ENGLISH
5
2.2 Safety and Fire Protection
- ECONAT C-15 heaters are designed to be operated in the HORIZONTAL position only.
Always install your heater so that there is no more than 5º deviation from level. Operating
the heater in a tilted position will cause heat build-up, shorten your heater's life, and create
an unsafe condition.
- Never install your heater on a combustible surface (plastics, nylon, cardboard, etc.)
- The heater is hot in use. To avoid burns, do not touch the hot surfaces.
- Do not cover your appliance and do not hang any clothing over the heater or do not place
any clothing on or near the appliance.
- Do not stick anything into the protective grid.
- Do not make use of your heater to light up a cigarette or similar materials.
- Never block the front grill of the heater.
- The heater is not suitable for hazardous locations.
- Supervision is needed when this product is used anywhere near children. The appliance is
not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely.
- NEVER attempt to service the heater without disconnecting its power source.
2.3 Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions
- Before any maintenance or cleaning, first, unplug your heater. Never pull the cord to
unplug your device.
- Take out the front grid and the filament to clean the reflector (reflecting mirror), apply the
instructions on page
2.4 Installation Distances and Safety Clearances
Attention!
The appliance must only be operated in a horizontal position with a slope of max
± 5º. The heater must be installed at level on a flat, stable surface, rigid enough to
withstand the device's weight safely, and not covered by any flexible material, such as
carpets, plastic or fabric.
- The distance between the back of the infrared heater and the installation surface must be
at least 12.5 cm (5'') (the supplied mounting brackets provide adequate clearance).
- At all times, your appliance's distance from the living beings should be min 100 cm (39").
- The distance of your appliance's heating area from combustible materials such as
curtains, drapes, etc., must be min 100 cm (39").
- You may operate your heater in the bathroom, considering the items below.
- The distance of your appliance from the bathtub, washbasin, or other sanitary installations
is to be min 100 cm (39").
- Wall installation
- The distance of your appliance from the ground is to be min 180 cm (71").
- The distance of your appliance from the ceiling is to be min 40 cm (16") (See table 1, page
5).
- The distance of your appliance from the corners to be installed is to be min 40 cm (16").
- Ceiling installation
- The distance of your appliance from the ground is to be min 180 cm (71").
- The distance of your appliance from the ceiling is to be min 12,5 cm (5").
- The distance of your appliance from the corners to be installed is min 70 cm (28").
