Dimplex XLS12N Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

These instructions should be read carefully

and retained for future reference.  Note also

the information given on the appliance.

Automatic Storage Heaters

WARNING - THE SURFACE OF THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.  The surface temperatures of this heater are within the

requirements of EN60335-2-61, the European Standard covering the safety requirements for Electric Storage Heaters, and

momentary contact with any part of the heater should not cause injury.  However, in order to be effective, heaters of any type do

get hot, especially around the air outlet grille.

Therefore, if aged or infirm persons, or young children, are likely to be left unsupervised in the vicinity of a heater

precautions should be taken to ensure that prolonged contact with the heater cannot occur.  We recommend that a guard

is fitted around the heater, as is normal with some types of heating appliances in similar circumstances.  A range of guards

specially designed for Dimplex storage heaters is available.  If you require further information on these guards, please contact

the Dimplex Help Desk on 0870 7270 101.

CAUTION:  DO NOT COVER SURFACES OF THE HEATER AND DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR OUTLET GRILLES.  Surfaces of the

heater should not be covered or obstructed as this can cause excessive temperatures that can be hazardous and may cause

safety cut-outs to operate.  For example, do not put clothes, fabrics or any combustible materials on the heater or allow curtains to

come within 75mm (3”) of the top and ends of the heater and do not allow furniture to be pushed up against the heater.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR STORAGE HEATER IS VERY HEAVY AND MUST BE SECURELY FIXED TO A SOUND WALL.

No attempt should be made to move the heater without first seeking specialist advice.  If you are not happy that the

heater has been securely fixed, please inform your installer.  If, during any reassembly of the heater, a part of the thermal

insulation shows damaged or deterioration which may impair safety, it should be replaced with an identical part.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE WALL FIXINGS BE LOOSENED ON THIS HEATER BEFORE THE BRICKS

HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS CORE.

DO NOT SIT OR STAND ON THE HEATER.

DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEATER.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

(96515  Iss. 8)

Models XLS12N, XLS18N and XLS24N

Your Dimplex XLSN storage heater stores heat using low tariff, off-peak electricity and discharges it when tariffs are normal.  These

operating instructions assume that the correct size of storage heaters have been selected to cater for the heating requirements of the

room.

Setting the Controls

The control knobs have been positioned so that they are clearly

visible to an adult, but out of sight of young children.  In this way it is

hoped that they will not provide temptation to a child to alter the

settings.

Domestic Use

The right hand (INPUT) knob should initially be set at the midway

position.  If after the first charge period the room temperature is too

high or too low, the position of this knob should be moved to a lower

or higher position as appropriate.  The most suitable position should

be found by experience, and the control may be left at this position

without further alteration.

Normally the left hand (OUTPUT) knob may be left on minimum (fully

anticlockwise).  This control may be moved to maximum in the

evening if additional heat is required at that time.  Return to minimum

before retiring.

Commercial Use

For normal commercial applications a setting of maximum on the

output control will ensure maximum output during working hours.  The

input control should be set as described above for Domestic Use.

Should these settings not provide the comfort levels

required, the more detailed instructions overleaf should

be consulted.