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Base Unit Fan Heater
Model: BFH24BWST
IMPORTANT: These instructions should be read and carefully retained by the user.
Safety Warnings
DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT the air inlet or outlet grille.
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ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS EARTHED.
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Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
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Do not place heater immediately below a socket outlet.
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If the appliance is covered, there is a risk of fire.
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This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical,
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sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Do not use this heater in areas where excessive dust exists.
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Do not touch or obstruct the grille areas when the heater is in operation.
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Where an appliance is recessed, necessity to allow disconnection of the appliance from the electrical supply is
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required. Incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the Wiring regulations.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified
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person in order to avoid a hazard.
Introduction
This heater has been designed for fitting in the space behind the plinth of floor standing kitchen units or other fitted furniture
units. It is recommended that the heater is not installed under cupboards used for storing perishable goods. It can be
accommodated in plinths with a minimum height of 120mm, and is suitable for cupboards of 500mm width and above.
Installation
The installation of this appliance should be carried out by a competent electrician and be in accordance with the current
IEE wiring regulations.
Before undertaking installation work, ensure the electricity supply is disconnected from any relevant fixed wiring.
The heater is more easily fitted during the installation of new furniture units, or on existing furniture units if they can be
temporarily moved from their position against the wall. If an existing furniture unit cannot be moved, then it may be
necessary to remove the back of the unit in order to gain access to carry out the wiring installation.
Before installing the unit consider the location with respect to the following;
The electrical supply and cable length.
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Position heater to deliver heat effectively without causing personal discomfort from overheating while standing at
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work surfaces etc.
Minimum plinth height of 120mm and minimum furniture unit width of 500mm.
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Procedure
1.
Cutting the aperture in the Plinth
Cut aperture in furniture unit plinth to dimensions shown.
This must be positioned so that the minimum distance
from the bottom of the aperture to the TOP surface
of any floor covering is not less than 12mm and not
more than 25mm.
If an overhang above the heater is greater than
75mm, then a distance of at least 100mm must be
maintained
between
the
uppermost part of the heater.
Note:
If fitted in corner with adjacent cupboards
to left hand side of heater then a distance of at
least 150mm must be maintained between the left
hand end of the heater and the front of the
adjacent cupboard door.
*This dimension must be maintained above the top
surface of any floor covering material.
dimensions in millimetres.
overhang
and
the
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Installation & Operating Instructions
08/17171/12 Issue 12 Oct '08
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