Dimplex XL12N User manual

Installation Instructions

Dimplex Ultra-Slim Storage Heaters

Models XL12N, XL18N, XL24N

Twin Sensor Models XLS12N Automatic,

XLS18N Automatic, XLS24N Automatic

(96513 Iss. 12)

IMPORTANT

These instructions should be read carefully and retained for future reference.

Note also the information given on the appliance.

This heater is VERY HEAVY. In order to maintain

stability and to ensure its future safety in use, it is

essential that the heater is FIXED SOUNDLY TOAWALL

and that the feet are mounted on a FIRM, LEVEL

SURFACE. Care should be taken to avoid irregular

surfaces, such as may result from tiled surrounds

partially protruding under the heater. It is important

that the following instructions are strictly followed.

IT IS IMPORTANTTHAT THE FIXING DEVICE CHOSEN

ISAPPROPRIATETOTHEWALLMATERIALTOWHICH

THE HEATER IS BEING FIXED. SOME MODERN

INTERNALBUILDINGMATERIALSAREVERYLOW

DENSITY BLOCK AND REQUIRE SPECIALISED FIXING

DEVICES TO PROVIDEASAFE, SECURE

INSTALLATION.

The installation of this appliance should be carried out by

competentpersonnelandbeinaccordancewith the current

IEE wiring regulations. For the assembly of the heater tools

requiredareaNo.2pozidriver,anelectricalscrewdriverwitha

4mmwideblade anda 8mmAF openended or boxspanner.

Asmall mirror will aid insertion of the front panel retaining

screws.

OnlyHeatResistingCable(min.ratingT85)shouldbeused.

DONOTCOVEROROBSTRUCTthesurfacesofthe

appliance.

DONOTPOSITIONunderwindowswherecurtainsmay

contactthe heater. (Seeminimum clearances, stage6).

DONOTPLACE OBJECTSincontactwiththeheater.

If, during any reassembly of the heater, a part of the thermal

insulationshowsdamageordeteriorationwhichmayimpair

safety, it should be replaced with an identical part.

Connection to a 30 amp Ring Circuit

XLN/XLSN STORAGE HEATERS SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A 30 AMP RING CIRCUIT.

XL/XLS24N STORAGE HEATERS SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A FUSED SPUR.

Bricks are in packs of two.

The pack catalogue number is XT 8300

XL12/XLS12N - 12kWh

8 Bricks (4 Packs) XL18/XLS18N - 18kWh

12 Bricks (6 Packs) XL24/XLS24N - 24kWh

16 Bricks (8 Packs)

ThisappliancecomplieswiththeEuropeanStandardsEN60335-1,EN60335-2-61,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3,EN55014andEN55104forSafety&ElectromagneticCompatibility.

ThesestandardscovertherequirementoftheEMCDirectives89/336&73/23

Assembly of heater

1. Invert the carton and carefully lift carton off heater. Do

not remove internal packaging pieces at this stage! 2. Remove the feet and accessories bag from corner

fittings (accessories bag is located within one of the feet).

3. Secure the feet to base of heater using the Taptite

screws provided (two for each foot). It is necessary on

XL12N/XLS12Nmodels, toremove basecorner packaging

pieces to locate feet in position.

4. Loosen hexagon head front panel securing screws, by 1

-2 turns using screwdriver through aperture ineach end

packingpiece.

7. Position heater against wall in intended final position,

taking note of the minimum fixing dimensions.

If fitted, the Dimplex storage heater shelf should be fixed

in accordance with the instructions enclosed with the

shelf.

8. If the floor is carpeted then the carpet should be slit and

underlay cut away to allow the feet to rest firmly on the

floor. Carpet gripper must be locally removed so that the

feet may rest in a level position. 9.Having prepared,where necessary,the floor, the

position of the wall bracket should be marked on the wall.

5. Stand heater on its feet and remove all packaging

pieces.

6. IMPORTANT XLS Models Only - Locating the

external sensor

The sensor is situated at the rear of the lower right corner

of the heater.

a) Remove sensor carefully from its retaining clips and

move to one side.

b) Slide down plastic sensor carrier as far as it will go so

that the two plastic fixings are above the retaining notches.

Replace sensor carefully in its retaining clips.

12.Solid Brick/High Density Block Walls. (See step 13 if

walls are low density block.) These must be drilled and

pluggedwith the Rawlplug No.10 size fibre inserts

provided. The correct size of drill (5.5mm) should be used

and the hole should be drilled to a depth of 6mm greater

that the length of the Rawlplug so that the fixing is made

belowthe plasterlayer.

13. Low Density Block Walls. Aspecialised fixing, such

as the Unifix LB70, should be employed following closely

themanufacturer’sinstructions.

