HSXDA(N) AUTOMATIC HSX(N) MANUAL

STORAGE HEATER RANGE

MODELS: HSX6N - 6kWh HSX/DA12N - 12kWh
HSX/DA18N - 18kWh HSX/DA24N - 24kWh

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FURTHER USE. NOTE ALSO THE
INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE HEATER
The installation must be carried out by a competent electrician and should be in accordance with I.E.E.
Regulations.
A Double Pole Switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm on each pole must be provided in the
installation.
The heater is not suitable for connection to a 30A ring circuit.
Do not position the heater under windows where curtains can contact the heater casing.

WARNING - THE SURFACES ON THIS HEATER CAN BE HOT.

This heater meets EN60-335 safety requirements. However, any heater type becomes hot in normal
operation. Care must be taken to ensure that prolonged skin contact with the heater does not occur.
WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN, INFIRM PERSONS, OR THE AGED ARE PRESENT THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE ADEQUATELY GUARDED. Contact your installer or the manufacturer for further advice.
This appliance is very heavy and must be securely fixed to a wall. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR REPOSITION THIS HEATER WITHOUT SEEKING
EXPERT ADVICE.
IMPORTANT - Due to the newness of materials the heater will produce a slight smell for the first few days
of operation. ROOMS MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND YOUNG CHILDREN, CAGED BIRDS, OR
PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY COMPLAINTS MUST NOT REMAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
HEATER DURING THE FIRST 48 HOURS OF THE COMMISSIONING PERIOD.
IF, DURING ANY REASSEMBLY OF THE HEATER, A PART OF THE THERMAL INSULATION SHOWS
DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION WHICH MAY IMPAIR SAFETY, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY AN
IDENTICAL PART.
INSTALLATION 3. INSTRUCTIONS HSXDA MODELS ONLY - The Room Sensor is located
PREPARATION at the rear of the right hand side of the heater. Carefully
slide the sensor plate down from its transit position to its
The heater will arrive operational position.
Model 6N - 4 bricks
separately from its
Model 12N - 8 bricks 3.
storage bricks, the
following bricks will Model 18N - 12 bricks
be required: Model 24N - 16 bricks

4. Place the heater on its feet and in the desired position

against the wall. Ensure the heater is based on a firm
level surface at least 75mm from any end wall and at least
250mm below any shelf or similar projection. Cut away any
gripper rod or carpet which would prevent the heater sitting
firmly on the floor.

4.

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed

Only heat resisting cable (min. rating T85) should be

used. The wires in the mains cable will be coloured as 5. Mark the position of the two outside corners of the wall
bracket with the heater pushed tight against the wall.
follows:-
Remove the wall bracket from the heater by removing the
GREEN & YELLOW - EARTH screw at each end. Place the heater to one side and reposition
BLUE - NEUTRAL the bracket against the wall using the corner marks for
BROWN - LIVE alignment.
Four fixing positions must be chosen for the 24N, three for the
SUGGESTED FIXINGS 18N and two for the 12N and 6N. Mark the positions for the
fixing holes - two at the extreme ends and the others spaced
SOLID BRICK/BLOCK: No. 10 Rawlplug fibre inserts, evenly between them. Remove the bracket from the wall, drill
5.5mm drill bit. Drill hole 6mm deeper than rawlplug the holes in the positions marked, and insert suitable fixings
length. previously described. Secure the wall bracket to the wall.

PLASTERBOARD - If possible locate studding and use

No. 10 woodscrews directly into the wood, otherwise 5.
M5 rawlplug intersets are suitable.
NOTE: FOR OTHER WALL TYPES (e.g. Timber frame
and hollow concrete) SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

FIXING ASSEMBLY
6. If mains connection is to be made from the left side, at
1. ENSURE THAT FIXING KIT AND FEET HAVE BEEN
LOCATED BEFORE DISPOSING OF PACKAGING.
this point the mains lead must be secured to the back of
the heater using ties provided in the fixing kit.

2. Fit the feet with the open end of the foot to the front of
the heater. Secure each foot using two taptite screws 6.
provided.
2.
 THE FOLLOWING MUST BE APPLIED WHEN
7. FIXING THE HEATER TO THE WALL BRACKET
12.
i) If no skirting board is present secure the heater through
the wall bracket slots closest to the wall.
ii) If 100mm (4in.) skirting is present secure the heater through
the outer slots.
iii) If skirting taller than 150mm (6in.) is present this must be
reduced to 150mm (6in.) over the entire width of the heater
plus 25mm (1in.) at each end.
Do not fully tighten these screws until the bricks are loaded
into the heater as some settling of the heater may occur.
NOTE: NEVER REMOVE THESE SCREWS WITHOUT 13. Fit the front layer of bricks again with the recess towards
the element. The complete core will comprise:
FIRST UNLOADING THE HEATER.
6N - 1 x 4 Brick Columns
7. 12N - 2 x 4 Brick Columns
18N - 3 x 4 Brick Columns
24N - 4 x 4 Brick Columns

14. Replace the inner front complete with insulation by

locating its bottom edge behind the front lip of the
chassis and inserting retaining screws along the top and
both sides.

