Chimney Free 10QF9239BLK User manual

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Twin-Star International, Inc; Delray Beach, FL 33445
Made in China • Printed in China • Fabricado en China • Impreso en China • Fabriqué en China • Imprimé en Chine
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A Twin-Star International Br and
MODEL/ MODÈLE/ MODELO:
10QF9239BLK

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GETTING STARTED
MOVABLE HEATER/
MEUBLE CHAUFFANT/
CALENTADOR DE MUEBLES
MADE IN CHINA
FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE
FABRICADO EN CHINA
10QF9239BLK
120V ~, 1500W, 60Hz
Twin-Star International, Inc.
www.twinstarhome.com
CONFORMS TO UL STD. 1278
CERTIFIED TO CSA C22.2 NO.46
EN CONFORMITÉ AVEC LA NORME
UL 1278
CERTIFIÉ CSA C22.2 NO 46
CONFORME A UL STD.1278
CERTIFICADO POR CSA C22.2 N. º 46
Date Code/ Code de Date/ Código Fecha:
SN #: SQXXXXXXXX
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE 120VAC, 60 Hz
AMPS 12.5 Amps
WAT T S 1500 Watts
1. e serial number is located on the back of the heater, the serial number is necessary for product warranty
registration and customer service.
2 . Go to www.tsicustomerservice.com for product warranty registration. For registration use the MODEL
NUMBER: 10QF9239BLK. If you are unable to complete registration save your proof of purchase for
warranty purposes.
Serial Number
Model Number

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical
shock, and injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. is appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this
appliance. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from
the front of this appliance and keep away from the sides and the rear.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
3. CAUTION: Never leave the heater operating unattended. Extreme caution is necessary if unsupervised children or invalids are nearby.
4. e appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
5. Always unplug this appliance when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or aer the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged
in any manner.
7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. is heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this appliance where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from trac areas and
where it will not be tripped over.
11. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the o position, then remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only. is heater is for use on 120 volts. e cord has a plug as shown at A in Fig.1. Do not use a 2
prong adapters. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (power strip).
13. is appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or for U.S.A. installations, follow local codes and the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA NO.70.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or re, or
damage the appliance.
15. To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on so surfaces, like a bed, where opening
may become blocked.
16. is appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or ammable liquids are used
or stored. is replace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing. Christmas stockings or decorations should not be hung in
the area of it.
17. Use this appliance only as described in the manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric
shock or injury to persons.
18. CAUTION: Do not sit or stand on the heater; the heater may become unstable.
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving
this appliance. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) from the front of this appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
3. CAUTION: Whenever the heater is left operating and unattended, extreme caution is necessary if children or invalids are nearby.
4. The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
5. Always unplug this appliance when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or
damaged in any manner.
7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this appliance where it
may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from trafc areas
and where it will not be tripped over.
11. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only, See Fig.1. Do not use a 2 prong adapters.
13. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or for U.S.A. installations, follow local codes and the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or re, or
damage the appliance.
15. To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
opening may become blocked.
16. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or ammable liquids are
used or stored. This replace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing. Christmas stockings or decorations should not be
hung in the area of it.22. Use this appliance only as described in the manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury to persons.
17. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/ receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and injury
to persons including the following:
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
e heater can be operated by either the remote control or the control panel.
Control Panel
Display
Power
Flame
Timer
Temperature

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTION
POWER Use the POWER button to turn on or o the unit from the
remote or control panel.
To set the sleep timer press the TIMER button. Once
pressed the display will ash the current timer setting length,
press the button to set the desired timer.
Timer settings are 0H,30,1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H
and 9H.
FLAME
ICON DESCRIPTION
To turn on the heater press the TEMPERATURE button.
Once pressed the display will ash the current setting tem-
perature; press the TEMPERATURE button to cycle through
the settings.
e thermostat setting range is 60°F - 82°F or 16°C - 28°C or
always ON.
To adjust the ame brightness press the FLAME button.
Once pressed the display will ash the current brightness
setting. Press the FLAME button again to adjust the
brightness.
ere are 5 brightness settings, 5 is brightest and 1 is
dimmest.
TEMPERATURE
TIMER

