CONVECTAIR APERO Installation guide

Installation,
Operating Instructions &
Warranty Registration
IMPORTANT : to be read and kept by the user
421AA2353.A00
APERO
7358 b
120V

2.
Planning the installation
2
Dear owner,
- Congratulations on the purchase of this new premium electric heater from
CONVECTAIR, manufacturer of the highest quality heating product in the
electrical industry.
- To obtain the best results and the ultimate in performance and comfort please
carefully read the installation and maintenance instructions shown in this
manual.
Introduction
1
Choose the location where the
CONVECTAIR will be installed.
Check that nothing such as
drapes or furniture interferes
with the airflow to and from the
CONVECTAIR ; see required
clearances (Figure 1).
Make a note of the minimum
required clearances for this
heater and ensure that there are
no restrictions before choosing
the location.(see Figure 1).
6
"
150 mm
4"
-
100 mm
20"
520 mm
4"
-
100 mm min.
MINIMUM
CLEARANCE
Figure 1
Do not cover or obstruct the air intake or outlet on the unit as this could
cause overheating and damage the heater.
IMPORTANT :
DO NOT COVER THE HEATER
The above logo warns of a risk : do
not cover.
Figure 2
1-
2-
3-

3.
Installation
3
WATTS Width A
mm in mm in
500 340 13 3/8 155 6 1/8
1250 660 26 320 12 5/8
Figure 3b
PEN
BRACKET
B
MARK
FLOOR
7 1/8"
18 cm
B
MARK
USING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
AS A TEMPLATE FOR MARKING.
3- Relocate the mounting bracket to match the
marks with the holes for the bottom fasteners.
4- Check horizontality of the mounting bracket then
mark and pierce the 4 holes for fastening.
5- Replace mounting bracket and fasten it with
screws.
1- Free mounting bracket by pressing and
pulling both locking brackets.
2- Use the mounting bracket as a template by
holding it against the wall flush to the
floor. Use the B mark to locate the bottom
fasteners. With the template the unit will be
installed at 4 ” (10 cm) from the floor (Figure
3a & 3b).
3 1/8"
80 mm
17 1/2"
445 mm
4"
100 mm
min.
Figure 3a
8 1/8"
205 mm
500 w
8 1/2"
215 mm
WIDTH
A
IMPORTANT :
Plan to use a dedicated
electrical circuit for the heater.
TO 120V POWER
OUTLET

4.
Electrical Connection
4
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : These instructions are essential to the safe installation and ope-
ration of this Convectair heater.
1- YOUR HEATER MUST BE ENERGIZED BY A 120V POWER OUTLET.
2- This Convectair heater could become very hot when in use. Please use extra
caution with young children or persons sensitive to heat.
3- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter in the openings on the front of the
unit, as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage to the heater.
4- To prevent any dangerous overheating, do not deposit cloths directly on the unit.
Keep combustible materials, such as drapes, blinds, etc. away from the heater. Do
not install behing doors, furniture, boxes or clothing.
5- This heater is equipped with a heating element that becomes very hot. Do not
install or use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are stored.
6- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by Convectair may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
This product is rated 10,4 amps (1250W) at 120V, 60Hz
CONVECTAIR recommends that this convector be installed by a qualified electrician, in
accordance with national and local codes.
1- Choose the location where the CONVECTAIR will be installed
2- Check that nothing such as drapes or furniture interferes with the airflow to and
from the CONVECTAIR ; see required clearances (Figure 1).
This unit is equipped with a three-wire grounding type AC plug. This plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
This heater draws 10.4 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug
the heater into a circuit that already has other appliances working.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and
cause risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should be
a 14 AWG minimum size and rated 15amp, 125 Volts.

