Dimplex XL6N User manual

XLS6NAUTOMATICXL6NMANUAL

ULTRA-SLIM STORAGE HEATER

MODELS: XLS6N - 6kWh

XL6N - 6kWh

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLYAND

RETAIN FOR FURTHER USE. NOTE ALSO THE

INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE HEATER

The installation must be carried out by a competent electrician and should be in accordance with I.E.E.

Regulations.

A Double Pole Switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm on each pole must be provided in the

installation.

The heater is not suitable for connection to a 30A ring circuit.

Do not position the heater under windows where curtains can contact the heater casing.

WARNING - THE SURFACES ON THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.

This heater meets EN60-335 safety requirements. However, any heater type becomes hot in normal

operation. Care must be taken to ensure that prolonged skin contact with the heater does not occur.

WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN, INFIRM PERSONS, OR THE AGED ARE PRESENT THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BEADEQUATELY GUARDED. Contact your installer or the manufacturer for further advice.

This appliance is very heavy and must be securely fixed to a wall. DO NOT UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING

EXPERTADVICE.

IMPORTANT-Due to thenewness of materialsthe heater willproduce a slightsmell for thefirst few days

of operation. ROOMS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND YOUNG CHILDREN, CAGED BIRDS, OR

PERSONSWITH RESPIRATORYCOMPLAINTS MUSTNOT REMAIN INCLOSE PROXIMITYTOTHE

HEATERDURINGTHE FIRST48HOURS OFTHE COMMISSIONINGPERIOD.

IF, DURINGANY REASSEMBLYOF THE HEATER,APART OFTHETHERMAL INSULATION SHOWS

DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION WHICH MAY IMPAIR SAFETY, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AN

IDENTICALPART.

IPX2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

The heater will arrive separately from its

storage bricks, 4 bricks will be required.

(2 Packs) Catalogue No. XT8300

Only heat resisting cable (min. rating T85) should be

used. The wires in the mains cable will be coloured as

follows:-

GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH

BLUE - NEUTRAL

BROWN - LIVE

SUGGESTED FIXINGS

SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 10 Rawlplug fibre inserts,

5.5mm drill bit. Drill hole 6mm deeper than rawlplug

length.

PLASTERBOARD -If possible locatestuddinganduse

No. 10 woodscrews directly into the wood, otherwise

M5 rawlplug intersets are suitable.

NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (e.g.Timberframe

and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

FIXING ASSEMBLY

ENSURE THAT FIXING KIT AND FEET HAVE BEEN

LOCATED BEFORE DISPOSING OF PACKAGING.

Fit the feet with the open end of the foot to the front of

the heater. Secure each foot using two taptite screws

provided in the fixing kit.

Place the heater on its feet and in the desired position

against the wall. Ensure the heater is based on a firm

level surface at least 75mm from any end wall and at least

250mm below any shelf or similar projection. Cut away any

gripper rod or carpet which would prevent the heater sitting

firmly on the floor.

Mark the position of the two outside corners of the wall

bracket with the heater pushed tight against the wall.

Remove the wall bracket from the heater by removing the

screwateachend. Placethe heaterto onesideandreposition

the bracket against the wall using the corner marks for

alignment.

Fourfixingpositions must bechosenfor this heater.Mark the

positions for the fixing holes - one at each end. Remove the

bracket from the wall, drill the holes in the positions marked,

and insert suitable fixings previously described. Secure the

wall bracket to the wall.

If mains connection is to be made from the left side, at

this point the mains lead must be secured to the back of

the heater using ties provided in the fixing kit.

XLS6N MODEL ONLY - The Room Sensor is located at

therearoftherighthandsideoftheheater.Removesensor

fromplate, carefullyslide thesensor platedown fromits transit

position to its operational position. Refit sensor to plate.

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE APPLIED WHEN

FIXING THE HEATER TO THE WALL BRACKET

i) If no skirting board is present secure the heater through

thewall bracket slotsclosestto the wall.

ii) If100mm(4in.)skirtingispresentsecure theheaterthrough

theouter slots.

iii)If skirting taller than 150mm (6in.) is present this must be

reducedto 150mm (6in.)over the entirewidth oftheheater

plus 25mm (1in.) at each end.

Do not fully tighten these screws until the bricks are loaded

into the heater as some settling of the heater may occur.

NOTE: NEVER REMOVE THESE SCREWS WITHOUT

FIRST UNLOADING THE HEATER.

Removethefront panel by removing thetwoself tapping

screwsalong itsbottomedge. Withhandspositionedoneach

side of the panel, lift upwards to unhook the top edge whilst

pressingdownon the top panelwith your thumbs. The panel

cannowbeliftedclear andsettooneside. Discardthepacking

whichhad beensandwichedbetweentheinnerfrontandouter

front.

