Overview
Please read this guide carefully and retain for future use
and maintenance.
This appliance has been designed and manufactured to
the highest international standards, however, care must
be taken for optimal results and safety. This appliance
also meets the requirements of EU Directive 2004/106/EC
for EMC and 2009/125/EC Directive.
Safety & Care
The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning 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.
Warning
Do NOT site the appliance into a corner.
Do NOT handle the appliance with wet hands.
Do NOT use the appliance in workshops or rooms
where excessive dust is generated or present.
Ensure that nothing is pushed into any aperture of this
appliance.
Do NOT touch outlet grille when the appliance is in
use.
Do NOT cover or restrict any aperture of the
appliance when in use.
Do NOT use the appliance if damaged.
Do NOT leave the appliance unattended where
young children are present.
If used in a bathroom, the heater is to be installed so
that the switches and other controls cannot be
touched by a person in the bath or shower.
Operating temperature range -10 to +40 deg.C
Thermally Operated Cut-Out
The appliance is fitted with a thermally operated cut-out
(TOC). This is a safety device, which switches the heater
off if, for any reason, the appliance overheats. The TOC
can only be re-set after the appliance has cooled down.
In order to re-set the TOC, proceed as follows:
Switch off appliance and leave for
approximately 5 minutes.
Switch appliance back on and TOC
will re-set.
Ensure that the appliance is functioning
correctly. If the TOC control operates again,
the appliance should be checked by a
competent electrician.
The heater carries a ‘Do Not Cover’ label to warn the
user that if the appliance is covered, there is a risk of
overheating.
Cleaning
Always disconnect the heater from the mains before
cleaning. The heater should not require any
maintenance, but it is strongly advised that it is kept
clean. An occasional wipe over with a soft cloth is
all that should be necessary.
Do NOT use metal or furniture polish on any part of the
heater.
Do NOT touch the heater with wet hands or in any
way bring water into contact with it.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
If Your Heater Does Not Work
Check that power is available to the heater.
Check that the thermal cut-out has not operated.
Follow the reset instructions given under the section
headed ‘Thermal Operated Cut-out’.
Check that the fuse in the spur unit has not blown. This
can be done by replacing the fuse with another
suitable fuse.
Should neither of the above remedies work, then
telephone the helpline number shown in these
instructions (UK ONLY). Do not attempt to repair the
heater.
Connection to the Main Supply
Electrical installation should be carried out by a
competent installer, preferably registered with NICEIC
(National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation
Contracting) in accordance with the 17 edition of the IEE
Wiring Regulations, (BS.7671), and any relevant Local
Authority Bye-Laws. This heater is fitted with a 3-core
mains supply cable and should be permanently
connected to the electricity supply via a double pole
switch having 3mm gap on each pole. A switched Fused
Connection unit to BS.1363. Part 4 is a recommended
mains supply connection accessory to ensure
compliance with safety requirements applicable to fixed-
wiring installation.
Note: When switched on for the first time the
appliance may emit a slight smell. This is purely the
evaporation of a fluid used in the manufacturing process.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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