Installation and Operating Instructions
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BR 150 & 350
BR 400
BR Towel Rails
Models : BR150C, BR150W, BR350C & BR400W
Dimensions
(millimetres)
Rails
10
16
16
The towel rail has a sealed electrical element controlled by a
pre-set thermostat which will switch off the rail should it
overheat for any reason. It is splashproof to IPX5 standard.
The BR towel rail also has the facility for connection to a
water radiator system and can be operated as part of a
central heating system. (See section ‘Use on a water
radiator system’).
Electrical
The electrical installation of this towel rail must be carried
out by a competent electrician in accordance with the current
I.E.E Regulations for Electrical Equipment. The towel rail is
suitable for use on an A.C.~ electrical supply. Before
installation check that the supply voltage corresponds with
that marked on the rail.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT - The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter E or by the earth symbol
green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
This appliance must only be used on A.C. mains supply of
230/240 Volts~.
IMPORTANT : THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety advice
WARNING - THE SURFACE OF THIS RADIATOR CAN BE
HOT.
In order to be effective the towel rail will get hot,
however momentary contact with any part of it should not
cause injury.
CAUTION - This appliance is not intended for use by
chidren 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.
Precautions should be taken to ensure that prolonged
contact with the towel rail cannot occur. Particular care
should be taken in confined areas where accidental
prolonged contact with the rail could be more likely to
occur.
This appliance should only be used to dry fabrics washed
in water using commonly available detergents.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
IMPORTANT - If the towel rail is to be installed in a place
used by the public, a warning notice should be placed
adjacent to the rail advising that the surface can be hot.
WARNING - In order to avoid a hazard for very young
children, this appliance should be installed so that the
lowest heated rail is at least 600mm above the floor.
General
The BR towel rail is designed to provide an all year round
service for airing towels and articles of clothing. It will also
provide heat for bathrooms and other small rooms. The
towel rail is permanently filled with a special water based
liquid for years of trouble free service. No routine
maintenance is necessary apart from occasional
cleaning.
Model
BR150
BR350
BR400
Fig. 1
Watts
150
350
400
A
600
930
930
F - Bleed valve
G - Drain plug
B
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610
08/17311/7 Issue 7
D
C
385
603
447
or coloured green or
155
155
155
Weight kg
6.5
13
14
Bathroom Installations
If fitted in a room containing a bath or shower, to comply with
the current I.E.E. Regulations, a cable outlet will be
necessary with the supply to the heater controlled by a
double-pole pull-cord switch having a contact separation of
3mm in each pole. The body of the switch should be
situated as to be normally inaccessible to a person using a
bath or shower. Should Equipotential Earth Bonding be
required the earthing conductor in the supply cord is deemed
to provide the supplementary bonding connection (see
Regulation 547-03-0@,’16’h Edition I.E.E. Wiring
Regulations.
Installation
IMPORTANT - Protect the electrical connection whilst
handling the towel rail.
The towel rail must be permanently fixed to the wall using the
wall brackets supplied. The rail must be mounted vertically
as shown observing the minimum clearances stated.
WARNING - The towel rail is heavy. Do not remove without
seeking specialist advice.
Wall mounting
The Wall mounting accessory pack contains:
(a) 4 mounting straps
(b) 4 screws (M4 x 10)
(c) 4 wall mounting brackets
(d) 4 locator pins
(e) 4 wall mounting screws (No.10 x 40) and wall plugs
phillips head
screwdriver
Step 2
Place carefully around the upright bars the 4 mounting
straps at the position shown - see Fig. 3. (Note the straps
must be positioned up tight to the cross bar as indicated)
Securely fix them by screwing in place fully the M4 x 10mm
screw. Ensure the brackets are fitted with the rear of the
straps facing directly backwards.
(e)
screws
No.10 x 40
wall mtg.
brackets
mounting
straps
Note: Mounting
strap must be
positioned up
tight to the
cross bar
Detail view of mounting
strap/cross bar
upright
bar
cross
bar
mounting
strap
(b)
screw M4x10
(a)
mounting
strap
Fig. 2
(c)
wall mounting
bracket
(d)
locater pin
rotated quarter
turn to lock
flat head
screwdriver
Procedure for fixing Wall Brackets
Step 1
Using Dim. X (fixed) and Dim. Y (variable) as a guide, mark
the hole positions for the four fixing brackets (or use the
template when provided) and drill and plug the wall to suit.
Note: Allow enough room above and below for the clearance
stated. Screw the four fixing brackets securely to the wall see Fig. 3.
