Global Commander VCG1502BL-CORD-TH User manual

WARNING
Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbe
takentoreducetheriskofre,electricalshock,hyperthermiaandinjury
topersons,includingthefollowing.
Read carefully these instructions before installation, operation of the heater.
Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in re, electric shock,
seriouspersonalinjury,anddeathorpropertydamage.Reviewfrequently
for continuing safe operation and advise future users, if necessary.
INS627-202209-01
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
1- Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.
2- Do not paint the heater and do not alter the heater.
3- Donotinstalltheheateronawallcoveredwithvinyl.
4- Do not use outdoors.
5- This heater may become hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
touchhotsurfacesoftheheaterwithbareskin.Keepallcombustible
materialsatleast5ft.(1.53m)fromthefrontoftheheaterandaway
fromthesideandtop:furniture,pillows,bedding,paper,clothing,bath
towel,bathrobe,drapes,etc.
6- Heatershouldnotbeblockedinanywaywhatsoever.Donotuseasa
towelwarmer.
7- Installheaterinposition asshowninthe installationguresofthese
instructions.
8- Allow6in.(152mm)minimumclearancebelowheater.
9- Allow2in.(51mm)minimumclearancebetweensidesofheaterand
anyadjacentwalls.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Compact Electronic Wall Heater
VCG1502BL-CORD-TH
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
10-Keep a distance of 39 1/2 in. (1004 mm) minimum from a bathtub in
accordancewithlocalandnationalcodes.
11- Extremecautionisnecessarywhenanyheaterisusedbyornearchildren
orinvalidsandwhenevertheheaterisleftoperatingandunattended.
12-Toavoidexcessiveroomtemperatureswhichcancausehyperthermia:DO
NOTleaveproductrunningunattendedinaconnedspacearoundinfants,
or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include
high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness,
fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to
hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
13-Useintendedholesinenclosuretosecureheaterinplaceasspeciedin
these instructions.
14- An incorrectly installed heater may be permanently damaged and present
a risk of re or electric shock. Required minimal clearances must be
observed along with these instructions. Heater must be secure to the
building’s framing.
15-Donotinstallheaterinvapororshowerbathroomsnorinplaceswhereit
willbeexposedtoahighlevelofhumidityorvaporforalongperiod.
16- Make sure applied voltage is suitable for rating of heater.
17-Donotinsertorallowforeignobjectstoenteranyventilationopeningasthis
maycauseelectricshock,shortcircuit,reordamagetoheater.
18-Donotblockairinletoroutletinanywaywhatsoever.
19- Use heater only as described in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section
of these instructions. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
maycausere,electricshockorinjurytopersons.
20- Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE THERMOSTAT
section of these instructions for troubleshooting tips on this heater.
21- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
wheregasoline,paint,orammableliquidsareusedorstored.
22- Donotoperateanyheaterwithadamagedcordorplugoraftertheheater
malfunctions. Return to authorized service facility for examination and/or
repair.
23-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trafcareaandwhereitwillnotbetrippedover.To
preventitfromgettingdamaged,placethecordwherethereislowtrafc.
24- To disconnect the heater, turn off the thermostat and remove the plug from
thewallelectricaloutlet.
25- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. This heater is not
intended and not approved for drying clothes or outdoor use.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
26- Connecttoproperlygroundedwallelectricaloutletonly.
27- Alwaysplugheaterdirectlyintoawallelectricaloutlet.The unit must be
connectedwithoutusinganextensioncord.
28- The thermostat should not be considered an infallible device in cases 7here
maintaining a temperature is considered critical. Examples: Hazardous
material storage, computer server room, etc. In these particular cases, it
is imperative to add a monitoring system to avoid the consequences of a
thermostat failure.
29- This heater contains a single operation thermal fuse that turns the heater
out of service if an internal component is excessively hot.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:
Hightemperature,riskofre,keepelectricalcords,drapery,furnishings,andothercombustiblesat
least5ft.(1.53m)fromthefrontoftheheaterandawayfromthesidesandtop.
Forbathroomuse,theheatermustbeinstalledsothatswitchesandothercontrolscannotbetouched
byanyoneinthebathorshower.Complywithapplicableelectricalcodeforminimumsclearancesfrom
wateraccessandtheuseofgroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI).
