Operating the heater
• This appliance is not intended for use by any persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless under supervision or if they have been given instruction
concerning the 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.
• Do not cover or obstruct the heater at any time.
• Do not use this heater with a programmer or timer that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is accidentally covered or
positioned incorrectly.
• The fireguard grid does not give full protection. Refrain from touching the element.
• Do not insert any object through the front grid or opening in the heater.
• Do not leave the heater unattended. Always switch off before leaving the room/area.
• Do not stare at the element while it is switched on. Since infrared is actually light,
prolonged staring at the element may cause damage to the eyes.
• Keep combustible materials such as furniture, papers, clothes and curtains at least 1,5
m away from the front of the heater.
• The heater can be used outside, but must be sheltered from any rain/water.
• The heater is NOT waterproof, but is safe for using in a humid environment.
• Disconnect the unit from the mains during installation, when cleaning and/or when
replacing the element.
• To avoid risk of burns, always ensure that the element and heater body had sufficient
time to cool down before cleaning.
• Do not handle the halogen element with bare hands. If it is inadvertently touched,
remove any and all finger marks with a soft cloth and methylated spirit or alcohol.
Otherwise, the marks will burn into the element
causing premature heater failure
.
• Do not touch the element with any object (including cigarettes).
Cleaning the heater
Your infrared heater should be cleaned once a year. Installations in coastal areas will
require more frequent cleaning, possibly once a quarter.
• Ensure that you have disconnected the heater from the electrical supply and that the
unit has sufficiently cooled down.
• If there is only dust on the inside, you can clean the inside by blowing compressed air
over the surface.
• Remove the fire grid in front of the heater by pulling it carefully to the front.
• Unclip one side first then the other.
• General dishwasher soap and water will clean the inside and outside of the body.
• Be sure not to touch the element with bare hands.
• Should you accidentally touch the element, clean the element with a paper towel
dipped in either alcohol or acetone (like Cutex remover). Never use soap to clean the
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