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 identifi ed by a warning triangle against a grey background. 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.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION continued The heater is not fi tted with a mains cable, this should be fi tted 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 fi xed wiring of the premises through suitable isolation devices positioned adjacent to the heater.
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– further clarifi cation SHOULD BE SOUGHT FROM https://www.dimplex.co.uk/support. CAUTION During the fi rst 48 hours of operation rooms must be well ventilated as the heater will produce a smell.
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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Grille RAL7035 Storage Core High-density bonded magnetite energy cells Approvals UKCA, CE & BEAB Guarantee 2 Years. 10 Years extended available with registration. Country of Origin United Kingdom Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation Manufacturer (Glen Dimplex UK Ltd) - 7 -...
Operating Instructions Product Clearances WARNING: 250 mm DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS WITHIN 300mm OF THE FRONT OF THE HEATER AND 150mm EITHER SIDE 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 confi...
*Requires additional hardware. Sold separately. Visit Dimplex.co.uk for more information. **A Dimplex Hub is required for this product to connect to Dimplex Control. For instruction on setting up Dimplex Hub, please refer to the manual. Manuals can be downloaded at Dimplex.co.uk.
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 Out A ll Day ADVANCE ‘Back’...
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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 highlight ‘Settings’, then press the Dial. Each of the following headings Modes Date / Time Sound...
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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 modifi...
Timer Modes Timer Modes off er the most effi cient 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 fl exible operation. Each timer is broken down into 4 defi...
Highlight and select one of the available Timer Modes rotating and pressing the Dial. Timer Mode Home All Day ADVANCE ADVANCE Select User Timer Home All Day MENU MENU Modify Out All Day Away Preview BACK BACK For User Timer, Home All Day and Out All Day, three choices will be available: Select - This option will activate the timer Modify...
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.
Frost Protect This mode maintains a room temperature of 7°C and should be used to provide protection against frost. The Heater will remain in this mode indefi nitely until the mode is changed by the User. To select Frost Protect, rotate Dial to highlight ‘Frost Protect’, press Dial to select. Please note, the temperature is not user defi...
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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 confi gured 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.
Error Codes Error codes are to be defi ned as a list. Each error code must be defi ned 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 Heat output disabled...
Installation Instructions Please scan the QR code to access detailed Quantum Installation Instructions. Included are a view of the product, how to unpack the unit, install exterior components, install internal components, securing to the wall, sizing and fi tting instructions, electrical connections and set up. Fig.
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NOTE: Read these instructions carefully before proceeding any further with the installation Fig. 2 CAUTION Do not use the outer top panel or the rear heat shield to lift or carry the heater. 1. Place the heater fl at on the ground with arrows printed on the base of the carton pointing upwards.
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The Quantum feet can be fi tted in two diff erent LH Foot RH Foot Models locations (X and Y). The X and Y are stamped onto the base of the heater indicating the 2 locations 125 / 150 Fig. 3b 3.
Installing the Heater IMPORTANT Head of wall fi xing screw must be fl anged pan head type and have a diameter no less than 11mm. No countersunk headed screws to be used for wall fi xing. The heater must be securely fi xed to a wall. Screws with suitable wall fi xings for solid walls are provided.
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NOTE: Read these instructions carefully before proceeding any further with the installation Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 5 4. Lay the heater on its back before removing the 5. Remove the two screws located towards to bottom screws which hold the grille panel in position. of either end of the heater, which retain the heater Set the grille carefully to one side to ensure that it is sides.
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7. Place the heater in its fi nal position and mark the fi xing holes through the location holes visible through the back of the heater. 8. Six fi xing positions must be selected for ALL models QM050RF, QM070RF, QM100RF, QM125RF and QM150RF. Fig.
Electrical Connections WARNING: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected. 9. The heater leaves the factory confi gured to operate with two mains supplies, a 24 hour peak supply and an off peak switched supply (see Fig 9a). The heater can also be operated with a single main supply (Fig. 9b). Two Mains Supplies Dual Supply - Storage / Fan circuit (Fig.9A) Fan Circuit...
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Single Mains Supply Single Peak Supply requirements Offl ine / Standalone Installation (not Dimplex Control connected) IMPORTANT - This kind of installation relies on the property having a fi xed time period, off -peak energy tariff with ‘whole home switchover’ whereby all wiring in the property utilises the off -peak rate when available.
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When installing with a meter that does not adjust for DST, digi- tal charge times should be set with an hour buff er at the start and end. Most Dimplex storage heaters can fully charge within 5 hours and the automatic charge calculation may not always take a full charge so on an E7 or E10 tariff this should not cause an issue.
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10. The mains cable entry and terminal block will be visible in the centre of the cavity at the right hand side. Insert the mains cables through the cable gland at the bottom of the heater in readiness for connection (Fig. 10). Only heat resistant ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed fl...
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Building the Heater Core 11. Remove the inner front and insulation to gain access to the core of the heater. Lay the inner front carefully to one side to ensure it is not damaged. (Fig. 11) CAUTION The edges of the inner front are sharp and can cause cuts to hands. Ensure the appropriate PPE is used when handling this panel.
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Fig. 15 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 16 15. The third row of energy cells is positioned in a manner 16. Fit the fourth row of energy cells above the third row in similar to the fi rst row. Again be careful not to damage the upside position.
Advanced Settings These settings can be used to signifi cantly change the operation of the heater. While useful for very specifi c requirements, there is a much higher risk of User error and unintended consequences of changing these settings compared to the top- level settings menu.
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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 highlight ‘Settings’, then press the Dial. Each of the following headings Modes Date / Time Sound...
Quantum G.8 Commissioning Checklist Note: This represents the minimum software setup to commission this heater. Instructions here do not substitute or replace installation instruction requirements or warnings in the rest of this manual. Model No. Serial No. Series Install Date ...
NOTE: Battery Replacement Battery should be disposed of in an appropriate manner IMPORTANT: Before replacing the battery ensure the heater is isolated from the electricity supply. This product is fi tted 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 CLEANING...
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