EXCEPTIONALLY RADIANT

INSTALLATION &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ANY OPERATION - DOCUMENT TO BE KEPT BY END USER)

IMPRESARIO – TOWEL DRYER

MODEL NUMBER : 7630-C16

MODEL NUMBER: 7625-C12

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Dear owner,

Congratulations on the purchase of this premium electric heater. CONVECTAIR develops and produces the highest quality heating products in the electrical industry.

To obtain the best results and the ultimate in performance and comfort, please take a moment to read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions detailed in this

manual.

1. - QUICKSTART GUIDE page 3

2. - SPECIFICATIONS page 4

3. - RECOMMENDED SET-UP page 4

4. - INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING page 6

5. - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION page 8

6. - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 9

7. - MAINTENANCE AND ADVICE page 12

8. - TROUBLESHOOTING page 13

9. - IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR HEATER page 14

WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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QUICKSTART GUIDE 1

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A - Warm or ambiant air selector

B - ON / Standby switch

C - Timer LCD display

D - Timer adjustment knob and push-start

E - Blocked filter indicator

F - Temperature adjustment knob

G - Heating indicator

Electrical requirements : 220-240 VInstall a 2 in. x 3 in. wall junction box, positioned within the space defined by the wall bracket. Lowest fixing hole of wall bracket should be at 714 mm (28 1/8”) from the floor (page 5 Fig. A).

Installing and connecting the heater : (pages 4-8).

To turn the heater ON : Press ON/Standby switch (“B”).

To set the temperature : Turn the Temperature adjustment knob (“F”) to raise or to lower the temperature setting (page 10).

To use the fast-heat or ventilation timer :Select the timer mode with the selector switch (“A”) :

Position 1 : Maximum heat output (radiant and fan-forced)

Position 2 : Fan-forced (ambiant air only)

To set the duration : turn the Timer adjustment knob (“D”) (0 à 120 min, factory setting is 20 min).

To start or to stop the timer, press knob (“D”) (page 10).

Troubleshooting : (page 13).

To contact CONVECTAIR : (Back Cover).

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SPECIFICATIONS

RECOMMENDED SET-UP

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Model number Description Capacity Voltage Current draw

7625-C12Impresario Towel Dryer, glass front

panel, two towel bars. 1200W220-240V,

60Hz5A

7630-C16Impresario Towel Dryer, lava stone

front panel, two towel bars1600W

220-240V,

60Hz7A

PLEASE NOTE : Your heater must be installed in accordance with national and local codes and

CONVECTAIR recommends an installation by a qualified electrician.

CAUTION DO NOT COVER THE FRONT PANEL OR TOP OF THE HEATER - USE THE TOWEL BARS WHEN DRYING CLOTHES OR LINEN

• Do not position the heater below an electrical receptacle.• Your heater must be installed so that the control panel is out of reach from anyone in the bath-tub or in the shower. Do not install over a bath-tub or spa.• Do not install the heater behind a door, furniture or other obstacles, or in front of an air exhaust vent. • Keep combustible materials such as curtains, away from the heater.• Your heater is equipped with a heating element that may reach high temperatures. Do not install or operate in the presence of gasoline, paint solvents or other flammable products.• Maintain the minimum required clearances (height from floor, distances from side walls or furniture, drapes, etc).

Optional setback system (sold separately) :

Your IMPRESARIO can be fitted with the optional CONVECTAIR Programmer Modules to program temperature setbacks in periods of prolonged absence, providing the same comfort and more savings. For more information, contact your electrical

contractor or dealer, or call CONVECTAIR (see Back Cover).

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Fig.A:Minimum clearances:

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200 mm (8 in)

To access controls

200 mm (8 in.)

Minimum

Wiring installation area.

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B

Wall Bracket

INSTALLATION HEIGHT : 20 cm (8 in.)

MINIMUM CLEARANCE IN FRONT OF HEATER : 75 cm (30 in.)

750 mm

(30 in)

150 mm(6 in)

200mm

(8 in)

Shelf or curtains

200 mm (8 in)

Minimum

Reference Capacity Current Weight A B C D E

F

G

16 Kg 1202 mm 352 mm 140 mm 265 mm 106 mm7625-C12

7630-C16

1200W

1600W

5A 35 lbs 47 1/2 in. 13 7/8 in.

40 Kg 1514 mm 427 mm 215 mm 505 mm 106 mm 7A

88 lbs 59 1/2 in. 16 3/4 in. 8 1/2 in.

10 3/8 in.

19 7/8 in.

4 1/8 in.

4 1/8 in.

514 mm

514 mm

20 1/4 in.

20 1/4 in.

5 1/2 in.

265 mm

325 mm

10 1/2 in.

12 3/4 in.

RECOMMENDED SET-UP (continued)3

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INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING4

- Remove the mounting bracket by loosening and sliding the locking knob (Fig. B).

- Respect all mimum clearances (page 5 Fig. A).

- Position the bracket on the wall, making sure it is properly oriented and that the bottom fastening hole is at 714 mm (28 1/8 in.) from the floor.

