XLS6N AUTOMATIC XL6N MANUAL
ULTRA-SLIM STORAGE HEATER
MODELS: XLS6N - 6kWh
XL6N - 6kWh
IPX2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FURTHER USE. NOTE ALSO THE
INFORMA TION GIVEN ON THE HEATER
The installation must be carried out by a competent electrician and should be in accordance with I.E.E.
Regulations.
A Double Pole Switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm on each pole must be provided in the
installation.
The heater is not suitable for connection to a 30A ring circuit.
Do not position the heater under windows where curtains can contact the heater casing.
WARNING - THE SURF ACES ON THIS HEA TER CAN BE HOT.
This heater meets EN60-335 safety requirements. However, any heater type becomes hot in normal
operation. Care must be taken to ensure that prolonged skin contact with the heater does not occur .
WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN, INFIRM PERSONS, OR THE AGED ARE PRESENT THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE ADEQUATEL Y GUARDED. Contact your inst aller or the manufacturer for further advice.
This appliance is very heavy and must be securely fixed to a wall. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING
EXPERT ADVICE.
IMPORT ANT - Due to the newness of materials the heater will produce a slight smell for the first few days
of operation. ROOMS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND YOUNG CHILDREN, CAGED BIRDS, OR
PERSONS WITH RESPIRA TORY COMPLAINTS MUST NOT REMAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
HEA TER DURING THE FIRST 48 HOURS OF THE COMMISSIONING PERIOD.
IF , DURING ANY REASSEMBLY OF THE HEATER, A PART OF THE THERMAL INSULA TION SHOWS
DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION WHICH MAY IMPAIR SAFETY, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AN
IDENTICAL P ART.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
XLS6N MODEL ONL Y - The Room Sensor is located at
3.
PREPARATION
The heater will arrive separately from its
storage bricks, 4 bricks will be required.
(2 Packs) Catalogue No. XT8300
the rear of the right hand side of the heater. Remove sensor
from plate, carefully slide the sensor plate down from its transit
position to its operational position. Refit sensor to plate.
3.
Place the heater on its feet and in the desired position
4.
against the wall. Ensure the heater is based on a firm
level surface at least 75mm from any end wall and at least
250mm below any shelf or similar projection. Cut away any
gripper rod or carpet which would prevent the heater sitting
firmly on the floor.
4.
WARNING - This appliance must be earthed
Only heat resisting cable (min. rating T85) should be
used. The wires in the mains cable will be coloured as
follows:-
GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
SUGGESTED FIXINGS
SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 10 Rawlplug fibre inserts,
5.5mm drill bit. Drill hole 6mm deeper than rawlplug
length.
PLASTERBOARD - If possible locate studding and use
No. 10 woodscrews directly into the wood, otherwise
M5 rawlplug intersets are suitable.
NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (e.g. Timber frame
and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.
FIXING ASSEMBLY
ENSURE THAT FIXING KIT AND FEET HAVE BEEN
1.
LOCATED BEFORE DISPOSING OF PACKAGING.
Fit the feet with the open end of the foot to the front of
2.
the heater. Secure each foot using two taptite screws
provided in the fixing kit.
Mark the position of the two outside corners of the wall
5.
bracket with the heater pushed tight against the wall.
Remove the wall bracket from the heater by removing the
screw at each end. Place the heater to one side and reposition
the bracket against the wall using the corner marks for
alignment.
Four fixing positions must be chosen for this heater. Mark the
positions for the fixing holes - one at each end. Remove the
bracket from the wall, drill the holes in the positions marked,
and insert suitable fixings previously described. Secure the
wall bracket to the wall.
5.
If mains connection is to be made from the left side, at
6.
this point the mains lead must be secured to the back of
the heater using ties provided in the fixing kit.
6.
2.
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE APPLIED WHEN
7.
FIXING THE HEA TER TO THE W ALL BRACKET
i) If no skirting board is present secure the heater through
the wall bracket slots closest to the wall.
ii) If 100mm (4in.) skirting is present secure the heater through
the outer slots.
iii) If skirting taller than 150mm (6in.) is present this must be
reduced to 150mm (6in.) over the entire width of the heater
plus 25mm (1in.) at each end.
Do not fully tighten these screws until the bricks are loaded
into the heater as some settling of the heater may occur.
NOTE: NEVER REMOVE THESE SCREWS WITHOUT
FIRST UNLOADING THE HEATER.
12.
