DCS Heated Towel Rails issue 05

DCS Heated Towel Rails issue 05

GREAT DESIGN, DESIGN TO LAST DCS, the original stainless steel heated towel rail designer and manufacturer now presents a vast range of premium heated towel rails fabricated in stainless steel and glass. The majority of the range is now also available in a durable matte black and matte white finish. Choose DCS towel rails if you are searching for originality, high quality and durability. The DCS brand definitely sets the trends that others follow. Elegant, efficient and innovative, DCS heated towel rails incorporate stylish and functional design and are a beautiful addition to any new or renovated bathroom environment. DCS is the pinnacle of heated rail design and manufacture, proving that stunning design, functionality, durability and sustainability can go hand in hand. CONTENTS 04 MODULAR RAILS 08 LADDER RAILS 12 FLOOR MOUNTED 14 LAVA RAILS 16 WOODEN LADDER 18 CUSTOM RAILS 20 FAQ 22 SPECIFICATIONS 2

curvestone - Modular Rail Mirror finish, modular rail with radiused corners, 3 shown. Available in three widths 432, 632 and 832mm. Protrudes from wall 100mm.

02. 03. 01. 4 modular Rails Free form geometry, clean functional form and finish that suits both muted tones or stark black and white bathroom designs. All rails available in mirror, black, white, satin or custom finishes by quotation. 01. C-Rail Matte black finish, modular rail, 4 shown. Available in two sizes W 650 x H 280mm and W 850 x H 280mm. 02. Corto C Matte black finish, modular rail, 2 shown. Available in two sizes W 650 x H 280mm and W 850 x H 280mm. 03. Corto 550 Mirror finish, modular rail in 60 s 70 s style, 3 shown. Available in three widths 350, 550 and 750mm.

04. 06. 06. Bow Mirror finish, modular rail, provides a simple curved elegance without being overly elaborate. Available in a single width of 700mm. 07. Arc Mirror finish, modular rail, 3 shown, 700mm width. Combining both angular and curved design elements, the Arc will complement many items in a contemporary bathroom design. 04. Planar Matte black finish, Modular rail with wide flat front, 4 shown. Available in three widths 450, 650 and 850mm. Protrudes from wall 70mm. 05. Siroco Mirror finish, modular rail with smooth polished mitred corners, 3 shown. Available in three widths 432, 632 and 832mm. Protrudes from wall 100mm. 05. 07.

01. 02. 02. Scarpa Mirror finish, modular rail with a shape that suits angular minimalist decor, the scarpa allows the bathroom designer to try out different spacings and arrangements. Available in three widths, 432, 632 and 832mm. 04. Quaver Mirror finish, modular rail with round legs, offset, 3 shown. Available in three widths 432, 632 and 832mm. Protrudes from wall 70mm. All rails available in mirror, black, white, satin or custom finishes by quotation. 03. 04. 6 01. Uno Matte black finish, modular rail in vertical square or round tube. Ideal for very narrow spaces between bathroom furniture. H 1000mm, 50mm diameter tube. 03. Truego Mirror finish, modular rail that protrudes off the wall 500mm, 50mm diameter, 2 shown. Ideal for narrow spaces between vanities and showers.

Vega - Modular Towel Rail Mirror finish, modular rail with round legs and wide flat face. Available in three widths 432, 632 and 832mm. Protrudes from wall 70mm.

Porton Rail Luxurious hinged ladder rail, pivots away from a wall to also create a drying rack when required (See page 19, image 01). Ideal for minimalist decor. Frame available in matte black and matte white, horizontal tubes in mirror and satin finish. H 1800 x W 632mm.

02. 03. 01. ladder Rails 01. Frame Mirror finish, wall mounted rail is a unique design available in H 520 x W 450, 650 and 850mm x D 80mm. *Only available in New Zealand. 02. Niko Mirror finish. Asymmetrical curved with large gaps amongst close spaced tubing. Available in H 1200 x W 590 x D 120mm. 03. Bathroom OZ Mirror finish, close detail image. Available in H 1200 x W 600 x D 120mm. 9

02. 01. Cubo E - SQ Mirror finish, a flat polished surface to enhance purely linear bathroom environments. Available in H 1200 x W 450 x D 120mm. 02. Tira Mirror finish, a unique angular design (bulky towels won t overlap) with the added functionality of a heated top shelf. Available in H 1150 x W 450 x D 250mm. 01. 04. 03. 03. Streamline Mirror finish, a gently curving rail to save space in ensuite bathrooms. Available in H 790 x W 665 x D 110mm. 04. Bathroom OZ Matte black finish, even rail spacing. Available in H 1200 x W 600 x D 120mm. All rails available in mirror, black, satin or custom finishes by quotation. 10

Ensuite oz - ladder Rail Mirror finish. Available in H 1200 x W 450 x D 120mm. All rails available in mirror, black, satin or custom finishes by quotation.

cava Dua & Floor to ceiling Floor Mounted Floor 12 to Ceiling (rail on right) Mirror finish, a very large custom made towel rail, can be very useful in front of glass partitions or where there is limited wall space to attach a towel rail. Item shown H 2400 x W 650mm. Available in maximum height 3000mm, Maximum width 1200mm. square and round tubes with a maximum of 17 horizontal bars. Cava Dua Mirror finish, (rail on left). Available in H 900 x W 900mm, 50mm diameter round tube profile.