Remove the inner front by removing the screws along its

sides. As the front insulation is attached care must be

takenwhenliftingthispanelfromtheheaterandplacingittoone

side. Remove the internal packing by sliding it up and off the

elementstakingcare not to damage theinsulation.

10.

Removetheelementtoallowaccessforthebackrowsofbricks.

Loosenthetwoscrewssecuringtheelementtailsintheceramic

connectorblock,andlifttheelementupandoutoftheheater.

Carefully fit the bottom rear brick with the narrow end of

therecessover theslotin thebaseinsulation. Fitthetop

rear brick with the narrow end of the recess to the top.

11.

Refittheelementwhichhadbeenremovedbyfeedingthe

tailsdownthroughtheholeinthebaseinsulationandinto

the connector block. Ensure the element is fully pushed home

then securely tighten the two screws in the block.

12.

Fit the front bricks again with the recess towards the

element.

Replace the inner front complete with insulation by

locating its bottom edge behind the front lip of the

chassis and inserting retaining screws along both sides.

14.

Feedthemainscablethroughthecableclampandmake

connectionsasmarked on heater. Pullback any slack

throughtheclampand tighten clamping screw.

15.

Replaceouterfrontpaneland grillebyhookingthegrille

into its retaining slot on the top panel and lowering it

intoposition. Securethe front panel with thetwoself tapping

screws.

16.

Check that the screws securing the heater to the wall

bracket have been fully tightened.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SCREWS ARE REPLACED

TO ENSURE EARTH CONTINUITY.

Onceinstalleddo not attempttoreposition the heater without

first obtaining the services of a competent electrician.

17.

10.

13.

WARNING

This appliance must be earthed

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ventilate rooms well during commissioning

2. Do not move the heater in any way once installed

without the services of a competent electrician.

3. Do not cover the heater with clothing etc. at any timeor

position furniture close to or against the heater.

4. Ensure a clearance of at least 150mm between heaters

and curtains.

ALSOREFER TOCOVER PAGE

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Dimplex XL6N and XLS6N Storage Heaters store heat

overnight using cheap off peak electricity and discharge this

heat the following day. The XL6N is preset at the factory to

always take a full charge. XLS6N models are fitted with an

externalsensorwhichmeasuresroomtemperatureandadjusts

the input to the heater automatically, thus ensuring the most

effectiveuseofelectricity.Theseoperatinginstructionsassume

thatthecorrect size of storageheatershave been selected to

cater for the heating requirements of the room.

CLEANING

To maintain the appearance of the heater wipe occasionally

with a dry cloth when the heater is cool.

Donotuseabrasive powders of furniture polish.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

YourDimplex StorageHeaterisguaranteed forone yearfrom

dateof purchase. Weundertake toexchangeor repairwithin

the period, any part found to be defective due to a

manufacturing fault (applies in the UK only). This guarantee

in no way prejudices your rights under common law.

Should you require after sales service, please get in touch

withthe supplierthrough whomyoupurchased theappliance,

or your nearest Service Agent.

Pleasedo notreturna faultyapplianceor partof anappliance

to us as this may result in transit damage and/or delay in

providingservice.Letusknowyourdifficultyquoting themodel

numberand serial numberof the appliance.Wewillthen take

theappropriate action.

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This appliance complies with the European Standards EN 60 335-1, EN 60 335-2-61, EN 61000-3-2,

EN 61000-3-3, EN 55014 and EN55104 for Safety & Electromagnetic Compatibility.

These standards cover the requirements of the EMC Directives 89/336 & 73/23.

Customer Help Line 0870 7270 101

Product Sales 0870 7270 103

Head Office 0870 0777 117

e-mail customer[email protected]

Glen Dimplex (UK) Ltd Millbrook House

Grange Drive

Hedge End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 2DF

83708 Issue 3 : February 2002

Thermal overload protection

This appliance is protected by a

thermal safety cutout which will

operate to isolate the electricity

supplyif,forexample, the heater

surfaces or grille are obstructed

tocauseoverheating.

The cutout should not operate if

the instructions given in this

leaflet and clearances regarding

positioning are strictly followed.

However, if the cutout has

operated before following the

instructions below determine

the cause of the cutout

operating. Ifthe heater has not

obviouslyorinadvertently been

misused - e.g. covered - it will

be necessary to have the

appliance fully checked by a

Dimplex Service Agent. (A list

of Dimplex Service Agents is

enclosed in the leaflet envelope

and should be retained by the

user).

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