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OPAL
Electric Panel Heater
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Symbols
This symbol indicates a hazard with an average risk level which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates danger to the life and health of persons due to
electrical voltage.
This symbol located on the device indicates that it is prohibited to
place objects (such as towels, clothes etc.) above or directly in front
of the device. To avoid overheating and fire hazards, the device must
not be covered.
This symbol located on the device indicates that its surfaces are hot
during and immediately after operation. Hot surfaces should not be
touched: danger of burns.
This symbol located on the device indicates that it is prohibited to
spray the device.
This symbol located on the device indicates that instructions in the
operating manual must be observed when installing and using the
device.

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Contents
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................3
1| Warnings & Precautions.....................................................................................................4
2| Technical Information ........................................................................................................ 7
3| Installation.............................................................................................................................. 7
3 –1 Fixings .............................................................................................................................. 7
3 –2 | Wall Mounting Instructions ................................................................................... 7
4| Control Panel.........................................................................................................................9
4 –1 | Display...........................................................................................................................9
4 –2 | Standby Mode...........................................................................................................10
4 –3 | Heating Modes..........................................................................................................10
4 –4 | Countdown Timer.....................................................................................................11
4 –5 | Display Brightness ..................................................................................................12
4 –6 | Child Lock ...................................................................................................................12
4 –7 | Memory Function.....................................................................................................12
5| Connecting to WiFi .............................................................................................................13
5 –1 | Downloading the App..............................................................................................13
5 –2 | Connecting to the App...........................................................................................13
6| Using the App .......................................................................................................................17
6 –1 | Home Overview .........................................................................................................17
6 –2 | Control Interface......................................................................................................17
6 –3 | Choose Mode.............................................................................................................17
6 –4 | Countdown Timer....................................................................................................18
6 –5 | Settings .......................................................................................................................18
6 –6 | Voice Integration ....................................................................................................20
7| Cleaning .................................................................................................................................21
8| Warranty...............................................................................................................................22
9| ErP Ecodesign Information..............................................................................................23
10 | Disposal ...............................................................................................................................24

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1 | Warnings & Precautions
Read this manual carefully before using or installing the heater. Always
store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the heater or its site of use.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
The heater should only be installed and used according to the
instructions in this manual. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire, serious injury, or all of
the above. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
Do not touch the surface when in operation. Do not install close to
curtains or other combustible materials. Particular attention should
be given where children and vulnerable adults are present.
Never cover the heater. Covering the heater risks overheat and fire.
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/off 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 plug in,
regulate, or clean the appliance, or perform maintenance.
This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.

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Keep the power cable away from all hot parts of the appliance.
Do not use the heater with the power cable wound up. This can cause
a dangerous build up of heat. Do not wind the cable around the
appliance as this may cause weakening and splitting of the insulation.
The power cable should be fully unwound and removed from any
storage areas before use.
Prior to each use of the device, check that the cable, mains plug,
casing and element are intact and in good condition. The heating
element may be damaged if the heater is dropped or hit. Do not use if
you detect damage to any component.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid a
hazard.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate for this
appliance corresponds to your power outlet: AC 230V, 50-60Hz.
Check for transportation damage and make sure all parts are
complete after the appliance is unpacked. Do not use if any parts are
missing or damaged.
Do not leave the heater unattended during use.
Do not use the appliance with an external controller.
It is recommended to plug the device directly into a wall socket. Use of
extension leads is not recommended because many models do not
support high-powered appliances. Make sure any extension lead used
can safely support the power requirements of the product.
Do not share the heater’s socket with other appliances: risk of fire due
to excessive load.
The power cable should not be positioned under the carpet or items of
furniture. Do not run the cable where it will be a trip hazard.
The device must not be located immediately below an electrical
socket outlet.
Do not use this device in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
shower, swimming pool or any other water container. Risk of
electric shock. This product is not suitable for bathroom use.
The device must be placed where the switches and controllers cannot
be touched by a person in a bathtub or shower. Never place the device
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water receptacle.
Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.

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No part of the appliance should be submersed in any type of liquid.
Cleaning should be carried out using a damp cloth only. No abrasive
chemicals or materials should be used.
Never insert fingers or other objects or body parts into the heater’s
protective grill: risk of electric shock or injury.
The device must only be installed in an upright and fixed position on a
smooth, stable, heat-resistant surface.
The device is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
Make sure the minimum safety distances from walls and
objects stated in the installation instructions are observed
at all times. This is very important to prevent damage to
walls, furniture and soft furnishings and to prevent the product
overheating.
Do not use the device in rooms where contact with flammable or
potentially explosive materials like dust, gas or vapour cannot be
avoided.
Do not operate the device when wet. If the device gets wet during
cleaning, allow it to dry out before using.
Do not expose the device to water jets.
Do not transport the device during operation.
Do not sit on the device.
Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on the device,
ensure the device is unplugged. Do not use the cable to tug the plug
from the socket. Hold the plug and pull.
Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from the mains
socket when the device is not in use.
Allow the device to cool down before touching or transporting the
device, or attempting maintenance work.

