newtech P1100BB Polo Vertical Heated Rail Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Newtech
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P1100BB Polo Vertical Heated Rail
Instruction Manual
Newtech recommends that a registered electrician install this product and that it is installed to the current wiring regulations and in particular to those regulations that include the installation of appliances and accessories in damp environments such as bathrooms. It must be installed in accordance with relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS).
SAFETY INFORMATION
This electrical appliance is intended to warm and dry towels and therefore
hot to touch. Young children or infirm persons should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with or misuse the appliance. The towel rail has
been designed to withstand the loads expected during normal operation as a
towel rail. The towel rail is not a climbing pole and should not be used as
such. The appliance will feel hotter to touch during Summer periods because of
the rise in ambient temperature. The insulation effect of towels will cause
the operating temperature to increase. The appliance is ONLY used for warming
and drying towel, DO NOT use it for any other purpose.
ELECTRICAL
The Polo towel rail must be wired by a registered electrician. An isolating
switch must be positioned near the towel rail but out of reach from wet areas
like baths and showers. A wall or ceiling cavity must be available to conceal
the transformer. All rails must be connected to the 12 Volt transformer in
parallel and cannot be connected directly to 240V supply. See Figure 6.0
Only one end of the pole should be connected to the power source. The other
end will need to have wires terminated as 2 separate looms in the rail. See
Figure 1.0 and 4b
WALL MOUNTING
The towel rail mounting spigot must be fastened to a solid fixing point, eg.
timber or brickwork. The mounting face of the towel pole must be fitted
against a solid surface eg. tiles (not suitable directly onto gib or
plasterboard). Recommended location is 600mm above floor, 300mm from any
permanent fixing and 250mm between poles. See Figure 1.0
SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
| Model | Dimensions | Wattage |
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| P1100 | H1100 x W50 x D132 | 40W |
The Polo rail uses 12 Volts AC isolating transformer. Ensure the combined
total wattage for roils doesn’t exceed transformer rating.
WARNING
The Polo vertical rail has a small footprint against the wall and secureness
should be periodically checked. The Allen Key securing the rail may require
tightening especially during the settling period. The cable holes and fixing
holes must be neatly and accurately drilled. For drilling through hard
surfaces eg. porcelain tiles, marble or granite etc, a diamond core drill must
be used. Ensure final rail position will conceal wiring hole.
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INSTALLATION
- Typical wiring for timber framed walls is shown in Figure 1.0
- The distance from the transformer to the furthest 12V connection should be no more than 2000mm.
- Make sure that the 12V cabling doesn’t cross the 230V mains cable.
- Insulation should be removed from the vicinity of the transformer to a radius of 150mm.
BEFORE LINING
- For each pole, drill a 015 mm hole for the power insulator in wall framing. Check insulator is going to be a firm fit in the hole.
- Use a level to make sure that these holes are plumb. See Figure 20
- The recommended horizontal distance between rails is 250mm.
- Wire requires threading through the 015mm insulator hole as shown in Figure 1.0 and connected to the 12V transformer.
AFTER LINING
- Fix the first pole and work across
- Fix insulator in 015 mm hole using a bonding or silicon glue, at cable end. See Figure 4b
- Take care to ensure that the rail, in its final position, will fully conceal the wiring and cable hole.
- Use a level to determine the correct position for the blocks at the non-cabled end. See Figure 4b
- Fix the mounting blocks at the non-cabled end.
- Connect the appliance wiring to the rail as per NZ electrical requirements.
- Make sure that there are no white and blue wires connected as this would create a short circuit
- DO NOT PULL THE WIRE OUT OF THE TOWEL RAIL – THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNAL HEATING CABLE. PULLING OUT THE WIRE WILL EXTRACT THE HEATED SEGMENT.
- Push the towel rail onto the mounting spigots until flush with the wall.
- Fix the towel rail in position using the Allen key provided.
- Continue to fit the remaining rails using the same procedure.
CARE & CLEANING
- Do not use cream cleaner or any abrasive or corrosive cleaners.
- The heated towel rails are best wiped down from time to time with a soft clean cloth moistened with warm soapy water. Fingerprints can be removed by using a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
Disclaimer: Products in these installation instructions must by regulation be installed by a licensed and registered tradesperson. Newtech cannot be held responsible if the installation and use of the towel rails is not carried out in accordance with these instructions or for materials not supplied by Newtech. The manufacturer/distributor reserves the right to vary specifications without prior notification.
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