Installation and Operating Instructions
EPX 500 – EPX 2500 Wall-Mounted Convector 453321.67.95gb 02/06/A
1. Important Information
Read all information contained in this manual carefully. Keep
these instructions in a safe place and pass them on, if
applicable, to the next owner or user.
- The heater may only be installed by a qualified person.
- The heater may only be used for heating room air in
enclosed spaces.
- All repairs and interventions in the appliance may only be
performed by a qualified electrician.
- In the event of any defect or during extended periods of
non-use, the heater must be disconnected from the power
supply. Deactivate or remove fuse.
- Do not cover the heater as there is a risk of
fire!
- Caution! The outside of the appliance gets
hot when in use.
- The appliance is not intended for use by children or other
persons not capable of using the heater in a safe manner.
Children must be prevented from playing with the
appliance.
- Do not insert any object through the heater inlet and outlet
openings.
- Do not use the heater in areas where flammable
substances are stored or used (e.g. solvents, etc.).
- Keep the mains lead away from the hot body of the heater.
- Caution! If the appliance is switched on automatically
while unattended, potential hazards may exist, e.g.
appliances that have been covered or obstructed in your
absence may pose a risk of fire.
2. Mounting, Installation, Minimum Clearances
The heater must be installed in a horizontal position on a
vertical wall as shown in the illustration.
It must be ensured that the airflow is not obstructed by
keeping the air inlet and outlet openings at the bottom and the
top of the heater free
.
The heater must be installed in such a way that switches and
other controls cannot be touched by the person using the bath
or the shower.
Do not install the heater immediately below a power socket.
The electrical connection box must be accessible after the
heater has been mounted. Be careful of flammable objects!
It is absolutely necessary that the minimum clearances
indicated in the mounting diagram be maintained. Beyond
that, a clearance space of at least 500 mm is to be allowed in
front of the appliance.
Wall Mounting
IMPORTANT- The original wall mounting bracket supplied,
located at the back of the heater, must be used.
- Drill the fixing holes for the wall mounting bracket.
- Firmly secure bracket to the wall using suitable screws.
- Insert heater in wall bracket making use of the slots on the
back of the heater.
- Snap heater in place at the top of the wall bracket.
3. Electrical Connection
It is imperative that the current regulations acc. to VDE 0100
Part 701 as well as the relevant installation instructions be
adhered to. The heaters are fitted with a power supply cable
without plug. The supply cord must be connected to a
connection box dedicated to the heater. The hardwired
electrical installation must be provided with a disconnect
device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm at each pole (e.g.
automatic circuit breaker).
3.1 Temperature Setback Using a Pilot Wire
To set back the temperature adjusted on the thermostat (by
5° C) the black pilot wire circuit is controlled by an external
electrical contact with any phase , e.g. a timer. Any ancillary
appliances connected via the pilot wire are controlled in the
same way.
3.2 Automatic Turning On and Off
If a programming cassette (accessory) is used for automatic
switching on and off, any additional appliances which are
connected to the black pilot wire will be controlled in the same
manner.
The pilot wire does not have to be in phase with the mains
connection. A maximum of 10 appliances can be operated via
a common pilot wire.
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