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2 | Technical Information
Voltage
230V AC / 50-60Hz.
Wattage
2000W
Temperature setting
Range
Resolution
5–40 °C
1 °C
IP rating
IP22
Appliance class
Class I
Power cable length
1.6m
3 | Installation
3 –1 Fixings
Before beginning installation, check that all fixings are supplied. The heater
should only be mounted with the manufacturer’s fixings.
3 –2 | Wall Mounting Instructions
Warning –Check for cables and pipes in
the wall prior to drilling to prevent damage.
Ensure screws are firmly fixed to ensure safe
heater operation. Note and adhere to the safe
fitting distances below.
1. Choose the mounting position, respecting
the following minimum distances from
surrounding surfaces and objects. At least:
•50cm from the top to shelves or
ceiling.
•15cm from the base to the ground.
•1m from flammable materials and
objects, e.g. curtains.
Component
Qty
Wall Mounting
Brackets
3
Bracket
Screws
3
Wall Plugs
2
Wall Screws
2
Feet
2
Feet Screws
(4*20mm)
8

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2. Hook the wall mounting brackets into the holes in the back of the
heater. Fix in place with the bracket screws and tighten with a
screwdriver.
3. Use a tape measure and pencil to
mark the locations of the drill
holes on the wall. The distance
between the two holes should be
450mm, and the distance from
the floor should be at least 510mm
to maintain the heater’s minimum
safe distance from the floor.
4. Drill holes of diameter 6mm and depth 35mm at the marked
locations. Only two holes are required in total, to support the two
upper brackets. The lower bracket plays a supporting role only and
will not be fixed to the wall.
5. Push the wall plugs into the drilled holes.
6. Insert the wall screws into the holes and use a
screwdriver or drill to tighten them, leaving 5mm
standing proud from the wall.
7. Align the holes on the top two wall
mounting brackets with the screws in
the wall. Hook the screws through the
holes and slide the heater down and
right to locate the screws in the slot.

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3–3 | Free Standing Instructions
To use the electric heater freestanding, fit with the feet supplied with the
heater following the instructions below. Make sure the heater is mounted
on a level, stable and clean surface.
1. Turn the heater upside
down and rest it on a
soft surface such as a
carpet to prevent
damage.
2. Align the holes on the
feet with the holes on
the base of the heater.
3. Thread two 4*20mm
screws into the holes on
each foot and use a
screwdriver to tighten.
4 | Control Panel
4–1 | Display
The heater features a dimmable touchscreen LED display.

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Display symbols and buttons
Comfort
Eco
Anti-Frost
Connected to
WiFi
Device is
heating
Keypad locked
Timer in
progress
Toggle WiFi /
light level
Toggle mode
Set timer
Standby / On
Decrease / increase
4 –2 | Standby Mode
The heater first starts in standby mode, where the display shows only the
and symbols. On this mode the heater will not heat. You can use
the key to switch between standby and the heating modes.
4 –3 | Heating Modes
Tap the key to switch the heater on. Tap to switch between modes.
The displayed icon will change accordingly, browsing through:
Comfort , Eco and Anti-Frost .
4 –3 –1 | Comfort
When the display is showing the icon, the heater is in comfort mode.
In this mode, the heater heats on full power to a constant set temperature.
The thermostat measures the room temperature and switches the
heating on and off accordingly. The icon displays when the heater is
heating.
Set temperature can be adjusted using the and keys. The range is
6-40 °C. Note –comfort mode must be set at least 1 °C warmer than eco
mode. If a comfort temperature equal to or lower than the eco
temperature is selected, the eco temperature will automatically reduce.

