Bionaire BRH840 Electric Heater User Manual
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1. PLUG IN ANY WAY PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF WITH MANUAL RESET This heater is equipped with a patented technologically advanced safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential overheat situation When a potential overheat temperature is reached the system will automatically shut the heater off It can only resume oper ation when the user resets the heater TO RESET THE HEATER 1 Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down 2 After the 10 minutes push the RESET button 3 Plug the unit in again and operate normally TIP OVER PROTECTION When the heater is accidentally knocked over it will automati Cally shut off To reset simply place the heater in an upright position Press the mode button and operate normally ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Carefully remove your heater from the box Please save the carton for off season storage 2 Insert the right portion of the metal base tubing into the left portion of the metal base tubing and push togeth er until the 3 screw holes line up Gee Figure 1 3 Make sure the power cord comes straight out of the hole in the middle of the base without obstructing the channels on the bottom of the base 4 Place the assembled metal base tubing in the channels on the bottom of the base See Figure 2 5 Secure meal tubing to the base with the three screws provided 6 Tum h2. P J NIN ai gt Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference Owner s Guide T INFO LINE If after having read this leaflet you have any questions or comments on your heater call 1 800 788 5350 in North America 428 1061 A HEATER SAFETY PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire elec tric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 To avoid fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet 3 The heater is hot when in use To avoid bums DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces If provided use handles when moving this heater Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes and curtains at least 3 ft 0 9 m from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear 4 DO NOT run cord under carpeting DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs runners or the like Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over 5 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 6 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whe
3. eater upright and follow operating instructions below PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plug ging the heater into the outlet 2 Place heater on firm level surface 3 Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet NOTE This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set the heat selector switch to the OFF position 2 Plug in heater 3 For heater operation turn heat selector knob on the back of the unit to LOW or HIGH depending on your heat setting preference NOTE The POWER light will remain lit during operation NOTE Check to be sure that there are no objects between you and the heater Such objects will absorb the heat and prevent it from reaching you NOTE The parabolic design of the reflector focuses heat at people and objects located 3 to 10 feet in front of the heater Therefore to fully enjoy the sun like warmth pro duced by the heater it must be positioned at least three feet from you Placing it closer is not recommended Try different positions until you find the optimal one for you CLEANING MAINTENANCE DURING SEASON CARE 1 Always unplug the heater before cleaning 2 Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution 3 NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit 4 To clean parabolic reflector dish we recommend the use of a thin brush This br
4. kind including water damage resulting from defects malfunctions misuse improper installation or alteration of the product BIONAIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL RESPON SIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT The provisions of this Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory war ranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such pro vision purports to disclaim exclude or limit any such statu tory warranties or other rights or remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith For Warranty Service please call 1 800 788 5350 in North America A Bionaire consumer service representative will help determine which is the best procedure in order for your heater to be repaired KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Bionaire and the Bionaire logo are registered trademarks of The Holmes Group Inc or its subsidiaries BRH840 03 US OM1 AFTER SEASON CARE 1 Store heater in a cool dry location 2 The manufacturer recommends that you store the unit in its original carton TIP Over time dust may accumulate on the front grills This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp cloth Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to cleaning TROUBLESHOOTING If your heater fails to operate e UNPLUG THE UNIT e Make
5. never the heater is left operating and unattended 7 Always unplug the heater when not in use 8 When unplugging be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord 9 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 10 DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to manufacturer for exam ination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 11 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 1 WARRANTY Bionaire warrants to the first retail purchaser for FIVE 5 YEARS from the date of original purchase either to repair or replace at its option without charge parts and labon any supplied or manufactured part of this heater which upon inspection by an authorized service center proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship or at its option to replace the unit Operation under conditions other than those recommend ed or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or any attempts by unauthorized personnel to service the unit or modify it will render the guarantee void Bionaire shall not be liable for any personal injury proper ty damage or any incidental or consequential damages of any
6. ry to persons The use of attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group may cause hazards 13 DO NOT use outdoors 14 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 openings may become blocked 15 To disconnect heater tum controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet 16 Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire However if you have to use an extension cord the cord shall be No 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts 17 If the heater will not operate see specific instructions on Auto Safety Shut off 18 DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 19 DISCONTINUE USE IF PLUG OR OUTLET IS HOT RECOMMEND OUTLET BE REPLACED IF PLUG OR OUTLET IS HOT TO TOUCH PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC Alternating Current PLUG a amp plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED
7. sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working e Check for obstructions If you find an obstruction turn the heater OFF and unplug the unit Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions e The temperature may be set too low Turn the heat selector knob clockwise until the heater restarts e Make sure the selector is in LOW or HIGH setting Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions HEATER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 2 If you need to exchange the unit please return it in its Original carton with a sales receipt to the store where you purchased it If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty 3 For service information please call 1 800 788 5350 or visit our website at www bionaire com 4 If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write to us P BIONAIRE The Holmes Group Inc Consumer Service Department 32B Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 12 Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual Any other use not recom mended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or inju
8. ush can be inserted through the front grill in order to move any dust or debris to the lower edge of the reflector dish DO NOT REMOVE THE GRILL Use a vacuum to remove dust or debris from the outer edge of the reflector dish 5 After cleaning be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth or towel
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