Dimplex Quantum series User manual

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08/82861/0 ISSUE: 3 Series: G.6
Quantum Series Heater
Models: QM050RF / QM070RF / QM100RF
QM125RF / QM150RF
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Warnings in this document are identified by a warning triangle against a
grey backgound.
Keywords at the start of a warning indicate the type and seriousness of
the ensuing risk if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.
The following keywords are defined and can be used in this document:
○DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
○WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
○CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor to moderate injury.
○NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance
CAUTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR
DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
When using electrical heaters, 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 heater must be used.
IMPORTANT – All packaging should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
OVERHEATING WARNING
WARNING - In order to avoid overheating, do not cover or obstruct 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 outlet slots in the base of the heater.
WARNING - THE SURFACES ON THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.
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.
For your safety this heater is fitted 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 heater has cooled down, it will reset
automatically, it will continue to cycle on and o automatically until the reason for
overheating is removed.
The display screen may flash red to indicate the product has overheated. To reset the
display, remove the obstruction and hold Enter for 10 seconds.

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SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
WARNING - This heater is suitable for normal dwelling purposes and should not be
used in any other type of environment. This product should only be used in the country
where it was purchased from by a recognised commercial retailer. Do not use outdoors.
SERVICING AND REPAIRS
WARNING - Servicing and product repairs should only be undertaken by the
manufacturers approved service agent or a similarly trained or qualified person, using
only exact manufacturer approved spare parts.
PLEASE NOTE: Household dust, lit cigarettes, candles and oil burners, combined with
the convection eect of electric heaters can cause significant 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.
OPERATING WARNINGS
IMPORTANT:Remember to observe all safety warnings and precautions when
operating the heater on the automatic or timer modes, either attended or unattended
since a fire risk exists when the heater is accidentally covered, obstructed or displaced.
CAUTION:Do not use if either of the heater’s mains power leads become damaged. If
the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the installer or an approved Dimplex
service partner.
Do not sit or stand on the heater.
Ensure minimum clearances between the heater and other objects / surfaces are
maintained.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING - Minimum clearances and IP zone requirements must be adhered to in
accordance with the current wiring regulations.
Mains cables are not provided with this heater.
WARNING - The electrical installation of this heater must be carried out by a
suitably qualified or trained electrician, and be in strict accordance with current wiring
regulations.
The peak supply must be connected via a switched fused spur with a fuse rated suitably
for the appliances flex, the o-peak supply, via a 20A double pole isolated switch.
In both instances a plug and socket arrangement MUST NOT be utilised. The contact
separation to be a minimum of 3mm.
Failure to follow these instructions will mean that the manufacturer’s instructions have
not been adhered to. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
• This heater must be earthed
• Not suitable for connection via a plug top
• Do not locate the heater immediately above, below or in front of a fixed electrical point
i.e. socket outlet.
This appliance is intended for installation to a single phase supply only and is not suitable
for connection to 3 phase supplies.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION continued
The heater is not fitted with a mains cable, this should be fitted by the installer. Cable
type (minimum size) H05VV-F 1.5mm² three core for peak and 2.5mm² three core for
o-peak for connection to the fixed wiring of the premises through suitable isolation
devices positioned adjacent to the heater. The supply circuits to the heater must
incorporate a double pole isolating switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm.
In installation the supply cord must be cut to the appropriate length for the electrical
connection point. Excess cable should not be inserted or stored behind the heater.
If, during reassembly of the heater, a part of the thermal insulation shows damage or
deterioration, it should be replaced by an identical part.
WARNING:All electrical connections to the terminal block must be secure to prevent
risk of ignition. Tighten to 2 Nm.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING - Fixing kit screws are a potential choking hazard.
WARNING - 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
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above and 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.
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 regulate and clean the
appliance or perform user maintenance.
WARNING - KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING - Packaging should be disposed of responsibly as the EPS used could
be a potential choking hazard for children.

