Installation and Operating Instructions
Downflow Fan Heater
08/30041/3 Issue 3
Model FX 20VL
(IP22)
Dimensions
(millimetres)
Model(s) Specification
FX 20VL
(Low Level) 1/2kw + Adjustable Thermostat (external by installer)
General
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND
RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
.
The heater has a loading of 2KW. It is designed for permanent wall
mounting and is suitable for operation on A.C. electricity supply having the
same voltage as shown on the rating label.
The heater is fitted with an internally mounted selector switch which on
installation of the heater allows a choice of 1kW or 2kW output to suit the
dimensions of the room to be heated.
In rooms of less than 9 – 11 cubic m. (350 - 400 cubic ft.) 1kW output
should be selected, otherwise nuisance tripping of the thermal overload
cut-out may occur.
NOTE : THE SWITCH HAS BEEN FACTORY SET FOR 2kW
OPERATION.
Fig.
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SUPPLY CABLE IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE AND IT
SHOULD THEREFORE BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IEE REGULATIONS.
The Controls
The
cut-out
is a safety device which switches off the heater and fan if for
any reason the appliance overheats. (see ‘Safety’)
The
thermal fuse link
is provided as an added safety feature, and
operates to open circuit if there is abnormal overheating within the
appliance. The operation of these safety devices is described under
‘Safety’
This model is also fitted with an
adjustable thermostat
which can be
adjusted by user. This has the following settings : 0,
*
(frost protection), 1,
2, 3, 4, 5 (max). The thermostat should be set to 5 (max). Once the
required room temperature is reached, it can be turned back until a click
(switch off) can be heard, which will give you a constant room temperature
with the thermostat switching on and off automatically. This gives you an
approximate room temperature range of 7°C - 32°C depending on room
size. Frost protection : When the temperature falls below + 5 … +8°C, the
appliance switches on automatically.
Note – On this model the thermostat works independent from the selected
output.
To reset the selector switch first remove the top cover, then adjust
thermostat to required setting, or reset selector switch to 1kw or 2kw as
required, then refit top cover.
Safety
Cut-Out
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a thermal cut-out. In the event
that the product overheats, the cut-out switches the heater off
automatically.
To bring the heater back into operation, remove the cause of overheating,
then turn off the electrical supply to the heater for a few minutes.
When the heater has cooled sufficiently reconnect and switch on the
heater.
Fuse Link
A thermal fuse link is provided as an added safety feature. If the fuse link
operates and opens circuit it is the result of abnormal overheating within
the appliance, and servicing of the appliance by a competent service
engineer will be required in order to ensure the future safe operation of the
heater. Dimplex Customer Services should be contacted, who will arrange
the replacement of any faulty parts and the fitting of a new fuse link.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.
THIS APPLIANCE CARRIES A WARNING ‘DO NOT COVER’ TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE RISK OF OVERHEATING THAT EXISTS
IF THE APPLIANCE IS ACCIDENTALLY COVERED.
DO NOT COVER THE APPLIANCE or place material or garments
on it, or obstruct the air circulation around this appliance, for
example with curtains or furniture, as this could cause
overheating and a fire risk.
DO NOT PLACE AEROSOLS OR OTHER CONTAINERS
SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT IN THE DIRECT AIRFLOW FROM THE
UNIT.
THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BELOW A
FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.
WARNING – DISCONNECT THE HEATER FROM THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERTAKING SERVICE OR REPAIR.
WARNING – If the appliance is fitted in a bathroom, a cable outlet
will be necessary with the supply to the unit controlled by a
double pole switch. The switch if inside the bathroom should be
pull cord operated and if outside should be adjacent to the
entrance door. The appliance must be mounted so that no part of
it can be touched by any person using bath or shower.
THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE COVER
CORRECTLY IN POSITION.
