Dimplex RFF-800 Series Instructions

Forced Air Heater
RFF-800 Series
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles
when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials
such as: furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains away from heater.
4. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces like
a bed where openings may become blocked.
5. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti-
lation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the heater.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
WARNING: Wiring procedures and connections should be
in accordance with the National Electric code (NEC) and local
codes.
1. Remove heater from carton. The front grille and trim can
be lifted off assembly, and placed in carton to prevent
damage. Remove screws securing heater assembly to the
recess box and separate. (Figure 1)
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NOTE: Mount the heater a minimum of 12 inches (30.5
cm) from the finished floor.
Recessed Installation
2. The recess box provided with the heater is designed
for attachment between studs placed on 32 inch (81
cm) centres. If different spacing exists, construct
frame to suit the box in order to avoid any vibration
and noise caused by loose mounting.
3. Note orientation of box ("TOP" shown on recess box)
and secure to studs using four (4) holes provided on
side flanges, ensuring these flanges are flush with
finished surface of wall. (Figure 2)
Surface Installation
2. Secure optional surface mount box (Part No. RFF-
P8C) by angling screws through holes provided in
rear of surface box into studs or finished surface.
3. Position recess box into surface box and secure with
four (4) screws provided in parts bag of surface box.
Supply Wiring and Heater Installation
4. Insert approximately 15 inches (38 cm) of supply wire
into recess box through knockout provided in upper
left hand corner. Wire should be rated for a min-
imum of 90 C (194
o o
5. Connect power supply to terminals provided marked
L1 and L2. Ground wire should be secured to green
ground screw provided on side of heater assembly.
6. All units are factory pre-wired for operation with a
built-in thermostat. If remote thermostat operation is
required, follow appropriate wiring diagram located
F).
Figure 1
Recess Box
Heater
Assembly
on inside of recess box.
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NOTE: All wiring must comply with the National Electrical
Code and local codes.
7. Secure heater assembly to recess box using eight (8) M4
screws previously removed.
Front Panel Installation
8. Remove trim frame from front panel assembly.
9. If tamper proof built-in or remote thermostat operation
is required, secure the louvered door to the front panel
using two (2) M3 screws (not included) through the holes
provided. The knob can then be removed and adjustment
of the thermostat can be made using a slotted screwdriver
through the front panel.
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NOTE: 347V/600V units come a grille which is tamper
proof.
10. Check to see that the fan blade is free to turn and that
no residue remains in the unit. Front panel can then be
secured to assembly using eight (8) M4.8 x 37 screws
provided.
11. Follow the steps as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2
15" (38 cm)
Side Flanges
Finished Floor
NOTE - Dimensions are shown as size of
rough opening in stud wall.
Finished Wall
Surface
30"
(76 cm)
19 3/4"
(50 cm)
Front Panel
(Grille) and
Trim Frame
7/8" (22 mm)
Dia. Knockout
3 5/8"
(9 cm)
Min. 12"
(30.5 cm)
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