Fahrenheat Pt268b Owner's manual

WHE USI G ELECTRIC APPLIA CES, BASIC PRECAU-

TIO S SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, A D I JURY TO PER-

SO S, I CLUDI G THE FOLLOWI G:

1. Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let

bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials,

such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, etc. and

curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater

and keep them away from the sides and rear.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or

near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left

operating and unattended.

4. Always unplug heater when not in use.

5. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions or with a

damaged cord or plug or has been dropped or damaged in

any manner. Discard heater or have heater inspected by a

reputable electrician before using.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7 To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and unplug heater

from outlet.

8. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with

throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord

under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic

area and where it will not be tripped over.

10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire,

or damage to the heater.

11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust

in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces such as a bed,

where openings may become blocked.

12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not

use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids

are used or stored.

13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other

use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

14. This heater is provided with a red alarm light that will illumi-

nate only if the heater has turned off as a result of over-

heating. If you see the light on, immediately turn the heater

off and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater

that may have blocked the airflow or otherwise caused high

temperatures to have occurred. DO NOT OPE ATE THE

HEATE WITH THE ALA M LIGHT ILLUMINATING.

15. This heater is intended for comfort heating applications and

not intended for use in special environments. Do not use in

damp or wet locations such as marine or greenhouse or in

areas where corrosive or chemical agents are present.

ever put heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

16. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.

ever use with an extension cord or re-locatable power tap

(outlet/power strip).

17. When installing, see I STALLATIO I STRUCTIO S for

additional warnings and precautions.

18. For safe and efficient operation, and to extend the life of your

heater, keep your heater clean - See MAI TE A CE

I STRUCTIO S.

SAVE THESE INST UCTIONS

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions

WA NING

IMPO TANT INST UCTIONS

PPD 39415 1/14 5200-2599-003 (ISS 1.0)

Table 1. Specifications

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Model PT268B

Heavy Duty Fan Forced

Portable Heater

NEMA Code ated

Model eceptacle Watts BTU/hr Amperes

PT-268B 6-20 4000 13,640 16.7

Listed BTU is for one hour of uninterrupted use at rated watts and volts (240V, 60 Hz.)

TO OPE ATE

Heater is for use on 240 volts.The cord has

a 3-prong plug as shown. o adapter is

available, and none should be used.

The wall receptacle must be a 240 volt

grounding outlet with EMA Code as shown in chart. Properly

installed, it provides a ground connection through the cord to

the heater to protect from electric shock. If you are unable to

insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.

Insert plug firmly into receptacle. Be sure plug fits tightly. A

loose fit will cause overheating and damage to the plug. Plug

and cord may feel warm during normal usage. Do not use

an extension cord. Always operate heater on its feet in the

normal upright position.

Turn the Thermostat control clockwise (right) until knob

stops. After the room reaches the desired comfort level,

slowly turn knob counterclockwise (left) until the heater

cycles off. The heater will then automatically cycle on and off

to maintain the desired comfort level. Note: Do not force

knob beyond normal stop position. When no heat is needed,

turn control to OFF and unplug.

Each time heater is used, be sure to turn knob full “On”

before turning it back to approximate setting established as

most comfortable. (Design of the thermostat requires this

operation every time heater is used.)

IMPO TANT NOTE

Do not expect the heating coils on your heater to glow. Coil ele-

ments are normally dark. Air movement over these coils prevents

glowing yet provides convection heat, similar to a forced-air fur-

nace. Some glow may occur where the moving air does not

directly touch the coil.

Motor never needs oiling.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol on the product's nameplate means it is Listed by

UNDE W ITE S LABO ATO IES, INC.

To Clean: Unplug. Use damp cloth. ever use any spray or

liquid cleaners.

To Store: Save packing carton to store unit during non-heating

season. Carefully wrap cord when storing.

nLive Power Signal Light glows amber when unit is plugged in.

nSafety Overload Switch automatically turns off heater if

overheating occurs. Red caution light comes on. Determine

and correct the cause of overheating. Heater will come back

on when it cools.

LIMITED ONE-YEA WA ANTY

Marley Engineered Products, warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this

warranty please follow these procedures:

1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).

2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Marley Engineered Products will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if it is delivered freight pre-

paid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTME T between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30

p.m. Easter Standard Time, Monday through Friday (for prompt service have model number and sales receipt ready) 1-800-642-HEAT

Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not

apply to commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. Marley

Engineered Products disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only.

HOW TO OBTAIN WA ANTY SE VICE AND

WA ANTY PA TS PLUS GENE AL INFO MATION

1. Warranty Service or Parts 1-800-642-4328

2. Purchase Replacement Parts 1-800-654-3545

3. General Product Information www.marleymep.com

Note: When obtaining service always have the following:

1. Model number of the product

2. Date of manufacture

3. Part number or description

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