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Operating Your Heater

HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSOR FUNCTION

While the heater is working at full power (all four tubes of the heater are lit up), if the sensor of
the heater detects that the room temperature is higher than 38

°

C, the heater will adjust to half

power (two tubes of the heater are lit up). When the sensor detects the room temperature is
below 38

°

C, the heater will adjust back up to full power again.

OPEN WINDOW TEMPERATURE SENSOR FUNCTION

While the heater is working at full power, if the sensor of the heater detects that the room
temperature declines 5

°

C within 5 minutes, the heater will adjust to half power and the open

window indicator will light up. You can turn off the open window function by pressing any button
so that heater can resume heating at full power again.

HEATER OPERATION

Check that the power switch on the side of the appliance is set to the Off position before
plugging the heater into the mains supply.

Turn on the power switch on; you hear a short beep sound and the display panel will light up for
1 second. It will then automatically turn off and the power indicator

will light up; the heater

will be in standby mode.

While the heater is in standby mode, press the ON/OFF button and the heater will start working
in Normal mode. The room temperature is shown on the display when the heater starts.

NORMAL MODE

1.

When Normal mode is first applied, the heater will start working at full power and the full
power

indicator will light up.

2.

If you press the minus (-) button, the heater will start working at half power and the half
power

indicator will light up. If you then press the plus (+) button, the heater will start

working at full power again.

AUTOMATIC MODE

1.

Press MODE to enter Automatic mode.

2.

The automatic mode indicator

will light up and the heater will start working.

3.

You can press the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons to adjust the temperature between 15

°

C

to 32

°

C. The display will show the temperature that it is set.

4.

The heater will begin operating at your set temperature after 5 seconds or immediately
after you press the SETTING Button again.

Note: When the temperature is set higher than the actual room temperature, the heater will
work at full power with all four tubes lit. When the temperature is set lower than the actual
room temperature, the heater will work at half power with only two tubes lit.

Summary of Contents for GIR500

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Page 3: ... To reduce the risk of fire keep textiles curtains or any flammable material a minimum distance of 1 metre from the air outlet General Care and Safety Guide Use only the voltage specified on the rating label of the appliance The heater must not be located immediately below a socket outlet Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front sides and rear of the appliance This appliance is intended fo...

Page 4: ...ot remove plug from power socket by pulling cord always grip plug Do not place cord under carpet or cover with rugs or furniture Arrange the cord so it cannot be tripped over Don t place appliance on bedding or on thick long carpet where the openings may get blocked Switch off and use handle provided when moving Do not place appliance close to radiant heat source Do not insert or allow foreign obj...

Page 5: ...mergency room Dispose of used batteries immediately General Care and Safety Guide The remote control supplied with this heater uses a CR2025 coin type battery DANGER IF SWALLOWED Keep batteries out of reach of children Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death in as little as 2 hours due to internal burns If swallowed go straight to a hospital emergency room Dispose of used batteries immediat...

Page 6: ...osmetic finish or your floor surfacing 2 Unscrew the wing nuts underneath the appliance Attach the feet to the base of the appliance by aligning the holes in the wheel plate with holes in the appliance 3 Secure the wheel plate by tightening up the wing nut Use one screw for each foot 4 After securing all the wheels on the heater put the appliance back in the upright position Main Body x 1 Remote x...

Page 7: ...fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly WARNING Never leave this heater unattended WARNING This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own unless constant supervision is provided Ensure heater is on a flat stable heat resistant s...

Page 8: ...shown in the below table Operation Mode Power Adjustment Temperature Adjustment Hourly Timer Weekly Timer Normal Mode Half Full Power Output 2 4 Tubes Light Up Manual Adjustment N A Fixed at 38 C 1 15 hours N A Automatic Mode Half Full Power Output 2 4 Tubes Light Up Automatic Adjustment 15 C 32 C N A N A Sleep Mode Half Full Power Output 2 4 Tubes Light Up Automatic Adjustment N A Fixed at 38 C 1...

Page 9: ...turn off and the power indicator will light up the heater will be in standby mode While the heater is in standby mode press the ON OFF button and the heater will start working in Normal mode The room temperature is shown on the display when the heater starts NORMAL MODE 1 When Normal mode is first applied the heater will start working at full power and the full power indicator will light up 2 If y...

Page 10: ...he SETTING Button again 4 When the countdown finishes the heater will stop working and return to standby mode POWER SAVING MODE In power saving mode you can set the temperature and weekly timer 1 Press MODE to enter Power Saving mode 2 The Power Saving mode indicator will light up and the heater will start working 3 You can press the plus and minus buttons to adjust the temperature between 15 C to...

Page 11: ...hanges day selection forwards 4 Fourth time Set starting time The time light flickers and the ON indictor will light up Change minutes 60mins each press goes up one min Change hour 24hrs each press goes up one hour 5 Fifth time Set ending time The time light flickers and the OFF indication will light up Change minutes 60mins each press goes up one min Change hour 24hrs each press goes up one hour ...

Page 12: ... ON OFF INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALUE MODE SETTING REMOTE CONTROL The remote control has the same buttons and functions as the control panel on the unit The remote control supplied with this heater uses a CR2025 coin type battery ...

Page 13: ... cool down completely before cleaning The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills The reflector body can be cleaned by using a dry duster or soft brush through the grill taking care not to damage the glass tubes Use a damp cloth not wet to wipe the ...

Page 14: ...under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees...

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