For domestic household use only.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Oil Free Column Heaters
Models: ECR15, ECR15FA, ECR15TIF, ECR24,
ECR24FA & ECR24TIF
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IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/
OR DAMAGE AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY
Please read the operating instructions carefully before using your product for the first time and
keep them in a safe place.
• When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:
• If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier before installation and operation.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or a swimming pool.
- Do not use this heater if it has been dropped.
- Do not use if there are visible signs of damage to the heater.
- Use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface, or fix it to the wall, as applicable.
• Do not locate the appliance immediately below a fixed socket outlet or connection box.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance
provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years
shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
• Do not use this appliance in series with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer or
any other device that switches on the heat automatically, since a fire risk exists when the
appliance is accidentally covered or dis-placed.
• In the event of a fault, unplug the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance when not required for long periods.
• This product is only intended for INDOOR RESIDENTIAL applications only.
• DO NOT cover cord with carpeting, throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
• DO NOT route cord under furniture or appliances. Take care to position the cord away from
traffic areas and where it will not be a tripping hazard.
• This appliance must not be used in a bathroom.
• DO NOT use the heater on deep pile carpets or the long hair type of rugs, or less than
750mm(30”) away from any overhanging surface. Keep combustible materials such as
drapes and other furnishings clear from the front, sides and rear of the heater. Do not use
heater to dry your laundry.
• Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of
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leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains and or flammable material a minimum
distance of 1 m from the air outlet.
• This heater carries the warning symbol indicating that it must not be covered.
• WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation please remove all packaging materials particularly
plastic and EPS and keep these away from vulnerable people, children and babies.
• WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental strangulation from the supply cord all children
and vulnerable people must be supervised when in the vicinity of the product whether it is
working or not.
• DO NOT pull, carry or move the appliance using the power cable.
• WARNING: Risk of fire – Do not use this appliance connected through an extension lead or
any external switching device such as a plug in timer or remote control plug in adaptor. All
heating appliances draw high current through the mains supply and any weakness in the
design, connections or components in these devices can easily result in overheating of the
connection points resulting in melting, distortion and even the risk of fire.
• Although this appliance complies with safety standards, we do not recommend its use on
deep pile carpets or on long hair type of rugs.
• The socket-outlet must be accessible at all times to enable the mains plug to be disconnected
as quickly as possible.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or
a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Keep the supply cord away from the front of the appliance.
• DO NOT operate the radiator with the mains lead overhanging the fins.
• In order to avoid overheating, DO NOT COVER the appliance. Do not place material or
garments on the appliance, or obstruct the air circulation around the appliance, for instance
by curtains or furniture, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk.
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance
must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has
to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
• If the radiator is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool before standing it back up.
• DO NOT COVER or obstruct the air inlet and outlet openings in any way.
• This instruction leaflet belongs to the appliance and must be kept in a safe place. If changing
owners, the leaflet must be surrendered to the new owner.
IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. Note also the information presented on the appliance
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Exposed to the
weather outdoors
Near water If the power cable
wires are frayed or cut
Where small children
may be left unattended
If an extension
lead may become
overloaded
Where there is risk
of fire or close to
a naked flame
Where the power
cable may be
damaged
On a slope or
uneven surface
Where it may be
damaged by
chemicals
If there is a risk
of water falling on
the unit
Where there is a risk
of interference by
foreign objects
This product is not
made for DIY repair
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Model no.
ECR15 ECR15FA ECR15TIF ECR24 ECR24FA ECR24TIF
Power supply
230-240V~, 50Hz
Rated power
1500W
2400W
Heat settings
3 3 3 3
3 3
Thermostat Y Y Y Y Y Y
Timer N N Y N N Y
Turbo Fan N Y Y N Y Y
Weight (net)
8.1 kg 7.1 kg 7.2 kg 11.8 kg 10.7 kg 10.8 kg
Dimensions (w x d x h)
415x280x635mm 320x280x635mm 320x280x635mm 585x280x635mm 505x280x635mm 505x280x635mm
Specifications
For greater precision, please always refer to the rating label placed on the product.
WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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Fitting The Castors
A
B
WARNING The radiator must only be operated with the wheels and castors fitted
and in an upright position. The castors must be fitted to the underside of the control
panel and on the bracket between the last and second last fin on the opposite end,
as shown in Fig.1.
1. To fit the castors, 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.
2. To fit the castors, position the castor plates (A) in position and secure using the
wing bolts provided (B). There are guides to ensure the correct positioning and
orientation of the castor plate.
3. Return the radiator to the correct orientation so it rests on the castors. The
product is now ready for use.
Fig. 1
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Positioning
Select the position for the heater ensuring there is clearance from any furniture and
fittings of at least 300mm above the heater and 150mm each side and 300mm from
the control and end panel. We recommend maximising the clearance where possible.
NOTE: The radiator is designed for operation on an AC electricity supply, and is only
suitable for domestic use and similar indoor locations.
Tips
• The radiator is fitted with castors and a handle for ease of movement.
• A rotary selector switch provides the ability to choose an available heat output
and an adjustable thermostat enables the room temperature to be controlled
accordingly.
• Once the castors have been correctly fitted, no other assembly is required, just
plug and play!
Safety Features
This appliance incorporates a number of safety devices. In addition to the ‘Important
Safety Advice’ section your attention is drawn to the following;
Tilt Switch
The tilt switch will prevent the heater from working if it is accidentally tipped over on
its side.
