Dimplex DXC20 Installation And Operating Instructions

Models : DXC20, DXC20Ti, DXC30, DXC30Ti and DXC30FTi
Dimensions
(millimetres)
Models Specification
DXC20 2.0kw Heat Switch/Thermostat/Neon
DXC20Ti 2.0kw Heat Switch/Thermostat/24hr Timer
DXC30 3.0kw Heat Switch/Thermostat/Neon
DXC30Ti 3.0kw Heat Switch/Thermostat/24hr Timer
DXC30FTi 3.0kw Heat Switch/Thermostat/24hr Timer/Turbo Fan
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety Advice
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED IN A BATHROOM.
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.
WARNING – THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY
BELOW A FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.
DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL THE FEET OR WALL BRACKETS
ARE FITTED CORRECTLY.
FOLLOW these instructions carefully.
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 a warning 'DO NOT COVER' to alert the user
to the risk of fire that exists if the heater is accidentally
covered.
Timer models DXC20Ti, DXC30Ti and DXC30FTi can be set to
switch on automatically. Remember to observe all safety
warnings at all times.
Caution: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by
the utility.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or other
persons without assistance or supervision if their physical,
sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it
safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
If young children, the aged or infirm are likely to be left in the
vicinity of the heater, we advise that adequate precautions
should be taken. We recommend that a guard be fitted to
ensure contact with the heater is avoided and objects cannot
be inserted into the product.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
For further information, please contact our guard supplier
direct on Tel. No. 01603 667957, or in case of difficulty or for
further advice contact the Customer Helpline.
Electrical connection
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This heater must be used on an ~ supply only and the voltage marked on
the heater must correspond to the supply voltage. This heater is fitted
with a rewireable plug incorporating a 13 amp fuse. In the event of
replacing the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA
to BS 1362 must be used. If any other type of plug is used, a 15 amp fuse
must be fitted in the plug, the adaptor, or at the distribution board.
IMPORTANT : If the plug is not suitable for your socket, the 13 amp plug
should be removed. Before wiring the appropriate plug, please note that
Convector Heaters

Installation and Operating Instructions

230
695 - 3.0kW
575 - 2.0kW
MIN
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the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code :
GREEN AND YELLOW:
BLUE :
BROWN :
Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW wire to the terminal marked 'E' or by
the earth symbol , or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked 'L' or coloured RED.
Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked 'N' or coloured BLACK.
Wall Mounting
Three identical wall mounting brackets are secured to the base of the
heater with a fixing screw. To wall mount appliance, first remove the
brackets as follows :
Lay the heater on its back.
Following the sequence in Fig. 1 – identify and remove the fixing screw
securing the brackets located beside Mains Cable as shown in (a), then
pull out brackets and rotate them to disengage them from the slot (b).
Withdraw the brackets from the slot (c).
(a)
Wall Mounting
Brackets
Select a suitable position on a wall, near to a mains power socket, making
sure that there is at least 230 mm below the heater and at least 450 mm
above the heater of unobstructed space. See also 'Positioning the heater'.
Fix the two top retaining brackets to the wall, using suitable fixings, for
2kW models at 358mm centres and 3kW models at 478mm centres – see
Fig. 2.
3 No. Wall
Mounting
Brackets
Locate the heater on the top brackets and allow it to hang in place.
Fit the bottom bracket into the slot in the heater and then fix it to the wall.
Test that the heater is now securely fixed to the wall.
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150
EARTH
NEUTRAL
LIVE
(b) (c)
shelf / ceiling
518mm Min.
bracket slot
515mm Min.
floor
Issue 0
450
MIN
350
230
MIN
Fig. 1
Fig. 2