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RugBuddy

 

 

Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!

 

 

Models:  USC.1410.11.120  ∙ USC.940.11.120  ∙  USC.470.11.120  

 

Speedheat® is Floor Heating

 

 

1.

 

Remove the 

RugBuddy™

 

from the box.

2.

 

Write down model number and serial number of the 

reference.  

Model

 #________________ Serial

3.

 

*IMPORTANT* 

Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are 

 

T

ESTING AND 

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

 

1.

 

Testing RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation

 

Plug unfolded heater in to a 

3-

prong outlet

 

Press 

TOP

 

“Reset” 

button 

on GFCI plug

 

Is there a 

RED

 

LIGHT

 

on 

the GFCI plug?

o

 

Yes, continue to Step 5.

o

 

No, 

press bottom 

button

 

Is there a 

RED

 

LIGHT

 

on the GFCI plug

o

 

Yes, continue to Step 5.

o

 

No, plug 

another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.

 

Does the lamp work in the same outlet?

o

 

Yes, call 

Speedheat® 

Technical Support 

o

 

No, your outlet is not working properly.  Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in 

your 

RugBuddy™

 

portable floor heater into another working outlet.

 

Repeat 

Testing and 

 

2.

 

Testing the 

RugBuddy™ Panel Operation

 

Wait 2-3 minutes

 

after p

lugging in with 

 

Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.

 

Do you feel heat generating from the 

o

 

Yes, continue installation of your 

o

 

No 

 

Turn on 

RugBuddy™

 

Turn off 

RugBuddy™

 

Is there a 

noticeable temperature difference on your back

o

 

Y

es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!

o

 

No, 

disconnect the heating panel 

Technical Support

6356) 

ext. 201

.

 

 

 

 

USC.470.11.120  ∙  USC.370.11.120  ∙  USC.165w.11.120  ∙  USC.165L.11.120  ∙  USC.065.11.120

from the box.

 

Write down model number and serial number of the 

RugBuddy™

 

on packing slip or invoice for future 

_ Serial #________________

 

Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are 

NO CREASES

Testing RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation

 

prong outlet

.  

on GFCI plug

.   

the GFCI plug?

  

Yes, continue to Step 5.

 

button

 then, press 

“Reset”

 again. 

on the GFCI plug

 now?  

Yes, continue to Step 5.

 

another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.

Does the lamp work in the same outlet?

 

Technical Support 

at 

1-888-WARM FLOOR

 (888-

927

No, your outlet is not working properly.  Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in 

portable floor heater into another working outlet.

 

Testing and 

Troubleshooting Steps

 using 

a properly functioning outlet.

RugBuddy™ Panel Operation

 (IMPORTANT!) 

lugging in with 

Red Light

 illuminated.

 

Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.

Do you feel heat generating from the 

RugBuddy™

 heater panel? 

Yes, continue installation of your 

RugBuddy™

 

panel under your area rug as 

RugBuddy™

 and l

ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.

RugBuddy™

 and lay on floor again for 5 more minutes 

while not operating

noticeable temperature difference on your back

es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!

 

disconnect the heating panel 

and call

 Speedheat® 

Technical Support

 at 

1-888-WARM FLOOR

 (888-927-

 

 

Operating Instructions

 

 

and Safety Advice 

∙  USC.065.11.120 

Page 1 of 5 

on packing slip or invoice for future 

NO CREASES

.

   

another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.

   

927

-6356) 

ext. 201

No, your outlet is not working properly.  Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in 

a properly functioning outlet.

 

Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.

   

panel under your area rug as 

directed. 

ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.

 

while not operating

.   

Summary of Contents for RugBuddy

Page 1: ...rtable Heater for under Your Area Rug Operating Instructions and Safety Advice Optional KlimaGrip Pad Instructions Included IMPORTANT Please Read Carefully before Operating Y YO OU U M MU US ST T U US SE E A A R RU UG G P PA AD D U UN ND DE ER R Y YO OU UR R R RU UG GB BU UD DD DY Y Speedheat is Floor Heating www speedheat us ...

Page 2: ... ________________ Unfold the panel completely stretching it so that there are NO CREASES Testing RugBuddy and Outlet Electrical Operation prong outlet on GFCI plug the GFCI plug Yes continue to Step 5 button then press Reset again on the GFCI plug now Yes continue to Step 5 another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly Does the lamp work in the same outlet ...

Page 3: ...GBUDDY OR CARPET ON TOP OF YOUR RUGBUDDY placed over a hard surface such as ceramic tile or wood a non used for thermal insulation that exceeds 1 8 inch If area rug is placed over a soft surface such as wall to wall carpeting a non nd may be less than 1 8 inch The cushion or padding should be trimmed to be 1 inch smaller than area rug on all four Place the cushion or pad in the desired position on...

Page 4: ...ES OR FOLDS For best results cushion pad should be at least 1 inch larger than the heating panel on all four OT CUT THE HEATING PANEL Unless negligible a different There is no top or bottom of the RugBuddy You can flip the heating panel whichever way is most convenient for your installation The power supply cord is 6 long flat and located in the corner of the heater so that people do not trip over...

Page 5: ... TESTING and TROUBLESHOOTING USC 470 11 120 USC 370 11 120 USC 165w 11 120 USC 165L 11 120 USC 065 11 120 area rug over the heating panel For best results cushion pad should be at inch larger than the heating panel on all four sides If it is not DO NOT cut Unless negligible a different RugBuddy size There is no top or bottom of the You may flip the heating s most convenient The power supply cord w...

Page 6: ...ed at your local hardware or home improvement store in Thermostat in thermostat can be plugged into your wall and programmed to operate your RugBuddy without having to worry about turning If you would like to install a hard wired thermostat please visit our website at http www speedheat us to order or for installation instructions pad by Speedheat available for purchase in lieu of your own non sli...

Page 7: ...e date to the customer or manufacturing date will be considered the installation date There are no other express or implied warranties Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the l only and does not extend to thermostats or any other accessories No liability for consequential damages will be accepted The warranty is subject to the following conditions That the customer retains proof o...

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