Dimplex FX 20VL User Manual

Downflow Fan Heater 08/30041/1 Issue 1

Model FX 20VL (IP22)

Dimensions

(millimetres)

Model(s) Specification

FX 20VL (Low Level) 1/2kw + Adjustable Thermostat (external by installer)

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE

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

THIS APPLIANCE CARRIES A WARNING ‘DO NOT COVER’ TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE RISK OF OVERHEATING THAT EXISTS
IF THE APPLIANCE IS ACCIDENTALLY COVERED.

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 HEAT IN THE DIRECT AIRFLOW FROM THE
UNIT.

THIS HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BELOW A
FIXED SOCKET OUTLET.

WARNING – DISCONNECT THE HEATER FROM THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE UNDERTAKING SERVICE OR REPAIR.

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.

General

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND
RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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.

Installation and Operating Instructions

Fig. 1

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

The Controls

The cut-out is a safety device which switches off the heater and fan if for
any reason the appliance overheats. (see ‘Safety’)

The thermal fuse link is provided as an added safety feature, and
operates to open circuit if there is abnormal overheating within the
appliance. The operation of these safety devices is described under
‘Safety’

This model is also fitted with an adjustable thermostat which can be
adjusted by user. This has the following settings : 0,

2, 3, 4, 5 (max). The thermostat should be set to 5 (max). Once the
required room temperature is reached, it can be turned back until a click
(switch off) can be heard, which will give you a constant room temperature
with the thermostat switching on and off automatically. This gives you an
approximate room temperature range of 7°C - 32°C depending on room
size. Frost protection : When the temperature falls below + 5 … +8°C, the
appliance switches on automatically.
Note – On this model the thermostat works independent from the selected
output.

To reset the selector switch first remove the top cover, then adjust
thermostat to required setting, or reset selector switch to 1kw or 2kw as
required, then refit top cover.

* (frost protection)

Safety

Cut-Out

For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a thermal cut-out. In the event
that the product overheats, the cut-out switches the heater off
automatically.
To bring the heater back into operation, remove the cause of overheating,
then turn off the electrical supply to the heater for a few minutes.
When the heater has cooled sufficiently reconnect and switch on the
heater.

Fuse Link

A thermal fuse link is provided as an added safety feature. If the fuse link
operates and opens circuit it is the result of abnormal overheating within
the appliance, and servicing of the appliance by a competent service
engineer will be required in order to ensure the future safe operation of the
heater. Dimplex Customer Services should be contacted, who will arrange
the replacement of any faulty parts and the fitting of a new fuse link.

, 1,

Installation FX 20VL Controls

disconnected from any relevant fixed wiring. Supply cable is not supplied
with this appliance and it should therefore be installed by a competent
electrician in accordance with the IEE wiring regulations.

The supply circuit must be adequate for the input of the appliance and
must be protected with a 13A fuse.
A suitable termination to the fixed wiring of the premises must be provided
adjacent to the final position of the appliance through a double pole switch
having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles.

Installation Procedure

It is essential to observe minimum wall mounting clearances, as per Fig. 1
overleaf.
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 600mm 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.- 600mm 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.

Fig. 2

The heater is fitted with a thermostat with Before undertaking installation work, ensure the electricity supply is
an Integrated ON/OFF switch, a cut-out,
and a thermal fuse link.
The heater has an external adjustable
thermostat which can be adjusted by user
(i.e. by turning the knob to the side of the
heater), see Fig 4 for controls details.
Temp. range 7°C - 32°C

Cleaning and User Maintenance

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.

After Sales Service

Your Dimplex downflow fan heater is guaranteed for one year from the
date of purchase. We undertake to repair or exchange free of charge
within this period, any part found to be defective due to a manufacturing
fault.

Fig. 3