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1. o C HS 1500 ILO HS 1500 ISM HS 1500 IRI HS 1500 ISA HS 1500 IMO PORTABLE QUARTZ INFRARED HEATER OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of your Heat Storm infrared heater PLEASE READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS INTHE VICINITY OF rs THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE e e e e IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK FIRE HAZARD AND OR INJURY AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY HEAT STORM IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION e Read all instructions before using this heater e This heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces If provided use handles when moving this appliance Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes and curtains at least 3 feet 0 9 m from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear WARNING In order to avoid overheating do not cover the heater It cannot be used in a wardrobe e CAUTION Whenever the heater is left operating and unattended extreme caution is necessary if children or invalids ar2. There are several possible causes Make sure the filter s are clean If the room is drafty or poorly insulated the thermostat sensor may be taking an inaccurate reading Make sure to keep doors closed so that the heater can heat the room Also ensure that the heater is plugged into an interior wall and is not below a window Often when a heater is below a window the cool air from the window is causing an inaccurate temperature reading My home is not insulated very well will this heater help me Yes but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as efficiently and may result in your heater running longer or more often Can use the heater if have vaulted or cathedral ceilings on and off accordingly Can the heater be used in a bathroom It is not recommended due to the high level of moisture in a bathroom QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CONT gt 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY e Q Will be able to use the heater in a basement or garage The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of three years from date of A Yes if the basement is finished with drywall and carpet Otherwise we recommend you use our Heat Storm Outdoor purchase subject to the following conditions and limitations Infrared Heaters for this heating need For more information visit heatstorm com e Install and operate this Electric Heater in accordance with the installation and
3. component or wiring the original wire routing color coding and securing locations must be followed WARNING Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons WARNING Do not use this heater if any part of it has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and replace any part of the electrical system WARNING Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury WARNING During any service of this appliance the power to the unit must be turned off First turn the main power switch to the OFF position Then remove the electrical plug from the wall outlet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp CONTROL FUNCTIONS O e CONTROL PANEL B REMOTE CONTROL 1 Power Button 2 Fahrenheit amp Celsius HEAT STORM Re 3 Up amp Down Arrows POWER e The POWER button supplies power to all functions of the heater Once the heater is plugged into the outlet it will be in standby mode The power button is the universal on off symbol and will be blue indicating that the heater is plugged in but is powered off The POWER button on the control panel needs to be pressed in order to turn on the heater and operate the remote control e Press the POWER button and it will turn red indicating that the heater
4. heater Can the heating elements be replaced Yes Contact an authorized repair center My cord is getting very hot especially at the plug Is that normal No Most likely the problem is that the connection from the wall wiring to the outlet is faulty and is causing the outlet and plug to overheat Also make sure there are not too many appliances plugged into outlets on a single circuit If the problems persist consult a qualified electrician The heater s airflow seems to have diminished Make sure the air inlet is not blocked and that the filter is clean Follow the Filter Maintenance procedure in the Operation Instructions section Once initially plug the unit in and turn it on how long will it take to heat my room Generally it takes about a half hour Please remember that with any type of heating process there are many variables size of the room how well the room is insulated how many doors windows how much bare concrete which acts as a heat sink with any type of heating the opening and closing of an exterior door etc Therefore heating performance will vary in every environment Can use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same time Yes Keep in mind the heating will vary based on how open your floor plan is and the sizes of the rooms involved Our suggestion give it a try and see what works best for you My Heater never seems to reach the set temperature it just keeps running
5. 91 7333 Make sure you have your warranty your sales receipt date and location of purchase and the model serial number of your product Q don t have a grounded outlet can use a cord adapter or remove the grounding plug A NO If you don t have a grounded outlet contact a licensed electrician in your area for advice Removing or altering any part of the heater will void the warranty eeN Mem Repairs must be carried out by authorized specialists to ensure electrical safety Please contact the service agent or a suitably qualified electrician Improper repairs could lead to danger The warranty does not cover damage or failure that results from alteration accident misuse abuse neglect or improper maintenance Due to ongoing product development we reserve the right to change the product specifications and documentation without notice For more information heatstorm com PLEASE RECYCLE Electric Products should not be disposed of with household waste Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice e e pf m e e heatstorm com
