Dimplex DCH4831 Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left
operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if the heater has been dropped
or damaged in any manner
reputable electrician before reusing.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. The heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where
it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic
area and where it will not be tripped over.
9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove the
plug from the outlet.
10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or
fire, or damage to the heater.
12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner.
13. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
14. Do not modify the heater. Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
15. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap
(outlet/power strip).
16. This heater includes a visual alarm (red light) to warn that
parts of the heater are overheating. If the red light turns on,
immediately turn heater off and inspect for any objects on or
adjacent to the heater that may cause high temperatures. DO
NOT OPERATE WHEN RED LIGHT IS ON.
17. Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
18. Disconnect power supply before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the unit.
19. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in a dry
place, free from excessive vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
have the heater inspected by a
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
Construction Heaters
DCH4831 & EMC4240
Installation Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is for use on 240 Volts.
The cord has a plug as shown
on Figure 1. No adapter should
be used with this unit. The type
outlet is a 240 Volt grounding
outlet. When properly installed,
it provides a ground connection
through the cord to the heater to
protect the operator from electric
shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the
heater.
CAUTION: High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical
cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
Heater Location And Clearances
Figure 2
Outside Wall
! NOTE: To prevent personal injury always use a licensed
electrician to install new outlets or circuits.
CAUTION: When turning and/or tilting the heater do not block
the exhaust opening.
Use Of Support Stand (EMC4240 only)
The pre-installed support stand can be swivelled out to allow
an upward angle for the air discharge. When in down position,
the heater should be placed on a flat surface such that it will be
stable and not fall over (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Figure 1:
Plug and outlet configuration
for 240 Volt, 30 Amp circuit
Plug
Ground
The heater is intended for horizontal
use on a hard floor, table top, desk or
on shelf, and the like.
The discharge air should wipe the
walls without blowing directly on
them (Figure 2).
Ensure the air discharge is parallel to
or away from walls.
Down Position
7208970100R07
Outlet