01. 02. 03. 04. 05. Floor mounted rails are perfect next to free standing baths and in bathrooms with limited wall space. Available in square or round tube profile with a substantial 50mm diameter, these rails are designed to enhance any style of bathroom. 03. Toko Mirror finish. Floor mounted rail with single top bar. Available in H 900 x W 900mm. 04. Toko Dua Matte black finish. Available in H 900 x W 900mm. 05. Cava Dua Mirror finish. Available in H 900 x W 900mm with two horizontal round tubes. 01. Cactus Mirror finish, ideal for minimalist decor. Towels can be draped or wedged between the vertical tubes. Overall height 1200mm and 50mm diameter round tube profile. 02. Truego Vertical mirror finish, Luxurious floor mounted heated towel rail. Functional and stylish, three different heights 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm. Available in mirror finish, satin, matte black and matte white.

Lava rails Lava 14 Blue The gently curved face of the lava glass panels catch the light and look stunning in any style of bathroom. They can be installed in sets of up to 5 rails, available in a single width of 650mm. Protrudes from wall 70mm. Available in various colors (including blue, charcoal, bronze, green and clear glass), Lava rails offer versatility and style.

01. 03. 03. Lava Charcoal close detail image. Available in a single width of 650mm. 04. Lava Green close detail image. Available in a single width of 650mm. Lava range combines the proven durability of glass with a range of color options. Unlike other glass rails available, DCS Lava rails are made of two layers of glass fused together and heated by fine element wires encased within. 01. Lava Clear close detail image. Available in a single width of 650mm. 02. Lava Bronze close detail image. Available in a single width of 650mm. 02. 04.

01. Wooden Ladder (Heated) Designed to be fixed as if leaning against the wall, a softer more rustic ladder than polished stainless steel alone. Wood available in natural oak, white wash oak and dark jarrah, horizontal tubes in mirror polish, satin finish, matte black and matte white. H 2400 x W tapers from 600-450 mm, 22mm diameter heated bars. Onsite assembly. 01. Item shown, white wash oak with matte black horizontal tubes. 02. Close detail image, Dark Jarrah with mirror polish horizontal tubes. 03. Close detail image, Natural oak with matte black horizontal tubes. 03. 02. 04. DCS WOODEN LADDER 16 04. Wood finish available in natural oak, white wash oak and dark jarrah.

wooden ladder - natural oak Item shown, Natural oak with mirror horizontal tubes. H 2400 x W tapers from 600-450 mm, 22mm diameter heated bars, 75 watts.

Porton Rail - s Luxurious hinged ladder rail, pivots away from wall to also create a drying rack when required (See page 19, image 01). Ideal for minimalist decor. Now available with fixed wall mounting legs as an option. Frame available in matte black and matte white, horizontal tubes in mirror and satin finish. H 1150 x W 432mm.

01. 03. 01. Porton Rail & Porton Rail - S drying rack position, line drawing. 02. Customized Toko Dua Matte black finish, Floor mounted rail with radiused corners are perfect next to free standing bath and in a bathroom with limited wall space. Available in H 900 x W 900mm with two horizontal tubes. 03. Hanging Rail Matte black finish, Ideal for minimalist décor. It pivots at the ceiling and swings smoothly. Available in width 632mm, 832mm with 32mm diameter outer and 22mm diameter inner stainless steel tube. A standard drop from the ceiling of 1500mm is recommended for a 2700mm stud height but custom lengths can be ordered for low or high ceilings. Available in mirror, satin and matte black finish. 02. dcs Custom towel rails 19

