Dimplex Heater User Manual

CLEANING
Before cleaning the heater, disconnect it by pulling out
the plug from the wall socket. Do not use detergents,
abrasive cleaning powder or polish of any kind on the
body of the heater.
Allow the heater to cool, then wipe with a dry cloth to
remove dust and a damp cloth (not wet) to clean off
stains. Be careful not to allow moisture into the heater.
To clean the reflector, see 'Maintenance' on page 3.
Issue 2 18/06/01
SERVICE
Your appliance is guaranteed for one year from
the date of purchase.
We undertake to exchange or repair free of charge
within this period, any part (excluding lamps)
found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault..
This guarantee in no way prejudices your rights
under common law and is offered as an addition to
consumers' statutory rights.
If your appliance requires service or does not
seem to be working correctly, please either return
h to your supplier, together with your dated receipt
or proof of date of purchase, or call us on the
Customer Services number given below.
Glen Dimplex (UK) Ltd
Millbrook House
Hedge End
Southhampton
Hampshire
SO30 2DF
Customer Services: Tel. 0870 7270101
Fax. 0870 7270102
For service in the republic of Ireland contact:
DIMPCO Ltd
Airport Road
Cloghran
Co. Dublin
Tel. 01-8424833
Specification subject to change without prior
notice.
The product complies with the European Safety
Standard EN60335-2-30 and the European
Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EN55014, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3 which
cover the essential requirements of EEC
Directives 73/23 and 89/336.
8/18447/0
Installation
Unpack the heater carefully and retain all
packaging for future use.
Always ensure that the heater is stood on a firm,
level base near to, but not directly beneath, a
suitable mains supply socket.
Safety Information
WARNING –
• Do not use this appliance in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
•
This heater must not be located immediately
below a fixed socket outlet.
•
This heater carries a WARNING 'DO NOT
COVER' to alert the user to the risk of
overheating that exists if the heater is
accidentally covered.
•
This fire is intended to be placed in a fireplace.
•
The guard on this appliance conforms to the
requirements of BS 1945 (1971) and satisfies
the heating appliances (fireguards) regulations
1973. The guard is to prevent the risk of fire or
injury from burns, and no part of it should be
permanently removed.
• This appliance must be positioned so that the
plug is accessible.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.
•
It does not give full protection for young
children or the infirm.
•
This heater is designed to meet the
requirements of the relevant British and
European Standards for safety. However, we
do not recommend its use directly on deep pile
carpets or long-haired rugs.
• A minimum clearance of 1 metre (39") must be
maintained between the heater and any
surrounding furniture, overhanging curtains or
other combustible materials.
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only
and the voltage marked on the heater must corre-
spond to the supply voltage. This heater is fitted
with a rewirable 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.
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 the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code.
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
E. Earth
Green -Yellow
N. Neutral L. Live
Blue Brown
Wiring a 15 amp plug
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
CAUTION - Do not use this heater in conjunction
with a thermal control, a programme controller, a
timer or any other device which switches on the
heater automatically, since a fire risk exists when
the heater is accidentally covered or displaced.
USING THE HEATER