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Important Safety Advice
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
IMPORTANT- The wall brackets supplied with the appliance must be used.
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN BATHROOMS, SHOWERS
OR SWIMMING POOLS.
The heater is designed for oor or wall xing only and must be tted hori-
zontally. It should not be used as a free-standing unit.
Do no locate the heater immediately below a xed socket outlet or connec-
tion box.
IMPORTANT- The heater carries a ‘DO NOT COVER’ warning
to alert the user to the risk of over heating that exists if the
heater is accidentally covered.
Minimum clearance as indicated in Fig.3 must be observed at all times
when the heater is in use.
WARNING: It is essential that the product does not come into any contact
with any fabric material.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. Do not
place material or garments on the heater, or obstruct the air circulation
around the heater, for instance by curtains or pushing furniture, material or
clothing up against the heater, as this could cause over heating and a re
risk.
The heater has an IPX4 RATING and is therefore suitable for use in lofts,
garages, utility rooms, airing cupboards, sheds, display windows, etc.,
however it is not waterproof and should not be used in environments where
continuous or excessive water-spraying may occur.
WARNING- THE SURFACES OF THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT. Momentary
contact with any part of the heater should not cause injury. However, aged
or inrm persons or young children should not be left unsupervised in the
vicinity of the heater unless a suitable guard is tted.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without
assistance or supervision if there physical, sensory or mental capabilities
prevent them from using it safely. Children must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Note that due care and consideration must be taken when using this heater
in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or any other
device that switches on the heat automatically, since a re risk exists when
the heater is accidentally covered or displaced.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Fixing in Position
IMPORTANT - THE TUBULAR HEATER MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN
THE HORIZONTAL PLANE.
Warning: It is essential that the product cannot come into any contact
with any fabric material.
IMPORTANT – The wall brackets supplied with the appliance must be used.
The heater should be positioned observing the minimum clearances stated
around the heater - for wall mounting see ‘Y’ in Fig. 3.
DO NOT locate the heater immediately below a xed socket outlet or connec-
tion box.
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Locate the appliance adjacent to a suitable wall socket outlet.
Slide the two parts of each mounting bracket apart. Using the bottom
parts of the brackets, ensure that they are level and mark the holes for
drilling - see Table and diagram in Fig. 2.
Fix the bottom parts of the bracket to the mounting surface with the
screws and xings supplied - see Fig. 4A.
Place the heater in position on the brackets and x it by locating the
top half in the appropriate groove, sliding it down into position on the
bottom half of the bracket and tightening the xing screw - see Fig. 4B.
Ensure that the mains cable exits downwards from the heater and is
wired into or plugs into an adjacent wall socket safely - see Fig. 4C.
Cable Replacement
IMPORTANT: In the event of supply cable replacement only an approved
PVC cable capable of withstanding a continuous minimum operating
temperature of 85 degrees should be used. Rubber insulated and sheathed
cable should not be used.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
Safety - Overheat Protection
For your safety this appliance is tted with a thermal cut-out. In the event that
the product overheats for some reason, the cut-out prevents excessive tem-
peratures on the product by cutting the power to the heater. Once the heater
has cooled down, it will reset automatically, it will continue to cycle on and off
automatically until the reason for overheating is removed.
For electrical products sold within the European Community.
At the end of the electrical products useful life it should not
be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice in your country.
Recycling
Cleaning
Before commencing cleaning, unplug the heater and allow it to cool. Discon-
nect the electricity supply to the appliance.
The outside can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft damp cloth and then
dried. Be careful not to allow moisture into the heater.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.
Within this period, we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of
charge provided it has been installed and operated in accordance with these
instructions.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which in
turn are not affected by this guarantee.
Should you require after sales information or assistance with this product please
go to www.gdcgroup.co.uk or ring our helpdesk on 0844 879 3588 (UK) or
01 842 4833 (R.O.I).
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The product complies fully with the requirements of the current EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the RoHS EU
Directive 2002/95/EC.
GDC Group Ltd,
Millbrook House,
Grange Drive,
Hedge End,
Southampton,
Hampshire, SO30 2DF
[c] GDC Group Ltd
All rights reserved. Material contained in this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, without prior permission in writing of GDC Group Limited.
Customer Services UK: 0844 879 3588
Fax : 0844 879 3583
Republic of Ireland Tel : 01 842 4833
Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If the socket outlets in your home are not of the 13 amp BS1363 type
(-see Fig. 6) 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
mains lead are colored 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 qualied electrician.
General
Your Tubular Heater will provide a safe, low level of heat output.
These models are designed for continuous operation and will reach
normal operating temperatures within a few minutes after the appli-
ance is switch on. Based on the surrounding environment and ambient
temperature, the heater may periodically cycle its heat output to
ensure the maximum permitted surface temperature is not exceeded.
All models are splashproof to IPX4 standard.