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SKOPE Airelec
perating and Installation Instructions MAN0223 Rev. 4.0 Mar. 2004 edition
Horizontal Convection Panel Heaters

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TACTIC.ET10, ET15 and ET20
SKOPE AirelecConvection Panel Heaters
Introduction
SK PE Airelec heating
SKOPE Airelec convectionpanel heaters areavailable ashorizontalor
vertical models, providingyouwith theopportunity to choose a model
that will optimise the valuablewall space available in your room. These
designs have passedrigorous testing and quality assurancecontrols
with both styleand safety in mind. As aresult, they have aslim profile,
operatesilently, are double insulated,includeoverheat protectionand
aresupplied with wall mounting brackets for simpleinstallation.
SKOPE Airelec convection panel heaters incorporateelectronic
thermostat control, providing assured accurate temperature control
which reacts instantly totemperaturevariationsatthe floorlevel where
the cold air tends to accumulate.
WhenpurchasingaSKOPE
product, our customers put
trustin us to deliver upon a
promise. They expect their
SKOPE heater or
refrigerator to be, amongst
other things, a totally
dependablehigh performer,
featuresthatcapture and
illustratethe key valuesthat
guide us asa company.
These values can be
summarised as durability,
reliability,safety, and
relentlessness.
Ourname, logo, andthis
product reflect our
commitment toour
customers.

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SKOPEAirelec Convection Panel Heaters
Safety Information
Whenusingany electricalappliance,safety precautions should always
be observed. Read these instructions carefully,andretain forfuture
reference.
•When usedby, or near, young children or infirmpersons, close
supervisionis necessary. Youngchildren should besupervisedto
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Use this appliance only with the voltagespecified on ratinglabel.
•Do NOT use this applianceother thanfor its intended use.
•Do NOT touchhotsurfaces or moving parts.
•Do NOT cover the grilles orplace any object ormaterialupagainst
the unit, as this may block entry or exhaust ofairflow.
•Do NOT probeanyopening to removefluff. To ensure trouble-free
performance it is recommended thatona regular basis the unit be
isolated from the power supply and a vacuum cleanerused to
remove dustandfluff fromtheinlet andoutletgrilles.
•Do NOT allow thesupply cordto come into contact with heated
surfaces duringoperation.
•Ifused in conjunctionwith another heater fittedwith anelectronic
programmer, ensurethat theheater can operate safely in
accordance with these operational instructions.
•Regulations require thatelectrical work be carriedout by
authorised persons. Foryour ownsafety and that ofothers, ensure
this is done.
•Ifthesupply cordbecomes damaged, it mustbe replaced by a
SKOPE authorised service agent, or similarly qualified person, in
order to avoida hazard.
•For service, contact your nearest authorised service agent.
Caution:
Ifthe heater is used on theFreezeGuard(S) setting, or operated via
atimer, ensure the heater is not obstructed in any way by furniture or
drapes etc. Ensure the heatercan operate safely, should the heater
switchonwhen the ambient temperaturedrops,or atimeractivates the
heater.

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SKOPE AirelecConvection Panel Heaters
Safety Cutout
Your SKOPE Airelec convection heater is fittedwith anauto-reset
thermal cutout. This safety device will automatically switch off the
elements shouldtheheater reach an abnormal temperature.
Should this occur: switchoffthe heater immediately, and disconnect
fromthepower supply. Allow theheater tocool down, and check for
blockageofthe air vents. Useavacuum cleanertoclean if necessary.
Ifthe heater still fails to operate, contact your nearestauthorised
service agent.
NOTE: Theheaterindicator neonmaystill beon. Check thatthere is no
heat being emitted from the grilles.
Care
Theheater is best wipeddown, fromtime totime, witha dampcloth.
Donotuse anyabrasive cleaners.

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SKOPEAirelec Convection Panel Heaters
Control Settings
Freeze Guard (S)
TheFreeze Guardsetting, indicated by S onthethermostat dial, is
usedto provide heat if theambienttemperature drops toalevel close
tofreezing. This settingis useful duringextended periods ofabsence,
or for unoccupiedrooms. Forthis settingto operate, the SwitchDial
must be set to the RED (Power ON) position.
PERATI N
Switch Dial: GREEN = Stand-by - Turn dial to right
RED= Power ON - Turn dial to left
Thermostat
Dial:
1~ 9 Thermostat setting
SFreeze Guard: 7°C(approx.)
Switch Dial ThermostatDial
Neon
Indicator
S =FreezeGuard
1~9 = Thermostat
Figure 1:Control Dials (viewedfrom top)
GREEN = Stand-by
RED = Power ON
Table 1: Control Settings
Control
Cover
(opened)

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SKOPE AirelecConvection Panel Heaters
Installation
This appliance must beinstalled in accordance with the relevantelec-
trical wiringrules and regulations. Theheater must notbe located
immediately below asocket-outlet. A suitable disconnection device
(acting inall active supplies) is requiredto be incorporatedin the fixed
supply wiring.Whenused in a bathroom, the heater must be installed
such that the controls cannot be touched by a personinthebath or
shower.
Due totheprecision ofthe heater’s electronic thermostat, the unitis
highly sensitive toair drafts. For this reason,carefully determine the
unit’s locationbefore installation.
Theminimumrequireddistance from theheater to any floor is 150mm.
Theminimum requireddistancefromthe heatertoany adjacent wall is
200mm (see figure3 onpage 9).
Important!
When operated for the first time, the heater may emit a
small amount of smoke. This is normal, and should clear
within a few minutes. It is recommended you open
windows and doors during this process.
Connection Details
Theheater is suppliedwith a 1.8m2-core flex andplug, enabling the
heater to beplugged directly intoa socket outlet.
NOTE: This double insulated (Class II) appliance does NOT require
Earthing.

