Dimplex ROD20 User Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions

Dimplex Roda Fire
Model : ROD20

Dimensions

(millimetres)

55

Important Safety Advice:

When using electrical appliances, Basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:

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• If the appliance is damaged, check with the

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• Do not use outdoors.

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• Do not use in the immediate surroundings of

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• Do not locate the heater immediately below a

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• Do not cover the heater. Do not place material

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• Do not leave young children or the infirm

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• Do not use this heater in series with a thermal

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• Ensure that furniture, curtains or other

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• In the event of a fault unplug the heater.

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• Unplug the heater when not required for long

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• Although this heater complies with safety

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• The appliance must be positioned so that the

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• If the supply cord is damaged it must be

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

supplier before installation and operation.

a bath, shower or swimming pool.

fixed socket outlet or connection box.

or garments on the heater, or obstruct the air
circulation around the heater, for instance by
curtains or furniture, as this could cause
overheating and a fire risk.

unsupervised in the vicinity of the heater.

control, a program controller, a timer or any
other device that switches on the heat
automatically, since a fire risk exists when the
heater is accidentally covered or displaced.

combustible material are positioned no closer
than 1 metre from the heater.

periods.

standards, we do not recommend its use on
deep pile carpets or on long hair type of rugs.

plug is accessible.

replaced by the manufacturer or service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.

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Roda Model: ROD20

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Fig. 1

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General

Unpack the heater carefully and retain the packaging for pos­sible future use, in the event of moving or returning the fire to
your supplier. Loose coals are packed separately within the
carton. When the heater is assembled the coals are placed
on top of the fuel bed. ‘The coals may be removed and peb­bles added in their place up to a maximum weight of 6kg. The
pebbles are supplied with the product’.

The heater is designed for use inset into a 407mm (16") or
457mm (18") wide by 559mm (22") high fireplace opening
see also section “Installation in a fire place opening”.

A 2kw fan heater discreetly positioned in the canopy of the
fire provides heating in cold weather. Switching allows half or
full heat.

Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is
the same as that stated on the heater.

Please note: Used in an environment where background
noise is very low, it may be possible to hear the fan which
operates the flame effect. This is normal and should not
be a cause for concern.

Electrical

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the
voltage marked on the heater must correspond to the supply
voltage.
Before switching on, please read the safety warnings and
operating instructions.
For your convenience, the heater is fitted with a rewireable
plug incorporating a 13 amp fuse. In the event of replacing
the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by
ASTA to BS1362 must be used.

Installation in a Fireplace Opening

Lamp Replacement

At the rear of the fire, two adjustable supports are provided for
levelling the fire where the base of the fireplace opening is
raised above the level of the hearth.

Adjust by removing the two screws holding each bracket in
position, then refit the bracket and the two screws in the re­quired position.

The metal surround at the rear of the fire may be removed if
full inset of this fire is required.

Operation

The unique flame effect may be enjoyed whether or not the
heating elements are in operation.

Controls

The heater controls are located on the right hand side of the
canopy heat outlet.

Three switches provide a choice of heat settings.
A switch is in the ON position when the red indicator mark on
the switch is visible.

There is one lamp located beneath the fuel effect. To gain
access to the lamp, remove the coal and place in a con­tainer, lift out the plastic fuel effect to reveal the lamp.
Replace the defective lamp with a 240V 60W fire glow 2 pin
bayonet cap lamp.
Replace plastic fuel effect and coals.

Safety cut-out

For your safety, this appliance has been fitted with thermal
cut-out. In the event that the product overheats, the cut-out
switches the heat off automatically.
To bring the heat back into operation, remove the cause of
the overheating, then unplug or turn off the electrical supply
to the heater for up to 10 minutes.
When the heater has cooled sufficiently, re-connect and switch
on the heater.

Cleaning

Before commencing cleaning, unplug the heater and allow it
to cool.
The surfaces of the heater should be given an occasional
wipe over with a dry soft cloth.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning powder or polish
on the metal body of the heater.

Fig. 2

Switch 1 - Controls the electricity supply to the heater

and the flame effect.
Note: This switch must be in the ON position
for the heater to operate.

Switch 2 - Provides 1kw heat output.

Switch 3 - Provides 2kw heat output with switch 2.

Maintenance

WARNING – BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR CLEANING, REMOVE PLUG OR DISCONNECT FROM
THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

The glass screen should be cleaned carefully with a chamois
leather. DO NOT use proprietary cleaners.

To remove any accumulation of dust or fluff the soft brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner should occasionally be used
to clean the outlet grille of the fan heater located under the
canopy.
To clean the fuel effect, remove the coal pieces and wash in
warm water. The plastic tray should be wiped clean with a
damp cloth. When dry replace the coal pieces and arrange
for best effect.

After Sales Service

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

Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statu­tory rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

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

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

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