Dimplex DIR Series User manual

7215590000R00

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst

before attempting to install or use this heater. For your safety, always

comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual

to prevent personal injury or property damage.

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DIR15A10GR

DIR18A10GR

DIR22A10GR

Dimplex DIR Series Indoor/

Outdoor Infrared Heaters

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Table of Contents

This manual covers installation

and maintenance. Read

carefully before attempting to

install, operate, or service the

Infrared heater.

!NOTE: Procedures and

techniques that are considered

important enough to emphasize.

CAUTION: Procedures and

techniques which, if not carefully

followed, will result in damage to

the equipment.

WARNING: Procedures and

techniques which, if not carefully

followed, will expose the user to

the risk of re, serious injury, or

death.

Welcome & Congratulations .................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........4

Heater Installation .........................6

Wiring Instructions .........................9

Site Selection............................10

Installation ..............................12

Electrical Installation ......................14

Operating Instructions .....................16

Maintenance ............................19

Troubleshooting ..........................20

Warranty ...............................21

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Welcome & Congratulations

Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an IR Heater

from Glen Dimplex Americas.

Please carefully read and save these instructions.

CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before

starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a

possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.

Please record your model and serial numbers for future reference.

Model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and Serial

Number Label of your heater.

Terminal box

Brackets for wall or ceiling mounting

Remote control

Nextrema™ Schott®

glass panel

NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE

Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?

Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?

For Troubleshooting and Technical Support

OR Toll-Free 1-888-346-7539

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST

Please have your model number and

product serial number ready. (See above)

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances,

basic precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, and injury to

persons, including the following:

①Read all instructions before

installing or using this heater.

② Use this heater only as

described in this manual. Any

other use not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause re,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

③ This heater is hot when in use.

To avoid burns, do not let bare

skin touch hot surfaces. Keep

combustible materials, such as

furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,

clothes, and curtains at least 3.0

feet (0.9 m) from the front of the

heater and keep them away from

sides and rear restrictions.

④ Extreme caution is necessary

when any heater is used by or near

children or invalids and whenever

the heater is left operating and

unattended.

⑤ Do not operate any heater after

it malfunctions. Disconnect power

at service panel and have heater

inspected by a reputable electrician

before reusing.

⑥ Do not operate any heater

with a damaged cord or after it

malfunctions, has been dropped or

damaged in any manner. Return

heater to authorized service facility

for examination or mechanical

adjustment or repair.

⑦ To disconnect heater, turn off

power to heater circuit at main

disconnect switch, and turn off

power to heater circuit at main

disconnect panel.

⑧ Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter any ventilation or

exhaust opening as this may cause

an electric shock or re, or damage

the heater.

⑨ To prevent a possible re, do not

block air intakes or exhaust in any

manner.

⑩ A heater has hot and arcing or

sparking parts inside. Do not use

it in areas where gasoline, paint,

or ammable liquids are used or

stored.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

⑫

Do not touch the heater during

operation as the body becomes hot

and could causes burns. Particular

attention has to be given where

children and vulnerable people are

present.

⑬

This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible

for their safety.

⑭

Do not allow any cables,

furnishing, ammable materials or

other items come in contact with

any surface of the heater.

The heater must not be located

immediately below a socket-outlet.

The heater must not be located in

front of a socket-outlet. They should

be located outside the physical

footprint of the units to minimize

heat build-up behind the heater.

WARNING: The heater must

not be used if the glass panels are

damaged.

WARNING: Keep combustible

materials such as furniture, papers,

clothes and curtains at least 3 feet

(0.9m) from the front of the heater

and keep them away from the sides

and rear.

!NOTE: Changes or

modications not expressly

approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void user's

authority to operate the equipment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

⑪ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

⑮

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Heater Installation

HOW TO OPERATE THE HEATER:

What's included with your Dimplex IR Heater

• IR Heater

• Operating and Installation Instructions

• One small box containing 2 sets of brackets and mounting hardware

• One remote controller

Figure 1

Technical Specication

Terminal box

Brackets for wall or ceiling mounting

Remote control

Nextrema ™ Schott ®:

glass panel

MODEL NAME DIR15A10GR DIR18A10GR DIR22A10GR

Voltage 120V~，60Hz 240V~，60Hz 240V~，60Hz

Rated power (Watts) 1500 1800 2200

Installation Wall-mounted

Ceiling-mounted

Wall-mounted

Ceiling-mounted Wall-mounted

Minimum Mounting Height 2.4M(7.9ft) 2.4M(7.9ft) 2.4M(7.9ft)

Electric protection class I I I

Outdoor rated yes yes yes

Unit dimensions

L x W x H (mm/in)

(without bracket)

902 x 170 x 78

35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8

902 x 170 x 78

35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8

902 x 170 x 78

35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8

Heater Installation

Before installation, read this

manual carefully and keep for

future reference.

The heater must be installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s

installation instructions.

1. This equipment shall be installed

only by qualied personnel who

are familiar with the construction

and operation of the apparatus

and hazard involved.