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iThis document is customer property and is to remain with this unit.
These instructions do not cover all the dierent variations of systems nor
does it provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection
with installation.
This appliance must be earthed in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and in accordance with IEE regulations for electrical
equipment.
Failure to adequately earth the appliance can result in electrical shock
causing severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: EARTHING
Disconnect all power to unit before installing or servicing.
Hazardous voltage can cause severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
If the supply cables to the appliance are damaged in anyway, they
must be immediately replaced by a competent person in order to avoid
electrocution which could cause severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: ACCESS TO LIVE PARTS
The appliance must be securely fixed to the wall. The installed appliance
could weigh up to 165kg and if it falls o the wall it could cause severe
personal injury or death. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
that the appropriate wall fixing is used and that the floor is capable or
bearing the full weight.
WARNING

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To avoid a fire hazard the cardboard insert within the heater core must
be removed before the heater is switched on. Also ensure all polystyrene
packaging is removed before the heater is operated. Leaving combustible
packaging in the appliance could lead to fire and cause severe personal
injury, death and damage to property.
WARNING
The appliance is very heavy (up to 50kg) and care should be taken when
handling during installation to reduce risk of muscular or skeletal injuries.
CAUTION
The appliance should not be repeatedly switched on/o by an external
room thermostat as this could lead to failures of the electronic controller
and may invalidate the guarantee – further clarification SHOULD BE
SOUGHT FROM GDC HELPDESK.
CAUTION
During the first 48 hours of operation rooms must be well ventilated as
the heater will produce a smell. Young children, caged birds, or persons
with respiratory complaints must not remain in close proximity to the
appliance during the first 48 hours or operation.
CAUTION
iIt is important that the appliance bricks are dry and free from mould
growth. Wet or mouldy bricks can lead to an unpleasant odour and or
steam being generated by the appliance which could upset the customer.

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Energy Related Product Directive
Technical Details
Model Identifier(s): QM050RF QM070RF QM100RF QM125RF QM150RF
Input rating +5% / -10% 936/1020W 1435/1560W 2042/2220W 2540/2760W 3024/3300W
Boost Output 230/240V~ 312/340W 478/520W 681/740W 847/920W 1008/1100W
Rated Charge Period: 7.7 - 7 Hours 7.7 - 7 Hours 7.7 - 7 Hours 7.7 - 7 Hours 7.7 - 7 Hours
Max Storage Capacity 7.2kWh 10.9kWh 15.4kWh 19.3kWh 23.1kWh
Fan Wattage 11W 11W 11W 11W 11W
UI Wattage 0.5W 0.5W 0.5W 0.5W 0.5W
Sound Level dB
(measured in test chamber) 27 29 32 30 31
Energy Cell Packs Required (047243) 4 6 8 10 12
Height (mm) 730 730 730 730 730
Width (mm) 580 703 865 1069 1069
Depth (mm) 185 185 185 185 185
Model Identifier(s): QM050RF QM070RF QM100RF QM125RF QM150RF
Heat Output
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.50kW 0.75kW 1.00kW 1.25kW 1.50kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Maximum heat output Pmax,c 0.90kW 1.20kW 1.50kW 1.70kW 2.00kW
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 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
In standby mode elSB
0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Type of Heat input, for electronic storage local space heaters only
Electronic heat charge control with room
temperature feedback Yes
Fan assisted heat output Yes
Type of heat output / room temperature control
Electronic room temperature control plus week
timer Yes
This product meets the Ecodesign requirements for an electric storage local space heater. Commission
Regulation (EU) 2015/1188.
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:
Frost Protect
Additional Modes:
Away, Boost, Setback
Controller UI
• Graphical display with RGB backlight
• Tactile buttons with audio feedback
• User replaceable battery (Coin-Type)
• Open window detection, Adaptive Start, Advance Time Period
• Wide SP range (7-30°C)
• Automatic Charge Control
• History / Reporting Screens
• Boost Mode, User Adjustable
• Heat Demand % Adjustment
• Child Lock & Heater Lock (PIN-based)
Safety
Electronic overheat protection.
Additional electromechanical overheat protection.
LVD and EMC compliance.
IP Rating IPX4
Battery 3.3V coin cell battery to backup real time clock. Battery life > 5 years.
Supply 1/N/1/N/PE ~230-240V (Peak + O Peak) 230-240V / 50Hz Class II
Colour / Finish Trac White (RAL 9016),
Grille RAL7035
Storage Core High-density bonded magnetite energy cells
Approvals CE & BEAB
Guarantee 2 Years. 10 Years extended available with registration.
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation
(GDC Group Ltd)

