Dimplex Coldwatcher MPH 500 User manual

Coldwatcher Convector Heater

Models: MPH 500 & MPH 1000

These instructions should be read carefully and

retained for future use. Note also the information

presented on the appliance.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Installation and Operating

08/16283/0 ISSUE: 10

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/

OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE

WARNING - This appliance must not be used in a bathroom.

WARNING - To ensure safe operation, the heater may only be installed and connected

in accordance with these installation and operating instructions. Read all information

contained in this manual carefully

WARNING - Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower

or a swimming pool.

WARNING - This heater must not be located immediately below a xed socket outlet.

WARNING - In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

WARNING - In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-

out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a

timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge if

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children

aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided

that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe

way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8

years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

CAUTION - Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular

attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.

WARNING - If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or

its service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

All liability is disclaimed for any frost damage caused by a heating capacity that is

insufcient for the room size, poor heat insulation of the room, incorrect use or force

manurer (e.g. power failure).

Do not store or use any ammable materials or sprays in the vicinity of the appliance

when the appliance is in use and do not use the appliance in ammable atmospheres.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the appliance openings. The appliance air inlet and

outlet openings must not be obstructed.

Place the device in such a manner that it cannot be touched by a person in the bathtub or

under the shower. Never touch live parts or operate the appliance with wet hands.

IMPORTANT

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED

FOR

GENERAL

This product is designed to maintain defrosting condition and is not capable of reaching

and maintaining human thermal comfort. It is therefore out of scope of the Ecodesign

Directive for local space heaters.

Both models can be controlled by there variable thermostat which has a minimum setting

suitable for frost protection. They are specially designed for use where localised heating

is needed, or where a small heater is only necessary for general heating or a level of

frost protection. These heaters are versatile and robust units ideal for greenhouses, lofts,

garages, utility rooms, sheds, chalets, spare rooms, conservatories, airing cupboards,

outside WCs, kiosks, checkouts etc.

WARNING - The device carried the sticker on the top, which indicates that the heating

device must under no circumstances be covered with any objects.

Do not expose the appliance to direct rainfall. The appliance is not for outdoor use unless

sheltered under cover. The appliance must only be stored indoors.

WARNING - Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.

Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.

As with all portable heating appliances - This product is only suitable for well insulated

spaces or occasional use.

In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater!

Do not use the appliance in room with bath, shower or swimming pool or in the vicinity of

Wash basins or water connections.

Do not place the power supply cord over the heater.

If the appliance is switched on automatically while unattended, potential hazards may

exist, e.g. appliances that have been covered or obstructed in your absence may pose a

risk of re.

DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or the long hair type of rugs. Keep combustible

materials such as drapes and other furnishings clear from the front, sides and rear of the

heater.

Do not use the heater to dry your laundry.

Do not place the device directly below a wall socket.

CAUTION - Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, as applicable.

WARNING - Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by person

not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of re, keep textiles, curtains, or any other ammable

material a minimum distance of 1 m from the air outlet.

FIXING THE HEATER

The heater may be xed to the wall or oor using the xing holes provided in the mounting

frame. Please refer to the Section “Heater Dimensions and Minimum Operating Distances”

before xing the heater in position.

FIXING TO THE WALL

The heater must be xed only in the upright position with the control panel at the bottom.

The position of the two upper xing points should rst be marked on the wall, at a

horizontal distance of 100mm apart, Step 1. Place the heater in position with the upper

Suitable for xed mounting on the wall or oor, they can also be used free-standing in

a vertical or horizontal position. For maximum heating effectiveness the heater should

be positioned as low as possible within the area to be heated. Note: If the heater is to

be used unattended for long periods (e.g. in lofts) it should be permanently mounted in

accordance with the xing instructions given below.

Installation

A. Horizontal mounting, fixed or portable:

Minimum horizontal distances from sides

and end of heater to obstruction. Minimum

distances from top of heater to shelf or

overhanging obstructions.

B. Wall mounting: Minimum vertical distance

from top of heater to shelf or overhanging

obstruction. Minimum horizontal distance

from front of heater to obstruction.

C. Upright portable operation: Minimum

vertical distance from top of heater to

shelf or overhanging obstruction. Minimum

horizontal distance from front of heater to

obstruction.

