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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING - If the heater is installed in a room containing a bath or shower, in
accordance with the current wiring regulations BS 7671, minimum clearances
and IP zone requirements must be adhered to. Any area that contains a bath
or shower must be protected by a suitably rated RCD.
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.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
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This heater must be earthed
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Not suitable for connection via a plug top
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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 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 may 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.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING - Towel rail fi xing kit screws are a potential choking hazard.
WARNING -
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 or instruction concerning use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children
aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it
has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate
and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
WARNING:
In order to avoid a hazard for very young children, this appliance should be
installed so that the lowest rail is at least 600mm above the fl oor.
