Ducasa AVANT-A 350 Operation and maintenance manual

AVANT–A
Thermal Electric Radiator
Instructions for Operation and Installation
(Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference)
Models:
AVANT-A 350
AVANT-A 800
AVANT-A 1000
AVANT-A 1300
AVANT-A 1500
AVANT-A 1800
NOTE:
A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation of this radiator. The Electrical
installation must comply with current UK regulations. Any claim on the warranty could be invalid
if these requirements have not been met.

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CONTENTS
General / Important Information Page 2
Installation Instructions Page 4
Electrical Power Supply
Location of Radiator
Mounting of Radiator
Operating Instructions Page 7
Controls
Setting the temperature
Frost Protection
Maintenance and Guarantee Page 8
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Avant A has a special cast aluminium body specifically designed to assure maximum rate of heat
radiation; the air circulation channels providing a very efficient convection effect.
Special heat conducting fluid in the aluminium body. A unique process provides bubble free filling so
that the fluid delivers warmth from the heating element in a totally uniform way, ensuring that the entire
surface of radiator provides comfortable heat.
Monotube heating element to ensure maximum heat output.
Designed and fabricated in accordance with EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2 and EN 55014 (regulations
for domestic appliances)
Standard colour White (RAL 9016)
Class I
220–240V A.C.
Wall mounted (by quick fixing system)
On-off main switch
Analogic control
Vapour pressure thermostat
Bulb and capillary copper sensor
Capillary safety limiter
Overheat protection
Fitted with connecting power cable 1450mm long (without a plug)

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Technical Data
MODEL Number of Fins Power Rating (W) Size (mm) Net Weight (Kg.)
Avant-A 350 3 350 340 x 580 x 100
6.9
Avant-A 500 4 500 420 x 580 x 100 8
Avant-A 800 6 800 520 x 580 x 100 12
Avant-A 1000 8 1000 740 x 580 x 100 16
Avant-A 1300 10 1300 900 x 580 x 100 20
Avant-A 1500 12 1500 1060 x 580 x 100
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Avant-A 1800 12 1800 1060 x 580 x 100 24
Important Information
See Section “Installation Instructions – Location of Heater” for important notes regarding the siting of the
appliance.
Due to the surfaces of the heater becoming hot, it must not be positioned directly against or below
inflammable surfaces.
Do not dry clothes or towels on the heater nor leave fabrics, magazines, spray cans, volatile substances
or similar objects within 250mm of the heater.
In case of breakdown or damage turn off the appliance at the main On/Off switch and notify the supplier.
If the electricity cable gets damaged it must only be replaced by a technician appointed by the supplier.
This will avoid possible risks and ensure that special tools are available if needed
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (incl. children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or who lack experience, except for those under supervision or have received
instruction in the use of the appliance from a person responsible for their security.
Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING: In order to prevent overheating, do not cover this appliance. There has to be free
movement of air around all surfaces of the appliance.
This symbol “DO NOT COVER”, is placed on the heater as a reminder to the user.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Electrical Connection
A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation of this radiator. The electrical installation
must comply with current UK regulations. Any claim on the warranty could be invalid if these
requirements have not been met.
The radiator requires a 230/240V 50/60Hz power supply.
Connecting wires:
Brown: Live
Blue: Neutral
Yellow-green: Earth
The connecting wires must be of the appropriate section, in regards to the length of cable, type of cable
and power rating of the apparatus.
The apparatus must be connected into a connecting box.
We recommend that the connecting box is positioned 100mm to the right of the apparatus and at 150mm
above the floor.
According to regulations, the apparatus must be connected to the power supply by means of an all-pole
circuit breaker with a contact gap of at least 3mm or by a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker.
Location
The ideal place to site the Ducasa radiator is as close as possible to coolest wall in the room but it is not
recommended to site the radiator on un-insulated exterior walls, in this case, the part of the wall behind
the radiator should be insulated.
In bathrooms, the radiators must not be sited inside the protected area. The control unit switches must
not be reachable, directly or indirectly, by a person in the bath or shower.
The radiator, under no circumstances, should be installed below an electric power point.
Choose the location of the radiator in respect of the minimum distances that are indicated in Figure A.
Fig. A

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Mounting The Radiator
Place the radiator on the floor, as shown in Figure 1. For radiators with 4, 6, 8 or 10 elements position
the supports supplied with the radiator as shown in Figure 1. For radiators with 12 elements the
supports should be positioned between the second and third elements on both sides.
Fig. 1
Place the supports between the elements as shown in Figure 2a, mark points on the walls through the
fixing holes as shown in Figure 2b. This determines the spacing of the supports. Transfer these marks
to whatever height above floor (min. 150mm) that has been decided for the radiator. Fix the supports to
the wall with plugs and screws. Be sure that the supports are mounted in the correct position.
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
Lift the radiator and hang it on the supports, as Figures 3a and 3b.
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b

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As soon as the radiator is hanging on the supports press on the locking plate until a click is heard. See
Figure 4. The radiator is now installed.
Fig. 4
FREE LOCKED

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Controls
The radiator is fitted with a very accurate vapour pressure analogue thermostat.
The radiator control unit will constantly monitor the room temperature. Once you have set the control
knob at the required room temperature the thermostat will switch on the radiator whenever the room
temperature falls below that setting the indicator light will come on.
Setting The Temperature
Once the radiator has been mounted on the wall and correctly connected to the main electricity power
supply, press the main On-Off switch. This button is located below the bottom right hand corner of the
control panel.
Turn the thermostatic control knob to the right to the maximum position (setting 6). Once the desired
room temperature has been reached, turn the control knob to the left until the thermostat clicks Off. The
thermostat will now automatically control the heater to maintain that chosen room comfort temperature.
In order to change the room temperature, you will need to turn the control knob to the right to increase or
to the left to decrease the temperature.
Min. Max.
Ducasa Avant -A Control
Frost Protection
The thermostat includes a frost protection function. This function will turn on the heating element if the
room temperature falls below 6ºC. This function is automatically set when the radiator is turned ON at
the main ON/OFF switch and left on the lowest position on the thermostat.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Ducasa radiators require very little maintenance.
The surfaces of the radiator must not be cleaned with an abrasive product or those containing granular
substances.
We recommend regular cleaning with PH neutral products.
In order to clean the radiator, it is recommended that the electric power is switched off.
Guarantee
Your appliance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase – during this period we will repair
or exchange, at our discretion, any faulty or defective parts providing the appliance has been used in
accordance with the operating & installation instructions and has not been misused or mistreated in any
way.
Any unauthorised repair or attempted repair will invalidate the guarantee.
This guarantee is additional to your statutory rights.
In the unlikely event of a problem with your appliance please contact your supplier.
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
UK Distributor of Ducasa Products:
Heattend Products Ltd
Web: www.heattend.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should
not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working
life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of
wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.