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Safety
HEATSTRIP
®
Elegance has an IP rating of 55. This means it is safe for water ingress from all directions. The
HEATSTRIP
®
can be safely hosed down.
HEATSTRIP
®
has undergone extensive testing both in laboratory conditions, in Thermofilm’s manufacturing facility in
Melbourne and field trials in Australia and overseas. It is this testing that gives the purchaser the confidence of a high
quality product. Independent laboratory testing has confirmed Thermofilm’s full compliance with Australian and other
International Standards including CE, AS/ANZ, UL/CSA
HEATSTRIP
®
is Class 1 equipment and must be earthed.
In operation, this heater is VERY HOT— do not touch any part of the heater while it is turned on. Do not touch any part
until 30 minutes after it is turned off.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or intellectual
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 they do not play with the
appliance.
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.
Do not allow any cables, furnishings, flammable materials or other items come in contact with any surface of the heater.
If installed in wet areas, the heater switches or controls must be located so that they cannot be touched by persons in the
bath or shower.
The heater needs to be installed as per the installation instructions paying special attention to the minimum clearances.
The heater needs to be mounted on a rigid bracket or fixing.
The heater must not be mounted immediately below or in front of a socket outlet.
The heater comes in both plug (1800W & 2400W) and hardwired (3600W) versions. In both cases the fixed wiring must be
installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the relevant wiring regulations. Provision for disconnection must be
incorporated into any fixed wired heater installation.
The supply cord can not be replaced. If the supply cord is damaged the appliance shall be scrapped or returned to the
point of purchase for return to Thermofilm.
Maintenance
The HEATSTRIP
®
Elegance is made from durable materials, however regular care and maintenance of your heater will
help prolong the life of the heater.
It is recommended that you clean the heater with a soft cloth gently wipe the surfaces of the heater with a mild detergent
to remove the built up contaminants from the environment. Then rinse all detergent off the heater.
All chemicals in the atmosphere including cigarette smoke, pollution etc. will tarnish the surface of the heater. In this case,
additional cleaning and maintenance may be required. Carrying out the cleaning process at least every three months will
reduce the amount of build up and keep the HEATSTRIP
®
in good condition. If the heater is in a corrosive environment eg.
salt spray, we recommend that you clean your heater with a light spray of fresh water every week. After cleaning, turn the
heater on for 20 minutes to dry any water residue and prevent water staining.
Before cleaning or inspection activity, the heater must be switched off and cooled down completely.
Do not use any abrasive materials or products to clean the heater, this includes solvents, citrus based cleaners or other
harsh cleaning products.
When handling the heater, ensure that your hands are clean or that you use clean gloves as grease or dirt can mark the
surface of the heater.
Do not use high pressure water to clean heaters.
