BIONAIRE BFH255 - Manual (Page 3)

CONGRATULATIONS!
Your Bionaire
® Heater has been designed using
the latest in technology. With normal care and
maintenance, your Bionaire ® Heater will provide
years of satisfactory performance.
READ AND RETAIN THE FOLLOWING
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (FIG.1 AND 2)
A. POWER LIGHT
B. MODE CONTROL
C.THERMOSTAT
D. CARRY HANDLE (not visible)
E. BASE
F. OCILLATION BUTTON (FOR BFH255 ONLY)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Mains connection
• Read these instructions carefully, in conjunction
with the illustrations, before using the heater.
• Before connecting the heater, check that the
voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds
to the mains voltage in your home / office.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because it
may cause the heater to overheat.
• WARNING: Risk of Fire. Discontinue use if the
outlet or plug become hot to the touch.
Overheating may indicate a worn or damaged
outlet. Consult a qualified electrician for outlet
replacement.
Safe positioning
• Only touch the heater with dry hands.
• DO NOT position where it can be touched by
children, especially the very young.
• When using the heater, DO NOT place in the
immediate surroundings of a shower or
swimming pool.
• DO NOT use this heater outdoors.
• DO NOT position the heater directly under a
power socket.
• Position the heater in such a manner that the air
flow toward the heater and away from it, is not
obstructed.
• The heater must NOT be covered. ( )
• Allow a safe area around the heater. DO NOT
block the air inlet or outlet. Keep objects at
least 50 cm from the top and sides and 200 cm
at the front.
• Do not use this heater when it is lying on its side.
• If the heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow
it to cool before standing it back up.
• DO NOT use the heater in rooms with explosive
gas (e.g. petrol) or while using inflammable
glue or solvent (e.g. when gluing or varnishing
parquet floors, PVC etc.)
BATHROOM USE UK ONLY:
• Regulations prevent the use of this heater in
the bathroom.
IN OTHER COUNTRIES
• If this heater is going to be used in a
bathroom, or similar room, it must be installed:
a. In such a way that the switches and
other controls cannot be touched by the
person in the bath or shower.
b. Outside the grey shaded areas (fig 3 and 4)
• If you are unsure about the installation of this
heater in the bathroom we recommend that
you seek advice from a professional
electrician/installer.
Safety in use
• Extra caution is necessary when the heater is
used near children or when it is left unattended.
• DO NOT insert any objects into the heater.
• Keep the mains cord at a safe distance from
the main body of the heater.
• Prevent overheating of the heater by keeping
the air inlet and outlet unblocked. DO NOT
hang anything in front of or above the heater.
• If overheating should occur, the built-in overheating
safety device will switch off the heater.
• DO NOT use aerosols, inflammable substances
or materials sensitive to heat in the flow of hot air.
• Do not place the cord under a rug.
Servicing
• Should the heater stop working, first check the
fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker
at the distribution board is operating, before
contacting the manufacturer or service agent.
• If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid hazard.
• The heater contains no user serviceable parts
and should the product suffer damage or breakdown
it must be returned to the manufacturer or
their service agent.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box.
(please save the carton for off-season storage).
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position (O)
before plugging the heater into the outlet.
3. Place heater on firm level surface.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other
high wattage appliances in the same outlet.
U.K. and IRELAND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For heater operation, please set the
Thermostat (C) all the way to HI(II), then see
Setting the Thermostat for further instructions.
2. Turn the Mode Control (B) to desired heat setting:
I - Low setting (1200W)
II - High setting (2400W)
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output,
turn the Mode Control to the FAN ( )setting.
4. The Power Light (A) will remain lit during
operation.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
1. You need to set Thermostat (C) on HI (II) to
start heater. Allow heater to operate and warm
up the room.
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is
reached, lower the thermostat setting until the
fan/heater stops operating.
3. The control will now automatically maintain
the pre-set temperature level by turning the
heater ON and OFF.
Note: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and
OFF as it maintains the preset temperature. To
prevent the unit from cycling, you need to raise
the thermostat setting.
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For BFH250 only
Manually turn the heater to desired direction.
For BFH255 only
1. Select the desired temperature and mode
settings and press the oscillation ( )
button (F).
2. To stop oscillation, press the oscillation
button again.
3. Please do not manually turn the heater on
the base; it is designed to turn only by
motorised oscillation.
AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF
The heater has a built in safety device which will
switch off the heater automatically in case of
accidental overheating. It can only resume operation
when the user has reset the unit.
To reset the heater
1. Turn the control switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
2. Unplug the heater and wait for 5-10 minutes
for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 5-10 minutes, plug the unit in again
and operate normally.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Turn the switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Wait for the heater to cool down sufficiently.
• You may clean the outside of the heater with a
damp cloth. Do NOT allow water to come into the
appliance. Do NOT use soap or chemicals, which
may damage the housing. Allow sufficient time to
dry before plugging the unit back in the socket.
• Clean the air inlet and outlet openings regularly
(with normal use at least twice a year) with a
vacuum cleaner.
STORAGE TIPS
If you do not plan to use your heater for an
extended period of time (i.e. during the summer
months), we recommend you to re-pack the unit
in its original packaging or any other dust-free
packaging and store it in a dry and cool place.
For U.K. and Ireland only:
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, it can be removed and replaced by a
plug of the correct type. Please refer to
"Installation of a plug" below.
Installation of a plug
Applicable to U.K. and Ireland
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
BROWN
- LIVE
BLUE - NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
that identify the terminals in your plug. Please
proceed as follows:
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
"L" or is coloured RED.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
or is coloured BLACK.
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the
earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal
plug is marked with the letter "E", or with the
earth symbol or coloured GREEN and
YELLOW.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not
marked or if you are unsure or in doubt about
the installation of the plug please contact a
qualified electrician. If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted,
2 3
13 amp
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