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Root Cause Corrective Action
Logs glow, but no
ame eect. Flame eect turned o Press ame button several times.
e heater is taking a long
time to reach desired room
temperature.
Improper use of unit Unit is designed to be used as a supplemental heat source in conjunction with a
primary heat source.
Location
Your unit should always be positioned on an inside wall with proper insulation.
e heater provides supplemental heating for up to 1000 sq/ in conjunction
with a primary heat source.
Location e back and side of the heater should be greater than 6 inches away from ob-
jects for proper air intake.
Use of surge protector/
extension cord. Plug unit directly into the wall outlet.
Power cord gets warm. Normal operation
Check your heater cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet connections or
loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Be sure the plug ts tight
in the outlet. Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of
the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the use of other appliances.
During use check frequently to determine if your plug outlet or faceplate is
HOT! If so, discontinue use of the heater and have a qualied electrician check
and/or replace the faulty outlet(s).
Temperature will not
change.
Defective control panel
circuit board. Replace control panel circuit board.
Heater does not turn on
but other functions work
ne.
Manual reset needed
Turn the POWER to “OFF” and unplug the unit from the wall outlet for 5 min-
utes. Aer 5 minutes plug the unit back into wall outlet, and operate as normal.
If the problem persist contact customer service.
Unit blows cool or cold air
aer the heater was runing cool down cycle.
Normal operation, will continue to run for several minutes before shutting
down. Times will vary based on temperatures. During this time cool air will
blow.
Buttons do not work. Defective control panel
circuit board. Replace control panel circuit board.
Display does not
illuminate.
Defective control panel
circuit board. Replace control panel circuit board.
How many quartz heating
elements are in my unit? product Inquiry. 3 Infrared Quartz heating elements.
Remote Control is not
working.
No batteries or battery
power. Change the remote batteries.
poor signal
Operate remote transmitter at a slow measured pace. Press the remote control
buttons with an even motion and gentle pressure. Repeatedly pressing buttons in
rapid succession may cause the transmitter to malfunction.
Distance Operate the remote at a distance less than 20 feet from the front of the
appliance; point the remote at the control panel.
Temperature button
disabled.
e thermal protector
has activated.
Turn all switches to the “OFF” position and unplug the unit from the wall outlet
for 5 minutes. Aer 5 minutes, plug the unit back into wall outlet and operate
as normal.
e HEATER
function is locked.
If your heater will not blow warm air when you press the remote control button
or the button on the control panel of the heater, and there are no beeping sounds
or ashes on the display, and the temperature button also has no eect aer you
press it several times, the heater may be in locked mode. To disable the locked
mode, you can press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until you hear
the heater beep 2 times, then the heater will be out of Locked mode.

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EXPLODED VIEW
Part Part Name
1Control panel circuit board
2Infrared Element
3Heater/Blower Assembly
4Emberbed with Log
5 Main Circuit Board
6Caster
7 Flame Generator Drive Motor
8Flame Generator/Spinner
9Remote Control
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean the trim using a so cloth, slightly dampened with citrus oil based product and bu with a clean so cloth.
• DO NOT use brass polish or household cleaners as these products will damage the metal trim. Citrus oil based
products can be obtained at supermarkets or hardware stores.
• Periodic cleaning/vacuuming of the lter is recommended.
• WARNING: Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to
reduce the risk of re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• Warning: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of re, electrical
shock or personal injury.
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FCC/IC INFORMATION
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
Battery disposal
Please always dispose of batteries
at a suitable recycling point.
AAA 1.5V
AAA 1.5V
NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaine, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargable (nicad, nimh, etc.) batteries.

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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
e manufacturer warrants that your new Electric Heater is free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of one
year from date of puchase, subject to the following conditions and limitations.
1. Install and operate this Electric Appliance in accordance with the installation and operating instructions furnished with the
product at all times. Any unauthorized repair, alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify
this warranty.
2. is warranty is non-transferable, and is made to the original owner, provided that the purchase was made through
an authorized supplier of the product.
3. e warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of part(s) found to be defective in material or workmanship,
provided that such part(s) have been subjected to normal conditions of use and service, aer said defect is conrmed
by the manufacturer’s inspection.
4. e manufacturer may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding
the wholesale price of the defective part(s).
5. Any installation, labor, construction, transportation, or other related costs/expenses arising from defective part(s),
repair, replacement, or othe wise of same, will not be covered by this warranty, nor shall the manufacturer assume
responsibility for same.
6. e owner/user assumes all other risks, if any, including the risk of any direct, indirect or consequential loss or
damage arising out of the use, or inability to use the product,except as provided by law.
7. All other warranties – expressed or implied –with respect to the product, its components and accessories, or any
obligations/liabilities on the part of the manufacturer are hereby expressly excluded.
8. e manufacturer neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf, any other liabilities with
respect to the sale of the product.
9. e warranties as outlined within this document do not apply to non accessories used in conjunction with the
installation of this product.
10.is warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
is warranty is void if:
a. e Heater is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
b. Any unauthorized alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product.
c. You do not have the original receipt of purchase.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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For Customer Service Call 1-866-661-1218
Questions? Our experts are standing by assist you at our Toll-Free help line, we can help you with assembly,
and, if necessary replace damaged/missing parts. Assistance is available 7 days a week/24 hours a day/
365 days per year.
IMPORTANT:
Before contacting Customer Service please have this information available:
• Serial Number
• Model Number
• Sales Receipt or Proof of Purchase