ATC Electrical & Mechanical ALH1800-PORT, ALH1800 Installation Instructions

ATC Electrical & Mechanical

ATC House Broomhill drive
Tallaght, Ireland
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Alfresco Outdoor Heater
Alfresco Portable Outdoor Heater

HALOGEN QUARTZ INFRARED HEATER

INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL

Class I - IP 55

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Instructions should be carefully read before installation and retained by the
user. The booklet must be kept and delivered to the new user in case the
unit is sold. The Manufacturer reserves the right to vary the features of the
product without prior notice. The technical data are indicative only.

1. This appliance is intended solely for the use it has been designed for,
namely space heating. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage
that could happen for improper use.

2. After unpacking make sure that the appliance is complete and shows no
signs of visible damage or tampering.

3. Keep packing materials, which are potential dangers, away from children.

4. The appliance is not suited for persons (as well as children) physically,
mentally, sensory disabled, or with no experience, unless they have been
supervised or directed by someone responsible of their safety.

5. Do not let the children play with the appliance.

6. Before wiring the heater or inserting the plug make sure that the supply
voltage is the same as indicated on the device rating label.

7. Do not use in presence of gas, inflammable or explosive liquids or
substances.

8. Some fundamental rules which apply to all electrical devices must be
observed when using the heater:

• Do not touch the heater with wet hands.

• Do not handle with bare feet.

• Do not pull the electric cord or the device itself to unplug it from the
socket; pull the plug directly.

• Do not let children play with the electrical appliance.

9. Avoid improper use of extension cords.

10. Do not make any modification to the product that could compromise the
safety.

11. Keep all electrical connections dry.

12. If the power supply cord is damaged,do not use the appliance. For power
cord replacing, please contact the manufacturer or an and electrician to
avoid any risk.

13. If the appliance is not used for a long period, disconnect it from the power
supply.

14. Always unplug the appliance before doing any maintenance operation.

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2. CAUTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE

Installation should always be carried out by a qualified electrician or a
competent person in accordance with the standards HD 384 CENELEC for
Europe, or international IEC 60346-7-708 1988. The energy supply must be
done through a properly grounded socket. In case of directly connection

to supply line an over-voltage category III bipolar circuit breaker with
contact opening distance of at least 3mm must be fitted upstream from
the supply line. Be careful to connect the heater to a supply line protected by

16 A fuses not quick-acting type.

• The heaters should always be installed horizontally only using the

mounting brackets provided. This ensures correct positioning and

adequate clearance.

• A minimum air gap of 15cm should always be allowed between the top of

the heater and a ceiling or roof. The appliance should be 100cm away from
any walls (Fig.1).

• Be sure that the heater is not facing the ceiling or any inflammable

substances.

• A safety distance of not less than 100cm should always be left in front of

the Alfresco heaters.

• This unit should be mounted at a minimum of 180cm above ground level

(Fig.1). If installed in a toilet, the height should be 225cm in zone 1 and
zone 2, according with the rules of each Country.

• The appliance must not be located directly below or in front of a wall socket

or cable outlet.

• The heater must be installed so as to prevent any switches to be able

touched by those in a shower or bath.

• Do not use the heater directly near a bathtub, a shower, a swimming pool.

• Ensure that there is no possibility of inflammable material coming into

contact with the heater, or is kept near the heater.

• Heaters should not be installed in areas where hazardous vapours may be

present. Defined in BS5345.

• The heaters are fitted with safety guards. These are intended only to stop

large objects from hitting the emitters. On no account should the heater be

operated with the guard removed.
The heating reaches a distance of about 3 meters in front of the appliance.
The element of the heater is a halogen filled quartz linear lamp with a tungsten
element. The heater operates at full output almost immediately.

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3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

The Alfresco is an 1800 Watt radiant heater. There are 2 versions, one
designed for permanent installation (ALH1800) and one designed for a portable
application (ALH1800-PORT). The portable version comes with a switch and
pre-connected cable with IP-Rated outdoor connector and is designed for
use with the Alfresco Tripod and Alfresco Bracket.

