Dimplex LPC Series Installation Instructions Manual
Linear Proportional Convector Heater
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1.5" (3.8 cm)
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1.5" (3.8 cm)
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1.5" (3.8cm)
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3" (7.6 cm)
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3" (7.6 cm)
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3" (7.6 cm)
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6" (15.3 cm)
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See Item 4 & 5
for Dimension
LPC Series
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to
person, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.1.
Heater and controls should be installed by a qualied 2.
contractor. Wiring procedures and connections should be in
accordance with the National Electric Code (CEC & NEC) and
local codes.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not 3.
use it in areas where gasoline, paint or ammable liquids are
used or stored.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare 4.
skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving
this heater. Keep combustible materials such as: furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains away from heater.
To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust 5.
in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed where
openings may become blocked.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or 6.
exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or re, or
damage the heater.
Do not install these heaters against combustible, low density 7.
cellulose bre surfaces or vinyl wall paper.
Do not locate these heaters below any electrical convenience 8.
receptacles.
Check nameplate ratings to be sure the heater voltage is the 9.
same as the service supply. (The nameplate is located below
the right side of the heating element.)
HIGH TEMPERATURES10. : Keep electrical cords, furniture, draperies or any other blocking material away from the heater. See
Installation Section for specic distances.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and •
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different •
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician •
for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Installation Instructions
Placement of the Linear Proportional Convector
Linear Proportional Convectors are high performance heaters
designed to operate at higher outlet temperatures than conventional
baseboard heaters. They can be directly mounted onto drywall,
plaster, wood or concrete walls. Due to the higher outlet
temperature, the wall surface can reach temperatures of 160º F (71º
C) or above and some materials may discolor or deform at these
temperatures, e.g. vinyl. In these cases the heater can be mounted
with an offset from the wall and oor to reduce the temperature
being applied to those materials. By installing the heater 5/8” (1.6
cm) off the wall and 1/4” (0.6 cm) off of the oor, the temperature of
the wall above the heater can be reduced to 129º F (54º C).
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NOTE: If the unit is being installed on a newly constructed
wall, ensure that all products that have been applied are fully
cured according to manufacturer’s instructions, before operating
the unit.
Recommendations for Locating Drapes and Furniture near Heater (Figure 1)
CAUTION: For objects located at specied distance (see below)
from the heater, the material should not discolor, nor distort
dimensionally (stretch or shrink) upon extended exposure (1000
hrs.) to a temperature of 200º F (93º C).
For most satisfactory operation of the heaters and minimum effect
on drapes, furniture and objects in close proximity, the following
recommendations should be observed:
Full Length Drapes:1. Hang drapes so there is at least 1.5” (3.8
cm) between the top of the drapes and the ceiling, at least 1.5”
(3.8cm) between the bottom of the drapes and the nished oor
covering (such as carpet, if used) AND at least 3” (7.6 cm) between the front vertical surface of the heater and the nearest fold
of the drapes (opened drape). (Figure 1A)
Shorter Length Drapes: 2. Hang drapes so there is at least 1.5”
(3.8 cm) between the top of the drapes and the ceiling, and at
least 6” (15.2 cm), preferably more, between the bottom of the
drapes and the top horizontal surface of the heater. (Figure 1B)
Furniture:3. Place furniture no closer than 3” (7.62 cm) from the
front of the Linear Proportional Convector. (Figure 1D)
Overhanging Solid Objects (Except Plastic): 4. Position Linear
Convector so there is at least 14” (35.6 cm) between the top of
the heater and any solid object that obstructs or redirects the
vertical air ow out of the top of the unit. (Figure 1C)
Overhanging Plastic Objects: 5. All Plastic items that cannot withstand extended exposure to temperatures 60º C or higher should
be kept a minimum of 20” (50.8cm) above the unit. (Figure 1C))
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NOTE: Ensure that when 2 Linear Proportional Convectors are
installed near the same corner they are both a minimum of 6”
from the corner.
Installation
All Linear Proportional Convectors must be connected from the right
side of the heater.
Figure 1
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Wiring Diagram
Black - Element Return Wire
Black - Element Wire
Black - Control Wire
Blue - Control Wire
Blue control wire and black element return wire are connected.
Connect L2/Neutral to these during installation.
Black wire from control.
Connect L1 to this during installation.
Yellow control wire and black element wire are connected.
Do not change during installation.
Control Board
LPC
Thermal Cutoff
Ground
L2 / Neutral
L1
Yellow - Control Wire
Figure 3
A
C
B
D
E
A - Setting/Temperature Display
B - Economy Setting Icon
C - Set Back Temperature Setting
D - Comfort Setting Icon
F
H
G
F - Lock Icon
G - Decrease Button
H - Increase Button
I - Menu Button
E - Synchronized Icon
CAUTION: Avoid direct contact of paper, fabric, or furniture with
linear convector, to prevent a possible re.
