Operating the heater
• This appliance is not intended for use by any children or persons 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.
• Never use the 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 safety grid does not give full protection.
Never touch the Quartz Halogen elements.
• Do not insert any object through the front grid or opening in the heater.
• Do not leave the heater unattended. Always switch it o
ff
before leaving the room/area.
• Do not stare at the element while it is switched on. Prolonged staring at the element may
cause damage to the eyes.
• The heater can be used outside, but must be sheltered from any rain or 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, or when replacing the
element.
• To avoid risk of burns, always ensure that the element and heater body had su
ffi
cient time
to cool down before cleaning.
• Do not handle the element with bare hands. If it is inadvertently touched, remove any and all
finger marks with a soft cloth or paper towel 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 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 su
ffi
ciently cooled down.
• If there is only dust on the inside, clean it 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, very carefully wipe it with a paper towel or
clean, soft cloth dipped in either alcohol, acetone (like Cutex remover) or methylated spirits.
Never use soap to clean the element, as any fatty/soapy marks on the element will
permanently damage the element when switched on.
• Clean the inside of the heater at least once a year to remove any dust and dirt build-up. This
will ensure optimal reflection of the infrared beams and prolong the life of the heater.
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