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Preparation
Do not place objects within 300mm of the front of the heater
and 150mm either side.
150
mm
150
mm
250 mm
300 mm
150mm 150mm
‘W’
730mm
Fig. 1
The appliance is very heavy (up to 50kg) and care should be taken when
handling during installation to reduce risk of muscular or skeletal injuries.
CAUTION
QM125RF W (mm)
QM050RF 580
QM070RF 703
QM100RF 865
QM125RF 1069
QM150RF 1069

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NOTE:
Read these instructions carefully before proceeding any further with the installation
Do not use the outer top
panel or the rear heat shield
to lift or carry the heater.
CAUTION
Fig. 2
X
X
X
X
Y
Y
YY
1. Place the heater flat on the ground with arrows
printed on the base of the carton pointing upwards.
Open the carton at the bottom, slide the heater out
of the carton by at least 200mm exposing the feet
and the fixing kit located within the packaging on
the right hand side. Remove the feet and the fixing
kit. (Fig. 2)
2. Secure the feet to the heater using all the screws
provided (4 per heater). For models QM050, QM070
and QM100 two locations are possible indicated by X
and Ymarkings visible on the base of the heater.
Ensure the feet are fixed at the location holes
marked with an ‘X’, (Fig. 3/3B).
However, if this is a replacement heater check the
pitch of the feet and choose the appropriate fixing
positions - either X or Y.
Note - Foot screws are in the fixing kit.
X
X
X
X
Y
Y
YY
Fig. 3
Fig. 3

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3. Remove the centre EPS piece and stand the heater on its feet before removing the packaging.
Dispose of the packaging in an appropriate way.
To avoid a fire hazard the cardboard insert within the heater core
must be removed before the heater is switched on. Also ensure all
polystyrene packaging is removed before the heater is operated.
Leaving combustible packaging in the appliance could lead to fire and
cause severe personal injury, death and damage to property.
WARNING
Models
LH Foot RH Foot
XYXY
ABABABAB
050 199 211 114 296 198 212 113 297
070 191 157 166 182 194 155 171 178
100 190 98 166 121 150 111 176 138
125 / 150 189 343 189 343 265 267 265 267
Fig. 3b
The Quantum feet can be fitted in two diferent
locations (X and Y). The X and Y are stamped onto
the base of the heater indicating the 2 locations
YXYX

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Fig. 6
Fig. 5
NOTE:
Retain these screws for reassembly. If misplaced,
M4 X 10 Tritap screws must be used
NOTE:
Read these instructions carefully before proceeding any further with the installation
Fig. 4
4. Lay the heater on its back before removing the
screws which hold the grille panel in position.
Set the grille carefully to one side to ensure that it is
not damaged.
5. Remove the two screws located towards to bottom
of either end of the heater, which retain the heater
sides.
Push the left hand and right hand sides towards
the top of the heater to release each side from its
securing points.
6. Remove the two screws securing the front panel,
located at the upper sides of the heater, and swing the
upper edge of the front panel upwards and unhook it
from along the heater base.

