Electric Heating Company Electric Combination Radiators Installation And Technical Manual

EHC Electric Combination Radiators

Installation and

technical manual

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ
CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. BE SURE TO OBSERVE ALL

LABELS AND WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE.

The Electric Heating Company Ltd

Unit 40, Block 5, Third Road, Blantyre Industrial Estate, Blantyre, Glasgow, G71 6NP

Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]

[e-mail]

www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk

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CONTENTS

1. Safety information ......................................................... 2

2. General information....................................................... 4

3. Installation ..................................................................... 5

4. Operating instructions ................................................... 10

5. Operating safety ............................................................ 10

6. Technical data ................................................................ 13

1. Safety Information

Electrical Connections

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains leads are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN & YELLOW: EARTH

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The installation of this appliance should be carried out by a competent electrician in
accordance with I.E.E. Regulations for Electrical Equipment.

The radiator is fitted with a standard UK 3 pin plug that can be directly connected to an
electrical socket. Care must be taken when connecting radiators in this way not

to overload the ring main circuit. If you are unsure contact a qualified
electrician.

Alternatively the mains cable can be cut to length and connected to a suitable fused 20
amp double-pole switched spur adjacent to the radiator. Please ensure that the
electricity supply is disconnected prior to using this installation method.

Each supply circuit to the radiator must incorporate a Fused 20 Amp double pole
switched spur having a contact separation of at least 3mm.

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1. Safety Information (cont.)

Handling

This radiator is very heavy. Take adequate precautions when lifting and manoeuvring it.
Always assess the load, and seek assistance with heavy or awkward loads that are
beyond your capabilities.

Positioning

This radiator is very heavy. In order to maintain stability and to ensure its future safety
in use, it is essential that the radiator is FIXED SOUNDLY TO A WALL and that the
brackets are mounted on a FIRM, LEVEL SURFACE. Castors or Feet can be purchased as
an accessory. Care should be taken to avoid irregular surfaces.

It is important that the following instructions are strictly followed.

Keep the following minimum safety distances to avoid fire risk due to high surface
temperatures of the appliance during heating cycles:

Lateral heating walls – masonry ......................................................50 mm

Lateral heating walls – combustible matter ..................................100 mm

Heating walls above floor ................................................................80 mm

Cover plate – combustible covering installed on top of it ...........150 mm

Cover plate – non-combustible covering installed on top of it ...100 mm

Please note that our IPX4 rated models should be used in bathrooms.

Portable radiators must not be fitted in bathrooms or wet areas.

CAUTION – This radiator must not be located below a fixed socket outlet.

DO NOT POSITION under windows where curtains may contact the radiator.

DO NOT PLACE THE APPLIANCE in the vicinity of a swimming pool.

Installation

It is important that the fixing device chosen is appropriate to the wall material to which
the radiator is being fixed. Some modern internal building materials are very low
density block and require specialised fixing devices to provide a safe, secure installation.

(see section 3, page 6)

Ongoing safety

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

CAUTION – In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the radiator.

DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT the surfaces of the appliance.

DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS in contact with the radiator.

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2. General Information

EHC Combination Electric radiators have been designed using the latest technology to
create an elegant solution for all hard to heat situations. They can be installed in almost
any location apart from the safety restrictions noted in this manual.

The range has been developed to provide a flexible solution for electric heating in
Domestic properties, Conservatories, Holiday homes, Offices and any other temporary
heating situation.

Our unique patented ’Magmatic’ heating tablets provide the heat source for your new
radiator. Whilst the radiator is classed as a 100% efficient Direct Acting appliance, the
heating tablets provide partial storage to prolong your heating comfort and to reduce
running costs. The radiator has a robust body which incorporates a spot welded high fin
surface area to ensure that there are no contraction noises during the heating cycle.
The high fin design boasts 6 times the normal radiator surface area to provide a
balance of Convection and Radiant heat for your added comfort.

The radiators can be simply plugged in to a Standard socket or Hard wired to an
existing spur connection. The range has the flexability of being Wall mounted or free
standing on Castors or Feet.

For added versatility we can supply Conservatory radiators which are also ideal for use
below windows with low sills.

All our standard model sizes are supplied with a TEI 1 manual room thermostat. For a
fully controllable central heating system, the radiators can be installed with our EHC
Control Box, Single Channel Programmer and Room Thermostat to comply with the
latest Building Regulations.

In addition to the above we also supply Radio Frequency radiators which provide all the
benefits of the standard version however the control wiring is eliminated. These models
can be controlled by our TEI 6 and TEI 8 Programmers.

All EHC radiators are manufactured to the highest safety and quality Standards. Each
radiator is CE Marked and carries all the necessary European Approvals. Each radiator is
fully checked and tested prior to leaving the factory and as such is packed with full
Quality certification.

We hope you enjoy the comfort provided by this superior product and we look forward
to being of assistance to you in the future.

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3. Installation

Preparation

1. Before beginning, remove the radiator
and parts from the box and check
everything is present and correct. In
addition to the radiator body, there
should be a top grille, a pair of
mounting brackets, four suspension
hooks, a set of mounting screws/ plugs
and an instruction manual.

2. Check page 3 of this manual to find the
minimum clearances for your chosen
location. Mark the bracket positions on
the wall according to the following
diagrams:

Rad. Length

(mm)

Bracket

separation

(mm)

380
680
850

980
1280
1580

220
420
580

680
1000
1200