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Summary of Contents for Dimplex DIR Series
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For your safety, always comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage. To view the full line of Dimplex products, please visit www.dimplex.com 7215590000R00...
CAUTION: Procedures and Infrared heater. techniques which, if not carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire, serious injury, or death. www.dimplex.com...
Welcome & Congratulations Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an IR Heater from Glen Dimplex Americas. Please carefully read and save these instructions. CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
⑤ Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing. www.dimplex.com...
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ⑪ ⑮ Do not touch the heater during SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. operation as the body becomes hot WARNING: The heater must and could causes burns. Particular not be used if the glass panels are attention has to be given where damaged.
Heater Installation HOW TO OPERATE THE HEATER: What's included with your Dimplex IR Heater • IR Heater • Operating and Installation Instructions • One small box containing 2 sets of brackets and mounting hardware • One remote controller Figure 1...
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Heater Installation 2. Within USA, electrical installation RISK OF FIRE/ shall be made in accordance with EXPLOSION the National Electrical Code. 3. Within Canada, electrical This heater should not be installation shall be made used in potentially explosive according to the provisions of atmospheres.
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The adjustable angle enables into a bathtub, pool, spa, or other the heater to be installed on water container. horizontal and inclined surfaces. 10. Do not install the heater directly near a bathtub, shower or swimming pool. Any switches www.dimplex.com...
Wiring Instructions WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: DIR15A10GR is to be wired to a 120V circuit while DIR18A10GR and DIR22A10GR are to be wired to a 240V circuit. These heaters must be wired to the this circuit in such a way that the heater can be turned off directly at the circuit breaker in the event of an emergency.
11. to direct the heat in a downwards or outwards direction. WARNING: DO NOT install the heater vertically. Failure to follow these instructions can cause the heating element within the tube to sag and cause premature burnout. www.dimplex.com...
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Site Selection Minimum clearances when mounting the heater parallel with a ceiling. CEILING Fans, lights and 165mm sprinkler fittings (6.5") MUST NOT Min. be below heater 600mm 600mm (23.6") (23.6") CEILING Min. Min. 910mm (35.4") Min. to surfaces (ie. table tops, etc.) 2100mm (94.5") Min.
Number MINIMUM DISTANCE minimum recommended bracket DIR15A10GR 500 mm ±50 (19.7 in) distance “B”. Ensure brackets are DIR18A10GR 500 mm ±50 (19.7 in) level and not slanted diagonally. DIR22A10GR 500 mm ±50 (19.7 in) www.dimplex.com...
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Installation 6. Set the adjustable angle mounting brackets to the desired angle and fasten brackets with an adjustable wrench. For ceiling-mounted installation, the available mounting angles are restricted to 0°, and 30° only. For wall-mounted installation, the available mounting angles are restricted to 30°...
1. DIR15A10GR (1500W) is designed for connection to the 120V~ 60Hz electric mains equipped with a grounding wire 2. DIR18A10GR (1800W) and DIR22A10GR (2200W) heater is designed for connection to the 240V~ 60Hz electric mains equipped with a grounding wire www.dimplex.com...
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Electrical Installation WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove the screws holding the junction box cover. Make the 1. Check product label for correct electrical connections using wire voltage and wattage. Make sure nuts (not supplied). The green power source conforms to the wire connects to the ground.
NOTE: After switching on the heater for the first time following extended periods on non-use, the appliance may produce a slight odor for a short time. This is normal and will not affect the use of the heater. www.dimplex.com...
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Operating Instructions NOTE: To prevent unpleasant burnt odor, it is recommended to keep the heater clean preventing accumulation of dust build up NOTE: The distance between the heater and the remote control should be less than 3 M (9.8 ft.), and the remote control must be pointed directly to the receiver on the front panel during the operation.
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Operating Instructions TIMER FUNCTION Your Dimplex infrared heater comes with a programmable timer that will automatically place the heater in STANDBY mode after 1, 2 or 3 hours of operation. To operate the timer point the remote control directly to the receiver and press ’1 hr’, a single green LED light will illuminate directly...
Maintenance Instructions ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Potentially lethal voltages are present. Be sure to turn off the unit at the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance RISK OF INJURY/BURN • Do not attempt to service or clean heater while unit is operating, as there is a hazard from electric shock, and injury potential from hot heating elements.
Faulty heater element, turn off the heater, and contact your dealer Will not heat / No operation indicator Check that power is connected and switched on, if still faulty turn off the heater, and contact your dealer or a certified electrical technician. www.dimplex.com...
Limited warranty service requires a proof purchaser assumes the entire cost of all of purchase of the product. necessary servicing or repair. What Glen Dimplex Americas will do in the What this limited warranty covers and for event of a defect how long...
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Warranty • Glen Dimplex Americas will in its sole jurisdiction. The provisions of the United discretion either repair or replace such Nations Convention on Contracts for the defective product or part without charge. Sale of Goods shall not apply to this limited...
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