Dimplex XLS12N Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING - THE SURFACE OF THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT. The surface temperatures of this heater are within the
requirements of EN60335-2-61, the European Standard covering the safety requirements for Electric Storage Heaters, and
momentary contact with any part of the heater should not cause injury. However, in order to be effective, heaters of any type do
get hot, especially around the air outlet grille.
Therefore, if aged or infirm persons, or young children, are likely to be left unsupervised in the vicinity of a heater
precautions should be taken to ensure that prolonged contact with the heater cannot occur. We recommend that a guard
is fitted around the heater, as is normal with some types of heating appliances in similar circumstances. A range of guards
specially designed for Dimplex storage heaters is available. If you require further information on these guards, please contact
the Dimplex Help Desk on 0870 7270 101.
CAUTION: DO NOT COVER SURFACES OF THE HEATER AND DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR OUTLET GRILLES. Surfaces of the
heater should not be covered or obstructed as this can cause excessive temperatures that can be hazardous and may cause
safety cut-outs to operate. For example, do not put clothes, fabrics or any combustible materials on the heater or allow curtains to
come within 75mm (3") of the top and ends of the heater and do not allow furniture to be pushed up against the heater.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR STORAGE HEATER IS VERY HEAVY AND MUST BE SECURELY FIXED TO A SOUND WALL.
No attempt should be made to move the heater without first seeking specialist advice. If you are not happy that the
heater has been securely fixed, please inform your installer. If, during any reassembly of the heater, a part of the thermal
insulation shows damaged or deterioration which may impair safety, it should be replaced with an identical part.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE WALL FIXINGS BE LOOSENED ON THIS HEATER BEFORE THE BRICKS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS CORE.
DO NOT SIT OR STAND ON THE HEATER.
DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEATER.
Models XLS12N, XLS18N and XLS24N
Your Dimplex XLSN storage heater stores heat using low tariff, off-peak electricity and discharges it when tariffs are normal. These
operating instructions assume that the correct size of storage heaters have been selected to cater for the heating requirements of the
room.
Setting the Controls
The control knobs have been positioned so that they are clearly
visible to an adult, but out of sight of young children. In this way it is
hoped that they will not provide temptation to a child to alter the
settings.
Domestic Use
The right hand (INPUT) knob should initially be set at the midway
position. If after the first charge period the room temperature is too
high or too low, the position of this knob should be moved to a lower
or higher position as appropriate. The most suitable position should
be found by experience, and the control may be left at this position
without further alteration.
Normally the left hand (OUTPUT) knob may be left on minimum (fully
anticlockwise). This control may be moved to maximum in the
evening if additional heat is required at that time. Return to minimum
before retiring.
Commercial Use
For normal commercial applications a setting of maximum on the
output control will ensure maximum output during working hours. The
input control should be set as described above for Domestic Use.
Automatic Storage Heaters

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT
These instructions should be read carefully
and retained for future reference. Note also
the information given on the appliance.
Should these settings not provide the comfort levels
required, the more detailed instructions overleaf should
be consulted.
(96515 Iss. 8)