DR. Heater DR-988 User manual

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INDUSTRIAL FAN FORCED HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: DR-988
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
READ & SAVE
WARNING
NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
THIS IS A FLOOR HEATER ONLY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Instructions. 2
Parts of the heater . 4
Operating Instructions 4
Specifications . 5
Cleaning and Maintenance... 5
Storage 6
Trou leshooting. 6

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER
NOTE: There m y be tr ce of smoke or odor when unit is first oper ted. Do not be l rmed. This
indic tes th t drop of oil fell on the he ting coil during the m nuf cturing process. It will quickly
ev por te nd should not re-occur.
M ke sure th t the room in which the ppli nce is loc ted is well ventil ted during this oper tion. It
is norm l for the ppli nce to emit sm ll cr cking sounds when you turn it on for the first time. Do
not be l rmed.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read all instructions efore using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid urns, do not let are skin touch hot surfaces. Keep com usti le
materials, such as furniture, pillows, edding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 meters) from the
front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear. Ensure a minimum clearance of
5.5 inches (14 cm) from oth sides and rear of heater to adjacent walls. Keep the rear grille away from walls
or drapes so as not to lock the air intake.
3. Extreme caution and reasona le supervision is necessary when any heater is used y or near children,
invalids or pets and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on
cord.
5. To disconnect the heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove the plug from outlet.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions or has een
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to an authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in athrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a athtu or other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away
from traffic area where it will not e tripped over. Route the cord so that it will not e walked on, or pinched
y furniture.
10. Connect to properly polarized outlets only. Check heater voltage and amperage on the ack of the heater to
make sure it agrees with the electric service supplied.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign o jects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.
12. To prevent a possi le fire, do not lock air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
13. Use this heater only as descri ed in this manual. Any other use not recommended y the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other damage to property.
14. This heater draws 20 Amps during operation. Be sure to use a dedicated 240VAC, 30A circuit for the heater.
15. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which ecomes hot to the
touch or ecomes distorted in shape may e a result of a worn electrical outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles
should e replaced prior to further use of the heater. Plugging heater into a worn outlet/ receptacle may
result in overheating of the power cord or fire.
16. Ensure the heater is on a sta le, secure floor surface to eliminate the potential of tipping it over.

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17. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into appropriate receptacle. Please remem er that receptacles also
deteriorate due to aging and continuous use: check periodically for signs of overheating or deformations
evidenced y the plug. Should this occur, do not use the receptacle if deteriorated. CALL your electrician.
18. Check that neither the appliance nor the power ca le has een damaged in any way during transportation.
19. Make sure that no pieces of polystyrene or other packaging material have een left etween one element of
the appliance and another. It may e necessary to pass over the appliance with a vacuum cleaner.
20. When switching on the appliance for the first time, you may notice a slight odor which is normal with new
electrical appliances. Allow odor to dissipate y running appliance at full power for a out ten minutes. Make
sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated during this operation. This heater
draws 20 Amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that
already has other appliances working.
21. Do not run in locations when the heater will e left unattended for long periods of time. (For example - in an
unoccupied summer cottage).
22. Do not use attachments or filters. They are not recommended.
23. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

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1. Carry handle
2. Housing
3. Safety grille
4. Heating element
5. Thermostat control
6. Plug (NEMA #6-30P)
!! IMPORTANT
THIS HEATER IS FOR USE ON THE FLOOR ONLY.
Prior to oper ting the he ter, ensure the electric l recept cle is of the configur tion nd c p city ppropri te
for the he ter. See recept cle configur tion in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. This he ter is for use on 240
volts. The cord h s plug s shown in #6. No d pter is v il ble for this bl de configur tion, nd none
should be used. The type of recept cle is 240 volt grounding recept cle (NEMA 6-30R). When properly
inst lled, it provides ground connection through the cord to the he ter to protect the oper tor from electric
shock.
Recept cle: NEMA #60-30R 250V 30 Amps Plug: NEMA #6-30P 250V 30 Amps
PARTS OF THE HEATER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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YOUR HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THERMOSTAT:
1. Turn the unit on y turning the thermostat dial away from the OFF position.
2. For faster heat up or to increase the heat output, turn the Thermostat Control kno all the way to the right [MAX].
The thermostat function controls the temperature output. To decrease the heat output, turn the kno counter
clockwise.
3. Once the room reaches the desired temperature, slowly turn the Thermostat Control kno counter clockwise until
you hear a “click”. This sets the heater to cycle ON/OFF to maintain the desired heating temperature for energy
efficiency.
4. To completely shut unit OFF, turn the thermostat dial to the OFF position and unplug the heater.
Model Num er
DR-988
Power Supply 240 volts AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption 5600W
Before any cleaning, make sure that:
1. The heater is turned OFF.
2. Disconnect power supply at source y removing plug from power outlet.
3. Your heater is now ready for cleaning.
Regular Cleaning:
1. Do not use cleaning liquid or other chemicals to spray on the unit.
2. Interior dust can often e removed y using a vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool attachment.
3. To clean enclosure, use a clean, soft and lightly damp cloth to gently wipe off the dirt from the surface of the unit.
Be sure not to wet the heating element and the switches. Allow the unit to dry completely efore using it.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO RUN INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE HEATER AS THIS COULD CREATE
A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DAMAGING THE UNIT.
1. Perform the cleaning procedures descri ed in “Cleaning/Maintenance”.
2. Wipe all parts to dry.
3. Pack the heater in a plastic ag and store it in a cool, dry place.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
SPECIFICATIONS

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If your heater fails to operate, please follow these procedures efore contacting customer services:
Problem Prob ble C use Solution
Overheat protection has temporarily
deactivated the heater.
Turn the heater OFF; unplug it and ALLOW IT
TO COOL. Inspect and remove any o jects on
or adjacent to the heater. Wait 30 minutes
efore plugging unit ack in.
Room temperature has een warmed up
to thermostat setting.
To increase the room temperature, adjust
thermostat control kno to a higher setting y
turning clockwise.
Heater is not plugged into a 240V
polarized outlet/receptacle.
Ensure unit is in OFF position. Plug in unit and
attempt to turn on again.
Unit is not heating.
Breaker/Fuse has een tripped.
 Check your electrical ox to confirm the
reaker has not een lown. This may
occur if the receptacle is shared etween
other high consumption appliances.
 Ensure unit is in the OFF position. Plug in
unit and attempt to turn on again.
A drop of oil fell on the heating coil
during the manufacturing process. It will
quickly evaporate and should not occur
again.
Ensure room in which heater is situated is well
ventilated.
Check & ensure there are no
com usti le materials within 0.9 meters
(3 feet) surrounding the heater.
Remove any com usti le items from the heater.
The heater is
creating a urning
smell.
Ensure a minimum clearance of 5.5
inches (14 cm) from oth sides and
rear of heater to adjacent walls.
Reposition the heater so there is enough space
around the heater to the adjacent walls.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE HEATER YOURSELF. DOING SO
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
TROUBLESHOOTING