Dimplex XL12N, XL24N, XLS12N Automatic, XLS18N Automatic, XL18N Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Dimplex Ultra-Slim Storage Heaters
Models XL12N, XL18N, XL24N
Twin Sensor Models XLS12N Automatic,
XLS18N Automatic, XLS24N Automatic

(96513 Iss. 21)

IMPORTANT

These instructions should be read carefully and retained for future reference.

Note also the information given on the appliance.

This heater is VERY HEAVY. In order to maintain stability
and to ensure its future safety in use, it is essential that
the heater is FIXED SOUNDLY TO A WALL and that the
feet are mounted on a FIRM, LEVEL SURFACE. Care
should be taken to avoid irregular surfaces, such as may
result from tiled surrounds partially protruding under the
heater. It is important that the following instructions are
strictly followed.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FIXING DEVICE CHOSEN IS
APPROPRIATE TO THE WALL MATERIAL TO WHICH THE
HEATER IS BEING FIXED. SOME MODERN INTERNAL
BUILDING MATERIALS ARE VERY LOW DENSITY BLOCK
AND REQUIRE SPECIALISED FIXING DEVICES TO
PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE INSTALLATION.

THE HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED WHERE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE
FOR SWITCHES AND OTHER CONTROLS TO BE TOUCHED
BY A PERSON USING A BATH OR SHOWER.

The installation of this appliance should be carried out by
competent personnel and be in accordance with the current
IEE wiring regulations. For the assembly of the heater tools
required are a No. 2 pozidriver, an electrical screwdriver
with a 4mm wide blade and a 8mm AF open ended or box
spanner. A small mirror will aid insertion of the front panel
retaining screws.

Only Heat Resisting Cable (min. rating T85) should be used.

DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT the surfaces of the
appliance.

DO NOT INSTALL the heater immediately below a fi xed
socket outlet.

DO NOT POSITION under windows where curtains may
contact the heater. (See minimum clearances, stage 6).

DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS in contact with the heater.

If, during any reassembly of the heater, a part of the thermal
insulation shows damage or deterioration which may impair
safety, it should be replaced with an identical part.

Connection to a 30 amp Ring Circuit

XLN/XLSN STORAGE HEATERS SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A 30 AMP RING CIRCUIT.
XL/XLS24N STORAGE HEATERS SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A FUSED SPUR.

A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fi xed wiring by a double pole switch with a contact
separation of a minimum of 3mm and in accordance with the current IEE Wiring Regulations.

Bricks are in packs of two.
The pack catalogue
number is XT 8300

XL12/XLS12N - 12kWh
8 Bricks (4 Packs)

XL18/XLS18N - 18kWh
12 Bricks (6 Packs)

XL24/XLS24N - 24kWh
16 Bricks (8 Packs)

IMPORTANT - Due to the newness of materials the heater will produce a slight smell for the fi rst few days of operation.
ROOMS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND YOUNG CHILDREN, CAGED BIRDS, OR PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY
COMPLAINTS MUST NOT REMAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HEATER DURING THE COMMISSIONING PERIOD.
To commission the heater set both controls to maximum and leave for a minimum of 48 hours, after this period the controls
should be adjusted for everyday use - see operating instructions.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision for instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

This product complies with the European Safety Standards EN60335-2-30 and the European Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EN55014, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3.

These cover the essential requirements of EEC Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC

Assembly of heater

1. Invert the carton and carefully lift carton off heater. Do
not remove internal packaging pieces at this stage!

2. Remove the feet and accessories bag from corner
fi ttings (accessories bag is located within one of the feet).

3. Secure the feet to base of heater using the Taptite
screws provided (two for each foot). It is necessary on
XL12N/XLS12N models, to remove base corner packaging
pieces to locate feet in position.

4. Loosen hexagon head front panel securing screws, by
1 - 2 turns using screwdriver through aperture in each end
packing piece.

6. Position heater against wall in intended fi nal position,
taking note of the minimum fi xing dimensions.
If fi tted, the Dimplex storage heater shelf should be fi xed
in accordance with the instructions enclosed with the shelf.

7. If the fl oor is carpeted then the carpet should be slit and
underlay cut away to allow the feet to rest fi rmly on the
fl oor. Carpet gripper must be locally removed so that the
feet may rest in a level position.

8. Having prepared, where necessary, the fl oor, the
position of the wall bracket should be marked on the wall.

5. Stand heater on its feet and remove all packaging
pieces.

9. Remove wall fi xing bracket from heater by removing
the screws at each end.

10. Four fi xing positions must be chosen for the 24N, three
for the 18N and two for the 12N . Mark the positions for the
fi xing holes - two at the extreme ends and the others spaced
evenly between them. Remove the bracket from the wall,
drill the holes in the positions marked, and insert suitable
fi xings detailed in Steps 11 and 12. Secure the wall bracket
to the wall.