Clarke OFR 5/50 Instruction Manual

Only suitable for well insulated areas and not designed
to be the primary heat source
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GC03/23
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
500W OIL FILLED RADIATOR
MODEL NO: OFR 5/50
PART NO: 6934015

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 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.
SPECIFICATION
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.
Model Number OFR5/50
Operating Voltage and Frequency 230 V @ 50 Hz
Input Power 500 W
Max cut-out temperature 70o
Number of segments 5
IP Rating: IPX0
Dimensions (W x D x H) 245 x 140 x 385 mm
Weight 2.6 Kg

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THE FOLLOWING TABLE ADDRESSES THE INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS OF REG.2015/1188
Item Symbol Value Unit
Heat output
Measured seasonal space heating energy efficiency 36%
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.5 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) P min 0.5 kW
Maximum continuous heat output P max 0.5 kW
Auxiliary electricity consumption
At nominal heat output elmax n/a kW
At minimum heat output el min n/a kW
In standby mode elSB 0kW
Type of heat input for electric storage local heaters only
Manual heat charge control with integrated thermostat No
Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature
feedback
No
Electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor
temperature feedback
No
Fan assisted output No
Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
Single stage heat output, no temperature control No
Two or more manual stages, no temperature control No
With mechanical thermostat temp control Yes
With electronic temperature control No
Electronic temperature control with day timer No
Electronic temperature control with week timer No
Other control options (multiple selections possible)
Room temperature control with presence detection No
Room temperature control with open window detection No
Room temperature control with distance control option No
Room temperature control with adaptive start control No
Room temperature control with working time limitation No
Room temperature control with black bulb sensor No

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SAFETY ADVICE
Make sure that you read, understand and comply with the following.
The following symbols appear on the unit.
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read these instructions carefully before using the radiator.
2. Before connecting the 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 radiator with dry hands.
5. DO NOT position the radiator where it can be touched by children,
especially the very young.
6. DO NOT position the radiator directly under a power socket.
7. DO NOT stand on, or drop the radiator and treat it carefully at all times.
8. DO NOT use this radiator outdoors.
9. This radiator is NOT intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and other
similar indoor locations. NEVER locate radiator where it may fall into the
bathtub or other water container.
10. When using the radiator, DO NOT place in the immediate surroundings of a
shower or swimming pool.
11. Position the radiator in such a manner that the air flow toward the radiator
and away from it is not obstructed.
12. The radiator must NOT be covered.
13. Allow a safe area around the radiator away from furniture or other objects;
at least 20cm from the top and sides and front.
14. DO NOT use this radiator when it is lying on its side.
15. If the radiator is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool before standing it
back up.
Hot surface,
- do not
touch
Do not
cover
Read the
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16. DO NOT use the 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)
17. Extra caution is necessary when the radiator is used near children or when
it is left unattended.
18. Keep the mains cable at a safe distance from the main body of the
radiator.
19. DO NOT hang anything in front of or above the radiator.
20. If overheating should occur, the built-in overheating safety device will
switch off the radiator.
21. DO NOT use aerosols, flammable substances or materials sensitive to heat
in the flow of hot air.
22. Should the 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 a hazard.
23. If the supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer.
24. Repairs that require opening of the radiator body (like oil leakage) are only
to be made by the manufacturer or his service agent.
25. The radiator contains no user serviceable parts.
26. When scrapping the radiator at the end of its life, follow the regulations
concerning the disposal of oil.
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.

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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.
•TheBlue wire must be connected to the terminal marked Nor
coloured Black.
•TheBrown wire must be connected to the terminal marked Lor
coloured Red.
•TheYellow and Green wire must be connected to the terminal
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.
Plug must be BS1363/A approved.
Always fit a 5 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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ASSEMBLY
The feet for the radiator are supplied loose in the packaging and require
fitting.
1. Slide the front foot onto the base
plate until it clips into place.
2. Slide the rear foot onto the rear fin
of the heater. The fin will slide into
the slot in the foot.
OPERATION
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
1. Plug the radiator into the mains
supply and switch the unit on.
2. The hottest setting will be when the
thermostat is set to “HIGH”, the
coolest, when it is set to “LOW”.
NOTE: The first time the radiator is
used there may be an odor
that will disappear after
approximately 30 minutes of
operation.

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POSITIONING
1. DO NOT operate the radiator unless it is placed in an upright position.
2. Select an indoor location for the radiator away from electrical cables,
drapes and other furnishings.
3. DO NOT place radiator directly beneath an electrical outlet, against paper
board or low density fibreboard.
SAFETY SHUT OFF
Your oil filled radiator is fitted with a safety overheat device which switches off
the 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 radiator will cease
to function until the temperature falls below the cut off point. If this happens
again have your radiator serviced by an approved service agent.
The safety device supplied must never be replaced by anyone other than an
approved service agent.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The radiator may require occasional cleaning to ensure best performance.
1. ALWAYS turn off and unplug the radiator from the mains supply and allow it
to cool before cleaning.
2. Use a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. DO NOT allow water to enter
the electrical components of the radiator.
3. Ensure the radiator is dry before plugging back into the mains supply.
STORAGE
Unplug the radiator and ensure that the plug does not trail on the floor where
it could be damaged.
If the radiator is not going to be used for long periods, it should be stored in a
dry place and preferably covered to prevent the accumulation of dust and
dirt.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE

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