Dimplex DXLWP400, DXLWP800TI N, DXLWP800, DXLWP400TI, ARLWP800TI User Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions

Dimplex Low Wattage Panel Heaters
Models: DXLWP400, DXLWP400TI,

DXLWP800, DXLWP800TI N & ARLWP800TI

Dimensions

(millimetres)

Models Specification

DXLWP400 400W Neon Heat Switch

DXLWP400TI 400W Neon Heat Switch / 24 Hour Timer

DXLWP800 800W Neon Heat Switch

DXLWP800TI N 800W Neon Heat Switch / 24 Hour Timer

ARLWP800TI 800W 2 Neon Heat Switches / 24 Hour Timer

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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.

The plug must be accessible after heater installation.

DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL THE FEET OR WALL
BRACKETS ARE FITTED CORRECTLY.

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.

Models DXLWP400TI, DXLWP800TIN and ARLWP800TI
can be set to switch on automatically. Remember to
observe all safety warnings at all times.

This appliance is not intended for use by children or other
persons without assistance or supervision if their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them
from using it safely. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

INDUKLWPRG Issue 6

600 mm - 400W

800 mm - 800W

500 mm

Electrical Connection

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

If the socket outlets in your home are not of the 13 amp BS1363
type they will not accept the plug connected to this heater, therefore
cut off the plug. When cut off this plug can constitute a shock
hazard if inserted into a socket outlet. It must therefore be
disposed of safely.

Before wiring the appropriate plug please note that the wires in
this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code.

GREEN/YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the terminal marked E or the

earth symbol
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured

Red.
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured

Black.
DO NOT connect the Brown (Live) or the Blue (Neutral) wires to

the Earth terminal of your 13 amp plug. If the terminals of the
plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

CAUTION: If you use this heater in conjunction with a thermal
control, programme controller, timer or any other device which
switches the heater on automatically observe all safety warnings
at all times.

or coloured Green or Green/Yellow.

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 a guard
be fitted to ensure contact with the heater is avoided and
objects cannot be inserted into the product.

If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.

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.

Positioning the Heater

Select the position for the heater ensuring there is clearance
from any furniture and fittings of at least 150mm above the heater,
50mm below (wall mounted) and 25mm each side. Curtains
must not be closer than 150mm from the top of the heater.

130mm

340mm - 400W
540mm - 800W

130mm

150mm

95mm

Free Standing Operation (see Fig. 1)

NEVER USE THE HEATER FREE STANDING WITHOUT THE FEET
FITTED (FEET ARE PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON).

1. Lay the heater on its front.

2. Remove the two socket head screws from the base of
the heater using the hexagon key supplied.

3. Place feet over base of heater, align holes and engage
hook on foot into the recess on the back of the heater ­see Fig. 1.

4. Replace the screws but do not overtighten.

Fig. 1

Rear View

Installation

The Fixing Kit should contain: 1 Drilling Template, 3 Screws, 3
Rawlplugs, 1 Mounting Bracket and 1 Hexagon Key.

Wall Mounted Operation (see Fig. 2)

Suggested Fixings

SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 8 Rawlplug inserts, 6mm drill bit.
PLASTERBOARD: If possible locate studding and use No. 8

woodscrews directly into the wood, otherwise M5 rawlplug
intersets are suitable.

NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (e.g. Timber frame and hollow
concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

1. Select the position for the heater ensuring there is
clearance from any furniture and fittings of at least 150mm
above the heater, 50mm below and 25mm each side.

Curtains must not be closer than 150mm from the top of
theheater.

2. Position the drilling template provided on the wall ensuring
it is level. Mark the position of the relevant holes on the
wall at the edge of template. Before drilling check that the
distance between the hole centres is correct, 340mm for
400W Models and 540mm for 800W models (see Fig. 2).

25mm 25mm

Bracket

Drilling Holes

420mm

50mm

Fig. 2

3. Drill the wall at the three marked positions and fit the wall
plugs.

Ensure template has been removed.

4. Fix two No. 8 screws to the top two holes leaving 3mm of
the screw exposed. Hang the heater on the screws.

5. Fit the bottom bracket, found in the fixing kit, in the slot at
the base of the heater and screw the bracket to the wall.

Test that the heater is now securely fixed to the wall.

Operation

IMPORTANT - OBJECTS OR CLOTHING MUST NOT BE PLACED
ON THIS HEATER.

Before using the heater ensure that all warnings and
instructions have been read carefully.

OPERATION - SINGLE RATED MODELS

Models DXLWP400, DXLWP400TI, DXLWP800, and
DXLWP800TI N

Turn the heater on using the switch on the right side of the heater

- the switch will be illuminated.

OPERATION - DUAL RATED MODEL - Model ARLWP800TI

The two switches on the side of the heater control the heat output.
Both switches illuminated indicates maximum output.

Top switch only illuminated indicates 500W output on 800W
model.

Bottom switch only illuminated indicates 300W output on 800W
model.

Note: on models fitted with a timer, at least one switch must be
illuminated for the heater to operate.

MODELS WITH TIMER - (see Fig. 3)

DXLWP400TI and DXLWP800TI N - 1 Switch,

The switch on the side of the heater turns the heater on.
Note: This switch must be in the “on” position before the heater

will operate.

ARLWP800TI - 2 Switches

The two switches on the side of the heater control the amount of
heat available as described above, (Operation - Dual Rated
Model).

NOTE: At least one switch must be in the ‘On’ position before the
heater will operate.