Clarke OFR 9/90 Instruction Manual

Only suitable for well insulated areas and not designed
to be the primary heat source
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
DL1123 - ISS7
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
900W OIL FILLED RADIATOR
MODEL NO: OFR 9/90
PART NO: 6934003

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 900W 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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THE FOLLOWING TABLE ADDRESSES THE INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS OF REG.2015/1188
Item Symbol Value Unit
Heat output
Measured seasonal space heating energy efficiency n/a %
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.9 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) P min 0kW
Maximum continuous heat output P max 0.9 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. CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause
burns. Particular attention has be to given where children, vulnerable
people and animals are present.
3. Before connecting the radiator, check that the voltage indicated on the
rating plate corresponds to the mains voltage in your home/office.
4. AV O I D the use of an extension cable because it may lead to overheating.
5. DO NOT use this heater with a programmer, timer, seperate remote control
system or any other device that switches th eheater on automatically,
since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
6. Only touch the radiator with dry hands.
7. This radiator can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of knowledge if
they have been given instruction concerning the use of appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards.
8. Children should NOT be allowed to play with appliance. Children less than
3years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
9. DO NOT position the radiator directly under a power socket.
10. DO NOT stand on, or drop the radiator and treat it carefully at all times. DO
NOT use if dropped. DO NOT use if there is visible signs of damage.
11. DO NOT use this radiator outdoors.
12. 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.bDO NOT place in the immediate
surroundings of a shower, bath or swimming pool.
Hot surface,
- do not
touch
Do not
cover
Read the
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13. Position the radiator in such a manner that the air flow toward the radiator
and away from it is not obstructed.
14. The radiator must NOT be covered.
15. Allow a safe area around the radiator away from furniture or other objects;
at least 1m from the top and sides and front.
16. DO NOT use this radiator when it is lying on its side.ALWAYS use on a
horizontal and stable surface
17. If the radiator is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool before standing it
back up.
18. DO NOT use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons
not capable of leaving the room on their own unless constant supervision is
provided.
19. 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)
20. Keep the mains cable at a safe distance from the main body of the
radiator.
21. DO NOT hang anything in front of or above the radiator.
22. If overheating should occur, the built-in overheating safety device will
switch off the radiator.
23. DO NOT use aerosols, flammable substances or materials sensitive to heat
in the flow of hot air.
24. Should the radiator stops 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.
25. If the supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer.
26. Repairs that require opening of the radiator body (like oil leakage) should
only to be made by the manufacturer or his service agent.
27. The radiator contains no user serviceable parts.
28. When scrapping the radiator at the end of its life, 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.
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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OPERATION
• Do not operate the radiator unless it is placed in an upright position.
• 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.
CONNECT THE FEET
1. Slide the front foot onto the body
as shown.
2. Slide the rear foot over the last fin
as shown.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
1. Turn the thermostat to “0FF”
before plugging in the radiator.
2. Plug the radiator into the mains
supply.
3. 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 odour
that will disappear after approximately 30 minutes of operation.

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SAFETY SHUT OFF
Your oil filled radiator is fitted with 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.
SPECIFICATION
Model Number OFR 9/90
Operating Voltage and Frequency 230 V @ 50 Hz
Input Power 900 W
Number of segments 9
IP Rating: IP20
Dimensions (L x W x H) 430 x 140 x 370 mm
Weight 5.3 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
alow 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 ensure that the plug does not trail on the floor
where it could be damaged.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA