Instructions
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING - The electrical installation of this heater must be carried out by a suitably qualified
or trained electrician, and be in strict accordance with the current wiring Regulations BS
7671. The supply must be connected via a switched fused spur with a fuse rated suitably for
the appliances flex. Failure to follow these instructions will mean that the manufacturer’s
instructions have not been adhered to. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
WARNING - Minimum clearances and IP zone requirements must be adhered to in
accordance with the current wiring regulations. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
• This heater must be earthed
• Not suitable for connection via a plug top
• Do not locate the heater immediately below a fixed electrical point i.e. socket outlet.
The heater is fitted with a length of flexible cable type H05VV-F size 3 x 1.0mm² for 500W
to 2kW and 3 x 1.5mm² on 3.0kW models 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 current wiring
regulations. The supply circuit to the heater must incorporate a double pole isolating switch
having a contact separation of at least 3mm. Products that are supplied without a plug are for
installation into the fixed wiring of the property, via a suitable double pole switched fused spur
with a fuse rated suitably for the appliances flex. Typical fuse ratings for 230V equipment - Up
to 700W = 3A, over 700W = 13A.
In installation the supply cord may be cut to the appropriate length for the electrical
connection point. Excess cable should not be inserted and stored behind the heater.
WARNING: This heater must not be connected to the electricity supply via an external
switching device (such as a timer) or a circuit that is regularly switched on and o by the
utility supplier. Failure to follow this warning could result in the heater’s thermal cut-o
being inadvertently reset and could create a fire hazard. Cables/flexes that are supplied
pre-fitted to the product must NOT be extended.
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