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SKOPEAirelec Convection Panel Heaters
Mounting Instructions
Theheater is fixed onthewall with the mountingbracket attachedto the
back of heater.
To secure mounting bracket to the wall
1.Removethewall mounting bracket from the back ofthe heater,
by compressingthebayonetfittings atthetopand/or sides ofthe
bracket, which clip into the heater body (see figure 2 below).
2.Place themountingbracket against thewall, ensuringthe bracket
is level and the minimum distance between the heater andthe
adjacent surfaces are adheredto (see table 2on page9).
3.Mark anddrill the fixing holes at thetopandbottom of the
mounting bracket,andattached to the wall withsuitable screws
and/or wall anchors (see figure 3onpage 9).
4.Locatetheheater over the bottomclipsof the wall bracket and
thenpush the heater securely into the bayonet fittings on the top
and/or sides of thebracket.
To remove heater from the wall
1.By using a pointedtip screwdriver, pushinandlever out the
bayonet fittings at the top and/or sides of wall mounting bracket
(seefigure 2below).
2.Lift theheater upandaway from the wall.
Figure2: Wall Mounting Bracket Fitting
Bayonet
fitting
Push IN
Wall mounting bracket removed from heater
Wall mounting bracket
Lever OUT
Heater bodyHeater body

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SKOPE AirelecConvection Panel Heaters
Installation Dimensions
Read the following dimensions inconjunction with figure 3 below.
NOTE: The wall mounting bracketon model TACTIC.ET10 differs to
the diagram below, inthat it uses only onevertical fixing bracket.
DIMENSI NS A B C D
TACTICET10 234mm 200mm 112mm 94mm
TACTICET15 248mm 200mm 138mm 214mm
TACTICET20 405mm 200mm 221mm 214mm
SKOPE IndustriesLimitedreservetherightto alterspecificationswithout notice.
Table 2:Installation Dimensions
Figure 3: Wall Mounting Bracket
CD
B
200
mm
A
150 mm
Wall
Mounting bracket
Bottom clips
Heater outline
IMPORTANT
Minimum
IMPORTANT Minimum Floor level
Bayonet fittings
Top fixing holes
Bottom fixing holes
Side fixing hole
(model ET10 only)

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SKOPEAirelec Convection Panel Heaters
Limiting the Thermostat Dial
Thethermostat dial canbe adjusted so as to limit the maximum and
minimum temperatures, or locked ata fixed temperature position.
Limiting to a maximum temperature
1.Twist out one ofthe plastic pins from back of the thermostatdial
(seefigure 4on page11).
2.Turn and place thermostat dial at the maximum settingrequired.
3.Insert the plastic pin intothehole in the thermostat dial,aligned
witharrow ‘M’ (indicateddirectly beneath the dial).
4.The thermostat dial should turnfreely,up to the maximum
setting.
Limiting to a maximum & minimum temperature
1.Seta maximum temperature asdetailed above.
2.Twist out theremainingplastic pin fromback of thermostat dial.
3.Turn and place thermostat dial at the minimum setting required.
4.Insert the plastic pin into thehole inthe thermostatdial, to right of
the hole alignedwith arrow ‘F’ (indicated directly beneathdial).
5.The thermostat dial should turnfreely between the two limits.
Locking the thermostat dial
1.Turn and place the thermostat dial at the settingrequired.
2.Insert one oftheplastic pins into the holeinthe thermostat dial,
aligned with arrow ‘F’ (indicated directly beneath the dial).
3.The thermostat dial will now be lockedat the required setting.

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SKOPE AirelecConvection Panel Heaters
Specifications
Table 3: Specifications
MDELS Wattage Height Width Depth
TACTIC.ET10 900-1000 W 400mm 440mm 105mm
TACTIC.ET15 1400-1500 W 400mm 600mm 105mm
TACTIC.ET20 1800-2000 W 400mm 840mm 105mm
ELECTRICAL
Supply: 230-240 Volts a.c.50 Hz, single phase
Wiring: 1.8 metre 2-core flex and plug, with the following
polarity: Phase = Brown, Neutral = Blue
Double Insulated
Figure 4: Thermostat and SwitchDials (viewed fromrear)
Removable
Plastic Pins
Thermostat Dial Switch Dial
Neon Indicator

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SKOPEAirelec Convection Panel Heaters
Contact Addresses
Servicing
Ifyour heater is in needof servicing, contact your nearest authorised
service agent(seeseparate enclosed list of service agents).
New Zealand
SKOPE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
PO Box 1091, Christchurch
New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 947 5673
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.skope.co.nz
Australia
SKOPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
A.C.N. 000 384 270
PO Box 7543, Baulkham Hills B.C.
NSW 2153, Australia
Freephone: 1800 121 535
Freefax:1800 121 533
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.skope.com.au