F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
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 this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use grip handle when
provided.
3. Keep combustible materials such as drapes, furniture,
pillows, bedding, paper, clothes, and curtains at least three
(3) feet (0.9 m) from the front of heater and away from its
sides and rear.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever heater is left unat-
tended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return heater to manufacturer for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
(See Warranty for information)
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This product is not to be used in bathrooms, laundry areas,
or other similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where
it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffic area where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF then remove plug
from outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause electric shock or fire,
or damage the heater.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Use this heater only as directed in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. However, if you
must use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG
minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
16. If the heater will not operate: See specific instructions on
Auto Safety Shut-off.
17. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended
that the outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch.
Thank you for choosing a Holmes heater. To ensure the best
performance from your heater, please read and save the
following instructions.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Wattage: 1500 W (+5% -15%)
• Working Voltage: 120 V AC/60 Hz
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH
CERAMIC CONTROL
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced,
ceramic controlled 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 Control Setting to the OFF position.
2. Unplug the heater and wait 5-10 minutes for the unit
to cool down
3. After the 5-10 minutes, plug the unit in again and
operate normally.
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
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
DURING SEASON CARE:
1. Before cleaning, be sure to turn off and unplug the heater.
2. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please be
very cautious near the motor and heating elements.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a
cloth or towel.
AFTER SEASON CARE:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2. The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit
in its original carton.
PRE-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. Place heater on a firm, level surface. At 1500 watts, this
unit draws 12.5 Amps.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all the way
to HI.
2. Move the Selector Control to the desired heat setting
(LOW for 1000W or HI for 1500W).
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output, turn the
Selector Control to the FAN setting.
4. The Power Light will remain lit during operation.
THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the Thermostat-
1. Before setting the thermostat, allow heater to operate and
warm up the room. As noted above, you need to set
thermostat on HI to start the heater.
2. When the desired temperature comfort level is reached,
lower the thermostat setting until the fan/heater stops
operating. This is done by moving the thermostat control
toward the LOW setting.
3. The control will now automatically maintain the pre-set
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, you need to change the thermostat setting.
CAUTION: FRONT GRILL IS HOT WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION
Figure 2
A
B
C
D
A. REAR CARRY HANDLE
B. THERMOSTAT CONTROL
C. POWER LIGHT
D. MODE CONTROL
SELECTOR TEMPERATURE
POWER
LO
HI
OFF
FAN
HI
LO
®
A
OFF
FAN LO HI
B
A. MODE CONTROL (OFF, FAN, LOW, HI)
B. THERMOSTAT CONTROL
Figure 1 (Top view of controls)
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current) PLUG (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY
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