MORE INFORMATION & FAQ An environmentally friendly choice All DCS ladder rails and transformer kits come with the energy saving Ecotimer TM. Designed to be hidden behind your existing switch plate, the timer has two ON periods per day that can be adjusted from 1 to 12 hours using the on/off switch (switch plate not supplied). The timer can also be used to select 3 separate heat outputs 50, 75 or 100% via a burst mode dimming function. DCS recommends that the Ecotimer TM is used to save energy thereby reducing pollution and carbon emissions. manufactured in New Zealand and Australia DCS design and manufacture heated towel rails from scratch, from raw materials available locally in the Australian and New Zealand market. DCS do not claim local manufacture status for products that have been partly or fully assembled elsewhere. DCS is committed to manufacturing in the local economy and does not engage in the import and distribution of product assembled offshore. DCS do not use offshore partners to partially or fully assemble any part of any heated towel rail that we manufacture. electrical ip zones Ladder style Zone 2 230-240V AC, IPX5 Elements replaceable. 1 Heating cable in the vertical tube equates to ~10% of the overall heated cable length. 2 Modular style Zone 1 12V AC, IPX7 Elements replaceable. 3 Heating cable in the vertical tube equates to ~10% of the overall heated cable length. 2 1 Ladder rail elements are very low maintenance and are not expected to fail during the lifetime of the towel rail. Should a repair be necessary, the element can be replaced at the factory in Australia or New Zealand for approx $145 dependant on the size of the ladder. 2 The heat liberated in the vertical tube contributes to the overall surface temperature of the towel rail through convection and conduction. 3 Modular rail elements are very low maintenance and are not expected to fail during the lifetime of the towel rail. Should a repair be necessary, the elements can be replaced on site by the customer. Every modular towel rail contains a spare element by design. 20

Q. WHAT ARE DCS TOWEL RAILS MADE OF? A. All DCS towel rails are manufactured from solid 304 Grade stainless steel and are available in a mirror finish (chrome appearance) or satin finish (brushed appearance). Matte black and matte white are powder-coated finishes applied to the stainless steel. Custom metallic finishes can be applied to the stainless steel (eg copper, brass), POA. Q. Is Stainless steel better than chrome plated mild steel? A. Yes, stainless steel is an inherently corrosion resistant material whereas chrome plated mild steel relies on the integrity of a plated finish (about 1/3 the thickness of a human hair) to prevent corrosion. Q. What is the warranty? A. 7 Year warranty for faults in materials and assembly, 3 years on electrical components. Q. Are DCS towel rails liquid filled? A. No, DCS towel rails are dry internally. Dry towel rails heat up faster, do not leak, do not require plumbing and have a very long life heating element. A detailed comparison of dry versus liquid filled is available online at www.dcshort.com. Q. How far apart should modular rails be placed? A. The recommended vertical spacing is 240mm. The customer can vary this dimension, provided that the rail farthest from the transformer is within two metres of the transformer. Q. Can the towel rails be polished? A. Yes, the uncoated towel rails can be polished with metal polish pastes, such as Brasso and Autosol. The powder-coated finishes should be cleaned with a damp cloth. Q. Where is the transformer installed for modular towel rails? A. Modular towel rail transformers are normally installed behind the switch plate or directly above the towel rail location in the ceiling cavity. See installation instructions at www.dcshort.com for more details. Q. Can the isolation switch for the towel rail be next to the light switch? A. It is recommended that an isolation switch for the towel rail be placed within 1 metre of the appliance. Placing the switch further away will depend on the particular situation, but is possible. A DCS concealed cable accessory kit may be required. Consultation with the electrician early in the project would be essential. Q. Are the towel rails thermostatically controlled? A. No, the towel rails are designed to reach a temperature under towels of approximately 55 C. The surface temperature of the towel rails will vary depending on the number of towels on the rail, the ambient air temperature, and the dampness of the towels. Q. How much does it cost to run a towel rail per year (Any brand) A. Based on a conservative estimate of $2.50 per watt, per year, a 100watt towel rail would cost approximately $250 per year to run if left on constantly. DCS towel rails are supplied with an Ecotimer TM as standard. If the timer is used to run the towel rail for only 8 hours out of 24, the saving per annum would be approximately $166 (based on the scenario above). Daily operating cost, 23 cents for 8 hours. Q. Can towel rails be installed above a bath or basin? A. No, is the safe answer for almost all heated towel rails that are mains powered 230 240V. However, DCS do manufacture 12V heated towel rails that can be installed safely in this location provided the electrician is fully consulted early in the project. Refer to the specifications on opposite page for all 12 volt models. Q. DO YOU REPAIR OR SERVICE DCS HEATED TOWEL RAILS? A. Yes we manufacture, service and repair all our towel rails in Brisbane and Auckland. Q. I am looking to get a custom made rail from DCS how do I go about that? A. We can manufacture custom towel rails to customers specifications by either the customer or architect submitting a drawing to a bathroom retailer who then deals with us. There is a drawing tool on our website at www.dcshort.com/customise. Q. Can the towel rails be used without the heating & can the single BARS be lined up differently instead of underneath each other? A. Yes, all our towel rails can be ordered as unheated and our modular rails can be arranged in any configuration, heated or unheated. Q. DOES THE ECOTIMER HAVE TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE TOWEL RAIL TO WORK? A. The timer does not have to be installed for the towel rail to work. However, with the timer installed the switch can function as a normal switch OR can be used to program the timer. There is really no reason not to install the timer. You can always switch it on or off, as you normally would. Q. CAN LADDER RAILS BE WIRED FOR 12V AND DO THEY PROVIDE THE SAME HEAT AS MAINS POWERED? A. Yes we can manufacture most of our ladder rail range in low voltage and they produce the same heat output as a mains powered rail. Q. CAN LADDER RAILS BE MOUNTED UPSIDE DOWN? A. Yes but the small retaining screws that would normally be concealed somewhat, facing the floor, may be more visible facing upwards. If you require cable entry through the top left or right leg you can order the towel rail cabled this way. 21

