Dimplex AC Air Curtains
Models : AC3N, AC45N, AC6N & AC3RN
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT the air inlet or outlet grille.
ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS EARTHED.
Do not use this heater in areas where excessive dust exists.
This heater must not be located immediately above or below a fixed socket outlet or
connection box.
Always disconnect supply before working on the product.
This product should be mounted safely to solid wall or ceiling surfaces only.
Ensure the supply cables are of adequate current carrying capacity and are
protected by a suitable fuse.
If the appliance is mounted in a toilet or washroom, the appliance should be mounted
such that no part of it can be touched by a person using a fixed bath or shower.
If the appliance is mounted in a toilet or washroom an isolating switch must be
provided outside the washroom adjacent to the entrance door.
Electrical
The installation of this appliance should be carried out by a competent electrician and be in accordance with
the current IEE wiring regulations.
Fixing Positions
This appliance may be either wall-mounted or fixed to a ceiling - see Fig. 2 for various fixing positions and
'Installation' see section below, for details on fixing. Heaters may be mounted end to end for wide doorways.
Installation
Using the wall mounting bracket as a guide (see 'a' in Fig. 3) mark off the hole positions on the wall or
ceiling - a minimum height of 1.8metres is required from floor to bracket. Fix the bracket in position by
following steps as described under the heading 'Wall or Ceiling Mounting'.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
Solid brick or concrete block walls must be drilled and plugged (using a spirit level as a guide ensure
bracket is level) with rawlplugs supplied. The plug must be located in the solid part of the wall, not just in
the plaster layer.
For panelled internal walls or ceilings, it is best to locate the studding, position the heater fixing bracket
accordingly and use screws supplied. If it is not possible to locate the studding, use type M5 Rawlplug
inserts, making the 10mm holes with a drill rather than a bradawl or a screwdriver.
Locate the heater on the mounting bracket ensuring that the pozi-head screws are fully engaged in the slots
of the bracket.
It is important that the serrated metal washer (a) is located between the heater holding bracket (b) and the
wall mounting bracket (c). Adjust heater to the required angle then firmly tighten the fixing screw (d) inside
the endcap (e) using a cross-head screwdriver (f) as shown in Fig. 4.
Electrical connection
Release the screws at either end of the air-outlet grille (see Fig. 5) to gain access to the terminals for
connection of the supply cable - see Fig. 6.
Insert the mains cable down the outside of the back panel (not on inside) and through the rear entry cable
clamp and make connection as shown in Fig. 6 see also Fig. 7 for detailed views of cable clamp.
Fig. 7a shows the cable clamp detail for AC3N & AC3RN models.
Fig. 7b shows cable clamp detail for AC45N & AC6N models. Note : Part 'A' of cable clamp is flipped over
to receive the larger cable.
Connection to fixed wiring should be made through an adjacent minimum 20 amp double-pole switch for
AC3N, AC3RN & AC45N models.
Connection to fixed wiring should be made through an adjacent minimum 30 amp double-pole switch for
AC6N model with a minimum separation of 3mm in each pole.
Re-secure the outlet grille.
Ensure that the air-curtain is securely fastened and that the supply cable is firmly clamped before operating
the appliance.
Operation (AC3N, AC45N & AC6N models)
Switch on electricity supply to the heater.
Switching the switch marked 'I' energises the blower.
Select 'l' and the smaller switches marked ' ' as required (see Fig. 10).
I
Settings -
I +
I +
+
Operation (AC3RN model)
Switch on electricity supply to the heater.
Select the switch position ' MAN ' for Manual Operation.
Select the switch position ' AUTO ' for Operation via the remote control.
Select the desired heat output using the smaller switches position ' ' (see Fig. 11).
To operate the remote control you must first select 'AUTO' . The heater may now be turned 'On' or 'Off'
using the Remote Control.
MAN
Settings -
AUTO
MAN +
MAN +
(1)
: Fan 'On'
: Half heat
: Full heat
:
Fan 'On'
: Remote On/Off
: Half heat
+
: Full heat
Installation and Operating Instructions
'AUTO' will default to 'OFF' if the remote control is not being used.
The range of the Remote Control is 15 metres.
Note : Repeated simultaneous switching of the 'ON' and 'OFF' buttons on the remote control may require
resetting of the heater- see 'Resetting AC3RN remote control'.
If the remote control becomes lost, switch off at the mains supply for at least 30 seconds and select 'MAN'
for Manual Operation.
Remote Control (AC3RN model only)
Insert the 9 volt battery into the remote control.
Press either the ON or OFF button to check the operation of the remote. The green light on the front of the
remote control will light.
Switch the heater to AUTO for automatic operation.
Press the ON button to activate the heater, and OFF to turn off.
If the remote control does not operate the heater, first check battery and then follow the instructions under
'Resetting AC3RN remote control' below.
Resetting AC3RN remote control
Switch the heater to automatic operation, and ensure the remote control is functioning (green light should
operate).
Insert a small non-metallic pin (dia. less than 2mm e.g. a toothpick or match) into the hole 'X' shown in
12
and press the reset button. At the same time press the ON button on the remote control.
Release the reset button on the heater and the button on the remote control at the same time.
The heater is now programmed to operate with this remote sender unit.
Note this method can be used to program a number of heaters to operate from a single remote control.
The remote control may be placed when not in use in the wall-mounted holster provided (see
Screws and rawl plugs for wall fixing the holster are provided also.
Important Battery information
Discard leaky batteries.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to Provincial and local regulations. Any
battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all the
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in a fire or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
Maintenance
WARNING: DISCONNECT SUPPLY before carrying out maintenance.
Thermal Safety Cut-outs
The power supply to the heating elements will be interrupted if one or a combination of the following
abnormal events occur.
1.
Air inlet or outlet grilles are obstructed.
2.
Internal ventilation is impaired due to build up of dust and fluff.
3.
Blower unit stalls.
Note : If the cut-out operates, the fan may continue to run impairing the performance of the heater. The
heater must be turned off immediately.
To reset the cut-out on all models see Procedures below :
Procedure for resetting cut-out (AC3N, AC45N & AC3RN)
Establish cause and eliminate. Reset thermal cut-out(s) by depressing black button on side of cut out as
described in steps 2 - 4 below.
1.
Disconnect power supply.
2.
Pass flat head screwdriver through air outlet grille to centre panel side of reset button.
3.
Press buttons in directions shown to reset cut-outs (see Fig. 9). Cut-out clicks when
reset.
4.
Remove screwdriver carefully.
5.
Turn on supply.
Procedure for resetting cut-out (AC6N only)
1.
Disconnect power supply.
2.
Determine what has caused the cut-out to operate and rectify.
( Note : This should only be undertaken by competent persons with experience of
repairing electrical appliances and in full knowledge of the possible hazards involved ).
3.
After a short time delay to allow the appliance to cool down, all that is required to return
the heater to normal operation is to switch the electricity supply back on.
Cleaning
WARNING: DISCONNECT SUPPLY before carrying out maintenance.
External appearance can be maintained by wiping occasionally with a damp cloth ; for stain removal, a weak
soap solution can be applied with a cloth and the surface wiped dry. Care must be taken to avoid any moisture
ingress into the product.
After Sales Service
Should you require after sales service, please get in touch with the supplier through whom you purchased
the appliance.
Fig.
Fig. 13).