DR. Heater DR-999 User manual

Infrared Portable Space Heater
• 1500 Watts with
Two Heat Settings
• Automatic Thermostat
• Tip- ver Switch
• Room Temperature
LED Display
• Precision Temperature
Control
• Easy Push-Button Controls
• Remote Control
Owner’s Manual
PLEASE READ AND
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.: DR-999

T
C NGRATULATI NS!
he Dr. Infrared Heater ou
have just purchased is a
safe and powerful heater,
designed to heat a room after a few
minutes of operation. The far-infrared
Quartz-PTC heating s stem is an
excellent s stem for safel heating
whole rooms, while saving on our
heating costs.
Additionall , this heater includes an
overheat protection s stem, and an
inlet air overheat protection s stem
designed to ensure our safet .
This heater does not reduce humidit
or ox gen in our home or office,
promoting a healthier environment!
Before using our Dr. Infrared Heater,
please take a few minutes to read
these instructions, review the product
limited warrant .
Thank ou!
CAUTI N- High temperature, keep
electrical cords, draper , and other
furnishings at least 3 feet (0.9m) from
the front and rear of the heater outlet.
IMP RTANT
INSTRUCTI NS
When using this appliance, basic
precautions should alwa s be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injur to persons.
1. Read all the instructions before
using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot outlet. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes,
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m)
from the front and rear of the
heater outlet and keep them awa
from the sides.
3. Extreme caution is necessar
when an heater is used b or
near children or persons with
ph sical challenges and whenever
the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4. Do not operate the heater with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in an
manner. Return the heater to an
authorized service facilit for
examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. This heater is not intended for use
in bathrooms, laundr areas, or
similar indoor locations. Never
locate the heater where it ma fall
WARNING! To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or personal injur ,
read all the instructions before using
this heater.
This appliance is
intended for household or personal
use only as described in this
manual. Any other use including
but not limited to commercial,
agricultural, or outdoor use, is not
recommended by the manufacturer
and may cause fire, electric shock,
injury and/or damages. The use of
attachments, accessories, or
extension cords not recommended
or sold by DR. Infrared eater
Products may cause hazards and
void the warranty.

into a bathtub or other water
container.
7. Do not run the cord under
carpeting and do not cover the
cord with throw rugs, runners or
the like. Arrange the cord awa
from traffic areas and where it will
not be tripped over.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls
to OFF, then remove plug from
outlet.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter an ventilation or
exhaust opening as this ma
cause an electric shock, fire, or
damage to the heater.
10. Connect to properl grounded
outlets onl .
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust
openings in an manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings ma become
blocked. Use the heater on flat,
dr surfaces onl .
12. A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
heater in areas where gasoline,
paint or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
13. Use this heater onl as described
in this manual. An other use not
recommended b the
manufacturer ma cause fire,
electric shock, or injur to persons.
14. Never clean this heater while it is
plugged in. Do not immerse in
water. To disconnect, turn control
to OFF, then remove the plug from
the outlet b grasping it and
pulling it from the outlet. Never
ank on the cord.
15. This heater includes a visual alarm
to warn that parts of the heater are
getting excessivel hot. If the alarm
flashes, immediatel turn the
heater OFF and inspect for an
objects, on or adjacent to the
heater that ma cause high
temperatures. DO NOT OPERATE
THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM
FLASHING. To reset the heater,
turn it OFF, unplug it from the
electrical outlet, and wait five to ten
minutes for the unit to cool down
before plugging it back in and
turning the heater on.
16. Alwa s unplug heater when not in
use.
17. Alwa s plug heater directl into
a wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap
(outlet/power strip)
.
18. It is normal for the heater’s plug
and cord to feel warm to the touch.
A plug or cord which becomes hot
to the touch or becomes distorted
in shape ma be a result of a worn
electrical outlet. Worn outlets or
receptacles should be replaced
prior to further use of the heater.
Plugging this heater into a worn
outlet ma result in overheating of
the power cord or fire.
19. Make sure the plug is full
inserted into an appropriate
receptacle. Be mindful that
receptacles also deteriorate due to
aging and continuous use. Check
periodicall for signs of
overheating or deformations of the
plug. If an overheating or
deformation occurs, immediatel

