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SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR H029300 (110V) & H029400 (230V)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction booklet contains vital information for the safe
use and efficient operation of the
Rhino TQ3
. Carefully read
and understand all instructions before operating, maintaining or
cleaning the heater. Failure to adhere to the instructions could
result in fire, electric shock, serious personal injury or property
damage.
KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
HEATER IDENTIFICATION
1)
Heater Cassette
4)
Heater Body
2)
Safety Guard
5)
Handle
3)
Wheels for easy mobility
6)
Switch Plate
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Ensure
power supply is correct voltage for heater by
checking the Rating Plate on the rear of the heater
cassette.
2. Ensure
infrared lamps are correct voltage, i.e. 110V power
input – 110V lamp, 230V power input – 230V lamp (check
Rating Plate as above).
NOTE:
Using infrared halogen lamps of different voltage to
the heater can increase risk of damage to heater or
personal injury.
3. Replace
damaged power cord immediately.
4. Replace
damaged reflectors or safety guard immediately.
5. Refer
all servicing of electrical parts to a qualified
electrician.
6. Protect
power cord from contact with sharp objects,
chemicals or hot surfaces.
7.
This product is designed for
indoor
usage only and should
not be used outdoors, near or immersed in water.
8.
Ensure no object/material/surface is within the minimum
safe distance (see
‘General Operational Information’
).
9.
If an extension power cord is required, use maximum of
one only, 14 Metre 3G 4.0mm² for 110V or 3G 1.5mm² for
230V. The extension power cable must be fully unwound.
Ensure that correct variant is used.
CAUTION
1. Ensure
that heater body is positioned on a firm, horizontal
dry surface.
2. Keep away
from flammable objects/materials/surfaces.
This product gets very hot during use. Mount or use in a
location where accidental contact (particularly by children)
is unlikely.
3. Ensure
on/off switches are set to
‘off’
before connecting
power cord to power supply.
4. Do Not
move heater whilst switched on.
5. Do Not
move heater by pulling on power cord.
6. Do Not
remove plug from mains supply by pulling on
power cord.
7. Always
switch off heater, disconnect from power supply
and allow cooling for at least
one
hour before attempting to
touch heater cassette or lamps.
8. Do Not
remove safety guard whilst heater is switched on.
Turn off and allow cooling (as above) before servicing.
9. Do Not
operate heater without safety guard.
10. Do Not
operate heater without lamps.
11. Do Not
operate heater if cassette is not locked in one of
the three pre-set directional positions (see
‘Adjusting
Heater Cassette Direction’
)
12. Do Not
look directly at illuminated lamp(s).
13. Do Not
place any object on the safety guard of the heater
cassette at any time.
14. Do Not
use this heater with a thermal/programme control,
timer or any other device that switches the heater on
automatically as a fire risk exists if the heater is
accidentally moved or covered.
15. Do Not
leave the heater unattended at any time whilst
switched on.
INSPECT YOUR NEW HEATER
The package should include the following items which should
be removed from the packaging carefully and inspected for
damage;
Rhino TQ3 Radiant Halogen Heater
(
with power cord, plug & 2 x 1.4kW infrared halogen heater
lamps
)
GENERAL OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
The
Rhino TQ3
may be used with an electrical supply of 110V
or 230V dependant on the model (see Rating Plate).
If your model is the 110V variant,
Rhino
recommend the use of
the
Defender
3.0kVA Heater Transformer with 32A outlet (
Part
No. E205062
).
The maximum permitted lamps are 2 x 1.4kW. For lamp fitting
refer to
‘Installation of Infrared Halogen Lamp ’
on page 2.
The heater can be operated with either one lamp or both lamps
illuminated as desired, but ensure two lamps are fitted at all
times.
Control Doc. No. UI 0529/1104/ Issue 01 29/11/06
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