D. Wall mounting or portable: Minimum

distance to sidewall or obstruction.

Note 1 - For maximum heating effectiveness

the heater should be positioned at a low level.

Note2 - It is recommended that the heater is

not tted into an unventilated enclosure which

is less than 10 cubic feet.

IMPORTANT - If wall mounted the heater

should be mounted only in the upright position

with the control panel at the bottom.

wall bracket notches against these xing points to check that

the heater complies with the “minimum operating distances”.

These two xing points should then be drilled and plugged.

Suitable round headed size 8 screws should be xed in these

positions to such a depth that the heater may be hung in

position while the positions of the lower xing holes are

marked, Step 2. The heater should then be removed while the

lower xing holes are drilled and plugged. Then the heater

should be hung in position on the upper two screws while the

lower two screws are tightened to hold the heater rmly on

the wall. The tightness of the upper screws should be adjusted

if necessary to ensure a rm t.

FIXING TO THE FLOOR

The heater may be xed to the oor in the lay-at position. Before xing the heater in

position place it in the desired position and check that it complies with the requirements

described in the section “Heater Dimensions and Minimum Operating Distances”.

For guidance on xing the heater see the section on ‘Fixing to the Wall”. The principles

involved are the same.

Upper Wall Fixing Bracket

Step 1

Step 2

100mm

Upper Wall Fixing Bracket

Step 1

Step 2

100mm

User Controls

NEON INDICATOR

When your heater is plugged in and switched on at

the mains, the neon indicator will glow showing that

the heater is available for use, although the heating

element may not be energised, depending on the

setting on the thermostat knob.

THERMOSTAT

The thermostat knob is calibrated with a scale

marked ‘ ’ upto marked graphics. The lowest setting

‘’ is designed to switch on in a temperature range

of approximately 3°C to Minus 5°C and is suitable

for frost protection.

The other settings represent a range of temperatures dependent on a number of factors

including the size of the area to be heated and the outside temperature Actual settings

should be found by experience for each set of conditions.

The heater will not emit heat if the temperature of the air surrounding the heater is

above that set on the control knob, although the mains neon indicator will glow showing

that the heater is available for use. The heating element will energise if the thermostat

knob setting is increased, as indicated by an audible “click” when the thermostat knob

is turned.

THERMAL OVERLOAD CUT-OUT

The built-in overheat cut-out switches off the appliance automatically in the event of a

fault. Disconnect the electricity supply to the appliance. After a short cooling down phase,

the appliance is ready for use again. If the fault should occur again, follow the advice in

the “After Sales Service” section.

USING THE HEATER FOR FROST PROTECTION

The Heater may be used to protect water-tanks

(see Fig. 4), pipes and other frost-sensitive areas

by setting the thermostat to the Frost position.

When the thermostat is set at this position the

heater elements will emit heat only when the

temperature in the vicinity of the heater falls to

a temperature range of approximately 3°C to

Minus 5°C.

The heater will continue to emit heat until the

surrounding air again reaches approximately 50C

and will then switch off until the temperature falls

again. In this way, frost protection will be

provided in the area surrounding the heater. The Heater will also guard against frost in a

conned space such as a small greenhouse or unheated WC, provided the volume of the

space in which it is installed is appropriate to its heat output. Users must satisfy themselves

that the heat provided is adequate in all circumstances for the area to be protected.

Please be aware that frost protection is dependent on using the correct number of heaters

for the size of the area, its insulation levels and heat-loss conditions. More than one heater

may be required.

Important: The electricity supply to a

greenhouse should be installed by a

competent electrician in accordance

with the IEE wiring regulations. It is

recommended that residual current circuit

breaker (RCCB) protection is used.

The heat output of the Cold Watchers are similar to that of a small single burner

greenhouse parafn stove, however it has the advantage that they may be switched on

overnight as a precaution against frost with the knowledge that they will not consume

current on the frost setting unless the temperature in the vicinity of the heater falls below

approximately 3°C to Minus 5°C.

