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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Installation and Operating
Optimax Plus Panel Heater
(VAPHTE)
Models: VAPH50TE / VAPH75TE / VAPH100TE / VAPH125TE
VAPH150TE / VAPH200TE / VAPH300TE
These instructions should be read carefully
and retained for future use. Note also the
information presented on the appliance.
08/53839/0
ISSUE: 1 Series: A

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Installation and Operating Optimax Plus Panel Heater (VAPHTE) Models: VAPH50TE / VAPH75TE / VAPH100TE / VAPH125TE VAPH150TE / VAPH200TE / VAPH300TE These instructions should be read carefully and retained for future use. Note also the information presented on the appliance. 08/53839/0 ISSUE: 1 Series: A...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following: IMPORTANT –...
  • Page 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNING - The electrical installation of this heater must be carried out by a suitably qualified or trained electrician, and be in strict accordance with the current wiring Regulations BS 7671. The supply must be connected via a switched fused spur with a fuse rated suitably for the appliances flex.
  • Page 4: Technical Details

    Energy Related Product Directive This product complies with Lot20 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2015/1188). Type of heat output/ room temperature control With electronic room temperature control Electronic room temperature control plus week timer With open window detection With adaptive start control Technical Details VAPH VAPH...
  • Page 5 All Models •Digitally controlled, Electronic thermostat Timer modes: Controls •7 Day Programmable User Timer Continuous heat modes: •Timer, Manual, Frost Protect, Off •Segmented display with white backlight Controller UI •Capacitive buttons with audio feedback •User replaceable battery (coin-type) •Open window detection, Adaptive-start, Advance time period Controller Functions •Adjustable SP range (7-32°C ) •Durable epoxy-polyester powder coated steel casing with forward facing grille...
  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information Please read the instructions closely before first using the product. There is also a quick-start guide on the page 9 if you need a reminder of how to use the basic functions in the future. The heater is designed for wall mounting using the wall bracket supplied. It should only be operated when in the upright position as shown - see Fig.3 and Fig.4.
  • Page 7 To mount the heater to the wall: 1. Remove wall mounting bracket from the back of the heater by depressing the spring latch at the side of each bracket - see Fig.2. 2. Fix the wall bracket securely to the wall through the four screw holes. Ensure only screw fittings provided are used for the particular wall type.
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide How does the heater control work? The control allows you to choose when you want heat and at what temperature. When using a timer mode (see below) will display on the home screen to tell you when the heater is maintaining the temperature displayed.
  • Page 9 The controls are located on the top of the heater. The heater is fitted with an adjustable electronic controller consisting of a display screen and six touch sensitive buttons. Indicator “ON” Display Screen Days of the Week Indicator “OFF” Back Button Menu Button Advance Button Up &...
  • Page 10: Control Functions

    Control Functions The heater controls can be easily adjusted by using the six buttons on the user interface. 1. The Display Screen shows the options available at each stage of adjustment 2. Menu - displays the main options list Schedule: Set the program times and temperatures Manual Mode: Toggle between Manual / Standby Frost Protect: Set the frost protect temperature Set Time &...
  • Page 11: Main Screen

    Main Screen After 30 seconds the heater will default back to the Main Screen. Here the chosen temperature is displayed along with the mode of operation. Any use of the Advance function will be displayed here. When left inactive for a long period of time this display will “sleep” and the text will disappear. Press any button for its return.
  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The heater incorporates a real time clock with calendar function. The clock has a battery backup that will keep the clock running in the event of a mains power outage. To adjust the date and time follow the steps below •...
  • Page 13: Mode Of Operation

    Mode of Operation User Timer Provides greatest flexibility to the user. Four time slots are available throughout the day and these can be customised for each day of the week. See ‘Setting a Timer’ on page 14 for instructions on adjusting these from the factory default time periods & temperatures. The heater can also maintain a constant room temperature using the following modes: Manual Mode - Heats the room to a comfortable temperature of 21 Frost Protect - Maintains a room temperature of 7...
  • Page 14: Setting A Timer

    Selecting Timer Mode User Timer - To activate User timer mode: • Press Menu Button Schedule Icon is highlighted Press Enter • When the highlighted press the Enter Button to activate User Timer, the backlight will flash • With and the screen will return to the home screen. Setting a Timer User Timer - To re-programme the factory default Timer Modes: •...
  • Page 15 1. P1 will be displayed on screen 2. Press Enter to select P1, to navigate to P2, P3 or P4 press Up and press Enter to select will be highlighted, press Enter to set the on Time 4. Press Down or Up to adjust the on Hour time, press Enter to Confirm 5.
  • Page 16: Setting Modes

    Once P1-P4 heating programmes have been set, COPY will flash on the screen. To copy newly programmed P1-P4 heating programmes to other days press the Enter button. COPY will be displayed on screen and the next day in sequence will flash at the top of the screen, To copy to the next day in the sequence, press Up button, to deselect the next day in sequence press Enter button.
  • Page 17 Standby - Select standby to switch off the heating element. Heat will not be provided. To activate standby: • Press Menu button • Press Up to highlight the Hand icon • Toggle to Off • Press Enter to confirm The screen will appear blank Advance Sometimes you may be at home when you had not planned to be or need to leave when you had planned to have heating on.
  • Page 18 Options DST Rule - Select your daylight saving setting. The heater clock will automatically adjust for daylight saving time. If no adjustment is required then select off. • Press the Menu button • Press Up button 3 times • Press Enter when the Date &...
  • Page 19 Temp units - Choose whether your unit displays degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit • Press the Menu, Back and Enter buttons and hold for 10 seconds • The Set Point menu will be displayed. • Press Enter to view the SP menu •...
  • Page 20 Comms - Choose to enable or disable Bluetooth pairing function. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetooth • Press the Menu, Back and Enter buttons and hold for 10 seconds • The Setpoint menu will be displayed. • Press Up 3 times to highlight the Comms icon •...
  • Page 21: User Information

    User Information Setpoint - The heater comes from the factory with a temperature setting range of 7 C - 26 The maximum temperature setting can be increased to 32 C using the Setpoint Function. • Press the Menu, Back and Enter buttons and hold for 10 seconds •...
  • Page 22 Open Window - The heater comes with a feature that will detect if a window is open and heat is being lost, so the heater will enter a reduced-power mode instead of using unnecessary energy. Open Window detection is activated by default. To activate/deactivate this feature: •...
  • Page 23 Factory reset - Returns all settings to factory pre-sets. • Press & hold Enter button for 5 seconds • Press Down or Up to view Factory reset screen • Press Enter to see factory reset options • Press Down or Up to toggle between Y and N for reset. •...
  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Service/User Info – Service info is displayed: UI rev, product ID • Press & hold Enter button for 5 seconds • Press Enter to view Info screen • Press Enter to view UI revision number • Press Back to return to UI screen •...
  • Page 25: Battery Replacement

    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, shown in Fig.
  • Page 26 If your Vent-Axia product is not covered by this Vent-Axia Guarantee there may be a charge to repair your product. However, we will contact you for agreement to any charges before any chargeable service is carried out.
  • Page 27 • You must provide to Vent-Axia or its authorised agents on request the original receipt as proof of purchase and - if required by Vent-Axia - proof of delivery. If you are unable to provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for any repair work required.
  • Page 28 477946A 0318 © Vent-Axia Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Material contained in this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, without prior permission in writing. This product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility...

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