Dimplex OFC1500 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for OFC1500 by Dimplex which is a product in the Electric Space Heaters category. This manual has pages.
Related Manuals
08/35286/5 (UK) Issue 5
OFC1000, OFC1500, OFC2000, OFC2500
OFC1000TI, OFC1500TI, OFC2000TI & OFC2500TI
OFC1500TI
Products comply with the European Safety Standard: EN 60335-2-30 and the European Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EN55014, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3. These cover the essential requirements of EEC directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC
2
1
OFC1000TI, OFC1500TI,
OFC2000TI & OFC2500TI only
ALL MODELS
3a
4
5
13 : 17
ON
OFF
ADVANCE
AUTO
P1
MANUAL ON
On/Off see
Table 1
ALL MODELS
}
5&7 Fin
9&11 Fin
OFC1000/OFC1000TI
B
A
B
A
OFC2000/OFC2000TI
OFC2500/OFC2500TI
B
A
B
A
OFC1500/OFC1500TI
Thermostat
Neon
On/Off
Heat Switches
24Hr Timer
Cable wrap
3b
A
B
C
6b
7
6a
Model Description Watts
OFC1000 5 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon 1000
OFC1000TI 5 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer 1000
OFC1500 7 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon 1500
OFC1500TI 7 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer 1500
OFC2000 9 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon 2000
OFC2000TI 9 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer 2000
OFC2500 11 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon 2500
OFC2500TI 11 Fin, Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Neon, Electronic Timer 2500
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
DO NOT COVER: The heater carries the
warning symbol indicating that it must not
be covered
DO NOT obstruct the air circulation around the
radiator, for example with curtains or furniture,
as this could cause overheating and a re risk.
See ‘Positioning the Radiator’.
DO NOT use the heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming
pool.
DO NOT place the heater directly below a xed
socket outlet.
DO NOT USE the radiator if it has been
dropped or damaged or the mains lead has
been damaged, until it has been examined by
a qualied engineer.
WARNING: 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.
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 expierience 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 contiuously 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
the 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.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can
become very hot and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where children and
vunerable people are present.
Avoid use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause risk
of re.
This heater is lled with a precise quantity
of a special oil. Repairs requiring opening of
the oil container are only to be made by the
manufacturer or his service agent who should
be contacted if there is an oil leak
When scrapping the heater, follow the regulations
concerning the disposal of oil.
This radiator complies with stringent safety
standards but to ensure efficient operation
SURFACES OF THE RADIATOR WILL
BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE
AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED, particularly
between the ns.
The control panel area is designed to be cooler
and allow safe operation of the controls at all
times.
If young children, the aged or inrm are likely
to be left in the vicinity of the heater, we advise
that adequate precautions should be taken.
We recommend that a guard be tted to ensure
contact with the heater is avoided and objects
cannot be inserted into the product.
This radiator must be used on an AC ~ supply
only and the voltage marked on the heater must
correspond with the supply voltage.
DO ENSURE that the mains lead cannot be
tripped over.
DO NOT operate the radiator with the mains
lead overhanging the ns.
DO NOT USE THIS RADIATOR WHEN IT IS
LYING ON ITS SIDES. If the radiator is tipped
over, unplug it and allow it to cool before
standing it back up.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Dimplex Oil lled Column Radiators
Models : OFC1000, OFC1000TI, OFC1500, OFC1500TI, OFC2000, OFC2000TI, OFC2500 & OFC2500TI
General
The radiator is designed for operation on an AC electricity supply,
and is suitable for use in domestic dwellings and similar indoor
locations.
Always ensure that the appliance is stood on a rm, level base
near to, but not directly beneath, a suitable xed socket outlet.
The radiator is tted with castors and a handle for ease of
movement. Selector switches provide a choice of heat output
and an adjustable thermostat enables the room temperature
to be controlled accordingly. It is supplied with a cord and plug
ready for use.
The supply cord should be uncoiled before use (see ‘Storage’).
DO NOT pull the radiator along by the mains lead.
Important - The radiator must only be operated with the wheels
and castors tted and in the upright position as shown in Fig.1
and Fig.3B.
