Dimplex MK1 Oil-Filled Radiator: Installation and Operating Instructions

Product Overview

The Dimplex MK1 Oil-Filled Radiator is designed for efficient and safe heating. It features electronic room temperature control and is compliant with Lot20 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2015/1188).

Important Safety Advice

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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.
• CAUTION - 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.
• WARNING - In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
• DO NOT use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
• CAUTION - In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, 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.
• IMPORTANT - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This heater is filled with a precise quantity of special oil. Repairs requiring the opening of the oil container are only to be made by the manufacturer or service agent.
• When scrapping the heater, follow the regulations concerning the disposal of oil.
• DO NOT COVER THE RADIATOR or place material or garments on it, or obstruct the air circulation around the radiator, as this could cause overheating and a fire risk.
• The radiator complies with stringent safety standards, but surfaces will become hot and contact should be avoided.
• If young children, the aged or infirm are likely to be left in the vicinity of the heater, adequate precautions should be taken, such as fitting a guard.
• This heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
• DO NOT use the radiator if it has been dropped or damaged, or if the mains lead has been damaged, until it has been examined by a qualified engineer.
• DO NOT use the radiator if it develops an oil leak. Unplug the radiator and contact your supplier or customer helpline.

Wall Mounting

The radiator must only be mounted using the kit supplied. This product is heavy and care should be taken during installation.

1. Select a suitable position on a wall, near a mains power outlet. Ensure at least 75mm clearance from the floor and adjacent side walls. Maintain at least 305mm clear space between the radiator and any overhanging shelf. Do not mount closer than 1 metre from the ceiling.
2. Check that you have all the necessary components: 2 x Bottom wall brackets, 2 x Top wall brackets, 2 x Radiator securing brackets, 2 x Self-tapping screws.
3. Draw a horizontal line for the bottom brackets at the required mounting height from the floor. The top edge of the bottom brackets must be at least 160mm from the floor.
4. Mark the fixing hole positions for the bottom brackets according to the model's 'C' dimension. Drill the holes, fit wall plugs, and screw the bottom brackets in position.
5. Measure dimension 'D' from the top of the bottom brackets and draw a horizontal line. Mark the fixing centres for the top brackets in line with the bottom brackets. Drill and plug the wall and fix the top brackets in place.
6. Place the radiator on the bottom brackets, then fit each securing bracket to the top of the radiator and secure it with the self-tapping screw provided.
7. Check that the radiator is securely fixed to the wall.

Diagram showing wall mounting steps for the radiator.

Electrical Connection

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The electrical installation must be carried out by a competent electrician and in strict accordance with the current I.E.E. Regulations for Electrical Equipment in Buildings. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE.

The heater is fitted with a flexible cable type H05VV-F size 3 x 1.0mm² for connection to the fixed wiring of the premises through a suitable connection box positioned adjacent to the heater.

A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring of the premises in accordance with the wiring rules. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm.

Quick Start Guide

How does the heater control work? The control allows you to choose when you want heat and at what temperature. When using a timer mode, 'ON' will display on the home screen to tell you when the heater is maintaining the temperature displayed. The current time will be displayed when the heater is outside of a timed heating period.

When Manual, Schedule or Frost modes are being used, the heater will always maintain the temperature shown on the home screen.

Set the Time: Press Menu, then press Up three times to highlight the 'Date & time' icon, press Enter. Use Down and Up to increase/decrease the hour, press Enter to confirm. Repeat for minutes, day, month, and year. Press Enter to confirm and return to the home screen.

Set the Temperature: The temperature shown on the display is the target room temperature (Setpoint). If the room temperature is above this, the heater will not operate. The factory setting is 21°C. Use Down or Up to adjust to your desired temperature.

Your heater comes pre-programmed with four heating periods:

• P1: 07:00 - 09:00 21°C
• P2: 10:00 - 12:00 7°C
• P3: 13:00 - 15:00 7°C
• P4: 17:00 - 21:00 21°C

Child Lock: To lock the controls, press and hold both the Back button and Enter button together for 3 seconds. The Lock icon will appear. To unlock, repeat the action.

Advance: This function allows you to begin the next period early or turn off the heater if you don't want heat. Press the Advance button. The Advance icon will be displayed.

Diagram of the heater control panel with button labels.

After Sales Service

Should you require after sales service, please contact the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased. Please do not return a faulty product to us in the first instance as this may result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory service. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

Recycling

For electrical products sold within the European Community, at the end of their useful life, they should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. Packaging should be recycled where possible.

Controller Battery Replacement

Battery power will only be used when there is no power to the unit. Expected battery life is 5 years. If you need to replace the battery, please use a CR 2032 3V button cell type battery.

Diagram showing the location of the battery in the controller.