5.
How to use your heater
5
Setting the thermostat
To set thermostat, adjust setting dial on the control panel (Figure 4), to the desired
comfort level (between 5 and 7).
After approximately an hour of use, if adjustment is not satisfactory, slightly
turn the setting dial either clockwise to increase temperature or counter
clockwise to lower it.
When the CONVECTAIR is on, it cycles every 25-30 seconds. The red
indicator light tells you when heat is on. The CONVECTAIR will always remain
warm and ambient temperature will remain constant. It is normal in very cold
temperatures the unit could become hot. Caution is advised when young
children are present.
Figure 4
MANUEL RESET
FUNCTION SELECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
SETTING
DIAL
ON
The ON/OFF switch is installed on the control panel of the CONVECTAIR
(Figure 4). The unit will only operate when switch is in the ON position. An
internal indicator light is located next to the thermostat setting dial. It will glow
a red light to show that heat is on (this indicator may not be visible under bright
lighting conditions).
Locking the setting dial
First, detach the unit from the wall
brackets. Behind the setting dial, two
pins are provided. Remove the pins
with pliers by rotating gently. To lock the
setting dial, insert a pin in front of the
"F" mark. To block the setting between
the minimum and a desired maximum
setting, insert a pin in front of the "M"
mark (Figure 5).
SETTING
DIAL
LOCKING
PINS
Figure 5

6.
Temperature limiting control
This heater is equipped with manual reset control. In case of a malfunction of
the unit (blocked air output or intake, for example) the heater will stop heating
automatically. After correcting the malfunction the heater can be reset. Push the
button on the upper back panel of the heater.
Maintenance
6
To keep your CONVECTAIR unit clean,
regular maintenance is suggested. To remove
dust, use a soft cloth. To remove a stain, use
a damp cloth. For a better performance and
a maximum efficiency, it is suggested that
dust and lint be regularly removed from the
protective grille situated at the base of your
Convectair (Figure 6).
Figure 6
NEVER USE ABRASIVE OR ACETONE-BASED PRODUCTS TO CLEAN THE HEATER AS THIS MAY
CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE EPOXY FINISH.
ANY REPAIR ON YOUR CONVECTAIR HEATER SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED TECHNI-
CIAN AFTER DISCONNECTING THE HEATER.
Operation and Maintenance TIPS
Your CONVECTAIR heater will become hot when in use. Caution is advised when
young children are present.
Do not insert small objects through the front louvers : this could cause electrical short-
circuit, fire or damage to the inner components.
Any use or modifications not approved by CONVECTAIR may cause electrical short-
circuits, fire or injuries to the users.
In certain cases, it is possible for yellowing of the grille to occur over time. This is
not due to a manufacturing defect. This is caused by surrounding air, which contains
smoke or dust, being heated and released through grille.
Prevention : it is suggested that grilles be frequently cleaned especially
with units installed in locations where cigarette smoke is present or in the
kitchen. Never use this heater during construction work or other activities
that generate a lot of dust.
Note : The first time your CONVECTAIR heats, a light smoke could be
released. This is normal and should disappear after about 2 to 3 minutes.

7.
Diagnostics
7
IF YOUR CONVECTAIR DOES NOT HEAT :
Before calling your electrician, please go through these simple checks:
1- Make sure the breaker in the distribution panel is in the "ON" position.
2- Make sure there is no other unit on your heater circuit.
3- Check that the ON/OFF switch is ON.
4- Turn the setting dial to the maximum setting position.
5- If, after these verifications, your unit still does not function, call your electrician
or your closest CONVECTAIR repair center.
Warranty
8
30 Carré Sicard, Sainte-Thérèse QC, Canada J7E 3X6
Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]
Email : [e-mail]
www.convectair.com
2 years against all defects
5 years on heating element
All CONVECTAIR units are subject to a double warranty: 2 years on all parts and
manufacturing defects and 5 years on the heating element itself.
Warranty is applicable from date of purchase by the customer and under certain
specific conditions. All details furnished with each unit. Please keep your invoice
(purchase and/or installation).
REPAIR CENTERS :
Contact CONVECTAIR for information regarding your closest repair
center.
Toll-free : 1-800-463-6478