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4 –3 –2 | Eco
When the display is showing the icon, the heater is in eco mode. On
this mode the heater heats at half power to a constant set temperature.
The temperature in eco mode is always at least 1 °C lower than in
comfort, providing a low-heat, energy-saving alternative for when you
are sleeping or out.
Set temperature can be adjusted in the range of 5-39 °C using the and
keys, but be aware –if eco temperature is set equal to or higher than
comfort temperature, the comfort temperature will automatically increase.
4 –3 –3 | Anti-Frost
When the display is showing the icon, the heater is in anti- frost mode.
This is the mode to use when rooms will be empty for long periods –for
instance, when you go on holiday. Anti-frost sets the heater to come on
only when temperatures drop low, when it will work at full power to keep
the room warm enough to prevent pipes from freezing.
Anti-frost mode is set to 5 °C and is non-adjustable.
4 –4 | Countdown Timer
The timer function offers a 1-24 hour countdown and works in all three
heating modes. When the timer is set, the heater will run for the set period
and then switch to standby mode. Switching heating mode does not
cancel the timer; it will maintain the countdown and switch to standby
when the set period elapses, no matter what mode is running.
Tap the icon to set the timer, repeatedly pressing the key to adjust
from 0 to 24 hours in steps of one hour. The symbol will display to show
the timer is in progress. To cancel the timer, double press the key.
You can check how many hours remain on the timer (rounded up) by
tapping the icon.

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4 –5 | Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display using the key. Repeatedly
pressing the key cycles the display through full light, half light and no
light, where only the key displays.
When the display is on full light, it will automatically dim to half light after
20 seconds not in use.
4 –6 | Child Lock
Press and hold the and keys to lock the display. The icon will
appear, the display will dim and all keys will be locked. Press and hold the
and keys to unlock and the icon will disappear.
4–7 | Memory Function
In the event of power failure or disconnection, temperature settings will be
remembered and the heater will restart on the mode it was previously
running.

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5 | Connecting to WiFi
5–1 | Downloading the App
The Moda Opal is designed to work with the Smart Life app.
Scan the code below to go to the app. Press install and follow
the app’s instructions to create an account.
NOTE –The Smart Life app is a constantly evolving third party
system. This guide was correct at time of printing but may differ
slightly from future versions. The app is designed to work on
Android or iOS but older software versions may affect app
presentation and performance.
5–2 | Connecting to the App
Before pairing, ensure your mobile device is connected to your WiFi
network. This must be a 2.4GHz network. If you have a 5.0GHz router,
you will need to switch to the 2.4GHz band if this does not happen
automatically.
Open the app and press the “+” icon in the upper right hand corner.
The list of appliance types will load. Swipe down the list to find “Small
Home Appliances” and select “Heater (WiFi)”.
You will be prompted to select your WiFi network and enter your
password. This is where you can check that the band is 2.4GHz. You
can follow the link in the app for advice if you need help with this.

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Check that the heater is in pairing mode, shown by the flashing
symbol on the display. If the symbol is not flashing, tap to
put the heater in standby mode and hold down the key.
Check the frequency with which the symbol flashes and skip to
step a. or b.
The heater offers two connection modes, EZ and AP mode. This makes it
easier for the heater to connect to different devices: EZ mode is faster,
but may not work with all devices; AP is universal but requires some
extra steps. When the symbol flashes fast, the heater is ready to
connect on EZ mode. When the symbol flashes slow, the heater is
ready to connect on AP mode. You can change pairing mode by
holding down the key.
a. The symbol flashes fast –twice per second. This is EZ or
Smart mode.
i. Select “Confirm the indicator is blinking rapidly” and tap
“Next”.
ii. Press “Next” to begin connecting.

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b. The symbol flashes slowly –once per second. This meansthe
heater is in AP mode. In this mode, your device uses a WiFi
hotspot to connect.
i. Tap the mode setting in the top right corner.
ii. Select “AP Mode”.
iii. Select “Confirm the indicator is blinking slowly” and tap
“Next”.
iv. Press “Go to Connect” to go to your WiFi settings and
switch to a hotspot named “Smart Life-XXXX”.
v. Once connected to the hotspot, return to the app. The
heater will begin connecting.

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Once you have reached the connecting screen, it should take 20-30
seconds for the heater to be successfully added to the app. “Device
added successfully” will display on the app and the symbol on
the heater display will solidify.
Tap the settings icon to change the name of the heater.
Troubleshooting
If the heater does not connect on the first attempt:
•Repeat the steps above but try the alternate pairing method. Hold
down the key to switch pairing mode.
•Reset the heater by turning it off at the wall socket, waiting a few
minutes, then switching it back on. Hold down the key if
you need to reset or change the pairing mode.
•Ensure your router has a strong internet connection.
•Make sure both the heater and your smart device are in range of
your router.
•Ensure WiFi and Bluetooth are enabled on your smart device.
•Make sure the app has registered successfully.
•Make sure your smart device is connected to the same WiFi network
as that to which you are attempting to connect your heater.
•Ensure you are connected to a 2.4G WiFi band. See instructions within
the app if you are currently connected to a 5G band.
•Check any local restrictions on your WiFi. WiFi networks in public
places such as hotels and airports may require extra identification
steps.