6. doesn t my heaters temperature match my central heating thermostat All thermostats vary in their temperature setting In most cases the central heating thermostat is not as accurate as your Heat Storm heaters thermostat However you can calibrate your Heat Storm heater s thermostat to match your central heating thermostat if you choose Please see the Calibration section of this manual The heater keeps blowing air when the leaf symbol is not red or green There is nothing wrong This is the cool down phase The heater will run for several minutes This increases the lifespan of the heater The heater does not blow warm air A Check if the air inlet is blocked or the air filter is dirty and needs to be cleaned B The ambient temperature is higher than the thermostat setting C Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for 2 hours After 2 hours plug the unit back into wall outlet and operate as normal QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS e Q A Q A Q A Q A Yes but it may take longer to heat the room initially Once the room has reached the desired temperature it will cycle Q A Why does the Blower Fan keep running after have turned off the rocker switch The Blower Fan will continue to run until the heat chamber has cooled down After a few minutes the fan will shut off automatically This ensures that the quartz infrared heating elements are cooled properly helping to ensure the longevity of your
7. e nearby The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction e Children being supervised not to play with the appliance e Always unplug heater when not in use DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Discard heater or return to authorized service facility for examination and or repair e If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacture Its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard e Any repairs to this heater should be carried out by a qualified service person Under no circumstances should this heater be modified Parts having to be removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this heater again DO NOT use outdoors e This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas and similar indoor locations Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container DO NOT run cord under carpeting DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar coverings DO NOT route cord under furniture or appliances Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over e To disconnect heater turn controls to the off then remove plug from outlet e Connect to properly
8. grounded outlets only e This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local odes with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code r for U S A installations follow local codes and the National ectrical Code ANSI NFPA NO 70 When using electrical ppliances basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons including the following mo oO e There is a thermostat limiter inside the heater When the inner temperature over heating or occurs abnormal heating the thermostat protective device would cut off power supply to avoid the heater damaged or risk of fire DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater e To prevent a possible fire do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner DO NOT use on soft surfaces like a bed where opening may become blocked A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored e Use this heater only as described in the manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons e Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet receptacle NEVER use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power str
9. has been powered ON at full power Full power is also indicated by the red leaf e Press the POWER button a second time it will remain red However the leaf will turn green indicating the unit is running at half power e Press the POWER button a third time and the unit will power off SWITCHING BETWEEN CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT e By pressing the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time for 3 seconds NOTE You can only switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit on the heater itself as this is not available using the remote control SETTING TEMPERATURE e When pressing the up and down buttons the display will enter temperature setting mode The displayed temperature will begin to blink e When in temperature setting mode pressing the up and down buttons will change the thermostat by 1 F and by 1 C e The default set temperature of the heater is 72 F 22 C e After 5 seconds without control input the display will exit temperature setting mode and show the current ambient temperature NOTE After the heater function or power is shutoff the blower will continue to run for several minutes to cool the internal components THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION Thermostat readings can vary based on the running environment If desired the thermostat on the heater can be manually calibrated NOTE Thermostat calibration can only be done manually on the heater itself not using the remote control To calibrate the thermostat 1 Press the POWER butt
10. ip e This heater is for use on 120 volts HEATER LOCATION e When choosing a location for your new heater ensure that the general instructions are followed Also for best effect install the heater out of direct sunlight Cold climate installation recommendation when installing this unit against a non insulated exterior wall or chase it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes ELECTRICAL CONNECTION e A 15 AMP 120 Volt 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required Preferably the heater will be on a dedicated circuit as other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker to trip or the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation The unit comes standard with 6 feet 1 8 m three wire cord exiting from the rear of the heater CAUTION Do not exceed the current rating of the current tap Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet receptacle NEVER use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap outlet power strip CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES OQ e Keep electrical cords drapery furniture and other combustibles at least 3 feet 0 6 m from the front of the heater and away from the sides MAINTENANCE e WARNING Make sure the power is turned off before proceeding Any electrical repairs or rewiring of this unit should be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with national and local codes If repairing or replacing any electrical