- Check that the bracket is leveled and mark the 6 fixing holes.

- Install the appropriate wall anchors and fasten the mounting bracket with 6 screws. Maxi-mum screw size : 5,5mm (7/32 in.).

Fig.B Bracket locking mechanism

Attention:

The bracket locking mechanism serves as a child safety lock.To use the heater safely, insure that it is properly locked at all time.

CAUTION Because of the heavy weight of this heater, particular care must be taken when handling and installing it. Use screws and anchors adapted to the wall type and weight of the heater.

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- Position the towel bar over the top of the heater (Fig. 1).- Slide the two mounting tabs into position (Fig. 2).- There are two towel bar locations above the thermostat and an optional third one below (Fig. 3).- To install a towel bar below the thermostat, slide it in position from below the heater (Fig. 3).

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING (continued)4

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Optional third

towel bar.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION5

CONVECTAIR recommends that the heater be installed by a qualified electrician and in accordance with national and local codes.

A standard rectangular junction box must be installed in the wall, prior to electrical hookup. The box must be of appropriate size to receive the necessary electrical connections and the 7 cm x 11,5 cm (2 3/4 in. x 4 in.) cover that is supplied with the heater.

CAUTION This heater must be connected to a 220-240 Volt (60 cycles) circuit.

1- Connect the ground wire (C) to the green conductor (G) from the heater (see Fig. C).2- Connect the two line wires to the red (R) and black (B) conductors from the heater.3- The purple conductor with a plastic seal (PW) is only to be used when connecting the hea-ter to a central CONVECTAIR Programmer (for more informations, contact CONVECTAIR by calling1 800 463-6487 or online at www.convectair.com).4- Carefully place all conductors in the wall junction box.5- Position the heater in front of the bracket and insert the bracket tabs into the back panel of the heater.6- Slowly swing the heater towards the wall until it locks into position on the bracket.7- Tighten the bracket locking knob (Fig. B page 6).

CAUTION

To prevent short circuits and electrical shocks, turn the power off at the main panel before installing or repairing the heater. If the power cord of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by CONVECTAIR or an approved service depot to avoid any danger

Fig. C: Connection diagram - Respect wire coding

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B BB BB BB B

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P=PURPLE R=RED B=BLACK G=GREEN C=COPPER W=WHITE PW=PILOT WIRE

P W P W

WITH the use of a pilot wire (PW)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS6

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F

G

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B I

Heat / Ambient air selector

On / Stanby switch

Timer display 0-120 minutes

Timer adjustment and

start button

Blocked filter light

Temperature adjustment

knob

Heating indicator light

Fig. D Fig. E

MODES OVERVIEW

Your Impresario towel dryer has three different operating modes:

MODE 1 : Radiant heat onlyControlled by the thermostat.

MODE 2 : Full power, radiant and fan-forced heatRadiant heat controlled by the thermostat and fan-forced heat controlled by timer.

MODE 3 : Summer towel-dryingFan-forced ambiant air controlled by timer.

Throughout the heating season, your CONVECTAIR heater stays warm and maintains a constant temperature in the room.During cold spells, it is normal for the heater to become hotter. Young children should be cautioned about this and be supervised when they are in the heater vicinity.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the On/Stanby switch to I (“B” page 9 Fig. D) and select on the Heat/Ambient air selector (“A” page 9 Fig. D).

2. Briefly press the Timer knob (“D” page Fig. E). The screen displays : 20 min (factory setting), the timer starts and the heater goes in fan-forced mode. To change the timer duration (adjus-table from 0 to 120 min.), turn the timer knob right or left to get the desired duration. To save the desired timer duration, press the timer and hold for 3 or 4 seconds until the display flashes. This timer setting will appear the next time the timer is started.

3. The timer will stop automatically at the end of the set timer duration. It can also be stopped at any time by briefly pressing the timer knob.

1. Place the On/Stanby switch to I (“B” page 9 Fig. D) and select on the Heat/Ambient air selector (“A” page 9 Fig. D).

2. Start the timer for the desired duration.

1. Place the On/Stanby switch to I (“B” page 9 Fig. D).

2. Close all doors to the room where the heater is located and turn the temperature adjustment knob (“F” page 9 Fig. E) to MAX (Fig. 4).

3. Wait until the room reaches the desired comfort level, then slowly turn back the temperature setting knob (Fig. 5) until the Heat indicator light (“G” page 9 Fig. E) turns off.

4. Turn the temperature knob back up VERY SLOWLY (Fig.6) until the Heating indicator (“G” page 9 Fig. E) turns back on. The temperature is now set.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6Maxi

Comfort Zone

Des

ired temperature

RADIANT HEAT ONLY

FULL POWER, RADIANT AND FAN-FORCED HEAT2

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SUMMER TOWEL-DRYING3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)6

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Filter

Front view Back view

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Top view

Step 1

Wall

Clean the filter periodically without waiting for the blocked filter indicator to turn on

Step 2

Step 3

The fan-forced heating element is equiped with a lint filter. This filter can be removed for periodic cleaning. If the filter is blocked, the blocked-filter indicator (“E” page 9 Fig. E) will turn on and the fan will stop. For better performance, clean the filter regularly.