If only one heater is being used in a full size greenhouse, it will be necessary to partition

off that which requires frost protection, using for example heavy duty polythene sheeting,

which can also be used to line the glazing of the greenhouse to reduce heat losses and

therefore power consumption. As a guide to the effectiveness of a single Cold Watcher

in a greenhouse, it will raise the temperature of the shaded section of the greenhouse

by approximately 8 to 9°C.

USING THE HEATER IN A GREENHOUSE

IMPORTANT: Do not use this product

as a portable product in a greenhouse.

Securely x the product to a wall or oor,

as described in the installation section.

Operations

If higher temperatures are required then the volume partitioned off should be made

smaller. In this respect the only accurate method is to set the thermostat to a position

which keeps the temperature at the desired level by using a maximum/minimum

thermometer, positioned in the most critical part of the area to be heated. Although

the heater is designed to be splash-proof it is recommended that it be removed during

periods when spraying is being carried out in the greenhouse.

Floor Space

USING THE HEATER IN AN AIRING CUPBOARD

The heater is suitable for use in an airing cupboard

where there is no other heat source, or where the hot

water cylinder is so well insulated that insufcient heat

is available for airing clothes.

The airing cupboard should be ventilated by means

of vents for example in the upper and lower parts of

the door. This will allow circulation and removal of

moisture laden air. The heater should be positioned in

the lower part of the airing cupboard. It is important

that precautions are taken to prevent clothes from

falling onto the heater causing it to overheat. This

could take the form of a wire mesh positioned across

the lower part of the airing cupboard not less than

300mm above the heater. (Also refer to “Heater

Dimensions and Minimum Operating Distances”).

Clothing, bed linen or similar items must not be stored in this space if there is any

possibility of their falling on to or against the heater or coming within 150 mm of

the front or sides of the heater. A clear space of 300 mm must similarly be left above

the heater. If this space is to be used for storing such items, a further mesh should be

xed not less than 150mm from the front of the heater.

For electrical products sold within the European Community. At the end of the

electrical products useful life it should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with a Local Authority or retailer for

recycling advice in your country.

Batteries should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with WEEE Directive

2012/19/EU. Packaging should be recycled where possible.

What does a Dimplex Guarantee cover?

Dimplex designs and manufactures its products to ensure they deliver reliable service for

normal, household use in domestic settings. All Dimplex products are individually tested

before leaving the factory.

If you are a consumer and you experience a problem with your Dimplex product, which is

found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Guarantee Period,

this Dimplex Guarantee will cover repair or - at the discretion of Dimplex – replacement

with a functionally equivalent Dimplex product.

The Dimplex Guarantee Period is two calendar years from the date of purchase of your

Dimplex product, or the date of delivery of the product, if later. The Dimplex Guarantee is

conditional upon you providing the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase. Please

therefore retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

Important

If you do experience a problem with your Dimplex product please call the Helpline on 0844

879 3588 or visit http://www.dimplex.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/ and complete the online

form. For ROI please email serviceireland@glendimplex.com or call +353(0)1 842 833. We

will need details of your Dimplex product, its serial number and a description of the fault

which has occurred. You can nd the model number and serial number for your Dimplex

product on the heaters side. Once we receive your information and proof of purchase we

will contact you to make the necessary arrangements.

If your Dimplex product is not covered by this Dimplex 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.

What is not covered by a Dimplex Guarantee?

The Dimplex Guarantee does not cover any of the following:

• Any fault or damage to your Dimplex product due to faulty materials or workmanship

occurring outside the two year Guarantee Period.

• Any fault or damage occurring to any pre-owned Dimplex product or to any other equipment

or property.

• Accidental damage to your Dimplex product or damage to your Dimplex product from

external sources (for example, transit, weather, electrical outages or power surges).

• Fault or damage to your Dimplex product which is:

• Not due to faulty materials or workmanship or which is due to circumstances outside

Dimplex’s control.

Customer Helpline: 0844 879 3588

Fax: 0844 879 3583

aftersales@dimplex.co.uk

www.dimplex.co.uk

GDC Group Ltd.

Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton,

permission in writing of Dimplex. A division of GDC Group Ltd.

The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335:2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EN55014:1, EN55014:2, EN61000:3-2 and EN61000:3-3 which cover the essential requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the LVD

Directive 2014/35/EU.

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