Clarke 6933985 Instruction Manual

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0514
2.5 KW OIL FILLED RADIATOR
MODEL NO: BR13/250
PART NO: 6933985

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 2.5 kW oil filled radiator.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
IMPORTANT
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using
this product. Please pay particular attention to all sections of these instructions
that display warning symbols and notices.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility..
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. Read these instructions carefully in
conjunction with the illustrations,
before using the oil filled radiator.
2. Before connecting the oil filled
radiator, check that the voltage
indicated on the rating plate
corresponds to the mains voltage in
your home / office.
3. Avoid the use of an extension cable
because it may lead to overheating.
4. Only touch the oil filled radiator with
dry hands.
5. DO NOT position the oil filled radiator
where it can be touched by children,
especially the very young.
6. DO NOT position the oil filled radiator
directly under a power socket.
7. DO NOT use this oil filled radiator
outdoors.
8. This oil filled radiator is NOT intended
for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and other similar indoor locations.
NEVER locate oil filled radiator where
it may fall into the bathtub or other
water container.
9. When using the oil filled radiator, DO
NOT place in the immediate
surroundings of a shower or swimming
pool.
10. Position the oil filled radiator in such a
manner that the air flow toward the
oil filled radiator and away from it, is
not obstructed.
11. The oil filled radiator must NOT be
covered.
12. Allow a safe area around the oil filled
radiator away from furniture or other
objects; at least 50cm from the top
and sides and front.
13. Do not use this oil filled radiator when
it is lying on its side.
14. If the oil filled radiator is tipped over,
unplug it and allow it to cool before
standing it back up.
15. DO NOT use the oil filled radiator 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)
16. Extra caution is necessary when the
oil filled radiator is used near children
or when it is left unattended.
17. Keep the mains cable at a safe
distance from the main body of the oil
filled radiator.
18. DO NOT hang anything in front of or
above the oil filled radiator.
19. If overheating should occur, the built-
in overheating safety device will
switch off the oil filled radiator.
20. DO NOT use aerosols, flammable
substances or materials sensitive to
heat in the flow of hot air.
21. Should the oil filled radiator stop
working, first check the fuse in the
plug or fuse in the circuit breaker at
the distribution board is operating,
before contacting the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
22. If the supply cable or plug is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer.
23. Repairs that require opening of the
radiator body (like oil leakage) are
only to be made by the manufacturer
or his service agent.
24. The oil filled radiator contains no user
serviceable parts.
25. When scrapping the oil filled radiator,
follow the regulations concerning the
disposal of oil.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard.
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Nor coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Lor coloured Red.
• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the
terminal which is marked E or or coloured Green.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual
Current Device (RCD)
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.
WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly
before connecting the product to the mains supply.
WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth
Plug must be BS1363/A approved.
Always fit a 13 Amp fuse.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
Earth
(Green and Yellow)

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BEFORE USE
CONNECTING THE FEET
1. Turn the oil filled radiator upside
down and insert the securing loop
as shown.
2. Hook the securing loop to the
wheel plate and feed the
threaded end of the securing
loop through the second hole as
shown.
3. Fix the wheel plate in position
using the wing nut supplied.
4. Turn the oil filled radiator the right
way up and fit the wheels as
shown securing them using the
nuts supplied.

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OPERATION
• Select an indoor location for the radiator away from electrical
cables, drapes and other furnishings.
• DO NOT place radiator directly beneath an electrical outlet or
against paper board or low density fibreboard.
1. Turn the thermostat to “0” before
plugging in the radiator.
2. Plug the radiator into the mains
supply.
3. Use the power switches to turn the
radiator on.
NOTE: The first time the radiator is
used there may be an odour that will disappear after
approximately 30 minutes of operation. The odour is due to a
lubricant used during the manufacture of the radiator.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE RADIATOR UNLESS IT IS PLACED IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION.
SWITCH SETTING
Left Minimum
Right Medium
Both Maximum

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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
The operating temperature is
selected by adjustment of the
thermostat.
• The hottest setting will be when
the thermostat is set to “6” and
the power switches are set to
maximum, the coolest, when it
is set to “0”.
SAFETY OVERHEAT SHUT OFF
Your oil filled radiator is fitted with two safety devices.
The first is an anti-tilt switch which turns off the oil filled radiator if it falls over;
simply stand the radiator up again to reset this switch.
The second is a safety overheat device which switches off the oil filled radiator
in the event of overheating caused by any fault condition which induces a
rapid temperature rise.
In the event of the safety overheat device operating, the oil filled radiator will
cease to function until the teperature falls below the cut off point. If this
happen again have your oil filled radiator serviced by an approved service
agent.
The safety device supplied must never be replaced by anyone other than an
approved service agent.

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SPECIFICATION
Model Number BR13/250
Operating Voltage and Frequency 230 V @ 50 Hz
Input Power 2500 W
Number of segments 13
Class of Protection: 1
IP Rating: IP20
Dimensions (L x W x H) 580 x 250 x 630 mm
Weight 15.3 Kg

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The oil filled radiator requires regular cleaning to ensure trouble free operation:
1. Do not stand on or drop the heater and treat it carefully at all times.
2. Always turn off and unplug the oil filled radiator from the mains supply and
allow it to cool before cleaning.
3. Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the oil filled radiator to remove
dust and dirt.
4. Ensure the oil filled radiator is dry before plugging back into the mains
supply.
5. Do not allow water to run into the interior of the oil filled radiator as this
could create a fire or electric shock hazard.
STORAGE
If the oil filled radiator is not going to be used for long periods, for example
during the summer, it should be stored in a dry place and preferably covered
to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt.
Unplug the oil filled radiator and store the mains lead in the storage recess
provided. Ensure that the plug does not trail on the floor where it could be
damaged.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY