BIONAIRE BH1551 - Manual (Page 2)

P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Turn the Mode Knob to LO or HI and the Thermostat to the
highest setting; allow the heater to warm up the room.
2. When the desired comfort level is reached, slowly lower
the Thermostat just enough to stop the heater.
3. The heater automatically turns ON and OFF to
maintain the selected comfort level.
4. The Temperature light turns on and off as the heater
cycles to indicate that the heater is maintaining the
selected comfort level.
5. The Power light illuminates when the heater is plugged
into the outlet.
NOTE:
• It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and OFF as it
maintains the selected comfort level. To prevent the
unit from cycling, you need to raise the thermostat
setting.
• On high setting the fan will operate, on low setting the
fan will not operate.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-
advanced safety system that automatically shuts off the
current to the heater when a potential overheat
temperature is reached. The heater can only resume
operation when you reset it.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Turn the Heat Control to the OFF (O) position.
2. Unplug the unit and wait 30 minutes.
3. Plug in and turn ON the heater.
Tip-Over Shut Off:
If the heater is knocked over, it will instantly shut off. To
reset, simply place the heater in an upright position and
turn ON the heater.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
Always unplug the heater, and let it cool, before moving or
cleaning.
1. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please
be very cautious near the motor and heating elements.
2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the
unit.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with
a cloth or towel.
After Season Care:
Store heater in a cool, dry location in the box it came in.
TROUbLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• The temperature may be set too low. Turn the
thermostat knob clockwise until the heater restarts.
• Make sure selector is in LO or HI setting.
• UNPLUG THE UNIT and make sure the heater is placed
in an upright position.
• Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is
working.
• 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.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the
heater. Please see the Warranty for Service
Instructions or call our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-253-2764.
If you have any questions regarding your product
or would like to learn more about other Bionaire ® products,
please contact our Consumer Service Department at
1-800-253-2764 or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
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 burns, 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 location. 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 whenever
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, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to manufacturer for examination, 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.
12. Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer 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, turn 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. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to touch.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
T R O U b L E S H O O T I N G
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIzED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Wattage: 1500W
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
ASSEMbLY INSTRUCTIONS
Feet Assembly
There are two feet packed within the box that you will
need to attach to the heater (Please refer to Fig. 1).
1. Using force, attach one of the feet to the bottom
housing of the heater (as shown in Fig. 1). The foot
will snap into place and is not meant to be taken apart
after attached to the heater.
2. Using the second foot provided, repeat instructions in
step 1.
NOTE: This unit cannot operate without the feet properly
secured on the bottom of the heater.
Figure 1
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box.
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before
plugging the heater into the outlet.
3. Place the heater on a firm, level surface.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts,
this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
NOTE: This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY.
• There may be an odor coming from the heater the first
time you use it. This is normal during the break-in
period. Make sure the heater is in a well ventilated area
and continue running it until the small goes away.
• You may hear a popping or crackling sound as the
heater heats up. This is normal and safe operation. Once
the heater heats up, the crackling sound will go away.
A. Mode switch
B. Power light
C. Temperature light
D. Thermostat knob
A
C
D
B
Figure 2