Unidare UPX750 User manual

Installation and Operating Instructions
INUDUKP572 Issue 3
Dimensions
(millimetres)
Fig. 1
Model(s)Watts A B
UPX750 750 620 108
UPX750TI 750 620 108
UPX1250 1250 688 108
UPX1250TI 1250 688 108
UPX1500 1500 688 108
UPX1500TI 1500 680 108
UPX2000 2000 860 108
UPX2000TI 2000 860 108
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
A
150
MIN
150
MIN
150
MIN
B
430
Important Safety Advice
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
IMPORTANT – The wall bracket supplied
with the appliance must be used.
WARNING – DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
IN THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS OF
A BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING
POOL.
IMPORTANT – If the heater is installed in a
room containing a bath or shower, it must be
so installed that switches and other controls
cannot be touched by a person using a bath
or shower.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not locate the heater immediately below
a xed socket outlet or connection box.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater. Do not place material
or garments on the heater, or obstruct the
air circulation around the heater, for instance
by curtains or furniture, as this could cause
overheating and a re risk.
NEVER cover or obstruct in any way the heat
outlet slots at the top of the heater or the air
inlet slots in the base of the heater.
The heater carries the Warning symbol
indicating that it must not be covered.
CAUTION - Some parts of this product
can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular attention has to be given where
children and vulnerable people are present.
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
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UPX.. Panel Heaters
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.
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
and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance.
Note that due care and consideration must
be taken when using this heater in series
with a thermal control, a program controller,
a timer or any other device that switches on
the heat automatically, since a re risk exists
when the heater is accidentally covered or
displaced.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order
to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Servicing and product
repairs should only be undertaken by the
manufacturers approved service agent or a
similarly qualied person, using only exact
manufacturer approved spare parts.
The supply circuit to the heater must
incorporate a double pole isolating switch
having a contact separation of at least 3mm.