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6 | Using the App
NOTE –The Smart Life app is a constantly evolving third party system. The
guide below was correct at time of printing but may differ slightly from
future versions.
6–3 | Choose Mode
Tap the mode icon to choose the heating mode.
The three options correspond to the three modes
on the control panel: comfort, eco and anti-frost.
6 –1 | Home Overview
You can use the Smart Life app to control multiple
devices. All devices are displayed on the home
screen with their status.
6 –2 | Control Interface
Tap the heater listing to go to the control interface.
Here you can turn the heater off and on, adjust set
temperatures, choose mode and access weekly
programmer and device settings.

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6 –4 | Countdown Timer
Tap the timer icon and scroll through the menu
to set the countdown period from 1 to 24 hours. The
heater will run for the period selected and then
switch to standby mode.
Switching heating mode or setting a weekly program
does not cancel or override the timer; the countdown will be maintained
and the heater will switch to standby when the set period elapses, no
matter what mode is running. You can check how many hours remain on
the timer (rounded up) by tapping the icon. To cancel the timer,
press and choose “Cancel”, or turn the heater off and on again.
You can also use the timer in standby mode to set a countdown to turn the
heater on. This feature is only available through the app.
6 –5 | Settings
Tap the icon to view and adjust the heater’s settings, which include the
optional weekly program.
Tap the icon for settings that relate to the heater’s listing on the app,
including its name, any automations it is included in, and the quality of its
network connection.
6 –5 –1 | Child Lock
Use the child lock toggle in the settings menu to lock and unlock the heater
display.
6 –5 –2 | Display Brightness
Use the “Light” toggle in the settings menu to switch the heater display
from full brightness to no light.
Note –the half light display setting can only be set as the active light level
using the icon on the heater. However, the display will still dim to half
light level when left idle for 20 seconds on full light level. If you toggle the
heater to full light using the app when the display has already timed out
and dimmed, it will briefly engage at full brightness and then immediately
switch down to half light level.

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6 –5 –3 | Weekly Program
Select “Week Program Free” in the settings menu to configure a weekly
program. You can use the program to schedule the heater to come on at
comfort, eco or anti-frost mode at regular hourly slots across the week.
The program takes effect as soon as you save it on the app; there is no
“program mode” you need to select, your scheduled intervals will simply
overwrite your current settings when the time arrives.
Tap any slot in the weekly grid to see the mode menu. Tap comfort, eco or
anti-frost to set the mode for that hour. Alternatively, you can tap a start
and end slot before choosing your mode to set the mode for multiple
hours. However you don’t necessarily need to set modes for every hour of
every day; the heater will continue to heat at the last scheduled mode until
it reaches a different mode block.
The countdown timer function can be used in combination with the weekly
program. The schedule will run as normal while the countdown is running,
stop when the heater switches to standby, and resume when it is switched
on again.
Note –programmed intervals only engage at the time they are scheduled
to start. This means if you set a program interval during the time it will
cover –e.g., setting a comfort interval for 10-11am at 10:30 –the mode will
not be triggered until 10am on that day in the next week. However, if you
set the interval from 10-12am, the heater would switch to comfort at 11am.
This is one benefit to setting modes to every hour of every day: the heater
will always reset to follow the program on the hour.

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6 –6 | Voice Integration
The Smart Life app is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google
Home.
To connect Alexa with Smart Life, download the Smart Life skill onto your
Alexa app. To connect Google Home with Smart Life, go to “Set up a device”
in the Google Home app. Tap “Works with Google” and select Smart Life
from the list.
Depending on your device, your voice control app may discover your
heaters automatically, or you may need to prompt it to do so. You can find
quick guides for both Google Home and Alexa in the Smart Life app's FAQ
section.
Make sure you give the heater a name that’s easy for you to say and for
your voice interface to understand. You can change the heater’s name in
the Smart Life app.
Command
Action
•Turn on <device name>.
•Switch on <device name>.
Switches the heater On.
•Turn off <device name>.
•Switch off <device name>.
Switches the heater Off.
°C
•Set <device name> to
<temperature> degrees.
Choose value from 6 to 40 if the
heater is set to comfort mode, or
5 to 39 if on eco mode. Alexa
devices will only allow
temperature adjustment in
comfort mode.
•Increase <device name>
temperature.
•Decrease <device name>
temperature.
•Make <device name> warmer.
•Make <device name> cooler.
•Raise <device name>
temperature.
•Lower <device name>
temperature.
Increases or decreases the set
temperature by 1 °C, as above.