WARNING: The heater is

tted with an electrical connection

box and should be connected as

a xed installation by a licensed

electrical professional. Wiring

procedures and connections should

be in accordance with the National

Electric Code (NEC) and local

codes.

RISK OF FIRE/

EXPLOSION

This heater should not be

used in potentially explosive

atmospheres. Do not use in

areas where gasoline, paint

or ammable liquids are used

or stored.

Installation minimum

clearances specied on the

heater nameplate and in the

owner's manual must be

followed.

2. Within USA, electrical installation

shall be made in accordance with

the National Electrical Code.

3. Within Canada, electrical

installation shall be made

according to the provisions of

section 62 of the Canadian

electrical code part 1.

4. Wiring procedures and

connections shall be in

accordance with the national and

local codes having jurisdiction.

CAUTION: Disconnect electric

power supply before working on

circuit wiring to prevent electric

shock.

CAUTION: When installing

outdoors we recommend the

heater is positioned where it will be

protected from exposure to extreme

weather such as snow and ice.

CAUTION: This heater must be

grounded.

CAUTION: Electrical connection

must have ground fault protection

(GFCI or GFI).

CAUTION: A circuit breaker is

required for proper installation, do

not load beyond 80% capacity.

CAUTION: High temperature,

risk of re, keep electrical cords,

drapery, furnishings, and other

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Heater Installation

combustibles at least 3 feet

(0.9 m) from the front of the heater

and away from the side and rear.

5. The heater is designed for

outdoor and indoor use and

should not be used for any

other purpose. Any other use

not recommended by the

manufacturer may cause re,

electric shock, or injury to

persons.

6. Before commencing installation

make sure the electrical supply

voltage is the same as that

shown on the rating plate of the

heater.

7. The heater must be mounted at

least 8 feet (2.4 M) above ground

level. For other clearance please

refer to the diagram included in

these instructions.

8. To reduce the risk of re, do not

store or use gasoline or other

ammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of the heater

9. The heater is not intended for

use in bathrooms, laundry areas

or similar indoor areas. Never

locate heater where it may fall

into a bathtub, pool, spa, or other

water container.

10. Do not install the heater directly

near a bathtub, shower or

swimming pool. Any switches

or controls must not be within

reach of a person in the

bathtub, shower or swimming

pool.

11. Ensure that the heater had been

securely fastened in its nal

mounting position.

12. The heater can be only installed

horizontally.

13. DO NOT install the heater

vertically. Failure to do this

may cause the heating element

within the tube to sag and

cause premature burnout.

14. There are no user-serviceable

parts inside the heater. Any

servicing other than regular

cleaning of the heater should

be performed by an authorized

service professional.

WARNING: The heater must

not be used if the glass panels

are damaged.

!NOTE: This heater comes with

a pair of stainless steel adjustable

angle mounting brackets.

The adjustable angle enables

the heater to be installed on

horizontal and inclined surfaces.

Wiring Instructions

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:

DIR15A10GR is to be wired to a 120V circuit while DIR18A10GR and

DIR22A10GR are to be wired to a 240V circuit. These heaters must be

wired to the this circuit in such a way that the heater can be turned off

directly at the circuit breaker in the event of an emergency. Sample wiring

diagrams have been included below for quick reference.

Wall

Switch

Wall

Switch

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

120 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

120 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V 15A

120 V 15A

L1L1

Indoor

Single Pole

120 V Switch

N (White)

L1 (Black)

L1 L1

L1 (Black)

N (White)

Use switch rated for

outdoor

applications,

if applicable

Indoor

Double Pole

240 V Switch

Use switch rated for

outdoor

applications,

if applicable

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

Wall

Switch

Wall

Switch

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

Heater

Junction

Box

120 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

120 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V

Power

Supply

Breaker

Panel

240 V 15A

120 V 15A

L1L1

Indoor

Single Pole

120 V Switch

N (White)

L1 (Black)

L1 L1

L1 (Black)

N (White)

Use switch rated for

outdoor

applications,

if applicable

Indoor

Double Pole

240 V Switch

Use switch rated for

outdoor

applications,

if applicable

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

Use GFCI breaker

for outdoor

installations

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Site Selection

WARNING:

The heater must

never be installed in the upwards or

inwards facing position, the heating

surface must always be positioned

to direct the heat in a downwards or

outwards direction.

WARNING:

DO NOT install the

heater vertically. Failure to follow

these instructions can cause the

heating element within the tube to

sag and cause premature burnout.

Clearances

To ensure that all minimum

clearances are achieved please refer

to the diagrams on page 11.

SITE SELECTION:

Ceiling mounted (DIR15A10GR, DIR18A10GR).

WARNING: DIR22A10GR CANNOT be ceiling-mounted.

Inclined ceiling-mount

Horizontal ceiling-mount

Angled horizontal ceiling-mount

Correct Installation Incorrect Installation

WALL

CEILING CEILING

WALL

CEILING

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