WARNING:
To reducetheriskofre,donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammablevaporsandliquidsinthe
vicinity of the heater.
Makesuretheheater’spowercordisnotdamaged.Itisimportanttoregularlyinspectthecordand
wallelectricaloutlet.
Theheaterwithpowercordcannotberecessed.
1- Usethetemplateprovidedwiththeheatertopositionthe3screwssuppliedtothewall.
2-Thebottomoftheunitmustbeatleast6in.(152mm)fromtheoorand2in.(51mm)fromthe
adjacentwalls.Recommendedinstallationheightis12in.(305mm)fromthebottomoftheunitfor
a better temperature regulation.
3- Before installing the unit, locate the appropriate location nearaproperlygroundedwalloutlet.The
unitmustbeconnectedwithoutusinganextensioncord.
4-Firmlyinstallthe3screwssuppliedtothewall.DONOTOVERTIGHTSINCEYOUWILLNEEDTO
SLIDE THE HEATER AT STEP 5).
5-Align theoversized partof the holeswith thescrews already onthe wall,then slide theheater
downward.Makesurethatthe3screwsarewellsupportedatthetopofthekeyhole(smallpart).
6- Test the heater.
 Thebuilt-inthermostatstartswithacalibrationsequence.
a) Adjust heater thermostat at maximum setting. It is possible that a slight heating smell emerges
  fromtheopenings,whichistotallynormalandwillstopafterafewminutesofoperation.
b) Adjust thermostat at minimum setting.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE INSTALLATION STEPS
2’’
minimun 51 mm
2’’
minimun
51 mm
305 mm (12’’) recommended
152 mm (6’’) minimum
Template provided
withtheheater
KOE Ø7/8"
22mm
KOE Ø7/8"
22mm
Distance minimum du sol 6"; suggérée 12"
6" minimum clearance from floor; 12" suggested
KOE Ø1/4"
6.4mm
Note importante :
Important note : Contour du devant
Front cover outline
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INS625-202205-00
275mm
( 10 13/16" )
371mm
( 14 5/8" )
GABARIT DE DÉCOUPE / CUTOUT TEMPLATE
(INSTALLATION ENCASTRÉE) / (RECESSED INSTALLATION)
216mm
( 8 1/2" )
56.9mm
( 2 1/4" )
78.9mm
( 3 1/8" )
88.9mm
( 3 1/2" )
21mm
( 13/16" )
333.7mm
( 13 1/8" )
30mm
( 1 3/16" )
72mm
( 2 13/16" )
88mm
( 3 7/16" )
103mm
( 4 1/16" )
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1- The heater must be properly installed before it is used.
2- Turnthepowerontoanappropriatecircuitbreakerforthemaximum
poweroftheheaterontheelectricalpanel,referringtothenameplate
of the heater.
3- Makesuretheheater’spowercordisnotdamaged.Itisimportantto
regularlyinspectthecordandwallelectricaloutlet.
4- Theunitmustbeconnectedwithoutusinganextensioncord.
5- Plugtheheaterintoaproperwallelectricaloutlet.
6- Makesuretheplugonthepowercordoftheheaterisinsertedintothe
wallelectricaloutletbeforeuse.
7- To disconnect the heater, turn off the thermostat and remove the plug
fromthewallelectricaloutlet.Lettheheatercoolafewminutesafter
turningitoffbecauseitwillstaywarmforawhile.
8- Pleasenotethattheheaterispoweredonevenifthethermostatisin
theoffposition.Soyoucangetanelectricshockasthepowercordis
connected.
CONTROL: Built-in thermostat
Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE THERMOSTAT
section of these instructions.
POWER CORD
This heater operates at a voltage 120 Volts. The heater plug is a type
corresponding to Figure 1. There is no adapter for this conguration of
bladesandnoadaptershouldbeused.Thisplugtsawallelectricaloutlet
120 Volts grounded. When the plug is installed properly, it gives the cord a
grounding in the heater that protects users against electric shock.