discontinue using the heater and
contact Dr. Infrared Heater
Authorized Service Center.
20. CHECK Y UR HEATER C RD
AND PLUG C NNECTI NS.
Fault wall outlet connections or
loose plugs can cause the outlets
or plug to overheat. During use,
please check frequentl to
determine if our plug outlet or
faceplate is HOT! If so,
discontinue using the heater
and/or have a qualified electrician
to check and replace the fault
outlet(s).
CAUTION: This appliance is not intended
for use b persons (including children)
with reduced ph sical, sensor or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless the have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance b a person responsible
for their safet
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTI NS
perating Instructions
.
1. Plug the power suppl cord into a
grounded wall outlet. (110/120VAC,
60Hz)..
Important: This heater comes with a
grounded (3 prong) plug. The
grounded plug must be used with a
grounded outlet. Do not use an
adapter in a 2-slot wall outlet unless
the ground plug of the adapter
properl connects to a building ground.
Using heater without properl
grounded outlet or adapter could
result in an electric shock hazard.
The cord has a plug as shown at A in
Figure below. An adapter as
shown
at C is available for connecting
three-blade grounding-t pe plugs to
two-slot receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the
adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properl
grounded outlet box. The adapter
should not be used if a three-slot
grounded receptacle is available.
2. TURNING THE HEATER N:
To turn the heater ON, press the
power button, the power LED will
turn on. And then press the MODE
button. The heat setting will be set
to AUTO, Press the MODE button
again to set to HIGH. Press the
button a third time to set to LOW,
Press the button a fourth time to
set the heater OFF.
3. TURNING THE HEATER to
P WER FF: To turn the
heater POWER OFF, press the
power button. The power LED and
the temperature LED will turn off
4. SETTING THE THERM STAT
Press the MODE button, set to
AUTO mode to engage the
automatic thermostat.

5. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
To set the desired temperature:
Rotate the encoder knob
clockwise to increase the
temperature or counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature.
The desired temperature will set and
this is our ideal setting. The heater
will run on HIGH until the room
temperature reaches the set
temperature. The heater will then
switch to run on LOW for 10 minutes.
The heater will turn off if the room
temperature is equal to or greater
than the set temperature. (Keep in
mind that the fan will continue to run
1 minute until all of the heat has been
expelled).
For example: If our ideal setting is
72F, the heater will run on HIGH until
it reaches 72F. The heater will then
switch to run on LOW for 10 minutes.
The unit will turn off if the room
temperature is equal to or greater
than the set temperature.
The default temperature setting is
preset from the factor at 68 degrees
Fahrenheit.
6. For more efficient heating, please
tr placing the heater a few feet
above the floor in rooms with large
area. Make sure the heater is secure
and won't fall.
Remote Controller
HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES
N TE: Remove the batteries if the
remote control is not to be used for a
month or more. Batteries left in the
unit ma leak and cause damage.
“ DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW
BATTERIES”
“ DO NOT MIX ALKALINE,
STANDARD (CARBON-ZINC) OR
RECHARGEABLE
(NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES.
Instructions for use of IR
Remote Control:
The buttons of the remote control will
function in the same manner as the
buttons on the control panel in front of
the heater, ou can set the timer b
using the remote control:
To set the timer
1. Press the TIMER button until the
Set Time starts flashing. The
default value is 3 hours.
2. Press the “+” button to increase the
set time or the “–“ button to
decrease the set time.
The timer can be set from 1 hour to 12
hours. The timer will set and execute
after the LED displa stops flashing.
The heater will shut OFF
automaticall when the set time is
reached.
3. To turn the timer OFF, follow step 1
and press the “–“ button to set the
time to 0. The timer feature will turn
off when the LED stops flashing
Wheels Base:
If ou don’t need the wheels base,
ou can loosen the three screws in
the wheels base as shown on the
picture below:

Maintenance
1. Alwa s turn OFF the heater and
disconnect the cord from the
electrical outlet before cleaning
our heater.
2. Lightl accumulated dust ma be
removed from the heater with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner.
3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the
heater occasionall with a damp
cloth (not dripping wet), using a
solution of mild detergent and
water. Dr the case thoroughl
before operating the heater.
Caution: Do not allow water to run
into the interior of the heater
as this could create a fire or
electric shock hazard.
4. The fan motor is factor lubricated
for life and will require no further
lubrication.
5. Store heater in a clean dr place
when not in use.
Cleaning the electrostatic
filter:
The heater has an electrostatic filter
located in the rear of the heater. The
cleaning of the filter should be
performed once per month or as
needed (when dust is visible on the
filter) to ensure efficient operations of
the heater.
1. Power the heater off b pressing
the “POWER” button located on the
left side of the Control Panel.
2. Unplug the heater’s power cord.
3. Release the filter b pushing filter
up from below. ( Figure 1)
4. Remove the filter b pulling down
and out. (Figure 2)
5. Clean filter b vacuuming filter
clean.
6. Replace the filter b sliding the top
upwards into the spring loaded slot
on the back of the heater. (Figure2).
Then gentl push bottom of filter into
place.(Figure 1).
Warning: An other servicing
needed must be performed b an
authorized service representative. Do
not attempt to service the unit
ourself.
Product Specifications
Model#: DR-999
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Current: Maximum continuous
draw: 12.5 amps;
utput: 5200 BTUs
Power: 1500 Watts
Turbo Fan: Multi blade; Low
Noise
Figure 2 Figure 1

