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Use on a water radiator system
The towel rail may also be connected to a water radiator
system and operated as part of a central heating system.
This work should be carried out by persons competent in
plumbing and electrical installation.
Before installing as part of a central heating system the towel
rail must first be drained of its liquid contents. (see
Important Safeguards).
To drain the rail arrange it vertically and remove the screwed
plug (see ‘G’ in Fig. 1) from the bottom of the right hand
straight tube.
Open the air bleed valve
(see ‘F’ in Fig. 1) which is in the top
rear of the tube. Finally remove screwed plug from the side
of the left hand tube.
Mount the towel rail on the wall and connect the water supply
inlet and outlet pipes to the ½ inch BSP connections
provided.
Refill the rail with the water from the central heating system,
ensuring that all air is bled from the rail. For electrical
connection refer to Electrical section.
Operation (Water)
When the central heating system is in use, the towel rail will
operate as a normal radiator. Out of season or when the
central heating boiler is not in use, the towel rail may be
operated independently by switching on the electric heating
element.
IMPORTANT - When using the towel rail in this way
expansion of the water must be guaranteed through the
return connection. It is COMPULSORY that the return
connection is left open to ensure this.
Drying and Airing Towels
It is recommended that for efficient drying, no more than two
layers of towels or similar fabric should be draped over the
rail. Items should be placed evenly over the whole surface of
the rail where possible.
It is not advisable to leave very damp towels or clothes on the
towel rail when not in use, as this may in time, affect the paint
finish.
The rail, although hot to the touch is not hot enough to scorch
or burn fabrics. However, soap and detergents remaining in
articles after washing can cause discoloration. Therefore
care should be taken to thoroughly rinse articles before
airing.
Important Safeguards
WARNING - The towel rail is filled with a glycol based
antifreeze/water solution. The following precautions should
be followed when handling and disposing of the liquid.
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• Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear protective gloves
and goggles.
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• Do not swallow.
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• Keep out of reach of children.
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• Keep away from pets.
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• Do not empty into drains or watercourses.
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• Dispose of it at an authorised disposal facility.
Operation (Electrical)
It is a feature of the product that the bottom rail remains cool
to the touch. Some variation in the temperature across the
surface of the rail is also normal. When the appliance is
covered the heating pattern of the rails may alter, and
generally temperatures at the upper part of that rail will rise
The towel rail may be switched on and off at the isolating wall
switch which must be positioned outside the bathroom, or
operated by means of a pull cord switch.
A further means of control would be to link the towel rail to a
room thermostat and/or timer. A room thermostat will
ensure that the rail automatically switches off in warmer
weather. A timer will allow for short periods of use.
Note: If the towel rail is located in a bathroom the
adjustment for these controls must be located outside the
bathroom.
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