EWT IR118S, Manual

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IR Range (IP24)
Dear Customer,
Please read the following information carefully before
using the appliance for the first time
for your own safety
and to ensure correct use.
Important Safety Information
This appliance may only be used for normal domestic
use and not for industrial purposes.
The appliance may only be installed and repaired by
a competent electrician in accordance with all
applicable safety regulations.
Do not install heater in close proximity of curtains and
other combustible materials – hazard of fire!
Be especially careful with combustible materials in the
radiation zone of the heater. Do not use spray cans!
Minimum clearances must be complied with!
When installing the heater, e.g., in one's Bathroom, it
must be ensured that your eyes are not permanently
exposed to the heating element of the infrared heater.
Avoid looking directly into the infrared heater for
a prolonged period as this may damage your eyes.
Failure to comply with the minimum clearances may
cause damage to your skin and eyes.
Never operate the appliance with wet hands! Danger to
life!
The heater must not be operated in places where
easily inflammable materials (e.g. solvents) are
present.
Do not cover the heater, risk of fire!
In the event of a malfunction, disconnect the heater
from the electricity supply (shut off circuit breaker).
The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Caution! The outside of the appliance gets hot when
in use.
Dirt that may have accumulated on the heating
element or reflector may result in the infrared heater
getting excessively hot and must be removed.
This appliance is not intended to be used as a baby
convector heater! Risk of burns!
Location
The minimum clearances, indicated in mm, must be
maintained. Beyond that, a clearance space of at least
650mm is to be allowed in front of the appliance see
Fig 4.
A minimum distance of 2m must be maintained to
easily inflammable objects within the heated zone.
The heater must be installed on a vertical wall in
a horizontal position.
The minimum mounting height is 1.8 meters.
Caution! The appliance should not be installed on
a ceiling or in a vertical position.
Do not mount the appliance to structures that are
likely to vibrate as this will affect the life of the heating
element.
When deciding upon the installation location, it must
be ensured that the safety distances in accordance
with the relevant national standards are complied with.
Do not locate the heater immediately beneath a wall
socket outlet.
The appliance must be installed in such a way that it
cannot be touched by anybody using the bath or the
shower.
The wall socket must be accessible after the heater
has been installed. Do not install in the vicinity of
combustibles!
The surface onto which the heater is mounted can be
expected to darken over time as a result of the radiant
heat emitted by the appliance.
Packaging
After unpacking the appliance, check the same for
transport damage and the contents for completeness!
In the event of damage or an incomplete delivery,
contact your authorised retailer!
Remove the packaging material and the transport
security mechanism which protects the heating
elements.
Loosen and remove the two screws (A) at either end.
Remove the front cover (B) in the direction of the
arrows as illustrated in Fig 2.
Remove element packaging piece (C) and reverse
procedure.
Wall Mounting
The prescribed minimum mounting height of 1.8 meters
requires that the mounting holes for the wall bracket be
drilled at a height of 1.9 meters. Recommended inclination
angle: between 20° and 40°.
Remove cover (D) as shown in Fig. 3.
Horizontally align wall bracket (E) on a vertical wall
and drill mounting holes.
Insert wall plugs (F) and secure wall bracket with
screws (G).
Replace cover (D) as shown in Fig. 3 and set heater to
required angle.