Skope Elite 3D Operating And Installation Instructions

ELITE 3D

SKOPE Airelec

Operating and Installation Instructions

MAN9624 Rev. 4.0 Mar. 2004 edition

Convection Panel Heaters
Vertical, Horizontal and Plinth models

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Introduction

SKOPE Airelec heating

SKOPE Airelec Elite 3D convection panel heaters are available as
vertical, horizontal and plinth models, providing you with the
opportunity to choose a model that will optimise the valuable wall space
available in your room. These designs have passed rigorous testing
and quality assurance controls with both style and safety in mind. As a
result, they have a slim profile, operate silently, are double insulated,
include overheat protection and are supplied with wall mounting
brackets for simple installation.

SKOPE Airelec Elite 3D convection panel heaters incorporate
electronic thermostat control, and are designed to accept the Ecobox2
programmable controller - which enables master, remote or
programmable control with real-time operation.

When purchasing a SKOPE
product, our customers put
trust in us to deliver upon a
promise. They expect their
SKOPE heater or
refrigerator to be, amongst
other things, a totally
dependable high performer,
features that capture and
illustrate the key values that
guide us as a company.
These values can be
summarised as durability,
reliability, safety, and
relentlessness.

Our name, logo, and this
product reflect our
commitment to our
customers.

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Safety Information

When using any electrical appliance, safety precautions should always
be observed. Read these instructions carefully, and retain for future
reference.

•When used by, or near, young children or infirm persons, close
supervision is necessary. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Use this appliance only with the voltage specified on rating label.

•Do NOT use this appliance other than for its intended use.

•Do NOT touch hot surfaces or moving parts.

•Do NOT cover the grilles or place any object or material up against
the unit, as this may block entry or exhaust of airflow.

•Do NOT probe any opening to remove fluff. To ensure trouble-free
performance it is recommended that on a regular basis the unit be
isolated from the power supply and a vacuum cleaner used to
remove dust and fluff from the inlet and outlet grilles.

•Do NOT allow the supply cord to come into contact with heated
surfaces during operation.

•If used in conjunction with another heater fitted with the Ecobox2
electronic controller, ensure that the heater can operate safely in
accordance with these operational instructions.

•Regulations require that electrical work be carried out by
authorised persons. For your own safety and that of others, ensure
this is done.

•If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a
SKOPE authorised service agent, or similarly qualified person, in
order to avoid a hazard.

•For service, contact your nearest authorised service agent.

Caution:

If the heater is used on Freeze Guard setting, or operated via a timer,
ensure the heater is not obstructed in any way by furniture or drapes
etc. Ensure the heater can operate safely, should the heater switch on
when the ambient temperature drops, or a timer activates the heater.

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Safety Cutout

Your SKOPE Airelec convection heater is fitted with an auto-reset
thermal cutout. This safety device will automatically switch off the
elements should the heater reach an abnormal temperature.

Should this occur: switch off the heater immediately, and disconnect
from the power supply. Allow the heater to cool down, and check for
blockage of the air vents. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean if necessary.
If the heater still fails to operate, contact your nearest authorised
service agent.

NOTE: The heater indicator neon may still be on. Check that there is no
heat being emitted from the grilles.

Care

The heater is best wiped down, from time to time, with a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners.

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Control Settings

Freeze Guard

The Freeze Guard setting, on the selector switch, is used to provide
heat if the ambient temperature drops to a level close to freezing. This
setting is useful during extended periods of absence, or for unoccupied
rooms. The thermostat knob does not need to be adjusted for Freeze
Guard to operate.

OPERATION

PROG

Required for use with the Ecobox2
programable controller. If Ecobox2 is not used,
this setting will be identical to COMF

STOP OFF

COMF Thermostat setting

ECO 3°C to 5°C lower than thermostat setting

FREEZE GUARD Approx. 7°C (for frost protection)

Table 1: Control Settings

Figure 1: Control Panel

Minimum setting
plastic cap

Maximum setting
plastic cap

Selector switchThermostat knob

Neon indicator

PROG

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Installation

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the relevant elec­trical wiring rules and regulations. The heater must not be located
immediately below a socket-outlet. A suitable disconnection device
(acting in all active supplies) is required to be incorporated in the fixed
supply wiring. When used in a bathroom, the heater must be installed
such that the controls cannot be touched by a person in the bath or
shower.

Due to the precision of the heater’s electronic thermostat, the unit is
highly sensitive to air drafts. For this reason, carefully determine the
unit’s location before installation.

The minimum required distance from the heater to any floor is 150mm.
The minimum required distance from the heater to any adjacent wall is
200mm (see figure 3 on page 9).

Connection Details

The heater is supplied with a 1.8m 2-core flex and plug. For single oper­ation the heater can be plugged directly into a socket outlet.

NOTE: This double insulated (Class II) appliance does NOT require
Earthing.

Pilot wire

For pilot wire operation or permanent connection to fixed wiring, the
plug must be removed. If the pilot wire is to be used, it must be connect­ed to a separate pilot wire circuit. The black pilot wire MUST NOT be
connected to Earth. Ensure the power supply to the pilot wire, as well
as the mains power to the heater, is disconnected before any servicing
or maintenance is carried out.

When permanently wired, and the pilot wire is not being used, the pilot
wire must be connected to a potential free terminal in a switched
permanent connection unit.

NOTE: For pilot wire connection details, see separate ‘Ecobox2 Pilot
Wire Transmitter’ Operating Instructions (P/No: MAN9762).

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Mounting Instructions

The heater is fixed on the wall with the mounting bracket attached to
back of the heater.

