Dimplex RFI815D31W - User Manual

7200610100R13

Forced Air Heater

RFI-D Series

WARNING:

Wiring procedures and connections should be

in accordance with the National Electric code (NEC & CEC)

and local codes.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of

the heater.

CAUTION:

High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical

cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least

3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.

Remove heater from carton. The front grille and trim can be

lifted off the assembly, and placed in carton to prevent dam

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age. Remove screws securing heater assembly to the recess

box and separate. (Figure 1).

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NOTE:

Mount the heater a minimum of 12” (30.5cm) from

the finished floor, and a minimum of 6” (15cm) from any verti

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cal surface if installed in the ceiling.

Recessed Installation

1.

The recess box provided with the heater is designed for

attachment between studs placed on 16” (40.6cm) cen

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should al

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ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the heater.
2.

The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let

bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater

outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep com

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bustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, pa

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pers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the

front of the unit and keep them away from the sides and

rear.

3.

Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by

or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left

operating and unattended.

4. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Discon

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nect power at the service panel and have the heater in

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spected by a reputable electrician before reusing.

5.

Do not use outdoors.

6.

To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, and then

switch off at main power supply panel.

7.

Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti

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lation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric

shock or fire, or damage to the heater.

8.

To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or ex

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haust in any manner.

9.

All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts

inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flam

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mable liquids are used or stored.

10.

Do not modify this heater. Use it only as described in this

manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufac

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turer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1

FRONT PANEL

(GRILLE) & TRIM FRAME

GROUND

SCREW

HEATER

ASSEMBLY

RECESS BOX

FINISHED WALL

SURFACE

SIDE FLANGES

15"

[38cm]

min. 12"

[30.5cm]

3 5/8"

[9cm]

14 1/4"

[36cm]

19 3/4"

[50cm]

7/8"[22mm] DIA

KNOCKOUT

FINISH FLOOR

19 3/4"

[50cm]

14 1/4"

[36cm]

min. 12"

[30.5cm]

Figure 2

A

B