Maxkon RAINBOW 2000 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

 
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WATER  INGRESS  PROTECTION: 

RAINBOW  is rated to a standard IP55 enabling it to be mounted outdoors and exposed to occasional rainfall. To 
prolong the life of the heater we recommend installing it where it will be sheltered from the effects of weather. is 
not intended for installation in locations that are permanently wet or humid. 

 

Installation in potentially wet or humid rooms such as bathrooms must be carried out by a suitably qualified 
installer and comply with local electrical safety requirements. Installation must be such that: 

 

the heater must not be able to become detached from the fittings and fall into a bathtub, shower, 
swimming pool or other water container; 

 

Switches and other controls cannot be touched by a person in a bath or shower. 

 

If in doubt, do not install. AUSWAY PACIFIC PTY LTD shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury caused 
or resulting from inadequate fitting or incorrect placement of heaters close to water sources. 
 
 

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION:

 

Installation must only be carried out by competent persons or a qualified electrician according to national 
regulations.  Any  plug,  sockets  and  switches  intended  for  use  outdoors  must  have  water  ingress  protection 
ratings as good as, or better, than the protection rating of the heater (IP55). 

 

Table 1. Electrical Specification 

Model 

Rated Power 

Voltage 

Current 

Frequency 

Fuse (Minimum) 

RAINBOW 2000 

2000W 

220-
240V 

8.7A 

50/60Hz 

13A 

RAINBOW 2500 

2500W 

220-
240V 

10.9A 

50/60Hz 

13A 

RAINBOW 3000 

3000W 

220-
240V 

13A 

50/60Hz 

13A 

 

The mounting position of the unit must ensure that any mechanical damage to the flexible cable is unlikely.  Any 
exposed flexible cable is to hang down (not tied UP) and must have adequate clearance from the heater to 
prevent scorching or damaging the cable. 

Summary of Contents for RAINBOW 2000

Page 1: ... x 84 7 mm Remote control 2600R only 4 power levels 25 power increments 24 hour time 24x1 hour increments Warm up time 5 10 seconds Useful wavelength range 2 5μm Weight 3kg Warranty 1 Years excludes lamp remote control Protection IP55 Waste electrical productsshould not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist The product complies with Safety Standards EN60335 2 30...

Page 2: ...ilarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard 9 DO NOT use the heater to ignite materials 10 This heater must only be used for the heating of people outdoors or indoors in an unenclosed space The heater is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge regardless of whether they have been given instruction or are ...

Page 3: ...t install AUSWAY PACIFIC PTY LTD shall not be liable for any loss damage or injury caused or resulting from inadequate fitting or incorrect placement of heaters close to water sources ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Installation must only be carried out by competent persons or a qualified electrician according to national regulations Any plug sockets and switches intended for use outdoors must have water i...

Page 4: ...be located in a position to allow proper and efficient use but one that ensures hot parts are not touched The recommended installation height of the RAINBOW is 2 4m to 3 5m 95 138 from the floor IMPORTANT DO not mount RAINBOW below 2 4m if any kind of automated on off controller is to be used Under no circumstances is the RAINBOW to be installed at less than 1 8m 71 from the floor Consideration sh...

Page 5: ...INSTALLATION Diagram 2 Correct Wall Ceiling Position ...

Page 6: ... install pointing directly downwards The identification mark and model reference should be visible after installation The RAINBOW must not be attached facing or close to any combustible material eg wood or PVC cladding fascia or soffit or other materials that could blow onto the heater The fixed wiring insulation coming into contact with parts with a temperature rise of greater than 50 C must be p...

Page 7: ...advisable to warm the heater for 10 20 minutes to dry the unit and prevent staining The lamp used in the Herschel Rainbow is Ultra long life 10 000 hours Changing the lamp should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel using the instructions available on Herschel s website TROUBLESHOOTING E1 Error on Display Control unit overheat Check installation clearances Let heater cool for 15 min...

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