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Architectural Heaters
SAF6/SAS8 Series
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the heater.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater
outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the unit and keep them away from the sides and
rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left
operating and unattended.
4. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at the service panel and have the heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, and then
switch off at main power supply panel.
7. Do not locate these heaters below any electrical convenience receptacles.
8. Do not install these heaters against combustible, low
density cellulose bre surfaces.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or re, or damage to the heater.
10. To prevent a possible re, do not block air intake or ex-
haust in any manner.
11. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids are used or stored.
12. Do not modify this heater. Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufac-
turer may cause re, electric shock or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation Instructions
WARNING: Wiring procedures and connections should
be in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC &
CEC) and local codes.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, do not store or use
gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
the heater.
CAUTION: High temperature, risk of re, keep electrical
cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least
3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
Recommendations for Locating Drapes and Furniture
near Heaters
For most satisfactory operation of the baseboard heaters and
minimum effect on drapes and furniture, the following recommendations should be observed:
1. Hang drapes so that, in use, they extend below the center
line of the heater, but with at least 1.5 inches clearance from
the nished oor covering (such as carpet, if used).
2. Hang drapes so that there is at least 3 inches between the
extreme front of the heater and the nearest fold of the drapes
in the folded back (opened drape) position.
3. Hang drapes so there is at least 1.5 inches between the top
of the drapes and the ceiling.
4. To be suitable for draperies located close to heaters, material should not discolour nor distort dimensionally (stretch or
shrink) upon extended exposure (1000 hrs.) to a temperature
of 200º F (93º C).
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NOTE: If drapes are to be cut off above a heater, they
should be cut off at least 6 inches above the top of the heater
and preferably more.
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NOTE: Place furniture no closer then 3 inches from the
baseboard heater.
Wall Installation
1. Unpack the heater from the carton and lift the front/top
panel up & off the heater.
2. Remove the desired terminal box covers(s) and supply
wire entry knockouts from the terminal boxes. (See Figure
1 for locations)
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NOTE: It is only necessary to remove the knockout(s) that
will feed the power supply wiring, keeping in mind the heater
mounting location and supply wire location in the wall.
3. Determine the correct mounting height and scribe or snap
a level line on the wall to maintain each heater back plate
in a horizontal alignment, when mounting.
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NOTE: Bottom air inlet heaters must be mounted a
minimum of 2” from the bottom of the heater to the nished
oor.
4. Mount the back plate to the wall using suitable fasteners
(provided by the customer) using the scribed line on the
wall to keep the heater level.
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NOTE: Should the wall surface be uneven, secure the
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heater back panel to the high spots. This will avoid a distorted
appearance.
5. Proceed to the wiring instructions.
Floor Installation
1. Unpack the heater and pedestal(s) from the carton (the
pedestals are packed at the end of the carton) and lift the
front/top panels up and off the heater.
2. Disassemble the pedestal base from the pedestal pad.
3. Remove the desired terminal box cover(s) and supply wire
entry knockouts from the terminal boxes. (See Figure 1)
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NOTE: It is only necessary to remove the knockout(s) that
will feed the power supply wiring, keeping in mind the heater
mounting location and supply wire location in the wall.
4. Secure a pedestal to each end of the heater bottom with
#8 screws provided, aligning the back and front edges of
the pad with the heater. This will align the supply entry
knockout with opening in the pedestal pad.
Figure 1
Front Cover
Recommended minimum supply wire sizes are listed in the
table below:
MAXIMUM WATTS PER CIRCUIT USING 75 °C WIRE
(COPPER WIRE)
Rough in
Wire Size
14 1440 2496 2880 3324 4164 5760 7200
12 1920 3328 3840 4432 5552 7680 9600
10 2880 4992 5760 6648 8328 11520 14400
120V 208V 240V 277V 347V 480V 600V
Wiring Diagrams
Knockout
Locations
Pedestals
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NOTE: Units longer than 4 feet will be provided with 3
or more pedestals. The extra pedestals should be used to
support the middle of the heater.
5. Place heater on the pedestal base(s) and tighten all screws.
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NOTE: The height of the heater can be adjusted on the
pedestal to aid in leveling the heater by loosening the securing
bolt at the side of the pedestal.
