’s controller
by pressing and holding the Back and Enter buttons for three seconds.
While Child Lock is active, the heater will continue to operate in whatever mode, with whatever settings it had
before the lock was activated.
There are no exception rules with this lock, and the user can only choose to unlock the heater if they wish to change
the temperature, modes or settings.
Heater Lock (PIN Lock)
Heater Lock is the most customisable and secure lock on the heater. This allows the heater to be configured in any
way, then locked into those settings and modes.
When PIN Lock is activated, pressing the Menu button will show one item* that can be selected - ‘Unlock’. Selecting
‘Unlock’ prompts the User to complete the applicable Unlock action:
PIN Lock Exceptions
It is possible to allow the ‘Advance’ and ‘Boost’ functions to be enabled/disabled when PIN Lock is active.
There are up to 4 exceptions. These exceptions include:
- Advance
• Ability to activate using the ‘Advance Button’
- Boost
• Ability to activate using the ‘hotkey’ listed in the Main Menu
• Ability to modify the Boost Temperature
• Ability to modify the Boost Duration
Menu
Unlock
PIN Lock
134-
Enter 4 Digit
PIN PIN Unlocked
*Unless Boost Mode has been
enabled during UI Lock
Manual