ATC Electrical & Mechanical ALH1800-PORT, ALH1800 Installation Instructions

ATC Electrical & Mechanical

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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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