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AVANT–DGP Thermal Electric Radiator Operating and Installation Instructions (Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference) MODE CONFIG. PROG. Models: AVANT-DGP 350 AVANT-DGP 500 AVANT-DGP 750 AVANT-DGP 1000 AVANT-DGP 1250 AVANT-DGP 1500 AVANT-DGP 1800 NOTE: A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation of this radiator. The electrical installation must comply with the current UK regulations.
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION • This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or appropriate training regarding the use of the device in a safe way and they understand the dangers involved.
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• All repairs where required must be completed by the manufacturing company or by special authorised staff. • If the heater is sold without cable and plug or any other disconnecting method, the installer must incorporate a disconnecting device taking into account the specific regulations that apply.
Number Of Power Net Weight MODEL Size (mm) Fuse Rating Fins Rating (W) (Kg.) Avant-DGP 350 340 x 580 x 100 5 Amp. Avant-DGP 500 420 x 580 x 100 5 Amp. Avant-DGP 750 580 x 580 x 100 5 Amp.
Location The ideal place to site the Ducasa radiator is as close as possible to coolest wall in the room but it is not recommended to site the radiator on un-insulated exterior walls, in this case, the part of the wall behind the radiator should be insulated.
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Mounting The Radiator Place the radiator on the floor, as shown in Figure 1. For radiators with 4, 6, 8 or 10 elements position the supports supplied with the radiator as shown in Figure 1. For radiators with 12 elements the supports should be positioned between the second and third elements on both sides.
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As soon as the radiator is hanging on the supports press on the locking plate until a click is heard. See Figure 4. The radiator is now installed. Fig. 4 FREE LOCKED Place the wall spacer as Figure 5. 20mm. Fig.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAND-BY FUNCTION Press the Mode/OK button until the OFF symbol is present as shown in the following screen. CONTROLS When the heater is in Stand-by Mode it will retain The control is based on four buttons and a LCD programmes but will not heat.
MODE SELECTION The following screens show MANUAL, AUTO and OFF modes. To choose different modes press MODE/ OK button. When the heater is in AUTO mode the temperature can be changed by pressing the +/- buttons. This change will remain active until the next programme change or until midnight when the temperature will revert to the preset value.
SETTING PROGRAMME AND CLOCK To start programming press and hold CONFIG/PROG button for 3 seconds and the following screen will appear: Programming starts on Monday at 00:00 and is set by choosing the required Mode for each hour of the week.
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Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius (C1) Select ºC or ºF with the +/- buttons and confirm with OK button. Type of Control (C2) This advanced setting shows the type of control currently used. There are 5 types of control: PID, hysteresis of 0.25ºC, hysteresis of 0.35ºC, hysteresis of 0.50ºC and hysteresis of 0.75ºC.
Open Window detection (C5) In order to save energy, if a window opens and causes a sudden drop in temperature the heater will stop heating. By default this function is deactivated. To change the status of the function, press the +/- button and then press the OK button to confirm.
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Default Values • Working Mode: OFF • Comfort Temp : 19ºC • Economy Temp : 17ºC • Frost Protection Temp : 5ºC • Manual Mode Temp: 19ºC emperature Compensation: 0ºC • • Temperature Units ºC • Control Type: PID • Default Programme: All Economy •...
Ducasa Avant DGP QUICK GUIDE TO MANUAL PROGRAMMING The Avant DGP radiator is programmed by using heating ‘modes’. The modes are set for each hour of the week, starting from midnight on Sunday The days are numbered 1 to 7, with 1 being Monday and 7 being Sunday The ‘modes’...
MAINTENANCE AND CARE Ducasa radiators require very little maintenance. The surfaces of the radiator must not be cleaned with an abrasive product or those containing granular substances. We recommend regular cleaning with PH neutral products. In order to clean the radiator, it is recommended that the electric power is switched off.
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