Dimplex Unidare UPX Series User manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions
INUDUKP572 Issue 0
UPX.. Panel Heaters
Dimensions
(millimetres)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Model(s)Watts A B
UPX750 750 620 108
UPX750TI 750 620 108
UPX1250 1250 688 108
UPX1250TI 1250 688 108
UPX1500 1500 688 108
UPX1500TI 1500 688 108
UPX2000 2000 860 108
UPX2000TI 2000 860 108
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 brackets supplied with the
appliance must be used.
IMPORTANT – If the heater is installed in a room containing
a bath or shower, it must be so installed 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.
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 pushing furniture up
against the heater, 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.
WARNING – THE SURFACES OF THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.
Momentary contact with any part of the heater should
not cause injury. However, aged or infirm persons or
young children should not be left unsupervised in the
vicinity of the heater unless a suitable guard is fitted.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or other
persons without assistance or supervision if their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them
from using it safely. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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: IN ORDER TO AVOID OVERHEATING, DO NOT COVER
THE HEATER.
Electrical
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 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.
The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating
switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm.
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 547-03-05, 16th Edition I.E.E. Wiring
Regulations).
General
The Panel heater is designed for wall mounting on the wall brackets
supplied. It should only be operated when in the upright position as
shown.
All models are splashproof to IP24 standard.
UPX.... TI models are fitted with a 24 hour programme timer.
Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is the
same as that stated on the heater.
Wall Mounting
IMPORTANT – The wall brackets supplied with the appliance must
be used. The heater should be positioned observing the minimum
clearances stated around the heater - see Fig. 1.
DO NOT locate the heater immediately below a fixed socket outlet or
connection box.
1. Remove wall mounting bracket from the back of the heater
by depressing the spring latch at the top of each bracket -
see Fig. 2.
2. Fix the wall bracket securely to the wall through the four
screw holes provided.
3. Present the heater to the wall bracket, and engage lower
slots in the back with bracket.
4. Raise the heater to upright position and push the heater onto
brackets to engage top latch.
Access to the controls
To open the hinged controls cover, insert the blade of a screwdriver
in the small slot on the right hand side of the cover, and gently lever
the screwdriver outwards. Note: After adjustment of the controls
the control cover must be closed.
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Operation - Timer Models
The slide switch on the timer unit
controls the electricity supply to
the heating elements.
The switch marked I - II (half
heat – full heat) provides a choice
of output as desired.
The heater is fitted with an
adjustable thermostat enabling the
room temperature to be controlled
by adjusting the setting
accordingly.
The thermostat has a minimum
setting represented by .
Providing the appliance has been switched ‘ON’ the heater will come
on when the surrounding temperature falls to approximately 6oC. This
setting may be used for protection against frost.
Switch on the heater by setting the slide switch to the manual
position. Turn the thermostat knob to max. and set selector switch
(where fitted) to full heat, to warm the room rapidly.
When the room temperature has reached the desired level, turn the
thermostat knob back slowly until the thermostat just clicks off. The
heater will then maintain the room temperature at the chosen level,
provided that the correct size of heater has been selected for the
room to be heated.
To set the time of day
The heater must be connected to the electricity supply for the timer to
operate. Set the timer by rotating the dial clockwise until the correct
time of day is indicated opposite the datum mark .
Manual Operation
Set the timer switch to manual . The heater will now operate
continously under the control of the thermostat.
Automatic Operation
Set the timer slide to automatic . Switching times can be selected
in 20 minute steps. Set the desired programme by gently pulling the
appropriate segments out, proud of the dial face during the ‘On’
period. The timer may be set to give as many ‘On’ periods of any
length as may be required. The programme will repeat itself every
24 hours until changed.
The programme may be over-ridden at any time by switching to
manual or to .
Operation - Non Timer Models
The switch marked and
controls the electricity supply to
the heating elements. The OFF
position is marked .
The switch marked - (half heat
– full heat) provides a choice of
output as desired.
The heater is fitted with an
adjustable thermostat enabling the
room temperature to be controlled
by adjusting the setting
accordingly.
Thermostat
The thermostat has a minimum setting represented by . Providing
the appliance has been switched ‘ON’ the heater will come on when
the surrounding temperature falls to approximately 6oC. This setting
may be used for protection against frost.
Switch on the heater and turn the thermostat knob to Max. and set
selector switch (where fitted) to full heat, to warm the room rapidly.
When the room temperature has reached the desired level, turn the
thermostat knob back slowly until the thermostat just clicks off. The
heater will then maintain the room temperature at the chosen level,
provided that the correct size of heater has been selected for the
room to be heated.
Useful Hints
Should your heater fail to operate please ensure:
1. The thermostat setting is higher than the room temperature
by turning the control knob to the maximum position.
2. The safety cut-out has not operated by following the
procedure as detailed in ‘Safety - Overheat protection’.
Safety - Overheat protection
For your safety this appliance 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 off automatically until
the reason for overheating is removed.
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.
Cleaning
WARNING – ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER.
Before commencing cleaning,switch off the heater and allow it to
cool. Disconnect the electricity supply to the appliance.
The outside can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft damp cloth
and then dried. Do not use abrasive cleaning powders or furniture
polish, as this can damage the surface finish.
To release heater from the wall bracket for cleaning or redecoration,
depress latch on both brackets and hinge forward.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase.
Within this period, we undertake to repair or exchange this product
free of charge (subject to availability) provided it has been installed
and operated in accordance with these instructions.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory
rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
Should you require after sales service you should contact our
customer services help desk on 0870 727 0101. It would assist us
if you can quote the model number, series, date of purchase, and
nature of the fault at the time of your call. The customer services
help desk will also be able to advise you should you need to purchase
any spares.
Please do not return a faulty product to us in the first instance as
this may result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a
satisfactory service.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) EN55014, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3 which cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 73/23 and 89/336
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