3.0
SAFETY
3.1
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT interfere with any sealed components and use the
appliance only in accordance with these instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instructions 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.
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It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by a competant
person in accordance with the above regulations. Failure to
install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in
your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure that the law is
complied with. If the appliance is damaged, turn off the
appliance and consult a CORGI registered installer. If it is known
or suspected that a fault exists on the appliance it MUST NOT
be used until the fault has been rectified by a competant
person.
3.2
CURRENT GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS
This appliance must be earthed.
Supply: 230V - 50Hz fused at 3A.
The method of connection to the mains supply must facilitate
complete isolation of the appliance. Either a 3A fused three pin
plug and unswitched shuttered socket outlet, or a 3A fused
double pole switch having a 3mm contact separation in both
poles, serving only the boiler (and its external controls), may
be used.
3.3
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
3.4
CLEARANCES AND VENTILATION
5mm Min
372mm
5mm Min
580mm
200mm
200mm
285mm Wall
450mm Min
For Servicing
Purposes
5mm Min
In Operation
2.5°
Fig. 11
1. A flat vertical area is required for the installation of the
boiler.
2. Where an open flued (B23) system is used then an air vent
must be provided in the same room or internal space of the
flue duct air inlet, with a minimum free area of:
Dimplex 18 = 60cm
2
Dimplex 32 = 125cm
2
3. These dimensions include the necessary clearance around
the boiler for case removal, spanner access and air movement.
Additional clearances may be required for the passage of pipes
around local obstructions such as joists running parallel to the
front face of the boiler.
4. When installed in a cupboard or compartment it is not
permissible to store other objects in the cupboard. Additionally
no flammable objects/items must be allowed to come into
contact with the boiler.
5. The boiler does not require additional ventilation when it is
installed in a cupboard or compartment. The exception to this
is where an open flue system has been installed - See note 2.
2.0
PROBLEM SOLVING
2.1
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
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Boiler Not Working
Check that the gas
supply is turned on.
Are other gas appliances
working ?
Is the central heating
indicator light on ?
Is the CH
temperature control knob ON ?
Is the timer on and
calling for heat ?
Is the room thermostat
set high enough ?
Reset the boiler - see Section 5.7.
If the boiler does not reset, contact
your installer or service engineer
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Consult gas supplier
Turn the knob clockwise
Ensure the timer is set for central heating
on (see your timerinstructions)
Turn the room thermostat to maximum