Operation - Timer Models
The slide switch on the timer unit controls
the electricity supply to the heating elements.
The switch marked I - II (half heat – full heat)
provides a choice of output as desired. Switch
on the heater by setting the slide switch to the
manual position. Turn the thermostat knob to
max. and set selector switch (where tted) to full
heat, to warm the room rapidly. When the room
temperature has reached the desired level, turn
the thermostat knob - see “Thermostat” and set
selector switch (where tted) to full heat, to warm
the room rapidly. The heater will then maintain the
room temperature at the chosen level, provided
that the correct size of heater has been selected
for the room to be heated.
To set the time of day
The heater must be connected to the electricity supply for the timer to
operate. Set the timer by rotating the dial clockwise until the correct
time of day is indicated opposite the datum mark .
Manual Operation
Set the timer switch to manual . The heater will now operate
continuously under the control of the thermostat.
Automatic Operation
Set the timer slide to automatic . Switching times can be selected
in 20 minute steps. Set the desired programme by gently pulling
the appropriate segments out, proud of the dial face during the ‘On’
period. The timer may be set to give as many ‘On’ periods of any
length as may be required. The programme will repeat itself every
24 hours until changed.
The programme may be over-ridden at any time by switching to
manual or to .
Operation - Non Timer Models
The switch marked and controls the electricity
supply to the heating elements. The OFF position
is marked .
The switch marked - (half heat – full heat)
provides a choice of output as desired.
The heater is tted with an adjustable thermostat
enabling the room temperature to be controlled by
adjusting the setting accordingly.
Thermostat
The thermostat has a minimum setting represented by . Providing
the appliance has been switched ‘ON’ the heater will come on when
the surrounding temperature falls to approximately 6oC. This setting
may be used for protection against frost.
Switch on the heater and turn the thermostat knob to Max. and set
selector switch (where tted) to full heat, to warm the room rapidly.
When the room temperature has reached the desired level, turn the
thermostat knob back slowly until the thermostat just clicks off. The
heater will then maintain the room temperature at the chosen level,
provided that the correct size of heater has been selected for the
room to be heated.
Useful Hints
Should your heater fail to operate please ensure:
1. The thermostat setting is higher than the room temperature
by turning the control knob to the maximum position.
2. The safety cut-out has not operated by following the
procedure as detailed in ‘Safety - Overheat protection’.
General
The panel heater is designed for wall mounting on the wall brackets
supplied. It should only be operated when in the upright position as
shown.
All models are splashproof to IP24 standard.
UPX.../TI models are tted with a 24 hour programme timer.
Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is the same
as that stated on the heater.
Please note that lit cigarettes, candles and oil burners, combined
with the convection effect of electric heaters can cause soot
deposits to build up on the surface directly above and to the sides
of the heater. This is not a fault of the heater. Extensive burning of
candles or smoking in the operating environment of this product
can produce heavy discolouration within a few months of use.
Wall Mounting
IMPORTANT – The wall brackets supplied with the appliance must
be used. The heater should be positioned observing the minimum
clearances stated around the heater - see Fig. 1.
DO NOT locate the heater immediately below a xed socket outlet or
connection box.
1. Remove wall mounting bracket from the back of the heater
by depressing the spring latch at the top of each bracket
- see Fig. 2.
2 . F i x t h e w a l l b r a c k e t s e c u r e l y t o t h e w a l l t h r o u g h t h e f o u r
screw holes provided.
Access to the controls
To open the hinged controls cover, insert the blade of a screwdriver
in the small slot on the right hand side of the cover, and gently lever
the screwdriver outwards. On the 3kW model the controls are located
on the top right hand corner, but the operations and functions are the
same as the other models. Note: After adjustment of the controls the
control cover must be closed.
Fig. 4
3. Present the heater to the wall bracket, and engage lower
slots in the back with bracket.
4. Raise the heater to upright position and push the heater
onto brackets to engage top latch.
Fig. 3
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MIN
Fig. 2
The heater is tted with a length of exible cable type H05VV-F size 3
x 1.0mm2 on 0.75kW - 2.0kW models and size 3 x 1.5mm2on 3.0kW
models, for connection to the xed wiring of the premises through a
suitable connection box positioned adjacent to the heater.
The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating
switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm.
Supplementary Earth Bonding
Should Equipotential Earth Bonding be required the earthing conductor
in the supply cord is deemed to provide the supplementary bonding
connection (see Regulation 544.2.5, 17th Edition I.E.E. Wiring
Regulations).
Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The electrical installation must be carried out by a competent electrician,
and be in strict accordance with the current I.E.E. regulations for
Electrical Equipment in Buildings.

Safety - Overheat protection
For your safety this appliance is tted with a thermal cut-out. In the
event that the product overheats for some reason, the cut-out prevents
excessive temperatures on the product by cutting the power to the
heater. Once the heater has cooled down, it will reset automatically,
it will continue to cycle on and off automatically until the reason for
overheating is removed.
Recycling
For electrical products sold within the European
Community.
At the end of the electrical products useful life it should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.
Cleaning
WARNING – ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER.
Before commencing cleaning, switch off the heater and allow it to cool.
Disconnect the electricity supply to the appliance.
The outside can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft damp cloth and
then dried. Do not use abrasive cleaning powders or furniture polish, as
this can damage the surface nish.
To release heater from the wall bracket for cleaning or redecoration,
depress latch on both brackets and hinge forward.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase.
Within this period, we undertake to repair or exchange this product free
of charge (subject to availability) provided it has been installed and
operated in accordance with these instructions.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights,
which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
Should you require after sales service you should contact our customer
services help desk on 0845 600 5111. It would assist us if you can quote
the model number, series, date of purchase, and nature of the fault at
the time of your call. The customer services help desk will also be able
to advise you should you need to purchase any spares.
Please do not return a faulty product to us in the rst instance as this may
result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory
service.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014,
EN60555-2 and EN60555-3 which cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 73/23 and 89/336
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