HSXDA(N) AUTOMATIC HSX(N) MANUAL
STORAGE HEATER RANGE
MODELS: HSX6N - 6kWh HSX/DA12N - 12kWh
HSX/DA18N - 18kWh HSX/DA24N - 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 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 SURFACES ON THIS HEATER 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 ADEQUATELY GUARDED. Contact your installer 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.
IMPORTANT - 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 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
HSXDA MODELS ONLY - The Room Sensor is located
3.
PREPARATION
The heater will arrive
separately from its
storage bricks, the
following bricks will
be required:
Model 6N - 4 bricks
Model 12N - 8 bricks
Model 18N - 12 bricks
Model 24N - 16 bricks
at the rear of the right hand side of the heater. Carefully
slide the sensor plate down from its transit position to its
operational position.
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.
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 the 24N, three for the
18N and two for the 12N and 6N. Mark the positions for the
fixing 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 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.