Installing The Heater; Suggested Fixings - Dimplex XLE050 Instruction Manual

Installing the Heater

IMPORTANT
Head of wall fi xing screw must be fl anged pan head type and have a diameter
no less than 11mm. No countersunk headed screws to be used for wall fi xing.
The heater must be securely fi xed to a wall. Screws with suitable wall fi xings for solid walls
are provided. If other wall types are encountered it is the installer who must choose the most
suitable fi xing.

SUGGESTED FIXINGS

SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 10 size high temperature resistant plastic inserts, 8mm drill bit. Drill
hole 15mm deeper than plastic insert length.
PLASTERBOARD - If possible locate studding and use No. 10 woodscrews directly into the
wood, otherwise M5 rawlplug intersets are suitable.
NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (eg. timber frame and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST
ADVICE.
If the fl oor is carpeted then the carpet should be slit and underlay cut away to allow the feet
to rest fi rmly on the fl oor. Carpet gripper must be locally removed so that the feet may rest in
a level position.
This appliance is heavy. The fl oor must be checked to ensure that it is capable of bearing the
weight of the unit, up to 165kg.
This Heater is rated IPX4
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION
THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE. THE HEATER SHOULD
NEVER BE FREED FROM THE WALL WITH ENERGY CELLS INSIDE.
USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT, UNPAINTED METALWORK
CAN HAVE SHARP EDGES.
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