Wall bracket Fixing Dimensions
Fig. 3
Step 3
Place the towel rail straps into the wall mounted brackets,
secure them with the locater pins by inserting it and giving it
a quarter turn - see Fig. 2. Check the four brackets and towel
rail are fitting horizontal. If not go back to step 2. The straps
can be repositioned to ensure that the towel rail is horizontal
when fitted to your wall. If the towel rail cross rails are not
level, loosen both straps on either left or right hand upright
bar. Lower the two straps and raise up the towel rail until it
is horizontal, then secure as indicated in step 2 and 3.
Model(s) Dim. X Dim. Y
BR150 385 318
BR350 603 638
BR400 447 638
Use on a water radiator system
The towel rail may also be connected to a water radiator
system and operated as part of a central heating system.
This work should be carried out by persons competent in
plumbing and electrical installation.
Before installing as part of a central heating system the towel
rail must first be drained of its liquid contents. (see
Important Safeguards).
To drain the rail arrange it vertically and remove the screwed
plug (see ‘G’ in Fig. 1) from the bottom of the right hand
straight tube.
Open the air bleed valve
rear of the tube. Finally remove screwed plug from the side
of the left hand tube.
Mount the towel rail on the wall and connect the water supply
inlet and outlet pipes to the ½ inch BSP connections
provided.
Refill the rail with the water from the central heating system,
ensuring that all air is bled from the rail. For electrical
connection refer to Electrical section.
(see ‘F’ in Fig. 1) which is in the top
Operation (Water)
When the central heating system is in use, the towel rail will
operate as a normal radiator. Out of season or when the
central heating boiler is not in use, the towel rail may be
operated independently by switching on the electric heating
element.
IMPORTANT - When using the towel rail in this way
expansion of the water must be guaranteed through the
return connection. It is COMPULSORY that the return
connection is left open to ensure this.
Operation (Electrical)
It is a feature of the product that the bottom rail remains cool
to the touch. Some variation in the temperature across the
surface of the rail is also normal. When the appliance is
covered the heating pattern of the rails may alter, and
generally temperatures at the upper part of that rail will rise
The towel rail may be switched on and off at the isolating wall
switch which must be positioned outside the bathroom, or
operated by means of a pull cord switch.
A further means of control would be to link the towel rail to a
room thermostat and/or timer. A room thermostat will
ensure that the rail automatically switches off in warmer
weather. A timer will allow for short periods of use.
Note: If the towel rail is located in a bathroom the
adjustment for these controls must be located outside the
bathroom.
Drying and Airing Towels
It is recommended that for efficient drying, no more than two
layers of towels or similar fabric should be draped over the
rail. Items should be placed evenly over the whole surface of
the rail where possible.
It is not advisable to leave very damp towels or clothes on the
towel rail when not in use, as this may in time, affect the paint
finish.
The rail, although hot to the touch is not hot enough to scorch
or burn fabrics. However, soap and detergents remaining in
articles after washing can cause discoloration. Therefore
care should be taken to thoroughly rinse articles before
airing.
Important Safeguards
WARNING - The towel rail is filled with a glycol based
antifreeze/water solution. The following precautions should
be followed when handling and disposing of the liquid.
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• Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear protective gloves
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and goggles.
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• Do not swallow.
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• Keep out of reach of children.
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• Keep away from pets.
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• Do not empty into drains or watercourses.
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• Dispose of it at an authorised disposal facility.
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Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts on the towel rail.
The rail is filled with a precise quantity of special liquid and
for electric only operation should never need draining or
refilling. Repairs requiring the opening of the liquid-tight
seal must only be made by the manufacturer’s Service Agent.
Any leakage must be reported to the manufacturer’s Service
Agent.
WARNING - The Bleed screw on the rear of the product is
intended for use only when the product is connected to a
hot water system. It should never be opened on an electrical
only installation.
The element and cable are a single unit and any maintenance
must be carried out by the manufacturers service agent using
the recommended Parts Ref. Numbers : BR150 - TR400004,
BR350 - TR20002 and BR400 - TR9901
Cleaning
The finish on your towel rail can be maintained by occasionally
wiping over with a damp cloth and lightly finishing with a soft
dry cloth. This should only be carried out when the rail is
cold. Do not use abrasive cleaning powders as this could
damage the surface finish.
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 two years 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.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory
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. The
customer services help desk will also be able to advise you
should you need to purchase any spares.
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.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-46 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014,
EN60555-2 and EN60555-3. These cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC
Dimplex UK Ltd.
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