Ducasa AVANT-DGP 350 User manual

AVANT–DGP
Thermal Electric Radiator
Operating and Installation Instructions
(Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference)
Models:
AVANT-DGP 350
AVANT-DGP 800
AVANT-DGP 1000
AVANT-DGP 1300
AVANT-DGP 1500
AVANT-DGP 1800
NOTE:
Aqualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation of this radiator. The Electrical
installation must comply with the current UK regulations. Any claim on the warranty could be
invalid if these requirements have notbeen met.

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CONTENTS
General / Important Information Page 3
Installation Instructions Page 5
�Electrical Power Supply
�Location of Radiator
�Mounting of Radiator
Operating Instructions Page 8
�Controls
�Switching On
�Setting the temperature
�Selection Of Mode
�Programming
�Keypad Locking (Anti-Tamper)
Maintenance and Guarantee Page 12

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Avant DGP 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 or Class II
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Wall mounted (by quick fixing system)
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Capillary safety limiter
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On-off main switch(illuminated)
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Overheat protection
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Programmable digital control with LCD display
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Comfort, Economy and Frost Protection settings
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Key-pad locking (anti-tamper)
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Programmable by infrared remote control (Ducasa Remote) – optional
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NTC electronic sensor
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Fitted with connecting power cable 1450mm long (without a plug)

Technical Data
Avant-DGP 350 3 350 340 x 580 x 100 6.9
Avant-DGP 500 4 500 420 x 580 x 100 8
Avant-DGP 800 6 800 580 x 580 x 100 12
Avant-DGP 1000 8 1000 740 x 580 x 100 16
Avant-DGP 1300 10 1300 900 x 580 x 100 20
Avant-DGP 1500 12 1500 1060 x 580 x 100 24
Avant-DGP 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 ifneeded
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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MODEL Number of Fins Power Rating (W) Size (mm) Net Weight (Kg.)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Electrical Connection
A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation of this radiator. The electrical installation
must comply with the 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 or grey:Neutral
Yellow-green: Earth (only for Class I radiators)
Black: Pilot wire (if required for external programmer)
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 10cm to the right of the apparatus and at 15cm
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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IF PILOT WIRE IS NOT REQUIRED INSULATE BLACK CABLE TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT COME
INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHERS WIRES OR TERMINALS.

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. Besure 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 lockingplate 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 control of the room temperature is by means of an electronic thermostat in the control unit on the
right hand side of the radiator. The panel consist of four push-buttons and an LCD display. There is
also a main On-Off switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
Possible failures of the thermostat:
If the thermostat senses a temperature below -15ºC, you will see OC displayed on the screen.
If the thermostat senses a temperature above + 50ºC, you will see SC displayed on the screen.
Switching On
Once the radiator has been mounted on the wall and correctly connected to the main electricity power
supply, press the main On-Off switch.
Now press the ON/OFF/PROG switch on the control panel.
When you switchon the radiator the microprocessor reads the memory in the control unit in order to load
the last selected mode. When switched on for the first time the memory is empty and the display will
flash constantly until you set the Comfort temperature.
During use, the control panel will display the temperature and the current operating mode set by the
user.
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Increase Decrease Mode / OK ON / OFF / PROG
Comfort Economy OFFProgramming
Programmed Hours
Days of the week
Heating indicator
Current Mode