Warning – The heater complies with stringent safety standards
but to ensure efcient operation SURFACES OF THE HEATER
WILL BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS
SHOULD BE AVOIDED, particularly between the ns on the
top and sides.
The control panel area is designed to be at a far lower temperature
to allow the safe operation of the controls at any time.
Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If the socket outlets in your home are not of the 13 amp BS1363
type 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 coloured 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.
Fitting the castors
The castors can only be tted between the outer ns (as shown
in Fig. 2).
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. Locate the wire
clamps and remove the winged nuts (see ‘C’) in Fig.3A. Insert
the non threaded end of the wire clamp ‘A’ into one of the holes
in the castor plate ‘B’ as shown in Fig.3A, at the same time tilting
the opposite end of the plate slightly. Lower the castor plate and
insert the threaded end of the clamp through the ns and over
the boss and into the other hole in the castor plate. Place the
winged nut ‘C’ on the thread and tighten it securely.
Repeat the process for the other castor bracket onto the last n.
Note: The 9 and 11 n column radiator models - use straight
castor brackets and must be tted as shown in Fig.2.
Lift the radiator clear of the oor, then turn it back upright and
stand it on its castors as shown in Fig.1 and Fig.3B. It is now
ready for use.
Positioning the Heater
Select the position for the radiator ensuring there is clearance
from any furniture and ttings of at least 300mm above the heater
and 150mm each side. The radiator should only be operated on
a at stable surface.
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 bring the heater into use plug it in. Neon indicating lights
located at the controls area will glow when the appliance is
plugged into the mains.
Controls
Thermostat (see Fig.4)
The Thermostat (see Fig.4) controls the heat output according
to the room temperature. This ensures that the heater will not
produce heat unnecessarily when the room is warm. 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. 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. 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.5)
Selector switches located on the control panel provide a choice
of heat output to suit varying conditions and for economy of
operation.
Table 1
Model Switch Switch
OFC1000/OFC1000TI 400W 1000W
OFC1500/OFC1500TI 700W 1500W
OFC2000/OFC2000TI 900W 2000W
OFC2500/OFC2500TI 1100W 2500W
Digital Timer Operation (see Fig. 6a)
IMPORTANT: Remember to observe all safety warnings
when operating the heater on auto setting, either attended or
unattended.
The timer allows you to select ‘AUTO’ or ‘MAN ON’ by pressing
the ‘MODE’ button until the required MODE appears at the bottom
of the timer display.
‘AUTO’ MODE allows the heater to switch ON and OFF according
to a set 24 Hour program period (see ‘Setting Programs’ section
below).
‘MAN ON’ MODE allows power to the heater uninterrupted by
the program settings.
Key Lock:
If ‘ENTER’ and ‘MODE’ are pressed within 1 second, the keys
will be locked. The user will know the keys are locked as the lock
symbol ‘ ’ will be displayed on the top left hand corner of the
screen. To unlock the keypad, press ‘ENTER’ and then ‘MODE’
within 1 second.
Initial Operation
For initial use, plug the heater into a regular household power
point and turn the power on. The timer is now ready to be set
up for use.
Setting Current Time
1. Hold the ‘PROGRAM’ button until the clock symbol
appears on the screen. The user can now set the clock.
2. The hour digit will ash. To adjust the hour use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’
buttons. Conrm the hour digit by pressing ‘ENTER’.
3. Once ‘ENTER’ has been pressed the minutes will ash.
To adjust the minutes use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’ buttons. Conrm the
minute digit by pressing ‘ENTER’.
4. The timer now returns to the default display.
5. To reset incorrect time, repeat previous steps.
Once the correct time is set, a total of four ON/OFF time
programs can be set for operation.
Setting Programmes
Press the ‘PROGRAM’ key to set the programs.
You are now setting the programs starting with P1 ‘ON’.
SETTING P1 ON TIME:
1. To set the hour use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’ buttons. Conrm the hour
digit by pressing ‘ENTER’.
2. To set the minutes use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’ buttons. Conrm the
minute digit by pressing ‘ENTER’.