• For consumer use the heaters are fitted with high temperature silicone

rubber flexible cable (H05RN-F).

• Avoid touching any of the metal parts as they may be hot and cause burns.

• The product is Class I and rated at IP55, which suitable for the heater to

be used outdoors.

• To maintain IP rating of the appliance, the connection of the appliance with

the power supply must be done by means of a minimum IP55 system,

as per the standards HD 384 CENELEC for Europe, or international IEC

60346-7-708 1988.

4. LOCATION

The range of Alfresco heaters has been designed to provide flexibility in
positioning. Three different options can be chosen:

Wall mounting using the support provided.
Before drilling holes into the wall for fixing the Rawlplugs, ensure that it is solid

and that there are no electrical cables or pipes behind. Using a 5mm drill bit,
drill 4 holes into the wall and fix the support using the supplied Rawlplugs.

Ensure that the arrow on the label is pointing upwards (Fig. 2). Attach the
heater to bracket using the screws provided and adjust the direction of the
heater to the correct direction and tighten the knob. (Fig. 3)

Ceiling mounting with chains.
Before drilling holes, ensure that the area of ceiling on which it is intended to

fix the appliance is solid and can support the weight of the heater and there
are no cables or pipes in the location.
Fit the chains to the appliance as shown in Fig. 4 and screw the chains to
the ceiling.

Portable unit mounted on Alfresco Tripod. See Tripod section for
assembly instructions.

5. USE

The element of the heater is the halogen filled quartz linear lamp with a
tungsten element. The heater operates at full output almost immediately. The
heat reaches a distance of approximately 3 meters in front of the appliance.

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Avoid exposing skin to the rays of the heater at distances less than 50cm.

CAUTION

Avoid exposing eyes to the rays of the heater at distances less than 2.70m.

All users should be made aware of all aspects of operation and safety and

these instructions should be retained for reference.

• Switch on the electrical supply to the heater.

• Ensure that the rays of the heater are directed towards the area you wish to

heat. If necessary, change the angle of inclination by loosening the support

screws. CAUTION THE BACK OF THE HEATER IS HOT

• Do not use the heater directly near a bathtub, a shower, a swimming pool.

• In unoccupied premises it is recommended that the heating system is

switched off and isolated from the electrical supply.

6. MAINTENANCE

The Alfresco heater contains no moving parts and therefore very little
maintenance is required other than to ensure that there is no excessive build­up of dust/dirt on the reflectors or emitters as this can cause overheating and
premature emitter failure. To clean the appliance, wipe off with a damp cloth.

The accumulation of limestone or salt encrustations reduces the life and the
efficiency of the lamp; it is suggested therefore to avoid the continued use in
presence of water or salt fog. Any residual salt water must always be removed
before use.

7. EMITTER AND SILICON BUMPERS REPLACEMENT

The emitters used in the Alfresco are robust and if knocks and shock vibrations are
avoided, they will last for around 5000 hours. When changing the lamp, the silicon
bumpers connected with the lamp must be also be changed. They should be
changed before replacement of the lamp if there are signs of aging and cracking.

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ALH1800 or ALH1800-PORT

Power Supply 220-240V~ 50-60Hz

Power Output 1800w

Insulation Class I

Ingress Protection Level IP55

Lamp Type Quartz Tungsten

Lamp Life (approximate hours) 5000

Emission IR-A

Range (m2) 6 - 8

Weight (kg) 1.5

Dimensions (mm) 830 x 38 x 120

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min 150 mm

min 1000mm

min 1000mm

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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min 150 mm

min 1000 mm

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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TRIPOD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

The Alfresco tripod is complete in the box,
remove from the packaging and open the legs
of the tripod to the white line and tighten the
knob.

If the tripod is to be permanently installed, fix
the provided hook into a solid surface and
attach the chain into the hook and tighten.

POLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY

Using the standard Alfresco Bracket that comes with the Alfresco Portable
heater (shown in Figure 2 above) attach to the pole bracket using the 4
screws provided. Fig PB-1

Fig PB-1

With the heater bracket attached, connect the back half of the bracket
to the front with the provided Allen key bolt and dome nut. The bracket
provides 3 fixing locations to accommodate different thickness poles.
If you are using the Alfresco Tripod, use the back hole as shown in

Fig PB-2.

Fig PB-2

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Fig PB-3

Fig PB-4

Close the back of the bracket onto the Pole Fig PB-3 and insert the long
screw with the knob through the back of the bracket and into the captive nut
in the front half of the bracket. Tighten the knob until the bracket is fixed tightly
in place Fig PB-4.
With the Pole Bracket firmly attached to the Tripod, mount the Alfresco
Portable heater to the bracket using the 2 screws provided with the

heater as shown in Fig PB-5.
NOTE: The screws to attach the
heater come in the bag with the
chains supplied with the heater, not
the pole bracket.
Once the heater is mounted onto the
pole bracket, tighten the wing-nut
to point the heater into the desired
direction.
The Alfresco Portable heater comes
complete with pre wired cable with
an external waterproof connector.

Fig PB-5

The cable should be looped over the
top of the pole bracket and secured

to the pole with the provided Velcro strap - underneath the pole bracket
keeping the cable away from the back of the heater.

WATER PROOF CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

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2

that they slip together. (1)
Once the two halves are together tighten the
cover until it is totally closed. (2)

The cover should reach all the way to the bottom
of the connector. (3)

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To connect the 2 halves of the
supply cable together, line up
the 3 pins on both halves so

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CAUTION

Do not open the connector when the heater
is powered.

Once the cable connection has been made the
cable should be then tied to the pole below the

connector with the other Velcro strip provided for this purpose.

When disassembling the heater always remember to remove the cable from
the pole prior to disassembly of the tripod and heater, damage may occur
should the tripod be collapsed without removing the cable.

Connect the 3 pin plug to a suitable socket, the Alfresco Portable heater can
then be operated with the switch on the front of the heater.

When adjusting the angle of the heater be careful not to

touch the metal parts of the heater, the metal parts of the

heater will be hot and can cause burns

MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR TRIPOD USE

Ensure that when choosing a position to mount the tripod that the following
minimum distances are met.

min 150mm

min 1000mm

min 1800mm

min 1000mm

GUARANTEE

Your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase – during
this period we will repair or exchange, at our discretion, any faulty or defective
parts providing the appliance has been used in accordance with the operating
& installation instructions and has not been misused or mistreated in any way.

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min 1000mm

LAMPS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS

GUARANTEE. LAMPS ARE A CONSUMABLE ITEM.

Any un-authorised repair or attempted repair will invalidate the guarantee.

You may be asked to return the product to our workshop for inspection to
establish whether the fault is covered under the guarantee.

The guarantee is valid in the U.K. and Ireland only.

This guarantee is additional to your statutory rights.

In the unlikely event of a problem with your appliance please contact your
supplier.

ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

This product conforms to EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

This appliance bears the symbol of the crossed wheelie bin. This indicates
that, at the end of its useful life, it must not be disposed of as domestic
waste, but must be taken to a collection centre for waste electrical and
electronic equipment, or returned to a retailer on purchase of a replacement.

It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of this appliance through the
appropriate channels at the end of its useful life. Failure to do so may incur
the penalties established by laws governing waste disposal.

Proper collection, and the subsequent recycling, processing and
environmentally compatible disposal of waste equipment avoids
unnecessary damage to the environment and possible related health risks,
and also promotes recycling of the materials used in the appliance.

For further information on waste collection and disposal, contact your
local waste disposal service, or the shop from which you purchased the
appliance.

Manufacturers and importers fulfil their responsibilities for recycling,
processing and environmentally compatible disposal either directly or by
participating in collective systems.

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