Figure 1 Conguration of the plug:
NEMA 5-15P
15A, 120VAC
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1- Once every quarter, remove the front cover and use a vacuum cleaner
to remove the dust accumulation inside the heater.
2- Cleaning should be done after turning off the thermostat and removing
the plug from the electrical outlet. Lettheheatercoolafewminutesafter
turningitoffbecauseitwillstaywarmforawhile.
3- Removethefrontcoverbyunscrewingthescrewintheairoutlet(atthe
bottom)andbyslidingthefrontcoverupwards.(SeeFigure2).
4- Disconnectthethermostatfromthecasingbypullingthewhiteplastic
connector and put the front cover on a clean surface.
5- Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust accumulation inside the
heater.
6- Reconnectthethermostattothecasingbyclipingbothpartsofthewhite
plasticconnectortogether.Replacetheatcableinthewireclip.
7- Reinstall the front cover by inserting the 2 tabs located at the top of the
front cover into the 2 slots located at the top of the casing, then tighten
thescrewlocatedintheairoutlet.Important:makesurethefrontcover
is properly seated and secure to the casing.
8- Plug the heater back in and adjust the thermostat (the built-in thermostat
startswithacalibrationsequence).
9- Aqualiedtechnicianshouldperformanyotherservicing.
Figure 2
White plastic
connector
WARRANTY
Pleaserefertothespecicationsheetatwww.globalcommander.ca.

Technical specications
Voltage, frequency: 120/240-208V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum load (resistive only): 12.5A
Maximum load (inductive only): 0.38A
Adjustment range: 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F)
Resolution: 0.5°C (1°F)
Operating mode
Comfort, economy, freeze protect, Boost.
Button color meaning
White: Comfort mode
Yellow: Conguration menu
Green: Economy mode
Blue: Freeze protect mode
Red: Thermostat in error
Purple: Boost mode
Cyan: Calibration
Features
- Calibration sequence
- Display in °C or °F.
- Button lock.
- Light of buttons and screen: ON or AUTO.
- Adjust the light brightness of the screen, scale from 1 to 5.
- Adjust ambient temperature oset.
- Setting the freeze protect mode 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F) in the
conguration menu.
- Setting the economy mode in the conguration menu.
- Return to the last mode in memory in case of a power outage.
Error codes
E1: Temperature probe disconnected.
Red LED ashes: Indicates a risk of overheating.
E6: Over tempreature: Red LED ashed quickly. No heating when the
device is over temperature.
E9: Calibration problem.
Default setup
Economy mode: Lowers the setpoint temperature by -3°C
Freeze protect mode: Sets the temperature at 10°C (50°F)
Comfort mode: Temperature set at 21°C (70°F)
Light of the buttons and the screen: ON
Screen brightness, set at 3
Navigation
Main Menu
Increase the temperature Press 1-second Adjustment button
▲
Decrease the temperature Press 1-second Adjustment button
▼
Change mode Press 1-second Adjustment buttons
▲ ▼
Reset Press 15-second Adjustment buttons
▲ ▼
Activate Boost mode Press 1-second Hourglass button
Standby Press 4-second
Power On button
/Standby
Power on Press 3-second
Power On button
/Standby
Conguration Menu
Enter menu Press 3-second Buttons
+
Change menu Press 1-second Buttons
+
Increase or change value Press 1-second Adjustment button
▲
Decrease or change value Press 1-second Adjustment button
▼
Exit menu Press 3-second Buttons
+
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
OF THE THERMOSTAT
Power On
button/
Standby
Hourglass
button
Brightness
adjustment °C or °F
adjustment
Menu
oset
adjustment Locking
Adjustment
button
Comfort
mode
Economy
mode
Freeze protect
mode
Heating
intensity
Fan
intensity
Adjustment
button
Operating modes
To change the operating mode,
simultaneously press the 2 adjustment buttons ▲and ▼ for 1 second.
The thermostat oers three operating modes. The icon of the operating mode
in application appears in the lower right corner of the screen.
Comfort mode (White):
Preferred mode when heating is necessary.
E.g.: You are at home and want heating suitable for your
comfort. Adjustment between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
Economy mode (Green):
Mode to privilege in the moments requiring less heating.
