Sussman WarmaTowel W542, WarmaTowel W552, WarmaTowel W500, WarmaTowel W510, WarmaTowel W554 Installation And Operating Instruction

Warma

Towel

®

Installation and Operating Instruction

For Electric Models

Table of Contents

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General Information & Specifications..... 1

Wall Preparation...................................... 2

Models W542, W552 & W554 .............. 3,4

Models W500 & W510.............................. 5

Model W556 ............................................. 6

Electrical Specifications............................ 7

Optional Programmable Timer................ 8

Warranty.............................................. 9,10

Model__________ Serial #________________

W500 W510

W542 W554 W552 W556

9B32 LISTED

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As you follow these instructions, you will notice warning and caution symbols. The symbols call
out information important for the safe and efficient installation and operation of your towel
warmer.

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WARNING

states a hazard may cause serious
injury or death if precautions are not
followed.

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CAUTION

signals a situation where minor injury
or product damage may occur if you do
not follow instructions.

A Division of Sussman-Automatic Corporation

43-20 34th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 • [phone]
1-800 767-8326 • Fax: [phone] • www.mrsteam.com

Western Regional Offices

9410 S. La Cienega Blvd. Inglewood CA 90301
[phone] • 1-800 727-8326 • Fax: [phone]

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This highlights information that is especially
relevant to a problem-free installation.

PUR 103852 - 4/2001

Warma

Towel

®

Installation and Operating Instruction

THANK YOU

within your home. Our products have long been a standard for quality and comfort, and we are sure that you will
experience continued enjoyment from the WARMATOWEL you have purchased by following these simple instructions.

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 WARMATOWEL is an electrical heating appliance, intended onl y for indoor residential applications

WARNING

 and, as such, should be installed and used with certain pr ecautions for your safety.

1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENTLY-WIRED WALL-MOUNTE D UNITS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN STRICT ACCORD WITH APPLICABLE NAT IONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES.

2. DO NOT place WARMATOWEL units inside a shower, sauna or s team room enclosure or any other wet location.

3. CAUTION is advised when WARMATOWEL is accessible to child ren.

4. For the ultimate ease in use, a dedicated wall switch or timer can be used to control the WARMATOWEL unit.
 Contact Sussman-Automatic Corp. for an in-wall 24-hour-7 da y timer (PN W-103588) Note: All switches and control
 devices must be installed on the load (black) side of the Towel Warmer circuit in compliance with the National Electri c
 Code and Local Codes. (see page 8 for installation instruc tions)

READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINN ING INSTALLATION AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 BE CERTAIN ELECTRICITY IS SHUT OFF AT MAIN PANEL BEFORE WIR ING OR SERVICING YOUR
 WARMATOWEL. Follow instructions to make certain your WarmaT owel is properly attached

WARNING

 to the wall. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS COULD RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.

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 To avoid possible fire hazard, the WarmaTowel must remain i n its intended position.
 MOUNT THIS UNIT ONLY AS SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

for selecting WARMATOWEL, the perfect addition to bathrooms , family spas, and exercise rooms

TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR WARMATOWEL, PLEASE FOLLO W ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,
OBSERVING THE "CAUTION" NOTATIONS FOR EACH STEP.

IMPORTANT:

non-abrasive, damp cloth and lightly polished, thereafter, w ith a soft dry cloth when the WarmaTowel is cold. Under no
circumstances should abrasive cleaning powders, metal polish or chlorine-based cleaners be used on any part of this prod uct.

IMPORTANT:

may show what appears to be scorch marks. However this is si mply the discoloration of the residue. The WarmaTowel unit
does not reach sufficient temperature to scorch fabric.

We are not responsible for discoloring or scorching of any f abrics.

Inspect WarmaTowel

A. Unpack the Towel Warmer carefully to avoid any

damage or loss of any part. When opening the
box be sure that the parts are not accidentally
discarded. WarmaTowels are shipped in specially
designed shipping cartons. The entire surface of
the WarmaTowel is hand-wrapped to protect the
finish. It is your responsibility to immediately
inspect for any damage.

The finish of your WarmaTowel can be protected and maintaine d by an occasional wiping with a soft,

This appliance is intended for towels washed in water. Fabri cs that contain soap or detergent residue  

WARMATOWEL SPECIFICATIONS

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Model No.  Dimensions Amps Volts/Phase Weight (lbs.)

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W500 24 x 22.5 x 5 1.25 120/1 16

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W510 18 x 20.5 x 5 1.25 120/1 14

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W542 26 x 23 x 5 1.67 120/1 18

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W552 25.5 x 23 x 5* 1.67 120/1 28

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W554 21.5 x 23 x 5* 1.67 120/1 22

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W556 34 x 23 x 10 1.67 120/1 21

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*Add 10" for shelf width. All dimensions are in inches. ALL UNITS 120 VOLTS.

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Warma

Towel

Wall Preparation

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Installation and Operating Instruction

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CAUTION

• DO NOT mount the Warmatowel without
providing structurally secure headers as shown.

• DO NOT mount the towel warmer directly to
sheet rock or any other non-structural surface.

• Use longer fasteners as required if the finished
wall surface prevents adequate mounting with
the screws provided.

• Provide a clearance hole in the lower header

as required to route field wiring to the

WarmaTowel wiring box.

Finished
wall surface

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WARNING

If a single gang electric box has been roughed-in,
contact the technical service dept. for a cover plate
and instructions. DO NOT install the WarmaTowel
without these instructions.

Upper

Header (Z)

X

Lower

Header (Z)

Y

Wiring Box

Cover plate part numbers & decorative finishes:

Polished Chrome 103854 PC
Polished Brass 103854 PB
Polished Nickel 103854 PN
Pewter 103854 P
Satin Nickel 103854 SN
Gold 103854 G

HEADER DIMENSIONS

MODEL X" Y"(min) Z (min)

(inches)

W 500  16 5 2 x 4
W 510  221/2 5 2 x 4
W 542  24 22 2 x 6
W 554  201/4 22 2 x 6
W 552  237/8 22 2 x 6

For Technical Service Assistance:

East Coast Tel: [phone]
West Coast Tel: [phone]

Finished
wall surface

Wiring Box

Upper

Header (Z)

Lower

Header (Z)

Y

X

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