Holmes HS4600 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
ADJUSTABLE-TILT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Carefully adjust the unit to direct the heat flow.
2. To adjust the tilt angle of your heater, first loosen
the Tilt Adjustment Knob.
3. Then simply adjust the heater to the desired angle and re-tighten
theTilt Adjustment Knob.
CAUTION: FRONT GRILL IS HOT WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
During Season Care:
1. Before cleaning, be sure to turn off and unplug the heater.
2. Carefully wipe the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Please be very
cautious near the motor and heating elements.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth or towel.
After Season Care:
1. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
2. Holmes
® recommends that you store the unit in its original carton.
A. THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB
B. (TEMP) SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB
C. POWER LIGHT
D. TILT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
E. HEATER BASE TUBE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be taken 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 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, 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.
Thank you for choosing a Holmes heater. To ensure the best
performance from your heater, please read and save the
following instructions.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL:
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced, ceramic
controlled 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 operation when the user resets the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Turn the Control Setting to the OFF position.
2. Unplug the heater and wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 10 minutes, plug the unit in again and operate normally.
RE-
OPERATG INSTRUCTIONS:
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box (please save the carton for
off-season storage). You will find the unit is packed in two pieces with
the metal Base Tubing needing to be attached to the heater housing
(along with the Tilt Adjustment Knob).
2. To install the base tubing, simply take the silver colored end of the
Base Tube and insert into the open ended tube on the bottom of the
heater’s front housing. Lastly, line up the screw hole on the Base Tube
with the opening on the tubing attached to the heater’s housing and
insert the Tilt Adjustment Knob. Make sure the heater is in an upright
position and tighten the Tilt Adjustment Knob.
3. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plugging the heater
into the outlet.
4. Place heater on firm level surface.
NOTE: Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage
appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all the way to HI.
(See fig. #1 and #2)
2. Turn the Selector Control to desired heat setting (LOW for 1000W
or HI for 1500W).
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output, turn the Selector
Control to the FAN setting.
NOTE: The Power Light will remain lit as long as the unit is plugged in .
THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS:
Setting the Thermostat:
1. Before setting the thermostat, allow heater to operate and warm
up the room. You need to set thermostat on HI to start heater
(See fig. #1 and #2).
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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D
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A
B
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 3-PRONG PLUG
Make sure the electrical receptacle is of
the configuration and capacity
appropriate for the heater (see below).
An adapter as shown in (fig.C) is
available in most hardware stores for
connecting three bladed grounding
type plugs to two slot receptacles.
The green grounding lug must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box, as shown in (fig.B). The adapter should
not be used if a three slot grounded receptacle is available.
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THERMOSTAT SELECTOR
LO HI
OFF
CONTROL PANEL VIEW
(Fig. A) (Fig. B) (Fig. C)