ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The electrical installation of this heater must be carried out by a
suitably qualifi ed or trained electrician, and be in strict accordance with the
current wiring Regulations BS 7671. The supply must be connected via a switched
fused spur with a fuse rated suitably for the appliances fl ex. Failure to follow these
instructions will mean that the manufacturer’s instructions have not been adhered to.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS
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WARNING:
Minimum clearances and IP zone requirements must be adhered to in
accordance with the current wiring regulations.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
• This heater must be earthed
• Not suitable for connection via a plug top
• Do not locate the heater immediately below a fi xed electrical point i.e. socket outlet.
The heater is fi tted with a length of fl exible cable type H05VV-F size 3 x 1.0mm2 for 500W
to 2kW models for connection to the fi xed wiring of the premises through a suitable
connection box positioned adjacent to the heater. A means for disconnection must be
incorporated in the fi xed wiring of the premises in accordance with the current wiring
regulations. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating
switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm. Products that are supplied without
a plug are for installation into the fi xed wiring of the property, via a suitable double pole
switched fused spur with a fuse rated suitably for the appliances fl ex. Typical fuse ratings
for 230V equipment - Up to 700W = 3A, over 700W = 13A.
In installation the supply cord must be cut to the appropriate length for the electrical
connection point. Excess cable should not be inserted and stored behind the heater.
WARNING:
This heater must not be connected to the electricity supply via an external
switching device (such as a timer) or a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by
the utility supplier. Failure to follow this warning could result in the heater’s thermal
cut-off being inadvertently reset and could create a fi re hazard. Cables/fl exes that are
supplied pre-fi tted to the product must NOT be extended.
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