Dimplex 316 CHE User Manual

Installation and
Operating Instructions

Theme Radiant Convector Fuel Effect Fire Model 316 CHE

T0102/004/A

Important Safety Advice

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED IN A BATHROOM.
WARNING – DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE

SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.
WARNING – THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY

BELOW A FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.
FOLLOW these instructions carefully.
THE HEATER CARRIES A WARNING ‘DO NOT COVER’ TO ALERT THE

USER TO THE RISK OF FIRE THAT EXISTS IF THE HEATER IS
ACCIDENTALLY COVERED.

WARNING – THE SAFETY GUARD ON THIS APPLIANCE CONFORMS
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF BS1945 1971 AND SATISFIES THE
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARD) REGULATIONS 1978. THE
GUARD IS TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY FROM BURNS
AND SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED PERMANENTLY.

If young children, the aged or infirm are likely to be left in the vicinity of
the heater, we advise that adequate precautions should be taken. We
recommend that a guard be fitted to ensure contact with the heater is
avoided and objects cannot be inserted into the product.
For further information, please contact our guard supplier direct on
Tel No 01603 667957, or in case of difficulty or for further advice
contact the Customer Helpline – see page 4.

This heater is designed to meet the requirements of the relevant British
and European Standards for safety. However, we do not recommend its
use directly on deep pile carpets or long haired rugs.

CAUTION – DO NOT position curtains or furniture or other inflammable
materials closer than 1 metre (39") in front of this heater - see also page 2.

CAUTION – DO NOT use this heater where excessive dust or
moisture is present.

CAUTION – DO NOT use this heater in conjunction with an external
thermal control, a programme controller, a timer or any other device
which switches on the heater automatically, since a fire risk exists
when the heater is accidentally covered or displaced.

Preparing for use

Unpack the heater carefully and retain the packaging for future
use, in the event of moving or returning the heater to your supplier.

Always ensure that the heater is stood on a firm, level surface.
See also ‘Important Safety Advice’.

Electrical connection

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

This heater must be used on an supply only and the voltage
marked on the heater must correspond to the supply voltage.

This heater is fitted with a rewirable plug incorporating a 13 amp
fuse. When replacing the fuse, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA
to BS 1362 must be used. If the plug is not suitable for your
socket, remove it and fit an appropriate plug.

IMPORT ANT: If the plug is not suitable for your socket, the 13
amp plug should be removed. Before wiring the appropriate plug,
please note that the wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

BLUE – NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE
GREEN & YELLOW – EARTH

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured

RED.

Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured

BLACK.

Connect the GREEN & YELLOW wire to the terminal marked ‘E’
or ‘

’ or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW.
If in doubt, consult an electrician.
IMPORTANT: If the mains lead is damaged, it must be

replaced by a special lead or assembly available from Dimplex
or an authorised Dimplex service agent.

Before switching on

Remove the fuel effect (two screws) and check that the lamps and
flicker rotors are positioned correctly – see Fig. 4, page 3.

The flicker rotors should sit horizontally on their pins and spin
freely without fouling their mounting brackets. If necessary , adjust
the bracket by bending slightly .

Refit the fuel effect by inserting the front edge first, then
secure it with the two screws.

Ensure that all packing items are removed (read any warning
labels carefully) and that the fuel effect and radiant elements are
positioned correctly, otherwise damage may occur.

Operating position

IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MIN

MAX

1

2

3

4

5

IMPORTANT

ENSURE THA T THE HEATER IS POSITIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS GIVEN BELOW.

Shelf or

Curtains

overhang

300mm min

300mm
min

Wall curtains or furniture

Operation

When you are certain that you have completed the installation,
plug in and switch on at the wall socket.

Controls

Fuel effect

The fuel effect will be lit all the time that the heater is connected to
the power supply , even if the heat selector switches are in the OFF
position. The flicker rotors should begin to rotate after a minute
or so.

The lamps will go out only when the heater is switched off at the
wall socket or unplugged.

Radiant elements – see Fig. 2

You have a choice of low heat (two elements, 1332W) or high heat
(three elements, 1998W). Both settings have electronic
temperature control - see below.

A switch is set to ON when the red dot is visible.

Low heat setting

Press switch 1 to ON. Two elements will glow and, when the
temperature selected on the electronic control dial 3 is reached,
one of the elements will automatically turn off, switching back on if
the temperature falls.

See also ‘Electronic economiser temperature control ’ below.

High heat setting

Set switches 1 and 2 to ON. All three elements will glow and, when
the temperature selected on the electronic control dial 3 is
reached, two of the elements will automatically turn off, switching
back on if the temperature falls.

The fire can be returned to low heat setting by pressing switch 2
to OFF.

See also ‘Electronic economiser temperature control ’ below.

Electronic economiser temperature control

This sensitive output control 3 will switch the radiant heater
elements ON and OFF to accurately maintain the level of comfort
that you have selected.

Select low or high radiant setting – then turn the control dial to 7;
when the room reaches a comfortable level of warmth, turn the dial
down until the electronically controlled elements switch off. The
control dial should be left at this setting; the electronic control will
then switch the elements ON and OFF as needed to maintain your
chosen comfort level.

775mm

300mm

610mm

1000mm
min

Furniture or other obstruction

265mm

Fig. 1

4

•

3

5

2

1

Fig. 2

4

5

Convector Heater – see Fig. 3

The 800 watt convector heater can be used by itself for
background heating, or in conjunction with the radiant elements
for extra heat. The convector output is through the vent in the
canopy. This vent must never be covered or obstructed.

The convector heater is controlled by an ON/OFF switch 4 and
thermostat 5 located at the top right-hand side of the fire. The
output may be set to any position between MIN and MAX settings.

Set the switch to ON and set the thermostat to maximum setting
initially.

When the room is warm enough, turn the thermostat down slowly
until the convector heater just clicks off.

The thermostat will switch the convector ON and OFF to maintain
the selected temperature setting, as indicated by the pilot light 6.

In the MIN position, the convector will switch ON at a temperature
of approximately 5°C, to help protect against frosty conditions.

NOTE: If the convector heater does not come on when the
thermostat is set to a low number, this is normally because the
room is warmer than the thermostat setting and is not a fault.

2

6

Fig. 3