11. n e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state other areas of the house or business Central heating also requires ducting to deliver heat which is very inefficient Y9 y P ga nig y Y 9 y This warranty is void if Q Can use the heater and another appliance at the same time y A Yes as long as they are not on the same electrical circuit Heat Storm Infrared Heaters are considered to be an appliance You should not run more than one large appliance on a single circuit breaker Your heater freezer refrigerator microwave oven The heater is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation washing machine dryer and other such appliances should not share a circuit breaker e Any unauthorized alteration willful abuse accident or misuse of the product e You do not have the original receipt of purchase Q Can use an extension cord surge protector or power strip with my heater A It is not recommended Heat Storm heaters are designed to plug directly into a grounded 110 volt 15 amp or higher circuit IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED receptacle outlet However if you have to use an extension cord the cord should be No 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts The extension cord should be a 3 wire cord with a grounding type cord and plug connector Contact the manufacturer by calling our customer service department at 1 877 8
12. on for 3 seconds to begin calibration 2 Once the temperature begins to flash use the up and down buttons to adjust the thermostat 3 After 5 seconds without control input the heater will exit thermostat calibration NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance c
13. operating instructions furnished with the product at Q Can use more than one heater at a time all times Any unauthorized repair alteration willful abuse accident or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty e This warranty is non transferable and is made to the original owner provided that the purchase was made through an authorized A Yes make sure they are not on the same electrical circuit Each heater and appliance should be on its own circuit i supplier of the product e The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of part s found to be defective in material or workmanship provided that such part s have been subjected to normal conditions of use and service after said defect is confirmed by the manufacturer s A Our outdoor infrared heaters are recommended for non insulated or outdoor environments For more information inspection visit heatstorm com Q Can use the heater on a job construction site e The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of the defective part s Q Can move the heater around while it is operating e Any installation labor construction transportation or other related costs expenses arising from defective part s repair A It is not recommended to move any portable heater while it is operating We recommend turning the heater to the off position replacement or otherwise of same will n
14. ot be covered by this warranty nor shall the manufacturer assume responsibility and moving the heater once the fan has completely turned off for same e The owner user assumes all other risks if any including the risk of any direct indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out O Wharistheilite expectancy tor the Guarne Elements of the use or inability to use the product except as provided by law e All other warranties expressed or implied with respect to the product its components and accessories or any obligations ife i j hori i ler ed A Average element life is 20 000 hours The Quartz Elements are replaceable by an authorized service dealer abilities on the partof the manufact rerare hereby expr ssly excluded The manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf any other liabilities with respect to the Q What is Zone Heating sale of the product A Zone heating implies that there are multiple areas in any given home or business where climate is best controlled by heaters e The warranties as outlined within this document do not apply to non accessories used in conjunction with the installation of that generate and deliver heat in each area or zone AND regulate temperature in each area or zone with its own thermostat this product Zone Heating is the opposite of central heating which generally relies on a single thermostat to determine climate control for i are j
15. ould void user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 WASHABLE LIFETIME FILTER SYSTEM Heat Storm Infrared Heaters come equipped with a washable lifetime filter which is easy to clean The manufacturer recommends the filter to be cleaned regularly as needed To do this follow these steps e Press both tabs to remove the filter cover and remove the filter noting which side of the filter receives air flow into the heater e Run warm tap water over the filter the opposite direction of air flow until water runs clear The filter might excrete some filtered residue so be cautious not to drip on any stainable surfaces such as carpeting You can also soak the filter in water mixed with a small amount of mild dish soap remember to rinse well with clean water after soaking filter e Shake the filter over a sink until excess water is removed and allow it to drip dry completely before reinstalling DO NOT force or attempt to speed the filter drying process by using any alternative methods e ENSURE that the filter is completely dry before inserting back into the air inlet and replacing covers e Reinstall the filter and replace cover WARNING ANY REQUIRED SERVICE OTHER THAN FILTER MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT gt REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY When the remote control stops operating or i
16. ts range seems reduced it is time to replace the battery with a new one The battery compartment is located on the back end of the remote e Press and slide the battery door open and remove the old battery Insert 2pcs AAA batteries checking that the and sides of the battery match inside the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door NOTE Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbonzinc or rechargeable nicad nimh etc batteries DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES Battery may contain hazardous substances which could endanger the environment and human health This symbol marked on the battery and or packaging indicates that used battery shall not be treated as municipal waste Batteries should be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for recycling By ensuring the used batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more information about collection and recycling of used batteries please contact your local municipality or your waste disposal service TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE e When power the heater ON it doesn t blow any air at first The heater is functioning as it should The first 20 seconds allows the infrared elements to get hot so that once the fan does begin to blow it will move warm air into the room Why
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