15. For models 12N, 18N and 24N only, check that the
flap mechanism operates freely on its hinges and that
with the output control set to 1 the flap is correctly seated in
its closed position.
8. Remove the front panel by removing the two self tapping
screws along its bottom edge. With hands positioned on
each side of the panel, lift upwards to unhook the top edge
16. Feed the mains cable through the cable clamp and make
connections as marked on heater. Pull back any slack
whilst pressing down on the top panel with your thumbs. The through the clamp and tighten clamping screw.
panel can now be lifted clear and set to one side.
WARNING - This appliance must be earthed
8.
16.

9. Remove the inner front by removing the screws along its

top and sides. As the front insulation is attached care
must be taken when lifting this panel from the heater and placing
it to one side. Remove the internal packing by sliding it up and
off the elements taking care not to damage the insulation.

9. 10.
17. Replace outer front panel and grille by hooking the grille
into its retaining slot on the top panel and lowering it
into position. Secure the front panel with the two self tapping
screws.

17.
10. Remove one element to allow access for the back rows
of bricks. On the 24N remove the element to the right
of centre, on the 18N remove the central element, on the 12N
the left hand element should be removed and, on the 6N,
there is only one element.
Loosen the two screws securing the element tails in the ceramic
connector block, and lift the element up and out of the heater.

11. Carefully fit the bottom row of the back layer of bricks
placing the two end bricks in position first with the narrow
end of the recess over the slot in the base insulation. Fit the top
row of bricks with the narrow end of the recess to the top. 18. Check that the screws securing the heater to the wall
bracket have been fully tightened.
12. Refit the element which has been removed by feeding
the tails down through the hole in the base insulation and
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SCREWS ARE REPLACED
TO ENSURE EARTH CONTINUITY.
into the connector block. Ensure the element is fully pushed Once installed do not attempt to reposition the heater without
home then securely tighten the two screws in the block. first obtaining the services of a competent electrician.
 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For models HSX12N, 18N, 24N only:
OPERATION Initially set the input to 4. If the heater does not maintain a
This storage heater takes in Energy when satisfactory room temperature the following day this setting
should be increased. Conversely if the room temperature is
electricity tariffs are low and dissipates it too high this setting should be reduced.
when tariffs are normal. The input control should only require seasonal adjustments.
THE OUTPUT CONTROL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For all models except HSX6N
Most of the stored heat is radiated from the grille during the
1. Ventilate rooms well during commissioning
discharge period. Additional heat (or boost) is regulated by
2. Do not move the heater in any way once installed the Output Control.
without the services of a competent electrician. With this set to 6 the boost begins in the early afternoon.
3. Do not cover the heater with clothing etc. at any time Turning the control towards 1 will progressively delay the
or position furniture close to or against the heater. commencement of the boost. At 3 the boost will start in the
4. Ensure a clearance of at least 150mm between heaters evening. Once set, the boost will repeat itself automatically
day after day.
and curtains.
If no boost is required e.g. when the room will be unoccupied
5. Floor standing heaters must only be fitted with the for a long period, set the Output Control to 1. With the control
back against a wall. in this position, the heater will take less energy during the
6. Should your heater fail to operate either employ the next charging up period.
services of a competent electrician or Telephone 0117
923 5375 CLEANING
ALSO REFER TO COVER PAGE
To maintain the appearance of the heater wipe occasionally
COMMISSIONING with a dry cloth when the heater is cool.
Do not use abrasive powders of furniture polish.
Set both the Input Control and the Output Control to 6
Discolouration of wall finishes can sometimes occur immedi-
and leave the heater for 48 hours.
ately above a storage heater due to the properaties of some
Following the commissioning period adjust the paints and decorating materials or the presence of environ-
controls as stated below. mental impurities in the air (such as soot or incense gener-
ated from the burning of candles, etc.).
SETTING THE CONTROLS
The controls are located under the hinged flap at the top right AFTER SALES SERVICE
hand corner of the heater.
Your Storage Heater is guaranteed for two years from date of
To adjust the controls on the heater use a coin and engage it
purchase. We undertake to exchange or repair within the period,
in the slots provided on the top surface of the knob. There
any part found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault.
are no user adjustable controls on the HSX6N.
This guarantee does not affect you statutory rights. Should
CONTROL FUNCTIONS you require after sales service, please contact the supplier
through whom you purchased the heater, or telephone 0117
THE INPUT CONTROL 923 5375.
For models HSXDA12N, 18N, 24N only: Please do not initially return faulty appliance, or part of an
appliance, to us as this may result in transit damage and/or a
This heater is fitted with a user adjustable automatic input delay in providing service.
control which varies the charge taken in response to weather Let us know your difficulty quoting the model number and serial
conditions taking into account the amount of energy already number (located along the wall bracket). We will then take the
stored in the heater. appropriate action.
Set at 6 the heater takes maximum charge and at 1 the heater
takes a minimum charge at any room temperature. The casing
of the heater, particularly in late evening, may feel cool, this
is quite normal. The input control may require a few days SALES HEATSTORE
experimentation before your comfort level is established. Island Park
Initially set the control to 4, the following evening if the room Bristow Broadway
is too warm reduce to 3 or if it is too cool increase to 5. On
Bristol
BS11 9FB
subsequent evenings adjust by half divisions until our comfort
level is achieved.
Tel: (0117) 923 5375 Fax: 0117 923 5374
Having established the setting the input will automatically carry
the amount of heat stored to compensate for weather variations. Part No. 83103 Issue 9 : May 2005