Dimplex LPC Series Installation Instructions

Linear Proportional Convector Heater
LPC Series

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 heater.
2. Heater and controls should be installed by a qualified
contractor. Wiring procedures and connections should
be in accordance with the National Electric Code (CEC &
NEC) and local codes.
3. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored.
4. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials
such as: furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains away from heater.
5. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces like
a bed where openings may become blocked.
6. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti-
lation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the heater.
7. Do not install these heaters against combustible, low
density cellulose fibre surfaces or vinyl wall paper.
8. Do not locate these heaters below any electrical conve-
nience receptacles.
9. Check nameplate ratings to be sure the heater voltage
is the same as the service supply. (The nameplate is
located below the right side of the heating element.)
10. HIGH TEMPERATURES: Keep electrical cords, furniture,
draperies or any other blocking material away from the
heater. See Installation Section for specific distances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Installation Instructions

Placement of the Linear Proportional Convector
Linear Proportional Convectors are high performance heat-
ers designed to operate at higher outlet temperatures than
conventional baseboard heaters. They can be directly mount-
ed onto drywall, plaster, wood or concrete walls. Due to the
higher outlet temperature, the wall surface can reach temper-
atures of 160º F (71º C) or above and some materials may
discolor or deform at these temperatures, e.g. vinyl or plastic.
In these cases the heater can be mounted with an offset from
the wall and floor to reduce the temperature being applied to
those materials. By installing the heater 5/8" (1.6 cm) off the
wall and 1/4" (0.6 cm) off of the floor, the temperature of the
wall above the heater can be reduced to 129º F (54º C).
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NOTE: If the unit is being installed on a newly con-
structed wall, ensure that all products that have been
applied are fully cured according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions, before operating the unit.
Recommendations for Locating Drapes and
Furniture near Heater (Figure 1)
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NOTE: Any objects or materials that are located within the
distances outlined below should not discolor, nor distort
dimensionally (stretch or shrink) upon extended exposure
( up to 1000 hrs.) to temperatures of 200º F (93º C).
For most satisfactory operation of the heaters and minimum
effect on drapes, furniture and objects in close proximity, the
following recommendations should be observed:
1. Full Length Drapes: Hang drapes so there is at least 1.5"
(3.8 cm) between the top of the drapes and the ceiling, at
least 1.5" (3.8cm) between the bottom of the drapes and
the finished floor covering (such as carpet, if used) AND at
least 3" (7.6 cm) between the front vertical surface of the
heater and the nearest fold of the drapes (opened drape).
(Figure 1A)
2. Shorter Length Drapes: Hang drapes so there is at least
1.5" (3.8 cm) between the top of the drapes and the ceil-
ing, and at least 6" (15.2 cm), preferably more, between
the bottom of the drapes and the top horizontal surface of
the heater. (Figure 1B)
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