RugBuddy
™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙ USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
1.
Remove the
RugBuddy™
from the box.
2.
Write down model number and serial number of the
reference.
Model
#________________ Serial
3.
*IMPORTANT*
Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are
T
ESTING AND
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
1.
Testing RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation
Plug unfolded heater in to a
3-
prong outlet
Press
TOP
“Reset”
button
on GFCI plug
Is there a
RED
LIGHT
on
the GFCI plug?
o
Yes, continue to Step 5.
o
No,
press bottom
button
Is there a
RED
LIGHT
on the GFCI plug
o
Yes, continue to Step 5.
o
No, plug
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.
Does the lamp work in the same outlet?
o
Yes, call
Speedheat®
Technical Support
o
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
your
RugBuddy™
portable floor heater into another working outlet.
Repeat
Testing and
2.
Testing the
RugBuddy™ Panel Operation
Wait 2-3 minutes
after p
lugging in with
Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.
Do you feel heat generating from the
o
Yes, continue installation of your
o
No
Turn on
RugBuddy™
Turn off
RugBuddy™
Is there a
noticeable temperature difference on your back
o
Y
es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!
o
No,
disconnect the heating panel
Technical Support
6356)
ext. 201
.
USC.470.11.120 ∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120 ∙ USC.065.11.120
from the box.
Write down model number and serial number of the
RugBuddy™
on packing slip or invoice for future
_ Serial #________________
Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are
NO CREASES
Testing RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation
prong outlet
.
on GFCI plug
.
the GFCI plug?
Yes, continue to Step 5.
button
then, press
“Reset”
again.
on the GFCI plug
now?
Yes, continue to Step 5.
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.
Does the lamp work in the same outlet?
Technical Support
at
1-888-WARM FLOOR
(888-
927
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
portable floor heater into another working outlet.
Testing and
Troubleshooting Steps
using
a properly functioning outlet.
RugBuddy™ Panel Operation
(IMPORTANT!)
lugging in with
Red Light
illuminated.
Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.
Do you feel heat generating from the
RugBuddy™
heater panel?
Yes, continue installation of your
RugBuddy™
panel under your area rug as
RugBuddy™
and l
ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.
RugBuddy™
and lay on floor again for 5 more minutes
while not operating
noticeable temperature difference on your back
?
es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!
disconnect the heating panel
and call
Speedheat®
Technical Support
at
1-888-WARM FLOOR
(888-927-
.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
Page 1 of 5
on packing slip or invoice for future
NO CREASES
.
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.
927
-6356)
ext. 201
.
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
a properly functioning outlet.
Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.
panel under your area rug as
directed.
ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.
while not operating
.