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NOTE: Bottom air inlet heaters must be mounted a
minimum of 2” from nished oor.
6. Remove the terminal box cover and proceed to wiring
instructions.
Wiring Instructions
1. Run branch circuit wiring of proper voltage and wire size to
the location of the terminal box of the heater. (See above)
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NOTE: Supply wire entry is commonly made into one
heater. Through wiring (factory furnished) can be used for
connection to adjacent heaters.
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2. Wire heaters and controls in accordance with the
appropriate wiring diagram.
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NOTE: Sample wiring diagrams are provided beside.
3. Wrap the supply ground wire around the green painted
ground screw & tighten.
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NOTE: When heaters are mounted end to end, remove
the nished end plate, install a chase nipple and locknut
in the terminal box to ensure grounding continuity and to
protect the wiring.
Where headers are spaced apart, remove the nishing end
plate, and use rigid conduit (provided by customer) for through
wiring and ground continuity. Do not exceed the allowable
number of conductors allowed by the National Electric Code.
Terminal Box Volumes in Cubic Inches
Heater Style
SAF6, SAS8 33.25 41.50
4. Do a nal and complete check of all wiring then replace the
terminal box covers being careful not to pinch any wires.
5. The front/top panel may now be installed.
WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT
OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE FRONT/TOP
PANELS IN PLACE.
• Place the front panel over the ange of the bottom panel.
• Hook the top back edge of the front panel over the top
panel, and snap onto the plastic clips.
Left Hand Box 4”
Wide
Right Hand Box 5”
Wide
Operation
1. This heater must be properly installed before it is used.
2. Prior to energization remove all construction dirt (plaster,
sawdust, etc.) from interior and exterior of heater.
Dimplex baseboard heaters are designed and tested for safe
and trouble-free operation. All Dimplex baseboard heaters
are protected against overheating by a built-in thermal cutout.
Free airow throughout the heater is extremely important for
the most efcient operation of the heater. Restricted airow
may cause the thermal overload protector to cycle the heater
“ON and OFF”. A cycling heater will not supply sufcient heat
to the room. Avoid direct contact of paper, fabric, or furniture
with heater.
Maintenance
CAUTION: Before removing the front cover for cleaning,
make certain the power has been turned off at the circuit
breaker panel.
CAUTION: Allow adequate time for the element and body
casing to cool before attempting to work on the heater.
The SAF6 and SAS8 series contain no moving parts. Since
the appliance contains no moving parts, little maintenance is
required beyond vacuum cleaning. It is, however, essential
that the heater is not operated with an accumulation of dust
or dirt on the element, as this can cause a build up of heat
and eventual damage. For this reason the heater must be inspected regularly, depending upon conditions and at least at
yearly intervals. Once cleaning is complete replace the front
cover and restore power.
WARNING: The user can perform cleaning ONLY, all other
servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.
Warranty
The Manufacturer warrants the heating elements and
components of the enclosed product against any defect in
material or workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. In full satisfaction of any claims under
this Warranty the Manufacturer will repair or replace without
charge, in its factory or in the eld as it alone may decide, any
parts which in its opinion are defective.
The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any transportation
or shipping costs in relation to such repair or replacement
except as specically assumed by it. Misuse of this product or
repairs by persons other than the Manufacturer’s authorized
personnel without the Manufacturer’s written approval, will
void this Warranty.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties or conditions
whether expressed or implied including but not limited to those
of merchantability or tness for purpose and shall constitute
the sole remedy of the Purchaser and the sole liability of the
Manufacturer in respect of the sale of the product, whether
in the nature of breach or breach of fundamental term, or of
negligence or otherwise.
The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any special, indirect
or consequential damages or for any damages resulting
from removal or replacement of a heater subject to warranty
claim without the Manufacturer’s authorization. This Warranty
is transferable by the original consumer purchaser of the
product. Any claims under this Warranty must be submitted in
writing to the Service Manager, Dimplex North America Ltd.,
1367 Industrial Rd., Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7G8, Canada.
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com
In keeping with our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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