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Installation

 

  WARNING

•  This equipment shall be installed only by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and 

operation of the apparatus and hazard involved.

•  The heater is fitted with an electrical connection box and should be connected as a fixed installation by a 

licensed electrician in accordance with the relevant electrical code.

•  Within USA, electrical installation shall be made in accordance with the National Electrical code.
•  Within Canada, electrical installation shall be made according to the provisions of section 62 of the Canadian 

electrical code Part 1.

•  This appliance must be grounded.
•  An over current protection device (or circuit breaker) is required for proper installation. The rating of the device 

should be 150% of the rating of the product.

•  The heaters are designed for domestic/commercial heating applications within indoor or outdoor area and 

should not be used for any other purpose. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause 
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

•  Before commencing installation make sure the electrical supply voltage is the same as that shown on the rating 

plate of the heater.

•  The heater must be mounted at least 8 feet (2.4 m) above ground level. For other clearances please refer to the 

diagram included in these instructions. 

(Figure 5, page 9)

•  When connecting multiple heaters on a single circuit, they must be wired in parallel. 
•  This heater must be hard-wired with an on/off wall switch. It is recommended to install the DLW heater with a 

timer controller to ensure the unit is turned off after a preset time. Ensure that the timer controller is suited for 
this application and installed by a qualified electrician

•  Do not install this heater with a dimmer switch, proportional thermostat, or another device that fluctuates the 

voltage.

Electrical Installation

Summary of Contents for DLW1500B12

Page 1: ...nstructions contained in this manual to prevent personal injury or property damage To view the full line of Dimplex products visit www dimplex com 7216440100R02 Share the warmth and leave a review dim...

Page 2: ...sion Mounting 14 Electrical Installation 15 Operation 17 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 Conventions used in this manual NOTE Procedures and techniques that are considered important enou...

Page 3: ...ank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase a Dimplex radiant heater Please carefully read and save these instructions WARNING Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting ins...

Page 4: ...sary when any heater is used by or near children or people with disabilities and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions Disconnect power a...

Page 5: ...ed for any other purpose Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons Before commencing installation make sure the electrical supply voltage is...

Page 6: ...provals CSA UL E321448 Mounting Height Minimum 96 2 4 m Recommended Maximum 105 2 7 m Mounting Options Provided bracket suitable for ceiling and wall installation Extension poles for mounting on highe...

Page 7: ...t the heater be positioned directly above the area to be heated with an ideal mounting height of 96 to 105 2 4 m to 2 7 m Heater Location Model Indoor Protected ft2 Outdoor Enclosed ft2 Outdoor Expose...

Page 8: ...aters required to heat common residential table settings These configurations are based on DLW heaters being mounted at 96 2 4 m from the floor in a fully enclosed outdoor area Heater Location DLW1500...

Page 9: ...all Installation Ceiling Installation Angled Ceiling Installation Heater clearance to objects should be minimum 39 Heater clearance to objects should be minimum 39 Heater clearance to objects should b...

Page 10: ...ng or installation with the optional extension poles sold separately is recommended to reduce the height of the heater to 96 to 105 2 4 m to 2 7 m This will increase the effectiveness of your DLW heat...

Page 11: ...s to be mounted on an incline such as on a vaulted ceiling ensure the electrical connection is located at the lowest point of the heater Figure 7 For wall mounted installations ensure heater is angled...

Page 12: ...el 22 5 or 45 The brackets need to be mounted onto a secure frame or wall with a minimum distance between the two brackets Figure 9 Installation Model Minimum distance between brackets X DLW1500 21 55...

Page 13: ...ting brackets need to be mounted onto a secure frame or wall with a minimum distance between the two brackets Figure 9 p 12 When completing the installation ensure all screws are tight and unit is sec...

Page 14: ...re the wire chain has a suitable load rating for the heater The wire or chain is connected to the lower part of the standard brackets Figure 13 The brackets need to be mounted onto a secure frame or w...

Page 15: ...ommercial heating applications within indoor or outdoor area and should not be used for any other purpose Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to p...

Page 16: ...plied with unit is installed to maintain rain water ingress protection rating of the heater Failure to install correctly will void the manufacturer s warranty Wall Switch Wall Switch Heater Junction B...

Page 17: ...r with a mild detergent to remove the built up contaminants from the environment Thoroughly rinse all detergent off the heater After cleaning turn the heater on for 20 minutes to dry any water residue...

Page 18: ...re are multiple heaters on one circuit ensure they are wired in parallel not in series Discoloration of the heater housing Heater is overheating Ensure the unit is wired with the correct voltage Envir...

Page 19: ...quires a proof of purchase of the product What Glen Dimplex Americas will do in the event of a defect In the event a product or part covered by this limited warranty is proven to be defective in mater...

Page 20: ...ct improvement we reserve the right to make changes without notice 2021 Glen Dimplex Americas Share the warmth and leave a review dimplex com sharethewarmth Your input helps to create even better prod...

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