Dimplex XMX706N, XMS/X718N, XMS/X712N, XMS/X724N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

XMS(N) AUTOMATIC XMX(N) MANUAL

STORAGE HEATER RANGE

MODELS: XMX706N - 6kWh XMS/X712N - 12kWh

XMS/X718N - 18kWh XMS/X724N - 24kWh

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FURTHER USE.

NOTE ALSO THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE HEATER

 The installation must be carried out by a trained competent personnel.
 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

 The heater must not be installed immediately below a fi xed socket outlet.

 The heater is not suitable for connection to a 30A ring circuit (24 hour peak supply).

 Do not position the heater under windows where curtains can contact the heater casing.

 WARNING - THE SURFACES ON THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT
 This heater meets EN60335 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

ADEQUATELY GUARDED. Contact your installer or manufacturer for further advice.

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 appliance is very heavy and must be securely fi xed to a wall. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE.

 To maintain stability, it is essential that the heater is placed on a level surface.
 This heater must be installed where it is impossible for switches and other controls to be touched by a person using

a bath or shower.

 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 FIRST 48 HOURS OF THE COMMISSIONING PERIOD.

 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 BY AN IDENTICAL PART.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

The heater will arrive
separately from its
storage bricks, the
following bricks will
be required:

Model 706N - 4 bricks

Model 712N - 8 bricks

Model 718N - 12 bricks

Model 724N - 16 bricks

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 Size plastic inserts,

8mm drill bit. Drill hole 15mm deeper than plastic insert
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
LOCATED BEFORE DISPOSING OF PACKAGING.

Fit the feet with the open end of the foot to the front of
the heater. Secure each foot using two taptite screws
provided.

2.

Place the heater on its feet and in the desired position

against the wall. Ensure the heater is based on a fi rm
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
fi rmly on the fl oor.

3.

Mark the position of the two outside corners of the wall

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 fi xing positions must be chosen for the 724N, three for
the 718N and two for the 712N and 706N. 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 previously described. Secure the wall bracket
to the wall.

4.

4.

If mains connection is to be made from the left side, at
this point the mains lead must be secured to the back of

the heater using ties provided in the fi xing kit.

5.

5.

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

2.

1.

3.

LIMIT STAT

CUT OUT

ROOM
STAT

XMS712/718
MODELS
ONLY

XMS MODELS
ONLY

LIMIT STAT

AND

CUT OUT

ROOM
STAT

CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM

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