When power is rst supplied to the LPC the Setpoint Temperature
will ash in the temperature display area. At any time either the + or
- button can be pressed to have the temperature setpoint displayed
again.
A. Setting/Temperature Display
CAUTION: Disconnect power supply before installation to
prevent electric shock.
Unpack and place Linear Proportional Convector on oor face 1.
up, use packaging to protect oor if required. Remove front cov-
ers.
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NOTE: Remove the center cover, by releasing the top rst.
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NOTE: Heater ns can be easily bent. For optimal perfor-
mance ensure that they remain vertical.
Orient unit in desired location and mark pilot holes - top and bot-2.
tom at both ends and at least one set in middle.
Wire unit as per diagrams (below) and National and Local Electri-3.
cal Codes.
CAUTION: Connect heaters to a branch circuit used only for
permanently installed heater and protected by over current
devices rated or set at no more than 30 amperes. The total
connected load should not be more than 80% of the rating of the
over current devices. It may cause a re hazard if not installed
and maintained in accordance with these instructions.
Position LPC, pushing cable back into wall (or conduit), run 4.
screws through pre-selected mounting holes and spacers (if applicable), using appropriate wall anchors, if necessary.
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NOTE: Screw should be backed off 1/2 turn from snug position to allow free expansion and contraction of housing and to
ensure quiet operation.
Replace covers on unit.5.
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NOTE: Install the center cover rst, by installing the top rst,
then the bottom.
Usage of Multiple Linear Proportional Convectors
Multiple Linear Proportional Convectors can be wired in parallel
on a single circuit. To use/control multiple Linear Proportional
Convectors from a single source, aCONNEX
used. By synchronizing one CONNEX
the controller can control all of the heaters from one location. Each
component must be within 15m (45ft) of any other component in the
TM
TM
controller can be
controller to multiple LPC’s,
system for the entire system to operate.
Operation
This linear convector must be properly installed before it is used.1.
Prior to energization remove all construction dirt (plaster, 2.
sawdust, etc.) from interior and exterior of linear convector.
Dimplex linear convectors are designed and tested for safe and
trouble-free operation. All Dimplex linear convectors are protected
against overheating by a built-in thermal cutout. Free airow
throughout the linear convector is extremely important for the most
efcient operation of the linear convector. Restricted airow may
cause the thermal overload protector to cycle the linear convector
“ON and OFF”. A cycling linear convector will not supply sufcient
heat to the room.
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The LPC is designed to control the temperature of a room anywhere
from 32-86°F (0-30°C). Pressing the + or - will increase or decrease
the desired temperature for the room to be heated by 0.5° (in either
°C or °F).
After 5 seconds the Setpoint Temperature will switch to display the
intake temperature of the room.
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NOTE: Pressing the + and - at the same time will toggle between
°C and °F.
B. Economy Setting
The Economy Setting can be used to change the Setpoint
Temperature for a variable period of time. By pressing the V the
Economy Setting will be enabled - signied by the icon ashing.
After the Set Back Temperature has been set, the icon will become
solid after three seconds and the Set Back Temperature will be
enabled.
To return back to the Comfort Setting press the V button and the
icon will disappear and the
icon will appear.
C. Set Back Temperature Setting
The Set Back Temperature Setting is used during periods when the
Economy setting feature is active. This temperature adjustment can
be set by pressing the V followed by the + or -.
D. Comfort Setting
The Comfort Setting icon will be displayed when the heater is in
normal operation based on the Setpoint Temperature for the room.
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NOTE: Either the or icon will always be visible, dependent
on the setting being used.
E. Synchronized Icon
The LPC features CONNEXTM, a wireless technology that works
with Dimplex single and multi-zone CONNEX
provide simple whole home connectivity and comfort. CONNEX
controllers are available to control one or multiple Precision Comfort
Heaters within a 50’ (15 m) radius. In order for the controller
to have this function the LPC and the controller will need to be
synchronized. To do this:
On the LPC heater press and hold the 1. V button for 3 seconds,
both the
Press the 2. - , + and then V, on the LPC heater.
Within 10 seconds press any button once on the CONNEX3.
controller.
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NOTE: There is a 3 second delay between pressing the last
button the CONNEX
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NOTE: To desynchronize a LPC heater from the synchronized
CONNEX
TM
controller, on the LPC heater:
TM
controllers to
and icons will begin to ash.
TM
controller and the LPC heater.
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