storage heater - VFMi range
Technical Specification
Internal Details
1 Storage Core
Material: High density bonded magnesite bricks.
2 Heating Elements
Type: Incoloy sheathed, 3 elements per heater.
3 Thermal Insulation
Front and Rear Panels
– microporous silica.
Top – microporous silica.
Base and sides – vermiculite.
4 Supply Connection
Located at right hand side to rear of heater – accessible by removal of side panel assembly. Note – Heat resistant cable required for connection to heater.
5 Installation
A secure wall fixing is required for all heaters with suitable connection to the fixed wiring of the premises.
Construction Details
Galvanised sheet steel base, mounted on pressed steel feet. Side panels, front panel/air outlet grille assembly and inner skin removable for brick loading.
Controls
1 Charge Controller
Type: Hydraulic, manually adjustable from zero charge to fully charged condition.
2 Thermal Safety Device
Type: Bi-metal – automatic reset.
3 Output Control
Type: Integral room temperature sensing hydraulic thermostat fitted at installation stage. Accurate to ±1°C. Temperature range approximately 5°C to 30°C. On/Off switch for fan. On/Off switch with neon for direct acting heating element (option).
IP Rating
N/A.
Electrical Supply
240V single phase (415V 3 phase option may be selected on installation).
Packing
1 Case Assembly
VFM24i – approx. weight 44kg.
VFM32i – approx. weight 51kg.
VFM40i – approx. weight 57kg.
VFM48i – approx. weight 63kg.
2 Storage Bricks
Packed separately in packs of 3 (see table for weight of product with bricks). Pack Part No. 007781 approx. weight 16.7kg.
Finish
Front panel, top panel, side panels – RAL9016.
– Traffic White. Grille – Birch Grey.
Acessories
Feet: Part No. SHF25i.
Direct Acting Elements for retro - fit or on heater installation.
Blanking Plugs for Control Locking.
(Part No. 9534)
High Output Fan Storage Heaters
| Model | VFM24i | VFM32i | VFM40i | VFM48i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Input Rating | 3.4kW | 4.6kW | 5.7kW | 6.9kW |
| Charge Acceptance 7 hr | 24kWh | 32kWh | 40kWh | 48kWh |
| Heating Elements/FansNo. of elements/rating (Off-peak supply) | 3 x 1130W | 3 x 1530W | 3 x 1900W | 3 x 2300W |
| Fan rating (On-peak supply) | 15W | 15W | 25W | 25W |
| Height | 672mm | 672mm | 672mm | 672mm |
| Width | 776mm | 926mm | 1076mm | 1226mm |
| Depth (inc. 35mm wall spacer) | 285mm | 285mm | 285mm | 285mm |
| Weight (installed) | 138kg | 177kg | 216kg | 255kg |
| No. of storage bricks | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 |
| Brick packs | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
|
Optional Direct Acting Element |
Suitable for Fan Storage Heater Model | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Rating | VFM24i | VFM32i | VFM40i | VFM48i | |
| zHi 070E | 0.7kW |  | | | |
| zHi 110E | 1.1kW |  | | | |
| zHi 150E | 1.5 kW | | | | |
| zHi 200E | 2.0 kW | | | | |
= installation possible
= installation not possible
Name and Registered Office: Dimplex - a division of the GDC Group,
Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, Hants, SO30 2DF,
United Kingdom.
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