Dimplex Dry Column Radiators
Models : OFRC10, OFRC10TI, OFRC15, OFRC15TI, OFRC20, OFRC20TI, OFRC25 & OFRC25TI
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Model | Description |
| Watts |
OFRC10 | 5 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon | 1000 | |
OFRC10TI | 5 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer | 1000 | |
OFRC15 | 7 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon | 1500 | |
OFRC15TI | 7 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer | 1500 | |
OFRC20 | 9 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon | 2000 | |
OFRC20TI | 9 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer | 2000 | |
OFRC25 | 11 Fin, Thermostat, 2 | Heat Settings, Neon | 2500 |
OFRC25TI | 11 Fin, Thermostat, 2 | Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer | 2500 |
mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE :NEUTRAL
BROWN :LIVE
Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the terminal marked E or the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green/Yellow.
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured Black. DO NOT connect the Brown (Live) or the Blue (Neutral) wires to the Earth terminal of your 13 amp plug. If the terminals of the plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Important Safety Advice
If the appliance is damaged, check immediately with the supplier before installation and operation.
Warning – This appliance must not be used in a bathroom.
Warning – Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
Warning – This heater must not be located immediately below a fixed socket outlet.
Warning – Do not use in areas where petrol, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
Follow these instructions carefully.
The heater carries a warning ‘Do Not Cover’ to alert the user to the risk of fire that exists if the heater is accidentally covered.
The 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 or instruction concerning the 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.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Unplug the heater when not required for long periods.
Momentary contact with any part of the heater should not cause injury. However aged, infirm persons or young children should not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the heater.
Please Note – We recommend that you open a window to ventilate the room when using the heater for the first time.
THE HEATER CARRIES THE WARNING SYMBOL INDICATING THAT IT MUST NOT BE COVERED.
General
The radiator is designed for operation on an AC electricity supply, and is suitable for use in domestic dwellings and similar indoor locations. Always ensure that the appliance is stood on a firm, level base near to, but not directly beneath, a suitable fixed socket outlet.
The radiator is fitted with castors and a handle for ease of movement. Selector switches provide a choice of heat output and an adjustable thermostat enables the room temperature to be controlled accordingly. It is supplied with a cord and plug ready for use.
The supply cord should be uncoiled before use (see ‘Storage’). DO NOT pull the radiator along by the mains lead.
Important - The radiator must only be operated with the wheels and castors fitted and in the upright position as shown in Fig. 1.
Warning – The heater complies with stringent safety standards but to ensure efficient operation SURFACES OF THE HEATER WILL BECOME
HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED, particularly between the fins on the top and sides.
The control panel area is designed to be at a far lower temperature to allow the safe operation of the controls at any time.
Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If the socket outlets in your home are not of the 13 amp BS1363 type they will not accept the plug connected to this heater, therefore cut off the plug. When cut off this plug can constitute a shock hazard if inserted into a socket outlet. It must therefore be disposed of safely.
Before wiring the appropriate plug please note that the wires in this
Fitting the castors
Remove the carton containing the castor assemblies from the packing. Fit the castors to the stub axles by applying hand pressure until each castor clicks into position - see Fig. 3. Note that the castors are designed to be a tight fit on the axles but will rotate in use.
The castors can only be fitted between the outer fins (as shown in Fig. 2). Turn the radiator upside down on a carpet or other soft surface to avoid damage
WARNING : THE RADIATOR IS HEAVY – ENSURE THAT IT IS SUPPORTED TO PREVENT IT FROM TOPPLING. Ask a second person to help with this if necessary. Position castor bracket (see Fig. 3) onto the threaded pins on the control panel. Place the winged nut ‘C’ on the thread and tighten it securely.
Repeat the process for castor bracket ‘B’ onto the last fin.
Note: The 5 fin column radiator models - OFRC10 & OFRC10TI use curved castor brackets and must be fitted as shown in Fig. 2.
Lift the radiator clear of the floor, then turn it back upright and stand it on its castors as shown in Fig. 1. It is now ready for use.
Positioning the Heater
Select the position for the radiator ensuring there is clearance from any furniture and fittings of at least 300mm above the heater and 150mm each side. The radiator should only be operated on a flat stable surface.
Operation
IMPORTANT – Objects or clothing must not be placed on this heater. Before using the heater ensure that all warnings and instructions have been read carefully.
To bring the heater into use plug it in. Neon indicating lights located at the controls area will glow when the appliance is plugged into the mains.
Controls
Thermostat (see Fig. 4)
The Thermostat (see Fig. 4) controls the heat output according to the room temperature. This ensures that the heater will not produce heat unnecessarily when the room is warm. To set the temperature you require, turn the thermostat knob clockwise until the required setting is reached. Alternatively to heat a cold room quickly, turn the thermostat knob up fully. When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob
thermostat set to ‘
‘ and the heat selection switch set to the required heat output the appliance switches on automatically when the temperature falls below +5°C to +8°C.
Note – Should the heater fail to come on when the thermostat is at a low setting, this may be due to the room temperature being higher than the thermostat setting.
Heat Selector Switches (see Fig. 5)
Selector switches located on the control panel provide a choice of heat output to suit varying conditions and for economy of operation.
Table 1
Model | Switch | Switch |
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OFRC10/OFRC10TI | 700W | 1000W |
OFRC15/OFRC15TI | 1000W | 1500W |
OFRC20/OFRC20TI | 1400W | 2000W |
OFRC25/OFRC25TI | 1700W | 2500W |
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