Dimplex CABM1, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

UK

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
DO NOT COVER OR OBSTRUCT the air 
inlet or outlet grille.
ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS EARTHED.
Do not mount the appliance in areas where 
excessive dust exists. 
Always disconnect supply before working 
on the product.
This product should be mounted safely to 
solid wall or ceiling surfaces only.
Ensure the supply cables are of adequate 
current carrying capacity and are protected 
by a suitable fuse.
Ensure proper manual handling procedures 
are observed at all times.
WARNING: Isolate electrical supply to ALL 
modular linked units when carrying out 
maintenance.

Dimplex Air Barrier - Modular Linking Kit
Model : CABM1

 (suitable for use with all CAB & DAB Models)

Installation and Operating Instructions

The CAB Model requires:

1 x Modular joining cable
3 x M8 x 70mm Bolts
3 x M8 nuts
3 x M8 shake-proof washers
3 x M10 x 40mm Bolts
3 x M10 nuts
3 x M10 shake-proof washers
4 x Cable clips

The DAB Model requires:

1 x Modular joining cable
3 x M8 x 70mm Bolts
4 x M8 x 40mm Bolts
7 x M8 nuts
7 x M8 shake-proof washers
4 x Cable clips

The Instructions for the Modular Linking Kit should be read in 
conjunction with the ‘Dimplex Air Barrier’ Instructions. All ‘Safety 
Advice’ to be heeded before installing the appliances.
Note: As this Kit is applicable to both CAB and DAB models there may 
be fasteners etc. left over depending on which model it is used on.

Procedure

1.   Decide which appliance is to be the master module and which of the 

appliances are to be the slaves. To open the appliance remove the 
outlet grille, bottom panel and the inlet grille - see ‘CAB/DAB’ Installa-
tion Instructions.

2.   In order to attach the modular units together, the 

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 xing holes (1-3) as 

indicated in Fig. 1 must be drilled using an appropriate drill size (CAB 
- 10.5mm dia & DAB - 8.5mm dia). The knock-out (x) for the modular 
joining cable must also be removed. While supporting the endcap, 
punch a series of small holes around the perimeter of the knock-out 
from inside out, using a hammer and 

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 at bladed screw-driver.

Note : * in Fig. 1 refers to extra hole on DAB models only.

3.   Bolt modules together as shown using the supplied 

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 xings - see Fig. 

2a & 2b.

4.   Fit 25mm x 50mm unistrut (or similar - not supplied) supporting 

members across the top of all bolted units which exceed 2 metres in 
length (see ‘a’ in Fig. 3) before mounting into position.  Otherwise link 
units when 

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 xed in position.

5.   Connect the CAT5 cable from the controller (CABC5 for electric mod-

Wiring Diagram (see Fig. 9)

Electric Models - CAB ‘E’ & DAB ‘E’

A - Control Cable
B - Modular Joining Cable
C - Thermostat (Optional)
D - Door Switch (Optional)
E - Thermal Safety Cut-out Circuit
F - Elements
G - BMS Switches (Optional)
Note: If Switch Kit is used only connect to the Master Control board.

Wiring Diagram (see Fig. 10)
Water/Ambient Models -  

CAB ‘A’ & DAB ‘A’

    CAB 

‘W’ 

& 

DAB 

‘W’

A - Control Cable
B - Modular Joining Cable
D - Door Switch (Optional)
G - BMS Switches (Optional)
Note: If Switch Kit is used only connect to the Master Control board.

Recycling

For electrical products sold within the European Community.
At the end of the electrical products useful life it should not be 
disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local 
Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.

Cleaning

WARNING: DISCONNECT SUPPLY before carrying out maintenance.

External appearance can be maintained by wiping occasionally with a 
damp cloth; for stain removal, a weak soap solution can be applied with 
a cloth and the surface wiped dry. Care must be taken to avoid any mois-
ture ingress into the product.

After Sales Service

Should you require after sales service or should you need to purchase
any spares, please contact the retailer from whom the appliance was 
purchased or contact the service number relevant to your country on the 
warranty card.
Please do not return a faulty product to us in the 

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 rst instance as this may 

result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory 
service.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

els, CABC6 for water/ambient models), through the panel knock-out 
to the “

BUS IN

” socket on the master PCB. Fig. 4.

6.   Plug one end of the Modular joining cable into the 

BUS OUT

 socket  

on the Master Control board - see Fig. 4.

7.   Run the modular joining cable from the Master Control board through 

the knock-out hole to the adjoining Slave Control board - see ‘x’ in Fig. 
5.

Clip the cable using the supplied cable clips as shown - see ‘y’ in Fig. 
5.

8.   Plug in connecting block at the other end of the joining cable to the 

Slave “

BUS IN

” socket - see Fig. 4.

9. Wire independent electrical supplies to each module - see Fig. 7 for all 

Models, and Fig. 8 for Water/Ambient Models.

10. Replace the bottom panel and outlet grille assembly (see ‘CAB/DAB’ 

Installation Instructions) and install the modular assembly by 

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 xing to 

adjacent wall brackets positioned as shown - see Fig. 6.