The set temperature is lowered according to the possible
adjustment economy mode between -0.5°C and -5°C.
E.g.: When you sleep or when you are not at home during the
day, this mode saves energy during this time.
Freeze protect mode (Blue):
Mode to favor when very little heating is necessary.
E.g.: You spend a week outside the house and heating of only
5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F) is sucient during your absence.
Boost mode (Purple)
Suggested mode when a fast heating is needed in a room for example when a
warm room is needed at the end of a shower.
To activate this mode, press the hourglass button 1 second. The display
will ash and will indicate the boost time. When the display is ashing, the
number of minutes can increase by 5 minutes by pressing the hourglass button
again. When the display stop ashing, the number of minutes remaining is
shown before the end of this mode.
At any time, the boost time can be increased or decreased by 1 minute by
pressing ▲or ▼ or increase by 5 minutes by pressing the hourglass button .
The boost mode will stop when the boost time is up or by pressing the
hourglass button 3 seconds.

Conguration of parameters
The options will be presented in the following order:
°C °F Temperature display
°C or °F
Economy mode (Green)
The economy mode can be set between -0.5°C to -5°C.
E.g.: By setting this parameter to -3°C, when this mode is
selected the setpoint of the device will decrease by 3°C.
Freeze protect mode (Blue)
The freeze protect mode can be set between 5°C to 10°C (41°F to
50°F).
E.g.: By setting this parameter to 7°C (45°F), when this mode is
selected the setpoint of the device will be at 7°C (45°F).
Ambient temperature oset
The device’s thermostat is calibrated in the laboratory to an
accuracy of ± 0.5°. However, depending on the conditions in
which it is installed, the actual ambient temperature in the room
may be dierent from the one displayed. In order for the room
temperature to be exactly as displayed, you must use the room
temperature oset function.
Locking
This feature eliminates unwanted temperature adjustments and
the use of dierent thermostat modes. Before activating it, make
sure you have set your set temperature correctly.
ON Light On at all times (buttons and screen)
AUTO Light of buttons and the display turn O 5 seconds after
use.
Brightness
Light intensity of the screen on a scale of 1 to 5.
Temperature display
The thermostat displays the measured room temperature by default.
The heating intensity will be indicated by an intensity indicator.
The fan intensity will be indicated by a fan intensity indicator on the display.
To display the set temperature, press once for 1 second on one of the adjustment
buttons ▲or ▼. The set temperature appears for 5 seconds.
To change the set temperature, press once for 1 second on one of the adjustment
button ▲or ▼, when the set temperature is displayed, press the adjustment button
repeatedly until the desired temperature is displayed.
Conguration menu
To congure the thermostat parameters, access the conguration menu by following
the steps below:
• Press the buttons and simultaneously for 3 seconds until the display ashes
and release. The buttons will be yellow.
• Use the adjustment buttons ▲or ▼to adjust the displayed parameter.
• To go to the next conguration; press the buttons and simultaneously and
release immediately.
• In order to exit the conguration menu at any time and access the display,
simultaneously press the buttons and for 3 seconds or wait
5 seconds and the thermostat will exit the menu.
Note: The thermostat will automatically record any changes.
Standby
The stanby desactivates all the fonctions of the heater. It is suggested when heating is
not needed for example, during the summer.
To put the heater on stanby, press the button 4 seconds. During this sequence, the
display will show a countdown from 4 seconds to 1. Then after, the display will show
« OFF » before shutdown.
To power on the heater, press the button 3 seconds. The unit will operate in the last
operating mode stored in memory before the standby.
Calibration sequence / Power outage
When connecting or after a power outage, the heater will start with a calibration
sequence. During the calibration, the display will show a countdown of 60 seconds,
the 4 buttons will ash in cyan, and the display will show the letters “CAL” for
calibration. The fan will be at full power during calibration and all buttons will be
deactivated for user.
When the calibration time is up, the room temperature will be shown and the last
mode in memory before the power outage will be activated.
If the calibration doesn’t work, the error code E9 appears on the display. To remove
the error code press the button 3 seconds.
The heater will automatically restart the calibration sequence. If another error code
appears on the display, contact technical support.
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