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The heater must be securely fixed to a wall. Screws with suitable wall fixings for solid walls are provided. If other
wall types are encountered it is the installer who must choose the most suitable fixing.
SUGGESTED FIXINGS
SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 10 size high temperature resistant plastic inserts, 8mm drill bit. Drill hole 15mm deeper
than plastic insert length.
PLASTERBOARD - If possible locate studding and use No. 10 woodscrews directly into the wood, otherwise M5
rawlplug intersets are suitable.
If the floor is carpeted then the carpet should be slit and underlay cut away to allow the feet to rest firmly on the
floor. Carpet gripper must be locally removed so that the feet may rest in a level position. To maintain stability, it
is essential that the heater is placed on a level surface and care should be taken to avoid irregular surfaces, such as
may result from carpets or tiled surrounds partially protruding under the heater.
This Heater is rated IPX4
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT
SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE. THE HEATER SHOULD NEVER BE FREED FROM THE WALL WITH ENERGY
CELLS INSIDE.
USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT, UNPAINTED METALWORK CAN HAVE SHARP
EDGES.
Installing the Heater
IMPORTANT Head of wall fixing screw must be flanged pan head type and have a diameter no less than 11mm. No
countersunk headed screws to be used for wall fixing.
NOTE:
For other wall types (e.g. timber frame and hollow concrete), seek specialist advice.
NOTE:
ANY FIXING DROPPED INTO HEATER MUST BE RETRIEVED AS THEY MAY IMPACT PRODUCT SAFETY
DURING OERATION
The appliance must be securely fixed to the wall. The installed appliance
could weigh up to 165kg and if it falls o the wall it could cause severe
personal injury or death. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
that the appropriate wall fixing is used and that the floor is capable or
bearing the full weight.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of fire keep all combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains away from the heater –
minimum clearances are shown in Fig. 1.
WARNING

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7. Place the heater in its final position and mark the fixing holes through the location holes visible through the back
of the heater.
8. Six fixing positions must be selected for ALL models QM050RF, QM070RF, QM100RF, QM125RF and QM150RF.
Fig. 7.
NB: Do not fully tighten screws until energy cells are fully loaded to ensure full weight is on feet and not on the
wall fixings.
Common fixing points for all heater sizes are shown.
Mark the positions for the fixing holes towards the bottom of each slot at the two extreme ends of the slots,
this allows the heater to settle once the energy cells have been fitted. Fig. 8.
Move the heater away from the wall, drill the holes and fit the wall fixings best suited to the application.
Secure the heater to the wall using correct quantity of screws required per model, using the appropriate screw
fittings.
Fig. 8
NOTE:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY SCREWS BE REMOVED WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING ALL
ENERGY CELLS FROM THE HEATER
NOTE:
NEVER FREE THE HEATER FROM THE WALL WITH ENERGY CELLS REMAINING INSIDE THE HEATER
CAVITY.
Fig. 7
QM070RF
QM100RF
QM125RF
QM150RF
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
QM050RF
x
x
x
x
x
x

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Electrical Connections
WARNING: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.
Two Mains Supplies
Switched Supply Terminal Block
L
N
L
OFF
PEAK
PEAK
24 HOURS
EARTH
(BOTH
SUPPLIES)
N
Fig. 9a
9. The heater leaves the factory configured to operate with two mains supplies, a 24 hour peak supply and an o
peak switched supply (see Fig 9a). The heater can also be operated with a single main supply (Fig. 9b).
Dual Supply - Storage / Fan circuit (Fig.9A)
Fan Circuit = PEAK L
Storage Circuit = OFF-PEAK L
Fan Circuit = PEAK N
Storage Circuit = OFF-PEAK N
The brown wire connected to Live
The blue wire connected to Neutral
The earth wire should be connected into the earth terminal block marked E
WARNING: Terminal block minimum/maximum torque 2/2.2 Nm
Off Peak
Supply Cable
Peak
Supply Cable
Neutral
Link Wire
Live
Link Wire
NO CONNECTION

