Dimplex B48, C412, D416, E420 Quick Manual

INDMEWMK1S Issue 7

The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) EN55014, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3 which cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 73/23 and 89/336

MK1 Oil filled Radiator

Models - B48, C412, D416 & E420

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‘C’

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Model Watts A B C D

B48 750 570 659 405 527
C412 1000 840 659 675 527
D416 1500 1105 659 940 527
E420 2000 1373 659 1208 527

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IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULL Y AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Important Safety Advice

WARNING – DO NOT USE UNTIL THE FEET ARE FITTED

CORRECTLY OR IT IS WALL MOUNTED USING THE
CORRECT WALL-MOUNTING KIT.

WARNING – THIS RADIATOR MUST ONLY BE USED IN
THE UPRIGHT POSITION.

WARNING – THIS RADIATOR MUST NOT BE LOCATED
IMMEDIATELY BELOW A FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.

WARNING – DO NOT USE THIS RADIATOR IN THE
IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS OF A BATH, A SHOWER
OR A SWIMMING POOL.

IMPORTANT – IF THE RADIATOR IS TO BE USED IN A
BATHROOM OR SIMILAR LOCATION, IT MUST BE W ALL
MOUNTED SO THA T NO PART OF IT CAN BE TOUCHED
BY ANY PERSON USING A BATH OR SHOWER, AND
WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH I.E.E. REGULATIONS
BY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

WARNING – THIS RADIATOR CARRIES A W ARNING ‘DO
NOT COVER’ TO ALERT THE USER TO THE RISK OF
FIRE THA T EXISTS IF THE RADIATOR IS ACCIDENT ALL Y
COVERED.

DO NOT COVER THE RADIATOR or place material or
garments on it, or obstruct the air circulation around the
radiator, for example with curtains or furniture, as this
could cause overheating and a fire risk.

The radiator complies with stringent safety standards
but to ensure efficient operation SURFACES OF THE

RADIATOR WILL BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH
THESE AREAS SHOULD BE A VOIDED.

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.

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.

DO NOT use the radiator if it has been dropped or
damaged or the mains lead has been damaged, until it
has been examined by a qualified engineer.

DO NOT use the radiator if it develops an oil leak. Unplug
the radiator and contact your supplier or our Customer
Help Line.

If the radiator is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool
before standing it back upright.

DO ENSURE that the mains lead cannot be tripped over.
DO NOT operate the radiator with the mains lead

overhanging the heated surfaces.

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a
special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.

Unpacking

Follow any pack operating instructions carefully. Remove the
contents of the carton very carefully. Retain all packaging for
future use.

Preparing for use

The radiator may be used free standing with the feet fitted or
wall mounted.

The necessary feet, screws and wall mounting brackets are
provided, packed with the radiator.

Free Standing on feet (see Fig. 3)
Never use the radiator free standing without the feet fitted.
Lay the radiator on its front on a table or similar and offer each

foot up to its mounting bracket. Place each foot over the
attachment bosses and secure it using the screws and washers
provided.
Insert the four white plastic inserts into the holes in the base of
the feet.
Stand the radiator on its feet and place it in position ready for
use.

The heater should always be used on a flat stable surface.

Ensure that there is at least 75mm of clear space around the
radiator and at least 305mm between the radiator and any
overhanging shelf.
Optional castors may be fitted to the feet in place of the plastic
inserts:

Black plastic castors (4) RC9000

Metal ball castors (4) RC0291
Contact your supplier or our Customer Helpline for details.
For overall height with castors add 43mm.

Permanent wall mounting
THE RADIAT OR MUST ONL Y BE WALL MOUNTED USING THE

KIT SUPPLIED.

Select a suitable position on a wall, near to a mains power
outlet.

The radiator should not be mounted closer than 75mm from
the floor - see Fig. 4 (to enable cleaning), or adjacent side
walls.

Ensure at least 305mm clear space between the radiator and
any overhanging shelf.

It should not be mounted closer than 1 metre from the ceiling.

STEP 1

Check that you have all the necessary components:
(a) 2 x Bottom Wall brackets
(b) 2 x Top Wall Brackets
(c) 2 x Radiator Securing Brackets
(d) 2 x Screws Self-tapping.

STEP 2

Using a straight edge, draw a horizontal line (see ‘Y’ in Fig. 4)
for the bottom brackets at the required mounting height from
the floor.

NOTE: The bottom of the radiator must not be less than 75mm
from the floor. To achieve this, the top edge of the bottom
brackets must be at least 160mm from the floor – see Fig. 2.
On this line, mark off the fixing centres according to model –
see ‘C’ in the table in Fig. 2 and Fig. 4.

Place the bottom brackets centrally over these centres with the
top row of holes on the line, and mark the fixing hole positions
– see Fig. 4.

STEP 3

Drill the holes and fit wall plugs. Screw the bottom brackets in
position – see Fig. 4.

STEP 4

Measure dimension D in Fig. 2 according to model, from the
top of the bottom brackets and draw a horizontal line. Mark off
the fixing centres for the top brackets in line with the bottom
brackets. Place each top bracket on the line and mark the
fixing holes – see Fig. 5. Drill and plug the wall and fix the top
brackets in place.

STEP 5

Place the radiator on the bottom brackets, then fit each securing
bracket to the top of the radiator and secure it with the self­tapping screw provided – see Fig. 6.
Check that the radiator is securely fixed to the wall.

Dimplex UK Limited
Millbrook House
Grange Drive
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire. SO30 2DF

[c] Dimplex UK Limited
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Using the radiator

WARNING – this radiator carries a warning ‘DO NOT COVER’
to alert the user to the risk of overheating that exists if the radiator
is accidentally covered.

Operation

When you have completed the installation, plug in and switch
on the power.
Set the thermostat control knob (see ‘a’ in Fig. 8) to position 10
(maximum) and allow the radiator to bring the room to your
desired temperature.
The neon lamp (see ‘b’ in Fig. 8) will light to show that the
radiator is heating. Now turn the thermostat control down slowly
until the neon lamp just goes off. The radiator will now maintain
the chosen temperature.
Note that the radiator may feel cool during operation if the room
temperature is higher than the thermostat setting.
When the radiator is not in use, switch off the power supply and
pull the plug out from the socket.

Cleaning

WARNING - ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER.

Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning powder or polish of
any kind on the body of the heater.
Allow the heater to cool, then wipe with a dry cloth to remove
dust and a damp cloth (not wet) to clean off stains. Be careful
not to allow moisture in to the heater.

Recycling

For electrical products sold within the European Community.

At the end of the electrical products useful life it
should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice
in your country.

After Sales Service

Your product is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase.
Within this period, we undertake to repair or exchange this
product free of charge provided it has been installed and
operated in accordance with these instructions.
Y our right s under this guarantee are additional to your st atutory
rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
Should you require after sales service you should contact our
customer services help desk on 0845 600 5111. It would assist
us if you can quote the model number, series, date of purchase,
and nature of the fault at the time of your call.
Please do not return a faulty product to us in the first instance
as this may result in loss or damage and delay in providing you
with a satisfactory service.
The inner panel of this heater is filled with a precise quantity of
special oil. Repairs requiring opening of the oil container are
only to be made by the manufacturer or its service agent. For
further advice if an oil leak is suspected please contact our
Customer Services Helpline. Regulations concerning the
disposal of oil when scrapping the appliance must be followed.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

UK customer help line 8.00am–5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8:30am-1.00pm Sat (October-March)
Technical Services: Tel. [phone]

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