Note: The minutes can only be set in 10 minute blocks in
programme ‘MODE’.
SETTING P1 OFF TIME:
3. To set the hour use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’ buttons. Conrm the hour digit
by pressing ‘ENTER’.
4. To set the minutes use the ‘-‘ & ‘+’ buttons. Conrm the minute
digit by pressing ‘ENTER’.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to programme P2, P3 & P4. After programming
P4 ‘OFF’ you automatically exit to the default display.
At any time while programming the timer you can press the
‘PROGRAM’ button to exit to the default display.
Note: If the ‘ON’ time is the same as the ‘OFF’ time the appliance
will ignore the program.
The Advance Function
When in ‘AUTO’ MODE, if the ‘+’ button is pressed for longer
than 2 seconds the programme will ADVANCE to the next
setting programmed and will only revert back to the program
when the subsequent programme time is reached. When the
‘ADVANCE’ function is running the ‘ADVANCE’ segment will be
displayed on the LCD screen. If the ‘-‘ button is pressed when the
‘ADVANCE’ programme is running the ‘ADVANCE’ feature will be
automatically cancelled and the programme will run as normal.
Note - Timer Memory Back Up Batteries - Once the heater has
been left plugged in with the socket switched on for at least 72
hours the timer’s memory back up batteries will be fully charged.
Once the timer batteries are fully charged, if there is a power
cut or if the heater is disconnected from the mains for less
than six months, then the timer will continue to keep time & the
settings in the memory will remain intact.If however the timer
back up batteries have not been charged fully, or if the heater
is deprived of power for longer than six months, then the time
and the programme settings are likely to be lost and you may
therefore need to reset the time and the programme before using
the AUTO MODE again.
Electromechanical Timer Operation (selected
models only, see Fig. 6b)
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. 6b). The 24-hour clock is used ; e.g. time shown
for 4 pm is ‘16’ (16:00hrs).
Operation Modes
Set the operation mode using the slide switch on the timer
(Fig. 7):
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.
Setting the ‘Auto’ ON and OFF times
To set the timer :
1. Using your nger tip or the tip of a pencil, push in as
many segments as necessary around the dial, according to
the times you don’t require heat – see Fig. 7. Each segment
pushed in switches the heater OFF for that part of the hour.
All other segments will be ON. For example, Fig. 7 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 15minute period
Safety in use
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.
Safety Overheat Protection
The heater is tted with a thermal safety cut-out which will switch
off the heater should it overheat for any reason. If the cut-out
operates it is the result of abnormal overheating, and customer
services should be contacted for further advice - see ‘After
Sales Service’.
Storage
If the radiator is not required for long periods, for example during
the summer, it should be stored in a dry place and preferably
covered to prevent the accumulation of dirt and dust. The supply
cord should be neatly coiled around the cable wrap (see Fig. 1)
and the plug should be inserted in to the plug pin holes provided
in the cable wrap.
IMPORTANT
The heater must be kept plugged in at the mains to retain the
time and the programmed settings. If unplugged from the mains,
resetting the time and the programmed settings will be necessary.
Cleaning
WARNING - ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING THE HEATER.
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning powder or polish of
any kind on the body of the heater.
Allow the heater to cool, then wipe with a dry cloth to remove
dust and a damp cloth (not wet) to clean off stains. Be careful
not to allow moisture in to the heater.
Recycling
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.
After Sales Service
Your product is guaranteed for 3 year from the date of purchase.
After sales information or assistance with this product can be
found on our website:
www.dimplex.co.uk/support.
Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory
rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.
Please do not return a faulty product to us as this may result in
loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory
service.
If after following these steps your product still does not operate
you should return it to your point of purchase.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
The ns of this heater is lled with a precise quantity of special
oil. Repairs requiring opening of the oil container are only to be
made by the manufacturer or its service agent. If an oil leak is
suspected please contact your point of purchase. Regulations
concerning the disposal of oil when scrapping the appliance
must be followed.
[c] Dimplex UK Limited
All rights reserved. Material contained in this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, without prior permission in writing of Dimplex UK Limited.