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Switched Supply Terminal Block Fig. 9b
L
N
SINGLE
SUPPLY
EARTH
Single Mains Supply
Available fixed charge times must be manually programmed into the heater to tell it when to charge; no external
timers or contactors are needed. Up-to 4 digital charge times can be set.
If charge times are not programmed into the heater, the default times will be used which are set-up by default to
support dual-supply installations: 00:00 – 00:00 or 24h charge window.
A 24h charge window in a single supply installation will cause the heater to charge continuously,
including times when o-peak electricity is not available, resulting in larger bills.
NOTE:
The property energy supplier should be consulted to confirm that the meter and tari is suitable for
single supply storage heating
Single Supply requirements
Oine / Standalone Installation (not Dimplex Control connected)
This kind of installation relies on the property having a fixed time period, o-peak energy tari with ‘whole home
switchover’ whereby all wiring in the property utilises the o-peak rate when available.
The brown wire connected to Live
The blue wire connected to Neutral
NO CONNECTION
NO CONNECTION
NO CONNECTION
Rewire the link wires as
shown in image
Single
Supply Cable
Neutral
Link Wire
Live
Link Wire

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Not all single supply meters adjust for Daylight Savings Time (DST). If DST is enabled on the heater then the
digital charge times will adjust automatically. When installing with a meter that does not adjust for DST, digi-
tal charge times should be set with an hour buer at the start and end. Most Dimplex storage heaters can fully
charge within 5 hours and the automatic charge calculation may not always take a full charge so on an E7 or E10
tari this should not cause an issue.
Smart meters may adjust for DST with server times, in which case this would not be necessary.
Online / ‘Connected’ installation (Dimplex Control connected)
Fixed O-Peak taris
This type of installation is the same as the oine installation above, but the heater’s internal clock will be syn-
chronised with the Dimplex Control cloud server; preventing time drift and removing the need to check the
heater’s clock annually.
Variable charge time taris
Some energy suppliers oer variable o-peak taris that can work specifically with Dimplex Control supported
storage heaters. In this kind of installation, digital charge times do not need to be manually programmed into the
heater, the energy supplier will do this automatically via the Internet and Dimplex Control platform.
NOTE:
As this installation relies on the accuracy of the heater’s internal clock, it is good practice to check the
clock annually and re-adjust if necessary. All clocks are subject to time drift and some can be up to +/-
3 sec per day
NOTE:
If connectivity is lost in this set-up, the heater will automatically change back to the ‘oine’ or ‘non-
variable’ charge times that the energy supplier sent to the heater during setup. The supplier should
recognise that the heater is charging within fixed charging times and charge the appropriate rate. If
there are any discrepancies, the energy supplier should be contacted.
The mains cable should be stripped to a length of 8mm allowing 10mm extra for cutting o/trimming. Twist the
stripped cable slightly and then trim to a length of 8mm, folded over and inserted into the receptacle with no
insulation trapped and likewise no conductors showing, hence why the strip length is critical. The terminal block
screw should tighten down onto the formed loop and not cut through it.
Ensure that the terminal block is not tightened on the cable insulation as
this may lead to local overheating at the connection which may lead to a
hazard.
CAUTION
The terminal block should be tightened to a minimum torque of 2Nm and
a maximum torque of 2.2Nm.
CAUTION
8mm

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10. The mains cable entry and terminal block will be visible in the centre of the cavity at the right hand side. Insert
the mains cables through the cable gland at the bottom of the heater in readiness for connection (Fig. 10).
Only heat resistant ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord should be used, the following codes
apply;
IEC: 60227 IEC57 or CENELEC: H05V2V2-F
Maximum Cable Sizes
Peak mains cable 1.5mm²
O-peak mains cable 2.5mm²
Single Supply mains cable 2.5mm²
WARNING: Terminal Block Maximum torque 2.2Nm
WARNING: All electrical connections to the terminal block must be secure to prevent risk of ignition.
Fig. 8
Mains Cable
Fig. 10
If the supply cord becomes
damaged, it must be replaced
by a suitably qualified individual
in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION
If the mains connection is to be made from the left side it should be se-
cured to the back of the heater using cable ties.
CAUTION

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Fig. 14
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 11