Panelled Internal Walls. Here it is best to locate the

studding and use No. 10 size woodscrews. Where it is not

possible to locate the studding use type M5 Rawlplug

INTERSETSon securely fastenedplasterboard panelling.

Forother wall panel materials the wall panel manufacturer

should be consulted for details of suitable wall fixing

devices.

10. Remove wall fixing bracket from heater by removing

the screws at each end.

11. Mark wall bracket fixing positions and screw wall bracket

to wall following closely the guidelines in steps 12 and 13.

NOTE: It is essential that two of the fixing points are the

lower short fixing slots at each end of the wall bracket.

14. If left hand cable connection is required, the cable

support straps supplied in the fixing kit should be fitted to

the base of the rear of the heater, and the supply cable fed

through them. Ensure sufficient spare cable is fed through

the straps to make the mains connection.

15. Secure heaterto wallfixing bracket by replacing thetwo

screws removed in step 10 (do not fully tighten these screws

until the bricks are loaded into the heater as some settling of

theheatermayoccur).Thefeetandwallmountingarrangement

are designed to accommodate skirting board sizes up to

25mm(1”)thick.Toavoidobstructingtheairflowtothe rear

oftheheaterthe following must bestrictlyadheredto:

(a) For skirtings higher than 100mm (4”) it will be necessary to

positiontheheaterwith the screwsattachedthroughthe

alternative fixing slots to the front.

(b) For skirtings having a height in excess of 150mm (6”) it will

be necessary to reduce the height of the skirting to 150mm

(6”)overtheentire lengthofthe heater plus25mm(1”) ateither

end.

16.Remove bottom front panelsecuring screws. These

were loosened in step 4 and should be easily unscrewed

byhand. 17. Pull bottom of front panel forward to disengage it from

bottomof heater.

22. Remove one element to allow access for the back row

of bricks. On the XL/XLS24N remove the element to the

right of centre, on the XL/XLS18N remove the central

element and on the XL/XLS12N remove the left hand

element. Loosen the two screws securing the element tails

in the ceramic block, and lift the element up and out of the

heater.

18. Still holding the bottom of front panel forward, lift

upwards to disengage top edge of front panel from groove

on heater toppanel 1, and remove front panel from heater

19.Remove the protective polystyrene packing from

the front inner skin panel and discard. Remove screws

retaining front inner skin.

20. Carefully lift the bottom of the front inner skin panel out

of the retaining flange at the base of the heater, taking

care not to damage the insulation attached to this panel. 21. Remove the internal packing by sliding it up and off the

elements, taking care not to damage the insulation.

24. Replace the element which had been removed by

carefully passing the ends through the base insulation

slots into the terminal blocks below. Position the insulator

on the element end in contact with the terminal block

ceramic as shown, and tighten the connection screws. At

this point check that all element connections are tight.

25. Fit the front bricks with the airways facing inwards.

26. Re-fit the inner front panel/insulation assembly,

ensuring the bottom edge of the panel is located behind the

base flange. Make sure all screws removed in Operation

19are replacedsecurely.

27. Check that the damper mechanism within the heater

functions freely, by rotating the left hand control knob.

Check also that the right hand (input) knob rotates freely.

23. Position the bottom rear layer of bricks with the recess

over the slots in the base insulation slab. Push the bricks

firmly to the back of the heater, then fit the top row of

bricks.

28. Introduce mains supply cable through the cable clamp

into the terminal area, and connect in accordance with the

terminalmarkings. HEAT RESISTING CABLE MUST BE

USED (min. T85). Ensure that the cable is clamped so

that there is no excess cable in the terminal area. ON

NOACCOUNT SHOULDANYSURPLUSCABLE BE

PUSHED INSIDE OR BEHIND THE HEATER. CHECK

ALLELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR TIGHTNESS.

GlenDimplex UK Limited

MillbrookHouse,

GrangeDrive,HedgeEnd,

Southampton SO30 2DF

30. Push the bottom of the front panel towards the heater,

so that the bottom flange locates under the base.

31. Replace the two front panel securing screws removed

in operation 16. A small mirror on the floor under the

heater will help location of the threaded holes in the base.

These should be tightened using an 8mm AF socket or

openendedspanner.

Ensure all screws have been fully tightened.

32. Ensuring the electricity supply is disconnected,

connect the free end of the mains cable to a suitable

double-pole switch adjacent to the appliance -

reinstate the electricity supply.

NOTE: The double pole switch must have a contact

separation of at least 3mm in all poles.

29. Holding the bottom edge of the front panel towards

you, locate the top edge of the front panel in the groove at

the top of the heater.

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