Dimplex FX 20V User Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions

Downflow Fan Heater
Model : FX 20V

Dimensions

(millimetres)

Model(s) Specification

FX 20V (High Level) 1/2kw + Adjustable Thermostat (internal by installer)

IMPORT ANT SAFETY ADVICE

WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDINGS OF A BA TH, A SHOWER OR A SWIMMING POOL.

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

DO NOT PLACE AEROSOLS OR OTHER CONTAINERS
SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEA T IN THE DIRECT AIRFLOW FROM THE UNIT .

THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIA TEL Y BELOW A
FIXED SOCKET OUTLET .

The 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.

WARNING – DISCONNECT THE HEA TER FROM THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERT AKING SERVICE OR REP AIR.

WARNING – If the appliance is fitted in a bathroom, a cable outlet
will be necessary with the supply to the unit controlled by a
double pole switch. The switch if inside the bathroom should be
pull cord operated and if outside should be adjacent to the
entrance door. The appliance must be mounted so that no part of
it can be touched by any person using bath or shower.

THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE COVER
CORRECTLY IN POSITION.

Warning : In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

08/15981/3 Issue 3

(IP22)

Fig. 1

General

The heater has a loading of 2KW. It is designed for permanent wall mounting
and is suitable for operation on A.C. electricity supply having the same
voltage as shown on the rating label.

The heater is fitted with an internally mounted selector switch which on
installation of the heater allows a choice of 1kW or 2kW output to suit the
dimensions of the room to be heated.

In rooms of less than 9 – 11 cubic m. (350 - 400 cubic ft.) 1kW output should
be selected, otherwise nuisance tripping of the thermal overload cut-out
may occur.

NOTE : THE SWITCH HAS BEEN FACTORY SET FOR 2kW OPERATION.

SUPPLY CABLE IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE AND IT
SHOULD THEREFORE BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IEE REGULA TIONS.

FX20V Controls

The heater is fitted with a pull cord
operated ON/OFF switch, a thermostat, a
cut-out, and a thermal fuse link.The
heater has an internal adjustable
thermostat which can be adjusted by
installer (i.e. the top cover has to be
removed), see Fig. 4 for controls details
with cover removed. Temp. range 18°C ­32°C.

Cleaning and User Maintenance

selector
switch

N

L

internal adjustable
thermostat knob

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

Installation Procedure

It is essential to observe minimum wall mounting clearances - see Fig. 1.
The appliance should be fitted horizontally, with the cable entry at the top

and grille at the bottom. It must be mounted not less than 1800mm above
the floor with a clearance of at least 600mm to any shelf or projecting
surface below the heater and not less than 300mm below the ceiling or
other projecting surface. It must also be not less than 250mm from an
adjacent projecting surface. For most effective heating performance, the
heater should be mounted at the minimum height :-

i.e.- 1800mm above the floor.
Care must be taken to ensure that when in use, the air stream is not

obstructed by a high shelf or cabinet.

The appliance is secured to the wall with three screws, two through
keyhole slots and one through a centrally positioned lower hole to hold
the appliance firmly in position (see Fig. 2).

1. Remove the top cover from the appliance by removing the two
screws securing the top cover and hinging it back.

2. Mark the position of the keyhole slots on the wall and drill and plug
for the two suitable screws.

3. Partially insert the two screws, then hang the appliance on these
screws and mark the position of the lower centrally positioned screw.

4. Remove the appliance and drill and plug for the third screw.

5. Remount the appliance on the wall, ensure that it is horizontal and
fix in position by tightening all three screws.

6. Feed the supply cord or wires through the inlet at the top rear of the
appliance leaving sufficient free length to connect to the terminal
block.

7. Make electrical connections to the terminal block ensuring that the
live connection is made to the terminal marked ‘L’ and the neutral
connection to the terminal marked ‘N’ (see Fig. 2 exploded view).

8. Operate the selector switch to provide either 1kW or 2kW output.

9. Replace the top cover and screws.

The appliance is now ready for use and the electricity supply can be
reinstated.

WARNING

BEFORE UNDERTAKING CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE
APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
BY SWITCHING OFF AT THE ADJACENT DOUBLE POLE SWITCH.

The outside can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft damp cloth and
then dried. Do not use abrasive cleaning powders or furniture polish as this
can damage the surface finish.

Ensure that dust or fluff does not accumulate inside the heater as this could
lead to overheating of the element. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any
fluff which does accumulate.

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 subject to availability 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.

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Fig. 3 - FX20V Wiring Diagram

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

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

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