MODEL CUSTOM BOLSHOI NIKO ALTO BATHROOM BATHROOM OZ CUBO B NIKO NIKO OZ ensuite ensuite oz Cubo e No. of Bars Max 17 17 17 15 12 12 15 12 15 12 12 FINISH* C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust Curved Yes Yes Yes Tube Vertical 50mm or 50mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm Tube Horiz 19mm or 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 19mm or 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 19mm or 22mm Height in mm Up to 3000 1760 1760 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Width in mm Up to 1200 600 445 600 600 600 590 590 450 450 450 Depth in mm Typically 120 120 100 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Power in Watts Up to 300 180 140 140 130 130 140 130 110 100 100 IP Rating IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 Voltage MODEL NIKO S Niko oz s TIRA CUBO FINELINE FINELINE S STREAMLINE STREAMLINE S TOKO TOKO DUA CAVA No. of Bars 15 12 9 5 8 8 8 8 1 3 1 FINISH* C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust Curved Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tube Vertical 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 32mm 50mm 50mm 50mm Tube Horiz 22mm 22mm 22mm 19mm or 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 22mm 50mm 19mm 50mm Height in mm 1200 1200 1150 475 790 790 790 790 900 900 900 Width in mm 445 445 450 832 665 525 665 525 900 900 900 Depth in mm 105 105 250 120 120 120 110 110 105 105 105 Power in Watts 110 100 70 70 80 60 80 60 40 80 40 IP Rating IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 Voltage 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 22

MODEL CAVA DUA cactus truego vertical CORTO MAS & MENOS TRUEGO UNO C-RAIL CORTO-C PLANAR Siroco No. of Bars 3 3 Up to 3 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 5 Up to 2 2 shown 2 Shown Up to 5 Up to 5 FINISH* C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust Curved 3D 3D Tube Vertical 50mm 50mm 50mm 19mm 19mm 50mm or 50mm Tube Horiz 22mm 19mm 19mm 50mm 40 x 20mm 19 x 19mm 50 x 10mm 40 x 20mm Height in mm 900 1200 800, 1000, 1200 300 350 & 650 50 1000 280 280 50 40 Width in mm 900 350, 550, 750 350 & 650 500 50 650, 850 650, 850 450, 650, 850 432, 632, 832 Depth in mm 105 70 or 95 70 or 95 50 100 70 70 70 100 Power in Watts 80 approx. 80 20, 30, 40 18, 25, 32 20, 42 17 40 40, 60 38, 48 12, 17, 19 12, 17, 19 IP Rating IPX4 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 Voltage 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz MODEL SCARPA CURVESTONE ARC BOW VEGA QUAVER LAVA FRAME hanging Rail PORTON WOODEN LADDER No. of Bars Up to 5 Up to 5 Up to 5 Up to 5 Up to 5 Up to 5 Up to 5 3 3 6 7 FINISH* C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust C/S/B/W/Cust Bl/Cl/Gr/Ch/Br C/S/B/Cust C/S/B/Cust Mblk - Cbars Jrh/Noak/Wwoak Curved Yes Yes Tube Vertical 40 x 20mm 32mm 40 x 20mm 45mm Tube Horiz 32mm 40 x 20mm 40 x 20mm 32mm 50 x 10mm 40 x 10mm 75 x 12mm 40 x 20mm 32mm 19mm 22mm 22mm Height in mm 32 40 40 40 50 40 75 520 max 2000 1150, 1800 2400 Width in mm 432, 632, 832 432, 632, 832 700 700 432, 632, 832 432, 632, 832 650 450, 650, 850 632, 832 432, 632 600-450 Depth in mm 100 100 100 100 70 70 70 80 90 250 Power in Watts 12, 17, 19 12, 17, 19 17 17 12, 17, 19 12, 17, 19 20 36, 45, 60 approx. 80 60, 80 75 IP Rating IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX4 Voltage 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz 12V AC ~40kHz *Finish abbreviations: C = Mirror polished (chrome appearance), S = Satin, B = Matte Black, W = Matte White, Bl = Blue, Cl = Clear, Gr = Green, Ch = Charcoal, Br = Bronze 23

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