P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the heater before cleaning and allow the
heater to cool down.
1. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap and water solution.
2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean
the unit.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit
with a cloth or towel.
4. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
5. It is recommended that you store the unit in its
original carton.
TIP:
Over time, dust may accumulate on the front
grills. This can be removed by wiping the unit with a
damp cloth.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH INSTANT
TIP-OVER PROTECTION
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-
advanced safety system that requires the user to reset the
heater if there is a potential overheat situation. When a
potential overheat temperature is reached, the system will
automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume
operation when the user resets the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Turn the Heat Control to the OFF (
) position.
2. Wait 30 minutes for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 30 minutes, plug the unit in again and
operate normally.
Tip-Over Shut Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly
shut off. The unit may also shut off if it is moved or
bumped. To reset, simply place the heater in an upright
position and it will operate normally.
NOTE:
If unit does not turn on when placed in the
upright position, turn the Mode Control to High (2) setting
and heater will resume operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• The temperature may be set too low. Turn the
thermostat knob clockwise until the heater restarts.
• Make sure selector is in LO (1) or HI (2) setting.
• UNPLUG THE UNIT and make sure the heater is
placed in an upright position.
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.
• Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction turn
the heater OFF, and unplug the unit. Carefully
remove the obstruction and follow the reset
instructions.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the
heater.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Amps:
12.5
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% -10%)
• Working Voltage: 120V AC/60 Hz
MAXFLOW
TM
FAN SYSTEM
The patented MaxFlow
TM
Fan system incorporates a top
mounted fan and internal shroud to provide maximum
heat dispersion. The MaxFlow
TM
Fan system delivers a
combination of instant, penetrating warmth in the
immediate area, as well as forcing heat out for entire
room coverage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. Please
save the carton for off-season storage.
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF (
) position
before plugging the heater into the outlet.
3. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500
Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
4. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all
the way to the highest setting. (See Figure 1)
NOTE:
This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY.
NOTE:
Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot.
NOTE:
Recommend outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is
hot to touch.
NOTE:
You may notice vibration/noise coming from the
grill and the interior quartz tubes when the heater is
turned on. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND SAFE
OPERATION. Once the quartz heating element has
warmed up, the vibration/noise will go away.
Mode Control
Turn the Mode Control to the desired setting:
- Off Mode
To shut off the heater at any time of operation, turn the
Mode Control to Off (
) position.
1 - Low Heat
The heater will run continuously at 750W.
2 - High Heat
The heater will run continuously at 1500W.
Thermostat Control
1. Set thermostat to the highest setting to start heater
(See Figure 1). Allow heater to operate and warm up
the room.
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is
reached, lower the thermostat setting until the fan/
heater stops operating.
3. The control will now automatically maintain the preset
temperature level by turning the heater ON and OFF.
NOTE:
It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as
it maintains the preset temperature. To prevent the unit
from cycling, raise the thermostat to the highest setting.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, DO
NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use
handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the
sides and rear.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by, or near children or invalids, and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.
7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and
not the cord.
9. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
10. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or
plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
12. Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
13. DO NOT use outdoors.
14. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
15. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then
remove plug from outlet.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of
fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord,
the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum size and
rated not less than 1875 watts.
17. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions
on Auto Safety Shut-off.
18. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.
19. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to touch.
20. The heater must not be located immediately below a
socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the
immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
NOTE:
This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY.
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Figure 1
A
C
D
F
E
B
A. Thermostat
B. OFF
C. Heat Control Display
D. HI (2) 1500 Watts
E. LO (1) 750 Watts
F. Mode
Control
If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Bionaire
®
products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at
www.bionaire.com.
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