Dimplex LPC Series Installation Instructions

Linear Proportional Convector Heater
LPC Series

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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. 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.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combusti-
ble materials such as: furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains
away from heater.
4. 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.
5. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust open-
ing as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
6. Do not install these heaters against combustible, low density cellulose fibre
surfaces.
7. Do not locate these heaters below any electrical convenience receptacles.
8. 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.)
9. HIgH TEmPERATURES : Keep electrical cords, furniture, draperies or any
other blocking material away from the heater.
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note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential nstallation. This equipment enerates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may 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 or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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installation instructions

Warning: Heater and controls should be installed by a qualified contractor.
Warning: Wiring procedures and connections should be in accordance
with the National Electric Code (CEC & NEC) and local codes.
CaUTiOn: Disconnect power supply before installation to prevent electric
shock.
CaUTiOn: Connect heaters to a branch circuit used only for permanently
installed heater and protected by over current devices rated or set at no more
than 30 amperes.
CaUTiOn: The total connected load should not be more than 80% of the
rating of the over current devices.
Placement of the linear ProPortional convector
Linear Proportional Convectors may only be surface mounted on plaster, wood or
concrete walls and oriented horizontally with the grille topside up. (See Figure 4)
recommenDationS for locatinG DraPeS anD fUrnitUre
near heater (fiGUre 1)
For most satisfactory operation of the heaters and minimum effect on drapes and
furniture, the following recommendations should be observed:
1. Hang drapes so that, in use, they extend below the center line of the heater, but
with at least 1.5" (3.8 cm) clearance from the finished floor covering (such as
carpet, if used).
2. Hang drapes so that there is at least 3" (7.6 cm) between the extreme front of
the heater and the nearest fold of the drapes in the folded back (opened drape)
position.
Figure 1
1.5 in (3.81 cm)
1.5 in (3.81 cm)
min
6 in (15.24 cm)
1.5 in
(3.81 cm)
min
3 in (7.62 cm)
min
3. Hang drapes so there is at least 1.5" (3.8 cm) between the top of the drapes
and the ceiling.
4. To be suitable for draperies located close to heater, material should not discolor
nor distort dimensionally (stretch or shrink) upon extended exposure (1000 hrs.)
to a temperature of 200º F (93º C).
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nOTE: Ensure that when 2 Linear Proportional Convectors are installed near
the same corner they are both a minimum of 6" from the corner.
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nOTE: If drapes are to be cut off above a heater, they should be cut off at
least 6" (15.2 cm) above the top of the heater, preferably more.
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nOTE: Place furniture no closer then 3" (7.6 cm) from the heater.
factorY WirinG of the linear ProPortional convector
All Linear Proportional Convectors must be connected from the right side of the
heater.
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1. Place Linear Proportional Convector on floor face up. Use packaging to protect
it if required. Remove front panel and right hand end cap (Connection must be
on right hand side).
2. Insert wire through hit-lock connector and connect to heater lead wires, as
shown in Figure 2. Additional wire nuts are required. Connect grounding
wire to grounding method provided. Place wires in to heater and replace front
cover. (Figure 3)
3. Push cable back into wall as Linear Proportional Convector is being positioned
against wall. Linear Proportional Convector is approved for installation with
3/4" (1.9 cm) carpeting. For thicker floor covering, raise heater accordingly.
4. With Proportional Convector in position, run screws through pre-selected
mounting holes. Screw should be backed off 1/2 turn from snug position to
allow free expansion and contraction of housing and to ensure quiet operation.
(Figure 4)
Figure 2
Neutral / L2
Ground
Line / L1
Wires on LPC
Black - L1, Blue - Neutral, Yellow - L2
3 in (7.62 cm)
min min
min
3 in (7.62 cm)
min
Figure 3
Figure 4
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