Dimplex DIR18A10GR User Manual
Dimplex DIR Series Indoor/
Outdoor Infrared Heaters
Model
DIR15A10GR
DIR18A10GR
DIR22A10GR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this heater. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Welcome & Congratulations .................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........4
Heater Installation ......................... 6
Wiring Instructions ......................... 9
Site Selection ............................10
Installation .............................. 12
Electrical Installation ......................14
Operating Instructions ..................... 16
Maintenance ............................19
Troubleshooting ..........................20
Warranty ...............................21
This manual covers installation
and maintenance. Read
carefully before attempting to
install, operate, or service the
Infrared heater.
!
NOTE: Procedures and
techniques that are considered
important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will result in damage to
the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will expose the user to
the risk of re, serious injury, or
death.
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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an IR Heater
from Glen Dimplex Americas.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers for future reference.
Model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and Serial
Number Label of your heater.
Brackets for wall or ceiling mounting
Terminal box
Nextrema™ Schott
glass panel
®
Remote control
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/customer_support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-346-7539
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and
product serial number ready. (See above)
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
① Read all instructions before
installing or using this heater.
② Use this heater only as
described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
③ This heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep
combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3.0
feet (0.9 m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from
sides and rear restrictions.
④ Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever
the heater is left operating and
unattended.
⑤ Do not operate any heater after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater
inspected by a reputable electrician
before reusing.
⑥ Do not operate any heater
with a damaged cord or after it
malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return
heater to authorized service facility
for examination or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
⑦ To disconnect heater, turn off
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect switch, and turn off
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect panel.
⑧ Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause
an electric shock or re, or damage
the heater.
⑨ To prevent a possible re, do not
block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner.
⑩ A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
it in areas where gasoline, paint,
or ammable liquids are used or
stored.
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Do not touch the heater during
⑪
operation as the body becomes hot
and could causes burns. Particular
attention has to be given where
children and vulnerable people are
present.
⑫
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Do not allow any cables,
⑬
furnishing, ammable materials or
other items come in contact with
any surface of the heater.
The heater must not be located
⑭
immediately below a socket-outlet.
The heater must not be located in
front of a socket-outlet. They should
be located outside the physical
footprint of the units to minimize
heat build-up behind the heater.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
⑮
WARNING: The heater must
not be used if the glass panels are
damaged.
WARNING: Keep combustible
materials such as furniture, papers,
clothes and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9m) from the front of the heater
and keep them away from the sides
and rear.
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NOTE: Changes or
modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Heater Installation
HOW TO OPERATE THE HEATER:
What's included with your Dimplex IR Heater
• IR Heater
• Operating and Installation Instructions
• One small box containing 2 sets of brackets and mounting hardware
• One remote controller
Figure 1
Brackets for wall or ceiling mounting
Terminal box
Remote control
Nextrema ™ Schott ®:
glass panel
Technical Specication
MODEL NAME DIR15A10GR DIR18A10GR DIR22A10GR
Voltage
Rated power (Watts) 1500 1800 2200
Installation
Minimum Mounting Height 2.4M(7.9ft) 2.4M(7.9ft) 2.4M(7.9ft)
Electric protection class I I I
Outdoor rated yes yes yes
Unit dimensions
L x W x H (mm/in)
(without bracket)
120V~，60Hz 240V~，60Hz 240V~，60Hz
Wall-mounted
Ceiling-mounted
902 x 170 x 78
35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8
Wall-mounted
Ceiling-mounted
902 x 170 x 78
35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8
Wall-mounted
902 x 170 x 78
35-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 3-1/8
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Heater Installation
RISK OF FIRE/
EXPLOSION
This heater should not be
used in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Do not use in
areas where gasoline, paint
or ammable liquids are used
or stored.
Installation minimum
clearances specied on the
heater nameplate and in the
owner's manual must be
followed.
Before installation, read this
manual carefully and keep for
future reference.
The heater must be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
1. This equipment shall be installed
only by qualied personnel who
are familiar with the construction
and operation of the apparatus
and hazard involved.
WARNING: The heater is
tted with an electrical connection
box and should be connected as
a xed installation by a licensed
electrical professional. Wiring
procedures and connections should
be in accordance with the National
Electric Code (NEC) and local
codes.
2. Within USA, electrical installation
shall be made in accordance with
the National Electrical Code.
3. Within Canada, electrical
installation shall be made
according to the provisions of
section 62 of the Canadian
electrical code part 1.
4. Wiring procedures and
connections shall be in
accordance with the national and
local codes having jurisdiction.
CAUTION: Disconnect electric
power supply before working on
circuit wiring to prevent electric
shock.
CAUTION: When installing
outdoors we recommend the
heater is positioned where it will be
protected from exposure to extreme
weather such as snow and ice.
CAUTION: This heater must be
grounded.
CAUTION: Electrical connection
must have ground fault protection
(GFCI or GFI).
CAUTION: A circuit breaker is
required for proper installation, do
not load beyond 80% capacity.
CAUTION: High temperature,
risk of re, keep electrical cords,
drapery, furnishings, and other
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