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Features
A. “Cool-Touch” cabinet E. Mode Button
B. LED Temperature Displa F. Power Button
C. Visual alarm LED G. Encoder Knob
D. Power LED
Special Features
 LED Displa – When the unit is plugged in, the LED displa will show the
room temperature. At Auto mode it will displa the set value 2 minutes
after ou set the desired temperature.
 Overheat Shut-Off Protection S stem
- This heater includes a protection
s stem that shuts off the heater if it overheats for an reason.
 Inlet Air Overheat Protection S stem – This heater will automaticall shut
off if the inlet air duct gets obstructed and causes the unit to overheat.
 Safet Tip-Over Switch – The Dr. Infrared Heater is designed to
automaticall shut-off when tipped to all direction. The buzzer will alarm
out a beep sound and the LED displa will flash. Place the heater on a
flat, smooth, stable surface to prevent the heater from tipping over again.
When returned to normal upright position, heater is read for use again.
This is a safet feature to avoid the possibilit of fire should the unit be
accidentall tipped over.
Note: There ma be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated.
Do not be alarmed. This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during
the manufacturing process. It will quickl evaporate and should not re-occur.
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QUESTI NS AND ANSWERS
Why does the blower fan keep running after I have turn off the power
button?
The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers have cooled down.
After one minute the fan will shut off automaticall .
The heater’s airflow seems to have diminished?
Please make sure the rear intake is not blocked and that the filter is clean.
Please follow the filter maintenance procedure to clean the filter.
nce the heater is turned on, how long will it take to heat my room?
This heater can heat up to 1,000 square feet. Generall speaking, it takes
minutes to heat a room. Please remember that with an t pe of heating
process, there are man variables such as size of the room, how well the room
is insulated, how man doors & windows, how much bare concrete (which acts
as a heat sink with an t pe of heating), the opening and closing of an exterior
door, and the outside temperature etc. Please remember that this is a zone
heater and is meant to be used as a supplemental heating source onl .
Can I use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same time?
Keep in mind that heating will var based on how open our floor plan is and
the sizes of the rooms involved. We have heard from customers stating that
with the help of ceiling fans, the have been able to heat multiple rooms
simultaneousl b placing the unit in a central room. We suggest ou to give it
a tr and see what works best for ou.
My home is not well insulated, will this heater help me?
Yes, but it ma take a little longer to heat the room. The outside temperature
will also have an impact on heating time. Once the room has reached the
desired temperature, it will c cle on and off accordingl .

Can the heater be used in a bathroom?
It is not recommended due to a high level of moisture in the bathroom.
Can the heater be used in a basement or garage?
Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as
efficientl . Bare concrete floors which act as a heat sink with an t pe of
heating will absorb some of the heat. However, placing the heater a few feet
above the floor will allow for more efficient heating.
Can I use more than one heater at a time?
Yes, please make sure the heaters are not on the same circuit. Each heater
and appliance should be on its own circuit.
Can I use the heater and another appliance at the same time?
Yes, as long as the are not on the same circuit. This heater is considered to
be an appliance. You should not run more than one large appliance on a single
circuit breaker. Your other appliances such as freezer, refrigerator, microwave
oven, washing machine, dr er, and other such appliances should not share a
circuit breaker.
Can I use the heater on a job or construction side?
This heater is not designed to be used in a high dust construction environment.
Using the heater for this purpose will void our warrant .
Can I move the heater around while it is operating?
It is not recommended to move an portable heater while it is operating. We
recommend moving the heater onl once the fan has completel turned off.
What is the life expectancy for the heater?
This heater uses one infrared tube (which is rated 20,000 hours and up), and

one PTC element (which is rated 80,000 hours and up).
What is zone heating?
Zone heating is about focusing heat where people spend the most time. After
all, there is no point in heating multiple rooms to 68+ degrees when not in use.
Can I use an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip with my
heater?
No. The DR INFRARED HEATER is designed to plug directl into a grounded
120V 15 Amp or higher circuit receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
How many kilowatts per hour does the heater use?
The DR INFRARED HEATER MODEL DR-999 uses approximatel 1.26
kilowatts per hour.
What is the BTU Rating for the heater?
The DR INFRARED HEATER MODEL DR-999 is approximatel 5200 BTUs.
The power cord feels warm to the touch, should I be concerned about it?
It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or
cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape ma be a
result of a worn electrical outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles should be
replaced prior to further use of the heater. Plugging this heater into a worn
outlet ma result in overheating of the power cord or fire.
I don’t have a grounded outlet; can I use a cord adaptor or remove the
grounding plug?
NO. If ou don’t have a grounded outlet, contract a licensed electrician in our
area for advice. Removing or altering an part of the heater is unsafe and will
also void our warrant .

How long is the warranty?
This heater comes with a 3 YEAR LIMITED COMPONENT WARRANTY. If
our unit does not appear to be working properl , please contact our service
center b calling 1-800-317-1688. Prior to our call, we encourage ou to visit
our service related website www.drheaterusa.com for troubleshooting tips and
possible service instructions if needed.
DR INFRARED HEATER USA
340 Harbor Wa
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
TEL: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]