If the radiator is tipped over while it is hot, disconnect the power and allow it to cool,
then stand the radiator back upright. Reconnect the power - normal operation should
be resumed.
Overheat Protection
The heater is fitted with a temperature limiter which will reduce the output of the heater
should it overheat for any reason. The product will return to normal operation after the
cause of the over heating has been rectified.
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Thermostat
O/Heat selection
switch
Neon Indicator
Timer
Cable Wrap
Turbo
Turbo
Switch
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 activate the heater simply plug it in. Neon indicator lights located at
the control area will illuminate when the appliance is plugged into the mains. This
indicates the appliance is energised and ready to use.
Please note – The element has been coated with a protective film which will burn off
during the first few minutes of use, this may cause a small amount of fuming. This is
quite normal – the fumes are non-toxic and will quickly disappear.
We recommend that you open a window to ventilate the room when using the
heater for the first time.
CONTROLS
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Operation
Thermostat
The Thermostat, see Fig.2 controls the heat output according to the room
temperature. This ensures that the heater will not produce heat unnecessarily when
the room is warm.
1. 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.
2. When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermostat
knob anti-clockwise until the thermostat just clicks off. The heater will now
automatically operate at this temperature.
3. The thermostat also has a frost protection setting marked '*' This setting is useful
in areas such as garages, to prevent frost damage. If the thermostat is set to its
minimum setting '*' the heater will cycle on and off to maintain a temperature of
approximately 5° to help protect against frost.
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.3)
Heat selection is provided via a rotary switch offering four settings. The heat output
can be altered to suit the application, conditions and for improve the economy of
operation.
Available output options are as follows:
Switch setting
With
Turbo
ON
Only
Turbo
ON
Model O I II III
ECR15
Off 500W 1000W 1500W N/A N/A
ECR15FA
Off 400W 800W 1200W 1500W 300W
ECR15TIF
Off 400W 800W 1200W 1500W 300W
ECR24
Off 800W 1600W 2400W N/A N/A
ECR24FA
Off 700W 1400W 2100W 2400W 300W
ECR24TIF
Off 700W 1400W 2100W 2400W 300W
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Timer model
ELECTROMECHANICAL TIMER (Ti models)
Setting the time of day
To set the time of day, rotate the timer dial clockwise (indicated by the arrow) until
the correct time of day is opposite the reference mark
-
see
Fig.4. The 24-hour clock
is used; e.g. time shown for 4pm is '16' (16:00hrs).
Operation Modes
Set the operation mode using the slide switch on the timer - see Fig.5:
Position I - Manual operation
This setting allows power to the heater uninterrupted by the timer settings. The
heat selector switch and thermostat will control the output (see 'Controls').
Position - 'Auto' operation
This setting allows the heater to be switched ON and OFF according to a set 24
hour program period.
DO NOT disconnect this heater from the mains supply unless it is being taken out of
use (e.g. in summer or for storage), otherwise the timer clock will stop.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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Setting the 'Auto' ON and OFF times
To set the timer:
1. Using your fingertip or tip off a pencil, push in as many segments as necessary
around the dial, according to the times you don't require heat - see Fig.5. Each
segment pushed in switches the heater OFF for that part of the hour All other
segments will be ON. For example, Fig.5 shows the timer set to switch the heater
OFF between 11pm and 1.45am.
2. You can select as many ON periods as you like, within the 24-hour day. The
settings will repeat every day until changed.
3. To change ON and OFF times, simply push in any 'ON' segments you wish to
cancel and pull out new 'ON' segments as required.
NOTE: each segment represents 15 minutes
Turbo fan
The turbo fan is used to boost the heat output and also the airflow around the room.
This circulates the heat and results in a reduced heat up time and a more even heat
distribution. The turbo fan is controlled by the switch on the front of the product,
Fig.2.
The turbo can be turned on independently of the heat.
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Over time, dust can accumulate on the heater which can effect performance. It is
recommended to clean the unit at least once a month.
1. Turn the unit OFF and disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove any dust build up with a soft brush.
3. Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft damp cloth. Mild detergent can be used
for any stubborn marks.
IMPORTANT
The control panel and other parts must not come into contact with water or any
other liquids.
Storage
If the productwill be stored for an extended period of time, then please ensure:
• Control switch is OFF and remove plug from the power outlet.
• To cover the unit and store it upright in a location where it will not receive direct
sunlight. NB- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will discolour the unit.
Cleaning
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If the unit fails to operate efficiently, is broken or other problems arise, unplug and
do not operate. Ask for advice by calling your local after sales service agent or the
Customer Care Centre on 1300 556 816 (AU) / 0800 666 2824 (NZ).
Maintenance
Recycling: Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities. Contact your
local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landlls or dumps,
hazardous substances can leak into the ground water, polluting the
food chain and damaging health and well-being.
Warranty
Please refer to the warranty card in the box for warranty information. For any
troubleshooting advice, please contact the relative Customer Care Centre below.
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd Glen Dimplex New Zealand Ltd
8 Lakeview Drive, 38 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Scoresby 3179, Victoria Auckland 2013
Australia New Zealand
Ph: 1300 556 816 Ph: 0800 666 2824
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Customer Care: 1300 556 816
customer.care@glendimplex.com.au
www.dimplex.com.au
Supplied by Glen Dimplex Australia
1340 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby, Victoria, 3179
© Glen Dimplex Australia. All rights reserved. Material contained in this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, without
prior permission in writing of Glen Dimplex Australia.
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