Follow the steps in the following figure to remove the filter.

To restart the heater, the heater needs to be in Standby mode for at least 3 minutes before putting back the On/Stanby switch (“B” page 9 Fig. D) to I.

NOTE :Under normal operation, it is normal for the Heating Indicator light (“G” page 9 Fig. E) to turn on and off every 80 seconds or so. This cycling allows the thermostat to constantly adjust the heat output to maintain a very precise temperature control in the room.

Turn the temperature control knob (“F” page 9 Fig. E) counter clockwise to the snow flake sym-bol. This setting will maintain a minimum temperature of 5 to 7 °C (40 to 45 °F).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)6

FROST PROTECTION SETTING

BLOCKED FILTER INDICATOR

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MAINTENANCE AND ADVICE7

To keep your CONVECTAIR unit clean, regular maintenance is suggested. To remove dust, use a soft cloth. To remove a stain, use a damp cloth.

NEVER USE ABRASIVE OR ACETONE-BASED PRODUCTS TO CLEAN YOUR HEATER AS THIS MAY DETERIORATE THE EPOXY FINISH.

ANY REPAIR ON YOUR CONVECTAIR HEATER SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, AND ONLY AFTER THE HEATER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.

Operation and maintenance tips

Your CONVECTAIR heater will become hot when in use. Caution is advised when young children are present.

Do not insert small objects in the heater, this could cause an electrical short circuit, fire or damage to the inner components.

Any use or modifications not approved by CONVECTAIR may cause electrical short circuits, fire or injuries to the users.

In certain cases, it is possible for yellowing of the surface to occur over time. This is not due to a manufacturing defect. This is caused by surrounding air, which may contain smoke or dust, being heated and circulated through the heater.

Prevention : it is suggested that surfaces be frequently cleaned especially with units installed in locations where cigarette smoke is present or in the kitchen.

Never use this heater during construction work or other activities that gene-rate a lot of dust.

Note : The first time your CONVECTAIR heater is used, a light smoke could be re-leased. This is normal and should disappear after about 2 to 3 minutes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING 8

This heater is equipped with separate overheat controls for the radiant panel and for the fan-forced heat. In case of a malfunction of the unit (blocked air output or intake, for example) the heater will stop heating automatically. After correcting the malfunction the heater can be reset.

To reset the heater :

- For the radiant heat element: Check that the front panel, top and bottom of the heater are free of obstruction. Once the obstruction is removed and the heater cools down, the overheat control will reset automatically.- For the fan-forced heat: Turn the heater Off. Check that the lower back inlet and the lower front outlet are free of obstruction. Check and clean the lint filter. Wait 5 minutes and turn the heater back on.

PROBLEM CHECK ACTIONNo heat comes out of the heater

Check that the display screen and green light are ON.

Turn the ON/Standby switch to ON.

The screen is ON, but the heating indicator light is OFF.

Set the thermostat.If the room temperature is already high

enough, the heater will not heat.The heater has been set to ECO or

Frost Protection mode by a Programmer system : set the Programmer to COMFORT.

The heating indicator light is still OFF.

Check the home circuit breakers.Check that the heater is not covered or

blocked, causing the overheat control to trip – if so, allow the heater to cool down and check its operation again.

The heater heats continuously

Check that the thermostat is not set too high.

Is the heater affected by a cold draft (open door or window, outside air infiltration).

Set the thermostat.

Eliminate the cold draft.

The heater does not respond to a Programmer

Check that the Programmer operates properly.

Refer to the Programmer instruction manual.

Remove the Programmer or the Receiver unit from its receptacle and put it back in place.

IN ALL OTHER CASES, CONTACT YOUR ELECTRICIAN OR THE CLOSEST AUTHORIZED CONVECTAIR SERVICE CENTER

OR CALL THE CONVECTAIR HELP LINE AT 1 800 463-6478.

OVERHEAT CONTROL

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IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR HEATER9

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IMPORTANT Product information appears on the heater’s identification label.

The identification label is located on the lower right hand side of the heater (same side as the thermostat).

It includes :

- The complete model number and its production reference number (A) that must be included in any warranty claim.

- Its capacity in Watts (B).

- The standard certification (C).

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NOTE :

2 years against all defects/ 5 years on heating element.

All CONVECTAIR heaters are subject to a double warranty: 2 years on all parts and manufacturing defects and 5 years on the heating element itself.

Warranty is applicable from date of purchase by the customer and under certain specific conditions. All details are provided with each heater. Keep your invoices (purchase and/

or installation).

SERVICE CENTER :

Contact CONVECTAIR to find your closest Service center.

Toll-free : 1 800 463-6478

Register your CONVECTAIR heaterAll CONVECTAIR heaters come with a warranty registration card to be filled and

returned by mail.

Register your CONVECTAIR heater to have easy access to customer service and support.

It is possible to register online, the online warranty registration of your product is fast

and simple, go to: www.convectair.com/warranty

WARRANTY

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