The symbol will indicatethat the heating element is in operation.
Setting The Comfort and Economy Temperature
Selection Of Mode
Press the Mode/OK button to select the operating mode.
By each press of the button the thermostat moves from one mode to another mode, Comfort ,
Economy and Programming
In order to access the frost protection mode press and hold down the button Mode/OK until the
corresponding icon is displayed on the screen.
MODE DESCRIPTION
COMFORT
ECONOMY
Radiator operates when temperature is less than 7ºC
OFF Radiator switched off
Select comfort temperature with the button (+), (-)
(-). Radiator will heat room to required comfort
temperature until manually switched off
Select economy temperature with the button (+),
(-). Radiator will heat room to required economy
temperature until manually switched off.
Heater will operate at the times and modes set in the
programme (see Programming instructions or use
optional Ducasa handheld controller) i.e. comfort,
economy or frost protection.
PROGRAMME
FROST
PROTECTION
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To set the comfort or economy temperatures the heater must be in the relevant mode i.e. select economy
mode to set economy temperature and comfort mode for comfort temperature.
Temperature Display
A short while after the temperature has been set the LCD display will revert to the current room temperature.
By pressing + or – the display will show the temperature set for the current mode of operation i.e. economy
or comfort temperature.
When the mode is selected, pressing the + and – buttons will increase/decrease the comfort temperature
in increments of 1ºC. Pressing and holding down either button will rapidly change the setting in increments
of 1ºC; release the button when the desired temperature is reached. Once the required temperature has
been entered and there is no further use of the + and – buttons, the control unit will automatically memorise
the selected temperature

Programming
a) Start with the screen displaying the --:-- symbol or clock (hour : minutes) (OFF mode)
b) Press and hold down (min. 5secs.) the ON/OFF/PROG button in order to go to the manual
Programming mode (Pro) .
c) Select the operating mode hour by hour by pressing the +button and then the Mode/OK button to
validate.
d) Repeat the operation for each hour of each day of the week. At the end of programming day 7, the
parameters are automatically saved and the display changes to the hour adjustment mode to make sure
that the time is valid. Adjust the time if necessary or validate to return to the OFF mode.
e) To move the programming timetables use the -(decrease) button. This enables you to move the
time usage without changing the programming. Pressing and holding down this button accelerates the
process.
f) To return to the Comfort or Economy modes press the Mode/OK button.
Setting The Time
a) Make sure that the thermostat is in the shutdown position or press ON/OFF/PROG in order to go
to the shutdown position.
b) Press and hold down (min. 5secs.) the ON/OFF/PROG button in order to go to the manual
Programming mode (PRO) .
c) Press the ON/OFF/PROG button.
d) Select the day by using the +and -buttons and press the Modo/OK button to validate.
e) Adjust the time by using the +and -buttons and press the Modo/OK button to validate. The
validation causes a return to shutdown position.
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Comfort Economy Programme
- +

Temperature Compensation
Due to the characteristics of the radiator, the control unit has to read the temperature measurement from
the lower part of the apparatus, but it is automatically adjusted in relation to the comfort temperature
setting. However it is possible to manually adjust this “Thermic Compensation”.
Room temperature, recorded by an ambient thermometer minus Comfort setting (temperature) displayed
on the control panel screen = compensation value.
1. Put the thermostat in the OFF mode by pressing the ON/OFF/PROG button.
2. Press and hold down the Mode/OK button until the 0.0 is displayed on the screen.
3. Press the +and -buttons to enter the adjustment in increments of 0.1ºC.
4. Press the Mode/OK button to return to the OFF mode.
5. Reset the radiator tothe mode required.
Example:
�A temperature 22ºC is measured in a room with a thermometer while the value of the required
Comfort temperature on the thermostat 20ºC.
�The setting for the compensation is therefore: 22 – 20 = 2ºC.
�In the temperature compensation mode, the user should put in: +2ºC.
Keypad Locking (Anti-Tamper)
The keypad can be locked to prevent any unauthorised person (children, people in public places,
nurseries, offices, hotels etc.) altering the settings and programming in the control unit. To lock the
keypad depress and hold the+and –buttons at the same time. The screen will flash; now validate
by pressing Mode/OK.
Ducasa Digital Programmer
The Avant DGP radiator can also be controlled via the Ducasa handheld controller.
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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 toyour 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)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should
not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end ofits working
life.
To prevent possible harm tothe 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.
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 andcheck 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: [e-mail]
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