OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•
Place the heater on a firm level surface free from obstructions, and at least 3 ft.
away from any wall and any other objects such as furniture, curtains, plants or
combustible material.
•
With the
Power and Setting Control
“A”
in the
”OFF”
position, plug the heater
into a grounded 120V outlet.
•
Turn the heater
”ON”
by turning the
Power and Setting Control “A”
clockwise
to your desired power setting (FAN, LOW, or HIGH). The
Power Indicator Light
“C”
will illuminate. The power settings operate as follows:
FAN:
The Fan circulates room air only. The heating elements are
“OFF”
.
LOW:
The Fan and heating elements operate at
500 Watts
.
HIGH:
The Fan and heating elements operate at
1500 Watts
.
•
Turn the
Thermostat Control “B”
to your desired setting from
“MIN”
to
“MAX”
.
CAUTION:
This heater includes a Thermal Cut-Off Overheat Protection System that
shuts the heater off if it overheats due to abnormal conditions. If this occurs, turn
the heater
”OFF”
, unplug it, and inspect and remove any objects on or adjacent to
the heater. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, plug it back in, and resume normal
operation.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
This heater has additional features:
•
Washable Dust Filter
•
Convenient Carry Handle
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate, please follow these instructions:
•
Ensure that your circuit breaker or fuse is working properly.
•
Be sure the heater is plugged in and that the electrical outlet is working
properly.
•
Check for any obstruction. If you find any obstruction, turn the heater
“OFF”
.
Unplug the heater and wait a few minutes for it to cool down. Carefully
remove the obstruction. Plug the heater in and turn it on again by referring to
the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR HEATER, PLEASE SEE THE
WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPEN OR REPAIR THE HEATER YOURSELF. DOING SO MAY VOID THE WARRANTY
AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IF THE PROBLEM STILL
PERSISTS, PLEASE CONTACT US BY REFERRING TO THE SERVICE & SUPPORT
INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
It is recommended that the heater be cleaned at least one time during the operating
season in order to provide the optimum level of performance.
ALWAYS TURN THE
POWER SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE HEATER BEFORE CLEANING
. Be sure to save
the box for off-season storage.
•
Turn the heater
“OFF”
, unplug it and wait for the heater to cool down.
•
Use a dry cloth to clean only external surfaces of the heater.
•
Do not use any cleaning agents or detergents.
•
Never immerse the heater in water.
•
Pack the heater in the original carton and store it in a cool and dry place.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.: HC-445
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Current: Maximum continuous draw: 12.5 Amps.
Output: 5200 BTUs
Power: LOW = 500 Watts, HIGH = 1500 Watts
Tolerances on all specifications: Approxi5%, -10%.
IMPORTANT!
Your heater is equipped with a
polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your outlet.
DO NOT
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Control Panel Functions
Power and Setting Control Power Indicator Light
A
C
B
Thermostat Control
A
C
B