To secure mounting bracket to the wall

1.Remove the wall mounting bracket from the back of the heater,

by compressing the bayonet fittings at the top and/or sides of the
bracket, which clip into the heater body (see figure 2 below).

2.Place the mounting bracket against the wall, ensuring the bracket

is level and the minimum distance between the heater and the
adjacent surfaces are adhered to (see table 2 on page 8).

3.Mark and drill the fixing holes at the top and bottom of the

mounting bracket, and attached to the wall with suitable screws
and/or wall anchors (see figure 3 on page 9).

4.Locate the heater over the bottom clips of the wall bracket and

then push the heater securely into the bayonet fittings on the top
and/or sides of the bracket.

To remove heater from the wall

1.By using a pointed tip screwdriver, push in and lever out the

bayonet fittings at the top and/or sides of wall mounting bracket.

2.Lift the heater up and away from the wall.

Figure 2: Wall Mounting Bracket Fitting

Bayonet
fitting

Push IN

Wall mounting bracket removed from heater

Wall mounting bracket

Lever OUT

Heater bodyHeater body

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Installation

Read the following dimensions in conjunction with figure 3 on page 9.

Important!

When operated for the first time, the heater may emit a
small amount of smoke. This is normal, and should clear
within a few minutes. It is recommended you open
windows and doors during this process.

MODELS DIMENSIONS

Vertical models A B C D

ELITV.ETP10 154mm 200mm 115mm 91mm

ELITV.ETP15 178mm 200mm 120mm 222mm

ELITV.ETP20 320mm 200mm 140mm 220mm

Horizontal models A B C D

ELITH.ETP10 234mm 200mm 112mm 94mm

ELITH.ETP15 248mm 200mm 138mm 214mm

ELITH.ETP20 405mm 200mm 221mm 214mm

Plinth models A B C D

ELITHPL.ETP10 595mm 200mm 90mm 235mm

ELITHPL.ETP12 755mm 200mm 90mm 235mm

SKOPE Industries Limited reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.

Table 2: Installation Dimensions

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Wall Mounting Bracket

Read the following diagram in conjunction with table 2 on page 8.

NOTE: The wall mounting bracket on models ELITV.ETP10 and
ELITH.ETP10 differs to the diagram below, in that they use only one
vertical fixing bracket.

C

D

B

200
mm

A

150 mm

Wall

Mounting bracket

Bottom clips

Heater outline

IMPORTANT
Minimum

IMPORTANT Minimum Floor level

Bayonet fittings

Top fixing holes

Bottom fixing holes

Side fixing hole
(ETP10 models only)

Figure 3: Wall Mounting Bracket

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Limiting the Thermostat

The thermostat knob can be adjusted so as to limit the maximum and
minimum temperatures, or locked at a fixed temperature position.

Limiting to a maximum temperature

1.Remove thermostat knob from the heater control panel.

2.Remove the maximum setting plastic cap from the knob (shown

in figure 1 on page 5).

3.Replace the thermostat knob.

4.Turn and place the knob at the maximum setting required.

5.Fasten a small screw (e.g. No.4 x 1/4” self-tapper) in the hole.

The screw should be small enough not to impede movement of
the knob up to the maximum limit.

6.Return the knob to the * position.

7.The knob should turn freely, up to the maximum setting.

Limiting to a maximum and minimum temperature

1.Set a maximum temperature as above.

2.Remove the minimum setting plastic cap from the knob (shown in

figure 1 on page 5).

3.Turn and place the knob at the minimum setting required.

4.Fasten a small screw (e.g. No.4 x 1/4” self-tapper) in the hole.

The screw should be small enough not to impede movement of
the knob between the two limits.

5.The thermostat knob should turn freely between the two limits.

Locking the thermostat knob

1.Remove thermostat knob from the heater control panel.

2.Remove either one of the plastic caps from the knob.

3.Turn and place the thermostat knob at the required setting.

4.Fasten a screw (e.g. No.6 x 1/4” self tapper) into the hole.

The screw should be large enough to impede movement of the
knob.

5.The thermostat knob should now be locked at the required

setting.

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Specifications

MODELS Wattage Height Width Depth

Vertical

ELITV.ETP10 900-1000 W 650mm 360mm 105mm

ELITV.ETP15 1400-1500 W 650mm 520mm 105mm

ELITV.ETP20 1800-2000 W 650mm 680mm 105mm

Horizontal

ELITH.ETP10 900-1000 W 400mm 440mm 105mm

ELITH.ETP15 1400-1500 W 400mm 600mm 105mm

ELITH.ETP20 1800-2000 W 400mm 840mm 105mm

Plinth

ELITHPL.ETP10 900-1000 W 245mm 920mm 105mm

ELITHPL.ETP12 1150-1250 W 245mm 1080mm 105mm

Table 3: Heater Dimensions

ELECTRICAL

Supply: 230-240 Volts a.c. 50 Hz, single phase

Wiring: 1.8 metre flex and plug (2-core plus pilot wire),

with the following polarity:

Phase = Brown
Neutral = Blue
Pilot wire = Black *

* The black pilot wire MUST NOT be connected
to Earth. See page 6 for connection details.

Double Insulated

Table 4: Electrical Specifications

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Contact Addresses

Servicing

If your heater is in need of servicing, contact your nearest authorised
service agent (see separate enclosed list of service agents).

New Zealand

SKOPE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
PO Box 1091, Christchurch
New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 947 5673
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.skope.co.nz

Australia

SKOPE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
A.C.N. 000 384 270
PO Box 7543, Baulkham Hills B.C.
NSW 2153, Australia
Freephone: 1800 121 535
Freefax: 1800 121 533
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.skope.com.au