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IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance Warnings in this document are identified by a warning triangle against a grey backgound. Keywords at the start of a warning indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.
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CAUTION: Do not use if either of the heater’s mains power leads become damaged. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the installer or an approved Dimplex service partner. Do not sit or stand on the heater.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION continued The heater is not fitted with a mains cable, this should be fitted by the installer. Cable type (minimum size) H05VV-F 1.5mm² three core for peak and 2.5mm² three core for off-peak for connection to the fixed wiring of the premises through suitable isolation devices positioned adjacent to the heater.
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This document is customer property and is to remain with this unit. These instructions do not cover all the different variations of systems nor does it provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation. WARNING EARTHING This appliance must be earthed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and in accordance with IEE regulations for electrical equipment.
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WARNING To avoid a fire hazard the cardboard insert within the heater core must be removed before the heater is switched on. Also ensure all polystyrene packaging is removed before the heater is operated. Leaving combustible packaging in the appliance could lead to fire and cause severe personal injury, death and damage to property.
Electronic room temperature control plus week timer Contact details Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF Tel: 0344 879 3588 This product meets the Ecodesign requirements for an electric storage local space heater. Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188.
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Colour / Finish Grille RAL7035 Storage Core High-density bonded magnetite energy cells Approvals CE & BEAB Guarantee 2 Years. 10 Years extended available with registration. Country of Origin United Kingdom Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation Manufacturer (GDC Group Ltd) - 9 -...
Product Clearances WARNING: DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS WITHIN 300mm OF THE FRONT OF THE HEATER AND 150mm EITHER SIDE 250 mm 300 mm Single Supply It is important to be aware of how your Quantum storage heater has been installed electrically. If you Quantum has only one electrical connection, it must be carefully configured to work with your off-peak electricity tarriff.
‘Out All Day’ Timer Mode active This product is Dimplex Control capable * **. Control and monitor your heating and hot water with Dimplex Control. Group heaters into zones to easily control and track their energy usage. Any time. Anywhere.
Operation WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE The controls are located on the top of the heater consisting of a display screen and three buttons and a Dial. Display Screen ‘Menu’ Button O u t Al l D ay ADVANCE ‘Back’...
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The heater controls can be easily adjusted by using the Dial and buttons on the User Interface. 1. The Home Screen shows the options available at each stage of User Timer adjustment. Here the current target room temperature is displayed along with the mode of operation.
Timer Modes Timer Modes offer the most efficient mode of operation for a predictable heat demand. Additional functions such as Advance and Boost allow the User to make temporary adjustments to timer schedules for a more flexible operation. Each timer is broken down into 4 definable ‘Heating On’ time periods and temperatures per day, for each day of the week.
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Available Timer Modes To choose a timer mode, press Menu from the home screen. Rotate the Dial to highlight ‘Modes’, then press Dial to select. ‘Timer Mode’ should be highlighted, press the Dial to select. Manual Main Menu Modes ADVANCE ADVANCE ADVANCE Boost...
Modifying a Timer Mode NOTE: Each timer is broken down into 4 definable ‘Heating On’ periods and Once modified a Timer temperatures per day. Mode must be selected if you want to begin using it. When Modify is chosen, ‘Heating On’ period 1 of 4 for the current day is displayed.
The ‘Advance’ Function The Advance button is only used when a Timer Mode is active and allows the timer schedule to be changed temporarily. This button allows a ‘Heating On’ period to begin or end early. This is useful if you are at home when you had not planned to be, or need to leave when you had planned to have the heating on.
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Return Return Timer Mode ADVANCE ADVANCE ADVANCE Date/Time Date/Time User Timer Saturday MENU Home All Day MENU MENU 31-2-18 Out All Day 07:00 Away BACK BACK BACK ° Away Set Away ADVANCE NOTE: ° The Back button can be used to MENU end the Away Mode countdown early.
Boost Mode Boost can be activated at any time, when the product is set to any Timer or Continuous heat mode; even if Advance is active, this mode will provide a temporary ‘Boost’ of heat. For settings, see Boost settings on page 21. Boost Mode can be activated from the Home Screen by pressing ‘Menu’...
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Product Locks Product Locks are methods of locking the heater’s controller to restrict access to functions. This can be activated and configured via the Settings Menu. When Product Lock is activated, the heater continues to run in whichever mode is currently active and any/all wireless communications remain active if enabled. Child Lock This is the simplest locking method and does not utilise a PIN code.
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PIN Lock Exceptions It is possible to allow the ‘Advance’ and ‘Boost’ functions to be enabled/disabled when PIN Lock is active. There are up to 4 exceptions. These exceptions include: - Advance • Ability to activate using the ‘Advance Button’ - Boost •...
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Settings To navigate to the Settings Menu, from the Home Screen: Main Menu Settings Heater Lock Boost Press the Menu button to access the Main Menu. Rotate the Dial to Boost Setback Modes highlight ‘Settings’, then press the Dial. Each of the following headings Date / Time Sound Settings...
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Boost Settings Default Boost Target Temperature This is the default Boost Target Temperature that is used when ‘Boost Mode’ is activated. Max Boost Duration This is the maximum length of time that the user is able to activate ‘Boost’ for. Shown in minutes (when under an hour) or hours (if over an hour) in the following increments: 30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours.
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Adaptive Settings Open Window Detection This is a global setting that can interrupt any active mode. Activating this setting enables Open Window Detection to switch the Heater to a ‘Heating OFF’ state if it detects an open window in the room it’s operating Adaptive Start Adaptive Start is predictive function that only modifies Timer Mode operation.
Error Codes Error codes are to be defined as a list. Each error code must be defined as a perimeter that Central Control can read. Fault Code Description Component thermistor hardware fault Component overheat Internal serial comms error Heating element fault Open window detected Low water Heat output disabled...
Battery Replacement IMPORTANT: Before replacing the battery ensure the heater is isolated from the electricity supply. NOTE: Battery should be disposed of in an appropriate manner This product is fitted with a replaceable battery in the controls. To replace the battery, follow the steps below: 1.
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Important During the initial operation, some odour may be noticed due to the newness of materials used in manufacture. This is normal and will disappear after a short period of use. It is however advisable to keep the room well ventilated Cleaning WARNING - ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE...
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If you are a consumer and you experience a problem with your Dimplex product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Guarantee Period, this Dimplex Guarantee will cover repair or - at the discretion of Dimplex –...
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You must provide to Dimplex or its authorised agents on request the original receipt as proof of purchase and - if required by Dimplex - proof of delivery. If you are unable to provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for any repair work required.
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