Bionaire BCV3100 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

RETAIN THE FOLLOWING FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Mains connection

• Read these instructions carefully, in conjunction

with the illustrations, before using the heater.

• Before connecting the heater, check that the

voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds

to the mains voltage in your home / office.

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because it

may cause the heater to overheat.

WARNING:

Risk of Fire. Discontinue use if

the outlet or plug become hot to the touch.

Overheating may indicate a worn or damaged

outlet. Consult a qualified electrician for outlet

replacement.

Safe positioning

•  Do not touch the heater with wet hands.
•  DO NOT position where it can be touched by

children, especially the very young.

•  DO NOT position the heater directly under a

power socket.

•  DO NOT use this heater outdoors.
•  This heater is NOT intended for use in bathrooms,

laundry areas and other similar indoor locations
NEVER locate heater where it may fall into
the bathtub or other water container.

•  When using the heater, DO NOT place in the

immediate surroundings of a bath tub, shower
or swimming pool.

•  Position the heater in such a manner that the

air flow toward the heater and away from it,
is not obstructed.

•  The heater must NOT be covered (        ).
•  Allow a safe area around the heater away

from furniture or other objects; at least 50 cm
from the top and sides and 200 cm at the front.

•  Do not use this heater when it is lying on its side.
•  If the heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow

it to cool before standing it back up.

•  DO NOT use the heater in rooms with

explosive gas (e.g. petrol) or while using
inflammable glue or solvent (e.g. when gluing
or varnishing parquet floors, PVC etc.)

• The heater cannot be used adjacent to curtain

or combustible material. Curtain or combustible

material may be burned if the heater was

installed incorrectly. 

•  Heater should not located immediately below a

socket-outlet.

•  Heater must be installed at least 0.6 mm

above the floor or below the ceiling.

Safety in use

•  Extra caution is necessary when the heater is

used near children or when it is left unattended.

•  DO NOT insert any objects into the heater.
•  Keep the mains cord at a safe distance from

the main body of the heater.

•  Prevent overheating of the heater by keeping

the air inlet and outlet unblocked. DO NOT
hang anything in front of or above the heater.

•  If overheating should occur, the built-in

overheating safety device will switch off the heater.

•  DO NOT use aerosols, inflammable substances

or materials sensitive to heat in the flow of hot air.

•  Do not use this heater with programmer, timer, or

any other device that switch the heater on
automatically, since a fire exists if the heater is
covered or positioned incorrectly. 

•  If the control panel lights of your Heater are

flashing when it is plugged into the mains
supply, unplug the Heater for 30 seconds then
operate the unit as directed in the following
Heater Operation section. 

•  When using the Galileo

TM

remote to operate

the heater, please ensure that the function
shown on the Galileo

TM

control matches the

setting on the control panel. If the settings are
different, push the Mode button until settings
match.

Servicing

•  Should the heater stop working, first check the

fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker
at the distribution board is operating, before
contacting the manufacturer or service agent.

•  If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid hazard.

•  The heater contains no user serviceable parts

and should the product suffer damage or
breakdown it must be returned to the
manufacturer or their service agent.

FOOT ASSEMBLY (SEE FIG. 2)

1. Insert the foot to side plate.
2. Tighten the screw.

WALL MOUNTING (SEE FIG. 3)

IMPORTANT:

Before drilling into any wall

ensure no electrical cables are present in the
area.

NOTE:

Due to the multitude of potential

mounting surfaces, mounting screws are not
included with this product. Please seek
professional assistance or visit your local
hardware store to determine which type of screw
is best for your particular wall.

U.K. and IRELAND

2

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mm

mm

mm

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 3

Fig. 3A

Fig. 3D

Fig. 3E

Fig. 4

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Fig. 3B

Fig. 3C

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