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1. OFF and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater which may cause high temperatures DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER UNTIL IT IS RESET To reset the heater turn it OFF unplug it from the electrical outlet and wait five to ten minutes for the unit to cool down before plugging it back in and turning the heater on 16 Always unplug heater when not in use 17 Always plug heater directly into a wall outlet receptacle Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power strip 18 It is normal for the heater s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to further use of the heater Plugging this heater into a worn outlet may result in overheating of the power cord or fire 19 Make sure the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate receptacle Be mindful that receptacles also deteriorate due to aging and continuous use Check periodically for signs of overheating or deformations of the plug If any overheating or deformation occurs immediately discontinue using the heater and contact Dr Infrared Heater Authorized Service Center 20 CHECK YOUR HEATER CORD AND PLUG CONNECTIONS Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can cause the outlets or plug to overheat During use please check frequently to determine
2. the heater ON press the power button the power LED will turn on And then press the MODE button The heat setting will be set to AUTO Press the MODE button again to set to HIGH Press the button a third time to set to LOW Press the button a fourth time to set the heater OFF 3 TURNING THE HEATER to Standby OFF To turn the heater standby OFF press Standby OFF button The heater will shut off but the fan will continue to run until all the heat has been expelled The heater will turn off automatically and is set to standby mode If you are not going to use the heater for a long time Press Power button to fully shut down the heater The power LED will turn off 4 SETTING THE THERMOSTAT Press the MODE button set to AUTO mode to engage the automatic thermostat 5 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE To set the desired temperature Press the N button once until the numeric temperature starts flashing Press the button again to increase the temperature or the W button to decrease the temperature The desired temperature will set and execute after the LED display stops flashing and displays the room temperature again This is your ideal setting The heater will keep LOW heating output when room temperature is 1 degree lower and 2 degrees higher than the set temperature in order to keep the space warm enough The heater will turn OFF when the room temperature is 3 degrees higher than the set temperature and will start au
3. Infrared TT Infrared Portable Space Heater 1500 Watts with Two Heat Settings Automatic Thermostat Tip Over Switch Overheat Thermal Cut Off Protection Room Temperature LED Display Precision Temperature Control Easy Push Button Controls Remote Control Model No DR 968 Owner s Manual 0u LIS PLEASE READ AND oer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONGRATULATIONS he Dr Infrared Heater you have just purchased is a safe and powerful heater designed to heat a room after a few minutes of operation The far infrared Quartz PTC heating system is an excellent system for safely heating whole rooms while saving on heating bills than the other heaters Additionally this heater includes an overheat protection system and an inlet air overheat protection system designed to ensure your safety This heater does not reduce humidity or oxygen in your home or office giving you and your family better health Before using your Dr Infrared Heater please take a few minutes to read these instructions review the product limited warranty Thank you WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury read all the instructions before using this heater This appliance is intended for household or personal use only as described in this manual Any other use including but not limited to commercial agricultural or outdoor use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire elec
4. ce on a single circuit breaker Your other appliances such as freezer refrigerator microwave oven washing machine dryer and other such appliances should not share a circuit breaker Can I use the heater on a job or construction side This heater is not designed to be used in a high dust construction environment Using the heater for this purpose will void your warranty Can I move the heater around while it is operating It is not recommended to move any portable heater while it is operating We recommend moving the heater only once the fan has completely turned off What is the life expectancy for the heater This heater uses one infrared tube which is rated 20 000 hours and up and one PTC element which is rated 80 000 hours and up What is zone heating Zone heating is about focusing heat where people spend the most time After all there is no point in heating multiple rooms to 68 degrees when not in use Can use an extension cord surge protector or power strip with my heater No The DR INFRARED HEATER is designed to plug directly into a grounded 120V 15 Amp or higher circuit receptacle Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power strip How many kilowatts per hour does the heater use The DR INFRARED HEATER MODEL DR 968 uses approximately 1 26 kilowatts per hour What is the BTU Rating for the heater The DR INFRARED HEATER MODEL DR 9668 is approximately 5200 BTUs The po
