Dimplex QM050, Installation Instructions Manual

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Installing the Heater
The heater must be securely fi xed to a wall. Screws
with suitable wall fi xings for solid walls are provided.
If other wall types are encountered it is the installer
who must choose the most suitable fi xing.
SUGGESTED FIXINGS
SOLID BRICK/BLOCK : No. 10 size high
temperature resistant plastic inserts, 8mm drill bit.
Drill hole 15mm deeper than plastic insert length.
PLASTERBOARD - If possible locate studding and
use No. 10 woodscrews directly into the wood,
otherwise M5 rawlplug intersets are suitable.
NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (eg. timber
frame and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST
ADVICE.
If the fl oor is carpeted then the carpet should be slit
and underlay cut away to allow the feet to rest fi rmly
on the fl oor. Carpet gripper must be locally removed
so that the feet may rest in a level position.
This appliance is heavy. The fl oor must be checked
to ensure that it is capable of bearing the weight of
the unit, up to 165kg.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS
HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE.