Dimplex Electricaire R7, Electricaire R8, Electricaire R10, Electricaire R12, Electricaire R15 User Instructions

WARM AIR HEATING SYSTEM

Models: R7 - 7kW / 46kWh, R8 - 8kW / 57kWh, R10 - 10kW / 69kWh,

R12 - 12kW / 80kWh, R15 - 15kW / 103kWh

USER INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY AND

RETAIN FOR FURTHER USE. NOTE ALSO THE

INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE HEATER

ELECTRICAIRE

• WARNING - THE SURFACES ON THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.

• This heater meets BS 3456 safety requirements. However, any heater type becomes hot in normal operation. Care

must be taken to ensure that prolonged skin contact with the heater does not occur.

WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN, INFIRM PERSONS, OR THE AGED ARE LIKELY TO BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED

IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER WE RECOMMEND THAT A GUARD IS FITTED. Contact your installer or the
manufacturer for further advice.

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.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• THIS APPLIANCE IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. THE FLOOR MUST BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT IT IS CAPABLE

OF BEARING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT, UP TO 750KG (¾ TON). DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE.

• To maintain stability, it is essential that the heater is placed on a level surface.

• The heater must be installed where it is impossible for switches and other controls to be touched by a person using

a bath or shower.

• IMPORTANT - Due to the newness of materials the heater will produce a slight smell for the fi rst few days of

operation. ROOMS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND YOUNG CHILDREN, CAGED BIRDS, OR PERSONS
WITH RESPIRATORY COMPLAINTS MUST NOT REMAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HEATER DURING
THE FIRST 48 HOURS OF THE COMMISSIONING PERIOD.

• IF, DURING ANY REASSEMBLY OF THE HEATER, A PART OF THE THERMAL INSULATION SHOWS DAMAGE

OR DETERIORATION WHICH MAY IMPAIR SAFETY, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AN IDENTICAL PART.

• The heater must stand at least 50mm clear of any walls and 150mm below ceilings.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

The warm air system is designed to operate on cheap rate electricity.

The heater takes in energy when electricity tariffs are low, and

retains it in the insulated core. Warm air is provided directly from

the unit mounted on a plenum or through duct work, by the operation

of a fan. The fan may be controlled by a central thermostat and/

or a time clock.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. VENTILATE ROOM WELL DURING COMMISSIONING.

2. DO NOT MOVE THE HEATER IN ANY WAY ONCE

INSTALLED, WITHOUT THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENT

ELECTRICIAN.

3. DO NOT COVER THE HEATER WITH CLOTHING ETC. AT

ANY TIME, OR POSITION FURNITURE, OR ANY OBJECT,

CLOSE TO OR AGAINST THE HEATER.

ALSO REFER TO COVER PAGE

COMMISSIONING

The heater should be commissioned in accordance with the

installation instructions - by the installing engineer.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS - see Fig. A

1. INPUT CONTROL

The input controller is a thermostat which regulates the amount

of energy taken by the heater during the hours when cheap rate

electricity is available. Turning the knob clockwise increases the

amount of heat stored. The setting should be adjusted from MIN

to MAX to suit seasonal requirements.

2. NEON INDICATOR & 3. FAN SWITCH

To obtain heat from the Electricaire Unit press the fan switch

to the ON position. The fan indicator light will now glow red.

If the fan is controlled by a room thermostat it will switch off

automatically when the room temperature reaches the required

level. The fan should be switched off before retiring at night.

This function may be performed by installing a time clock.

4. BOOST SWITCH

The boost switch increases the airflow delivered by the

Electricaire Unit. This facility is designed to produce a rapid rise

in room temperature, e.g. fi rst thing in the morning or when you

return home in cold weather.

5. DAY ENERGY SWITCH

If your Electricaire Unit is connected to the “White Meter” tariff

the day energy switch operates direct acting elements. This

facility extends the heat output obtainable from the Electricaire

Unit by using day energy after the core has been fully discharged.

To avoid unnecessary use of day rate energy the following

safeguards have been built into the appliance.

Day energy can only be used if:

The Day Energy switch is in the ON position.

The fan switch is in the ON position.

The outlet air temperature has fallen below a pre-determined

level.

In addition ensure the input is set at MAX.