5. if your plug outlet or faceplate is HOT If so discontinue using the heater and or have a qualified electrician to check and replace the faulty outlet s CAUTION This 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions 1 Plug the power supply cord into a grounded wall outlet 110 120VAC 60HZz Important This heater comes with a grounded 3 prong plug The grounded plug must be used with a grounded outlet Do not use an adapter in a 2 slot wall outlet unless the ground plug of the adapter properly connects to a building ground Using heater without properly grounded outlet or adapter could result in an electric shock hazard The cord has a plug as shown at Ain Figure below An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three blade grounding type plugs to two slot receptacles The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box The adapter should not be used if a three slot grounded receptacle is available aia om Q TER Grounding methods METAL SCREW COVER OF GROLHDED OUTLET BOX D 44210 2 TURNING THE HEATER ON To turn
6. low step 1 and press the button to set the time to 0 The timer feature will turn off when the LED stops flashing Maintenance 1 Always turn OFF the heater and disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning your heater 2 Light accumulated dust may be removed from the heater with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner 3 Wipe the exterior surfaces of the heater occasionally with a damp cloth not dripping wet using a solution of mild detergent and water Dry the case thoroughly before operating the heater Caution Do not allow water to run into the interior of the heater as this could create a fire or electric shock hazard 4 The fan motor is factory lubricated for life and will require no further lubrication 5 Store heater in a clean dry place when not in use Cleaning the electrostatic filter The heater has an electrostatic filter located in the rear of the heater The cleaning of the filter should be performed once per month or as needed when dust is visible on the filter to ensure efficient operations of the heater 1 Power the heater off by pressing the POWER button located on the left side of the Control Panel 2 Unplug the heater s power cord 3 Release the filter by pushing filter up from below Figure 1 4 Remove the filter by pulling down and out Figure 2 5 Clean filter by vacuuming filter clean 6 Replace the filter by sliding the top upwards i
7. ned to normal upright position heater is ready for use again This is a safety feature to avoid the possibility of fire should the unit be accidentally tipped over Note There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated Do not be alarmed This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during the manufacturing process It will quickly evaporate and should not re occur QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Why does the blower fan keep running after have turn off the power button The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers have cooled down After a few minutes the fan will shut off automatically The heater s airflow seems to have diminished Please make sure the rear intake is not blocked and that the filter is clean Please follow the filter maintenance procedure to clean the filter Once the heater is turned on how long will it take to heat my room This heater can heat up to 1 000 square feet Generally speaking it takes minutes to heat a room Please remember that with any type of heating process there are many variables such as size of the room how well the room is insulated how many doors amp windows how much bare concrete which acts as a heat sink with any type of heating the opening and closing of an exterior door and the outside temperature etc Please remember that this is a zone heater and is meant to be used as a supplemental heating source only Can I use the heater to heat mul
8. nto a bathtub or other water container Do not run the cord under carpeting and do not cover the cord with throw rugs runners or the like Arrange the cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over To disconnect heater turn controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock fire or damage to the heater 10 Connect to properly grounded outlets only 11 To prevent a possible fire do not block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed where openings may become blocked Use the heater on flat dry surfaces only 12 Aheater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside Do not use heater in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored 13 Use this heater only as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons 14 Never clean this heater while it is plugged in Do not immerse in water To disconnect turn control to OFF then remove the plug from the outlet by grasping it and pulling it from the outlet Never yank on the cord 15 This heater includes an overheat protection system that shuts off the heater when parts of the heater are getting excessively hot If the heater shuts off immediately turn the heater
9. nto the spring loaded slot on the back of the heater Figure2 Then gently push bottom of filter into place Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Warning Any other servicing needed must be performed by an authorized service representative Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Product Specifications Model DR 968 Voltage 120V 60Hz Current Maximum continuous draw 12 5 amps Output 5200 BTUs Power 1500 Watts Turbo Fan Multi blade Low Noise Features A Cool Touch cabinet E Mode Buttons B Power Button F LED Temperature Display C Decrease temperature button G Standby ON OFF button D Increase temperature button Special Features LED Display When the unit is plugged in the LED display will show the room temperature At Auto mode it will display the set value 2 minutes after you set the desired temperature Overheat Shut Off Protection System This heater includes a protection system that shuts off the heater if it overheats for any reason Inlet Air Overheat Protection System This heater will automatically shut off if the inlet air duct gets obstructed and causes the unit to overheat Safety Tip Over Switch The Dr Infrared Heater is designed to automatically shut off when tipped to all direction The buzzer will alarm out a beep sound and the LED display will flash Place the heater ona flat smooth stable surface to prevent the heater from tipping over again When retur
