Dimplex XMC712N Installation And Operating Instructions Download Page 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

The heater will arrive 
separately from its 
storage bricks, the 
following bricks will 
be required.

Model 712N - 8 bricks

Model 718N - 12 bricks

Model 724N - 16 bricks

WARNING  - 

This appliance must be earthed.

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 Size 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 ALL OTHER WALL TYPES (e.g. Timber frame 
and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

                 FIXING ASSEMBLY

ENSURE THAT FIXING KIT AND FEET HAVE BEEN 
LOCATED BEFORE DISPOSING OF PACKAGING.

1.

Fit the feet with the open end of the foot to the front 
of the heater.  Secure each foot using  the two taptite 

screws provided.

2.

2.

3.

Place the heater on its feet and in the desired position 
against the wall.  Ensure the heater is based on a fi rm 

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 
fi rmly on the fl oor.

3.

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 screw at each end.  Place the heater to one side and 
reposition the bracket against the wall using the corner marks 
for alignment.

Four fi xing positions must be chosen for the 724N, three for 
the 718N and two for the 712N.  Mark the positions for the 
fi xing holes - two at the extreme ends and the others spaced 
evenly between them.  Remove the bracket from the wall, drill 
the holes in the positions marked, and insert suitable fi xings 
previously described.  Secure the wall bracket to the wall.

4.

4.

If mains connection is to be made from the left hand 
side, at this point the mains lead must be secured to 

the back of the heater using ties provided in the fi xing kit.

5.

5.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE APPLIED WHEN 
FIXING THE HEATER TO THE WALL BRACKET

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

the wall bracket slots closest to the wall.

ii) If 100mm (4in.) skirting is present secure the heater 

through the outer slots.

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

be reduced to 150mm (6in.) over the entire width of the 
heater 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.

6.

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Page 2: ... manufacturer for further advice This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision for instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance...

Page 3: ...heater sitting firmly on the floor 3 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 screw at each end Place the heater to one side and reposition the bracket against the wall using the corner marks for alignment Four fixing positions must be chosen for the 724N three for the 718N...

Page 4: ... of bricks again with the recess towards the element The complete core will comprise 712N 2 x 4 Brick Columns 718N 3 x 4 Brick Columns 724N 4 x 4 Brick Columns 13 Replace the inner front complete with insulation by locating its bottom edge behind the front lip of the chassis and inserting retaining screws along the top and both sides 14 Check that the flap mechanism operates freely on its hinges a...

Page 5: ...en heaters and curtains 5 Should your heater fail to operate either employ the services of a competent electrician or Telephone 0845 600 5111 ALSO REFER TO COVER PAGE Set both the Input Control and the Output Control to 6 and leave the heater for 48 hours Following the commissioning period adjust the controls as stated below The controls are located under the hinged flap at the top right hand corn...

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