HotWire Easy Fix User manual

“Easy Fix”
201 Stainless Steel Heated Towel Rail
Installation Manual
Cut your installation time by 70% 
Move horizontally making it ‘easy to find and fix’ to
studs, and or, drilling between tiled grout lines 
Long term fixing security 
Looks aesthetically stronger 
Power supply exit from any position 
Concealed or hidden power supply 

Easy Fix:
Congratulations on the purchase of your easy fix Hotwire Towel Rail
that you will find very easy to install opposed to the difficulty of
other leg fixing designs. You will also find, Easy Fix will securely fix to
the wall long term, opposed to leg fixing designs.
Operation:
Your Hotwire HTR uses minimal electrical power –approximately
that of an average light bulb and will approximately take 15-20
minutes to reach maximum operating temperature.
Hotwire HTR’s are designed for continuous operation, but Hotwire
timing devices are available.
Note: The temperature of your HTR will vary with the ambient
temperature of your room. The HTR is designed to assist the
drying of towels and will normally operate at a temperature that
is too hot to be grasped for an extended time.
Pre-Design & Position:
Please ensure your HTR is installed by a Registered Electrician and
ensure the electrical supply, plug & switch location, and product
location will comply with your local regulations. New Zealand and
Australian electrical wiring requirements stipulate that this
appliance must be wired by a Registered Electrician in accordance
with the current electrical wiring regulations. This appliance must
be fitted with an air gap phase isolation switch which isolates the
phase & neutral in accordance with local wiring regulations. This
product must be used in conjunction with a hard wired switch. For
complete temperature control a wall mounted dimmer switch
(with “off” position) is recommended.
You have a choice of exposed or a concealed power supply cable,
and or, left/right exit position flexibility.
Concealed Power Supply:
A concealed wiring adapter kit is included. If you have access to
the wall cavity the kit allows you to conceal the electrical supply
cable for a more visually appealing installation.
Exposed Power Supply:
By connecting the 3-pin plug supplied to the power cable you
can connect your HTR to the nearest power point. The power
supply cable will exit the bottom bracket.
Guarantee:
This HTR carries a 5 year warranty against defects due to faulty
workmanship or materials from the date of purchase. In the event
of a defect in the product, it should be returned with the sales
receipt to the retailer from whom it was purchased. Under the
guarantee the defective product will be repaired or replaced at
the Suppliers option, excluding costs of disconnection,
reconnection, and freight that are the responsibility of the owner.
This guarantee does not cover any damage to the product caused
by misuse, neglect, accident, nor in violation of the
Manufacturer’s instructions, or any damage, loss or injury arising
as a consequence of the use of the product.
Installation:
Applicable to all ladder models.
Contents:
1 Ladder Towel Rail Frame
1xTop mounting bracket/legs & bracket cover with fixing screws.
1xBottom mounting back bracket/legs & bracket with
fixing screws.
4xbracket wall M5 x 50mm fixing screws
1xElectrical supply cable and 3-pin plug
Product Inspection:
Prior to installation please ensure the product is to your
satisfaction. Once installed the Supplier cannot be responsible for
defects in the product finish. This product is not intended for use
by young children or infirmed persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the product. To minimize a hazard for young children, this
appliance should be installed so that the bottom rail is 600mm
above the floor. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced
by the Manufacturer, it’s service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid hazard.
Installation:
This HTR must be installed by a Registered Electrician and in
accordance with local and National electrical codes. We
recommend the HTR be installed vertically on a flat and uniform
wall, and where possible into studs or other suitable anchor
material. If fixing to hollow cavity walls, toggle anchors (not
those supplied) or similar devices must be used.
Position the HTR so the power plug and mains power point are
easy accessible closest to the floor. Avoid the supply cable coming
into contact with the heated parts of the towel warmer. Do not
plug the HTR to the power supply or turn on until the unit
installation is completed.

Preparation:
1. Decide if you will use concealed or exposed cable supply (See
Diagram one). If you are using a concealed supply cable carry
out preparatory work required and then return to this point.
Preparatory work is required before the wall cladding is installed
onto the walls.
2. Lay the HTR parts out.
3. Snap into position the top and lower brackets/legs to the
clips of the frame. (Note the lower bracket has the cable exit
holes facing downward).
4. Select the 4 M50 x 50mm screws. Place the frame face first on a
non-scratch surface with the back brackets facing upward.
Position the screws through the leg holes using the straw as a
guide and tighten to the frame.
5. Place the HTR on the wall in the desired position and mark your
drill hole positions. (Note the HTR can move horizontally making
it ‘Easy to find and fix’ to the studs and or drilling between tiles
grout lines)
6. Direct the power cable through the bottom bracket exit
position of your choice (Note: Concealed cable supply is
directed through either lower leg into the wall)
7. Pre-drill two wall fixing holes for both lower and top brackets
and then screw the HTR securely to the wall.
8. Place back bracket covers over back brackets and screw tight
from underneath.
Concealed Cable Supply:
1. Ensure that the flush box that the HTR will be wired to is within
this distance of the mounting position of the lower bracket cable exit.
Allow for loss of cable length due to connections.
2. Drill a 13mm hole in the face of the stud where the base will
sit. This will accommodate the cable to be fed through. Drill the
hole to a depth of 40mm.
3. Drill another hole into the side of the stud. This will
accommodate the cable feed. Drill this hole at 25mm diameter.

Diagram One
4. Alternatively simply run a power cable through the
holes. Ensure this cable is not live.
Masonry Wall:
Drill a 14mm hole through to the cavity and fix the plastic hollow
sheath in the hole using epoxy resin or suitable builders
adhesive. The thread of the sheath should be flush with the
outside of the cladding or gyprock. If there is no cavity available
it is possible to chase the cable to the nearest power supply.
Wiring Instructions:
Green/yellow: Earth.
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Phase (power)
All electrical connections and terminations must be conducted by
a licensed A Class Electrician.
This appliance is rated for voltage 200v-240v.
This appliance must be connected to the house earth.
IP rating is IP55.
Warranty:
Hotwire HTRs carry a 2-Year Manufacturers Warranty from
the date of installation. You must register your HTR purchase
information and installation with distributors.
Installations must comply with THCI Terms of Trade, Warranty
Policy, Installation Instructions and Claim process. All related
documents and warranty forms (*) are available on line.
www.theheatingcompany.co.nz
Compliance:
This product is manufactured to International
Standards: IEC335-1: 1991
IEC60335-2-43: 1995
AS/NZS 3350.1: 2002
New Zealand & International Enquiries
The Heating Company International
www.theheatingcompany.co.nz
Australia
Hotwire Heating
www.hotwireheating.com.au