10. tiple rooms at the same time Keep in mind that heating will vary based on how open your floor plan is and the sizes of the rooms involved We have heard from customers stating that with the help of ceiling fans they have been able to heat multiple rooms simultaneously by placing the unit in a central room We suggest you to give it a try and see what works best for you My home is not well insulated will this heater help me Yes but it may take a little longer to heat the room The outside temperature will also have an impact on heating time Once the room has reached the desired temperature it will cycle on and off accordingly Can the heater be used in a bathroom It is not recommended due to a high level of moisture in the bathroom Can the heater be used in a basement or garage Yes but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as efficiently Bare concrete floors which act as a heat sink with any type of heating will absorb some of the heat However placing the heater a few feet above the floor will allow for more efficient heating Can use more than one heater at a time Yes please make sure the heaters are not on the same circuit Each heater and appliance should be on its own circuit Can use the heater and another appliance at the same time Yes as long as they are not on the same circuit This heater is considered to be an appliance You should not run more than one large applian
11. tomatically when the room temperature drops below 2 degrees than the set temperature For example If your ideal setting is 72F the heater will keep LOW heating output in 71F to 74F and will turn OFF in 75F The default temperature setting is preset from the factory at 70 degrees Fahrenheit 6 For more efficient heating please try placing the heater a few feet above the floor in rooms with large area Make sure the heater is secure and won t fall Remote Controller HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES NOTE Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a month or more Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES DO NOT MIX ALKALINE STANDARD CARBON ZINC OR RECHARGEABLE NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Instructions for use of IR Remote Control The buttons of the remote control will function in the same manner as the buttons on the control panel in front of the heater you can set the timer by using the remote control To set the timer 1 Press the TIMER button until the Set Time starts flashing The default value is 3 hours 2 Press the button to increase the set time or the button to decrease the set time The timer can be set from 1 hour to 12 hours The timer will set and execute after the LED display stops flashing The heater will shut OFF automatically when the set time is reached 3 To turn the timer OFF fol
12. tric shock injury and or damages The use of attachments accessories or extension cords not recommended or sold by DR Infrared Heater Products may cause hazards and void the warranty CAUTION High temperature keep electrical cords drapery and other furnishings at least 3 feet 0 9m from the front and rear of the heater outlet IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using this appliance basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons 1 Read all the instructions before using this heater 2 This heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch hot outlet Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes and curtains at least 3 feet 0 9m from the front and rear of the heater outlet and keep them away from the sides 3 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or persons with physical challenges and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended 4 Do not operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return the heater to an authorized service facility for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 5 Do not use outdoors 6 This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas or similar indoor locations Never locate the heater where it may fall i
13. wer cord feels warm to the touch should be concerned about it It is normal for the heater s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to further use of the heater Plugging this heater into a worn outlet may result in overheating of the power cord or fire don t have a grounded outlet can use a cord adaptor or remove the grounding plug NO If you don t have a grounded outlet contract a licensed electrician in your area for advice Removing or altering any part of the heater is unsafe and will also void your warranty How long is the warranty This heater comes with a 3 YEAR LIMITED COMPONENT WARRANTY If your unit does not appear to be working properly please contact our service center by calling 1 800 317 1688 Prior to your call we encourage you to visit our service related website www drheaterusa com for troubleshooting tips and possible service instructions if needed DR INFRARED HEATER USA 340 Harbor Way SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080 TEL 800 317 1688 EMAIL SERVICE DRHEATERUSA COM

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