Bionaire BH1520 Manual

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
During Season Care:
Always unplug the heater and allow to 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate:
• 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 thermostat might be set too low or in
FrostProtect. Press the (mode) button until the
heater is in Auto Mode, then press the (+)
button until the heater restarts.
• The time function may be engaged. Press the (mode)
button to turn the unit back on.
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.
HEATER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
the warranty.
2. For service information please call 1-800-253-2764
or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from
the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have
any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES
OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
© 2009 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
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.
Instruction Leaflet
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MICATHERMIC radiator
MODEL: BH1520
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES - OPERATIONS FEATURES - OPERATIONS
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 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, or 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
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 should 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.
RECOMMEND OUTLET BE REPLACED IF PLUG OR
OUTLET IS HOT TO TOUCH.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Technical Specifications
• Wattage: 1500W/ (+ 5% – 10%)
• Working Voltage: 120V AC/60 HZ
WALL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (SEE FIG. 3–6)
IMPORTANT: Before drilling into any wall ensure no
electrical cables are present in the area.
NOTE: Due to the multitude of potential mounting
surfaces, mounting screws are not included with this
product. Please seek professional assistance or visit your
local hardware store to determine which type of screw is
best for your particular wall.
1. Remove Base (6) from the bottom of the Base Mount (7).
Refer to Figure 3.
2. Remove Base Mount from the bottom of the Grill (5)
by removing the two securing screws. Refer to Figure 4.
3. Secure the Wall Mounting Bracket (8) to the wall.
Refer to Figure 5.
4. Hang the Heater Unit on the Mounting Bracket using
the hooks located on the back of the unit.
DESCRIPTIONS (SEE FIG.1 & 2)
• 2nd = HI; runs continuously on High.
• 3rd = Auto Low (AL); press (+) or (-)
to set desired temperature.
• 4th = Auto HI (AH); press (+) or (-)
to set desired temperature.
3. Once you have selected the mode and temperature,
the display returns to the current room temperature
and gradually increases as the room warms.
4. If you selected an Auto mode and the heater does not
start, make sure the set temperature is higher than the
current room temperature.
5. To turn the unit off, keep pressing the mode button (3) until
all mode indicator lights (2) are not illuminated. (Figure 2)
SETTING THE ON TIMER
1. With the heater off, press and hold (+) and (-)
simultaneously until display flashes “0”.
2. Press (+) or (-) to select the amount of time you
would like to pass before the heater turns on.
3. After setting the timer, the display shows a red dot
next to the current room temperature on the display
to indicate that the timer is activated.
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.
Figure 3 Figure 4
1. Left End Cap
2. Rear Housing
3. Right End Cap
4. Control Panel
5. Grill
6. Base
7. Base Mount
8. Wall Mounting Bracket
(not shown)
Figure 1
12 3
4
5
6
Figure 2
3
1. Display
2 Mode Indicator Lights
3. Mode Button/Adjustment
4. Thermostat Adjustment
1
Figure 6
Figure 5
6
7
5
7
8
5. Grill 6. Base 7. Base Mount 8. Wall Mounting Bracket
2
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
This heater is equipped with a technologically-advanced,
safety system that automatically shuts off power to the
heater when a potential overheat temperature is reached.
The heater can only resume operation when you reset it.
Reset the Heater
If the unit shuts down:
1. Unplug the heater and wait 30 minutes.
2. Plug in and turn on.
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.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box.
2. Check package for additional parts if unit is
not shipped already assembled.
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.
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF AND
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
1. Plug unit into wall socket.
2. Press (mode) button:
• 1st = LO; runs continuously on Low.
4. After the programmed length of time has passed, the
heater automatically turns on Auto HI at 75°F for 2 hours.
SETTING THE OFF TIMER
1. Select the desired mode and/or temperature.
2. With the heater running, press and hold (+) and (-)
simultaneously until the display flashed.
3. Press (+) or (-) to select the amount of time
you would like the heater to run.
4. After setting the timer, the display shows a RED dot
next to current room temperature on the display to
indicate that the timer is activated.
5. The heater automatically shuts off after the
programmed length of time has passed.
FrostProtect™
Press the (mode) button 5 consecutive times for FrostProtect
setting (AF will show in the digital display). This mode will
activate your heater when the surrounding area reaches near
freezing temperatures and will cycle ON and OFF in HI power
to maintain a temperature between 40-48°F.
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