Download Print this page

Important Safety Advice; Operation - Dimplex OFX750 Operating And Installation

Oil filled radiators

Advertisement

IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE

DO NOT USE UNTIL THE FEET ARE FITTED CORRECTLY.
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IN A BATHROOM.
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.
DO NOT COVER THE RADIATOR or place material or garments
on it, or obstruct the air circulation around the heater, for
example with curtains or furniture, as this could cause
overheating and a fire risk.
This radiator complies with stringent safety standards but
to ensure efficient operation SURFACES OF THE RADIATOR
WILL BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS SHOULD
BE AVOIDED.
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.
DO NOT use the heater if it has been dropped or damaged,
contact our Customer Helpline for further advice.
DO NOT use the heater if it develops an oil leak. Unplug the
heater and contact your supplier or our Customer Helpline.
If the heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool
before standing it back upright.
DO ENSURE that the mains lead cannot be tripped over.
DO NOT operate the heater with the mains lead overhanging
the heated surfaces.
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.
Electrical connection
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the voltage marked
on the heater must correspond 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. 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 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.
Preparation for Use
The heater may be used free standing on feet or wall mounted on brackets.
The necessary feet, screws and wall brackets are provided. The heater
should only be operated when in the upright position as shown in Fig. 1.
WARNING - THIS HEATER MUST ONLY BE USED IN THE UPRIGHT
POSITION.
THIS RADIATOR MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BELOW A
FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.
Free standing on feet
Never use the radiator free standing without the feet fitted.
Lay the radiator on its front and offer each foot up to its mounting
bracket, as shown in Fig. 2. Fix each foot using the three screws
EARTH
NEUTRAL
LIVE
provided and tighten them fully.
Stand the radiator on its feet and place it in position ready for
Ensure that there is at least 35mm of clear space around the radiator and
at least 40mm between the radiator and any overhanging shelf.
Permanent wall mounting
THE RADIATOR MUST ONLY BE WALL MOUNTED USING THE KIT
SUPPLIED.
Select a suitable position on a wall near to a mains power outlet.
The radiator should not be mounted closer than 35mm from the floor (to
enable cleaning), or adjacent side walls, or any overhanging shelf. It
should not be mounted closer than 1m from the ceiling.
Step 1
Check that you have all the neccessary components :
a)
2 x Bottom Wall Brackets
b)
1 x Top Wall Bracket
c)
1 x Radiator Securing Bracket
d)
6 x Wood Screws
e)
6 x Wall Plugs
f)
2 x Screws 2BA
Step2
Using a straight edge, draw a horizontal line for the bottom brackets at
the required mounting height from the floor. On this line mark off the fixing
centres - see 'D' in Fig. 1. Place the bottom brackets centrally over these
centres and mark the hole positions - see Fig. 3.
Step3
Drill the holes and fit the wall plugs.
Step 4
Screw the bottom brackets in position - see Fig. 3.
Step 5
Position the radiator on the bottom brackets, locating it on the raised tags
- see Fig. 4.
Step 6
Allow the radiator to lie against the wall. Mark the wall along the centre
top edge of the radiator over approximately 50mm and mark the centre -
see Fig. 5.
Step 7
Align the top edge of the top wall bracket to this line on the centre line of
the radiator and mark the hole centres.
Step 8
Drill the holes and fit the wall plugs.
Step 9
Screw the top wall bracket in position.
Step 10
Clip the radiator securing bracket to the top of the radiator and fix to the
wall bracket using the two 2BA screws provided - see Fig. 6.
Using the radiator
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.

Operation

When you have completed the installation, plug in and switch on the
mains supply.
The mains neon indicator light will glow showing that power is available
- see 'A' in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8.
When the radiator is not in use, switch off the power supply and pull the
plug out from the socket.
Controls
Thermostat
(see 'B' in Fig. 7 & 8)
The thermostat controls the heat output according to the room
temperature.
This ensures that the heater will not produce heat unnecessarily when
the room is warm.
use.

Advertisement

loading

This manual is also suitable for:

Ofx1000Ofx1500Ofx750tiOfx1000tiOfx1500ti