Specifications

7211270100 Rev03 6
VFMQ Manual Charge Control Option
To reduce the installation cost in homes that require only a single storage heater, the heater’s
heat storage charging can be controlled manually eliminating the need for the DCP2010
automatic charge control panel. Every Dimplex storage heater has manual charge control
functionality built in.
This manual charge control option allows the homeowner to manually decide how much heat
energy to store during the next Off-Peak period. No charge is the zero setting (▼), while a full
charge for those coldest days (January and February) would be a three (III). The typical winter
setting is 2 (II), spring and fall is typically set at 1.
Note: The photo on the left shows the manual charge control knob on top. The middle switches
and the second knob in the photo are part of the RTEV99 internal thermostat option.
Wiring Specifications to Connect various Timing Devices
Using the Manual Charge Control Option
Connecting to Various Timing Devices:
Option 1. The most common method is directly via a utility-supplied contactor.
Option 2. A utility-supplied low voltage dry contact in which a voltage needs to be provided to
open and close contacts. This method is common in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Option 3. A timer.