Holmes HFH506G - Manual (Page 3)

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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 120 V 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 locations. 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 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.
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THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
ILLUSTRATIONS
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
WITH CERAMIC CONTROL
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced 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 Mode Control to the OFF position and thermostat to HI.
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.
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 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. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws
12.5 Amps.
1. You need to set thermostat on HI to start heater (See fig. #1).
Allow heater to operate and warm up the room.
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is reached,
lower the thermostat setting until the 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.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
1. Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
2. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
3. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit.
4. 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.
Figure 1
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• UNPLUG THE UNIT
• 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.
• The temperature may be set too low. Turn the thermostat
knob clockwise until the heater restarts.
• Make sure selector is in LO, MED or HI setting.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For heater operation, please set the Thermostat all the way
to HI. (See fig. #1)
2. Turn the Mode Control to desired heat setting (LO for 500W,
MED for 1000W, or HI for 1500W).
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output, turn
the Mode Control to the FAN setting.
4. The Power Light will remain lit during operation.
OFF
FAN
LO (500W)
MED (1000W)
HI (1500W)
SWIVEL BASE THERMOSTAT
MODE CONTROL