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 in 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
ºC
•
The heater MUST be fully secured in the
vertical position before being switched
on.
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 10 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 ‘Thermally 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 none 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 must
be permanently connected to the electricity
supply via a double pole switch having 3mm gap
on each pole.
There are no exceptions.
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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