Fit the front bricks again with the recess towards the
13.
element.
7.
Remove the front panel by removing the two self tapping
8.
screws along its bottom edge. With hands positioned on each
side of the panel, lift upwards to unhook the top edge whilst
pressing down on the top panel with your thumbs. The panel
can now be lifted clear and set to one side. Discard the packing
which had been sandwiched between the inner front and outer
front.
8.
Replace the inner front complete with insulation by
14.
locating its bottom edge behind the front lip of the
chassis and inserting retaining screws along both sides.
Feed the mains cable through the cable clamp and make
15.
connections as marked on heater. Pull back any slack
through the clamp and tighten clamping screw.
WARNING
This appliance must be earthed
15.
Remove the inner front by removing the screws along its
9.
sides. As the front insulation is attached care must be
taken when lifting this panel from the heater and placing it to one
side. Remove the internal packing by sliding it up and off the
elements taking care not to damage the insulation.
9.
Remove the element to allow access for the back rows of bricks.
10.
Loosen the two screws securing the element tails in the ceramic
connector block, and lift the element up and out of the heater .
Carefully fit the bottom rear brick with the narrow end of
11.
the recess over the slot in the base insulation. Fit the top
rear brick with the narrow end of the recess to the top.
Refit the element which had been removed by feeding the
12.
tails down through the hole in the base insulation and into
the connector block. Ensure the element is fully pushed home
then securely tighten the two screws in the block.
10.
Replace outer front panel and grille by hooking the grille
16.
into its retaining slot on the top panel and lowering it
into position. Secure the front panel with the two self tapping
screws.
16.
Check that the screws securing the heater to the wall
17.
bracket have been fully tightened.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SCREWS ARE REPLACED
TO ENSURE EARTH CONTINUITY.
Once installed do not attempt to reposition the heater without
first obtaining the services of a competent electrician.
Thermal overload protection
This appliance is protected by a
thermal safety cutout which will
operate to isolate the electricity
supply if, for example, the heater
surfaces or grille are obstructed
to cause overheating.
The cutout should not operate if
the instructions given in this
leaflet and clearances regarding
positioning are strictly followed.
However, if the cutout has
operated before following the
instructions below determine
the cause of the cutout
operating. If the heater has not
obviously or inadvertently been
misused - e.g. covered - it will
be necessary to have the
appliance fully checked by a
Dimplex Service Agent. (A list
of Dimplex Service Agents is
enclosed in the leaflet envelope
and should be retained by the
user).
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. V entilate rooms well during commissioning
2. Do not move the heater in any way once installed
without the services of a competent electrician.
3. Do not cover the heater with clothing etc. at any time or
position furniture close to or against the heater.
4. Ensure a clearance of at least 150mm between heaters
and curtains.
ALSO REFER TO COVER P AGE
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Dimplex XL6N and XLS6N Storage Heaters store heat
overnight using cheap off peak electricity and discharge this
heat the following day. The XL6N is preset at the factory to
always take a full charge. XLS6N models are fitted with an
external sensor which measures room temperature and adjusts
the input to the heater automatically , thus ensuring the most
effective use of electricity . These operating instructions assume
that the correct size of storage heaters have been selected to
cater for the heating requirements of the room.
CLEANING
To maintain the appearance of the heater wipe occasionally
with a dry cloth when the heater is cool.
Do not use abrasive powders of furniture polish.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Y our Dimplex Storage Heater is guaranteed for one year from
date of purchase. We undertake to exchange or repair within
the period, any part found to be defective due to a
manufacturing fault (applies in the UK only). This guarantee
in no way prejudices your rights under common law.
Should you require after sales service, please get in touch
with the supplier through whom you purchased the appliance,
or your nearest Service Agent.
Please do not return a faulty appliance or part of an appliance
to us as this may result in transit damage and/or delay in
providing service. Let us know your difficulty quoting the model
number and serial number of the appliance. We will then take
the appropriate action.
This appliance complies with the European Standards EN 60 335-1, EN 60 335-2-61, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3, EN 55014 and EN55104 for Safety & Electromagnetic Compatibility .
These standards cover the requirements of the EMC Directives 89/336 & 73/23.
Glen Dimplex (UK) Ltd Millbrook House
Grange Drive
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2DF
Customer Help Line 0870 7270 101
Product Sales 0870 7270 103
Head Office 0870 0777 117
e-mail customer.services@glendimplex.com
83708 Issue 3 : February 2002
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