Heat Storm Hs-1000-WX Operator's manual

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User Manual
Infrared Wall Heater WX & WXG
and Safety Instructions
1000 WATT | QUARTZ INFRARED
MODEL:
HS-1000-WX
HS-1000-WXG
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction ..............................................
Safety Awareness .................................
Installation & Instructions ...............
Operations & Controls .........................
Troubleshooting Guide ......................
Questions & Answers ..........................
Return Policy ............................................
1 Year Limited Warranty ..................

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Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your
Heat Storm Smart Heater
IF THE DIRECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE NOT FOL-
LOWED, AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMA-
BLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER HEATING APPLIANCE.
ANY REQUIRED SERVICE OTHER THAN FILTER MAINTE-
NANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHO-
RIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
Any other repairs attempted by anyone other than an au-
thorized service representative will void the warranty.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS
APPLIANCE.
Introduction

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Safety & Awareness
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precaution should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.
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.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating
and unattended.
Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable
electrician before reusing.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to
heater circuit at main disconnect panel.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. It cannot
be used in a wardrobe.
CAUTION: Whenever the heater is left operating and unattend-
ed, caution may be necessary if children or invalids are nearby.
The appliance should not be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
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Children being supervised should be instructed not to play with
the appliance.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after
the heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Discard heater, or return to an authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the man-
ufacture, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Any repairs to this heater should be carried out by a qualified
service person.
Under no circumstances should this heater be modified. Parts
having to be removed for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating this heater again.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord
with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances. Place the cord away from high
traffic areas. Place cord where it will not cause tripping hazard.
To disconnect the heater, turn controls to the off position, wait
for the fan to stop blowing to ensure the inside of the heater has
been properly cooled, then remove plug.
Connect to proper 2 pin polarized outlets only.
When using electrical appliances, basic precaution should al-
ways be followed to reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, and inju-
ry to persons.
There is a thermostat limiter inside the heater. When the inner
temperature over-heats or abnormal heating occurs, the ther-
mostat protective device will cut off power supply to avoid risk of
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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. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner.
The 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.
Use this heater only as described in the manual. Any other use is
not recommended by the manufacturer because it may cause
fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (out-
let\power strip). This heater is for use on 120 V standard outlets.
HEATER LOCATION
When choosing a location for your new heater, ensure that the
general instructions are followed. For best effect, install the heat-
er out of direct sunlight. Cold climate installation recommenda-
tion: when installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated
to conform to applicable insulation codes. If you choose to place
the unit underneath the window or on a poorly insulated exteri-
or wall, please be advised that the heater may read colder ambi-
ent temperature then what the actual ambient temperature of
the room is.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the current rating of the current tap.
Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/pow-
er strip).
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Keep electrical cords, drapery, furniture and other combustibles
at least 3 feet (0.9 M) from the front of the heater and away from
the sides.
WARNING: Make sure the power is turned off before proceeding.
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out by a licensed electrician in accordance with national and
local codes.
If repairing or replacing any electrical component or wiring, the
original wire routing, color coding and securing locations must
be followed.
WARNING: Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local build-
ing codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: Do not use this heater if any part of it has been un-
derwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and replace any part of the electrical system.
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or
personal injury.
WARNING: During any service of this appliance, the power to
the unit must be turned off. First turn the main power switch to
the “OFF” Position, wait for the fan to stop blowing to ensure the
inside of the heater has been properly cooled. Then remove the
electrical plug from the wall outlet.
VOLTAGE PROTECTION: If heater is plugged in a 240V outlet by
mistake, the PCBA will cut off the heating and fan immediate-
ly, it will show a “UH” error code , and the heater must be un-
plugged. The heater will function properly when plugged in the
right voltage.
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Bedrooms, family rooms and more!

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Installation & Instructions
WALL INSTALLATION
THE HEATER MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE IT IS
USED.
CAUTION: YOUR HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED ON A WALL. DO
NOT PROP THE HEATER UP AGAINST OBJECTS OR USE THE
HEATER WITH THE GRILL PLACED VERTICALLY.
CAUTION – High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords,
drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9
M) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
Tools needed for installation:
(3/16” drill bit and a Phillips screwdriver)
1. Use the included level template to ensure you mark the guide
holes correctly.
2. Drill holes for included anchors and screws. Insert top 2 screws
first.
3. Hang the heater on top the 2 screws.
4. Screw in final 2 screws into bottom base anchors holes to se-
cure heater onto wall.
5. Wall mounted only.
6. 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.
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4x Wall Anchor
(for drywall installation)
WALL INSTALLATION
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Operations & Controls

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SELECTING CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT
By pressing the “+” or “-” icons at the same time, you can set the
heater to function and display in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
NOTE: Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit can only be
performed using touchscreen on heater or the Smart Life app
on Wi-Fi models and is not available using the remote control.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
When pressing either the “+” or “-” icons the display will enter
into temperature setting mode. The heater will indicate that it is
in this mode when the numbers begin to blink. Pressing the “+”
or “-” icons will change the thermostat by 1°F or 1°C.
- The default set temperature of the heater is 70° F or 21° C.
- After 5 seconds without control input the display will exit tem-
perature setting mode and show the current ambient tempera-
ture.
NOTE: After the heater function or power is shut off the blower
will continue to run for several minutes to cool the internal com-
ponents.
CHILD LOCK FEATURE
Press the ON/OFF icon for 5 seconds to engage child lock.
When the child lock is on, no changes can be made to the set-
tings until the child lock is turned off.
NOTE: Child lock feature can only be performed using the Con-
trol Panel on the heater or through the Smart Life app on Wi-Fi
models, and is not available using the remote control.
THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION
Thermostat readings can vary based on the environment. If de-
sired, the thermostat on the heater can be manually calibrated
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NOTE: Thermostat calibration can only be for performed using
the Control Panel on the heater and is not available using the
remote control.
NOTE: Typically Heat Storm Infrared Heater thermostats are
more accurate than home central thermostats. Changing your
Heat Storm Infrared Heater to match your central system may
reduce its efficiency.
NOTE: You may have to attempt thermostat calibration several
times to make your heater thermostat match your HVAC system.
1. Press the ON/OFF button down for 10 seconds to begin cali-
bration. After 5 seconds, you will hear a beep indicating that the
child lock is on. Continue to hold the ON/OFF button down until
you hear the second beep. Release the ON/OFF button.
2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the thermostat when the
numbers begin to flash.
3. After 5 seconds without control input the heater will exit ther-
mostat calibration.
MAINTENANCE
WASHABLE LIFETIME FILTER SYSTEM
Always unplug the heater when it is not in use for long time.
HeatStorm™ Infrared Heaters equipped with a washable life-
time filter which is easy to clean.
We recommend cleaning the filter regularly, about once a
month or more as needed. To do this, follow these steps:
• Locate the filters on your unit. The wall unit has 2 filters, one on
each side of the unit.
• Press both tabs to remove the filter cover and remove the filter,
noting which side of the filter receives airflow into the heater.
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airflow, until water runs clear. The filter might excrete some fil-
tered residue, so be cautious not to drip on any stain-able surfac-
es such as carpeting. You can also soak the filter in water mixed
with a small amount of mild dish soap (remember to rinse well
with clean water after soaking filter).
• Shake the filter over a sink until excess water is removed and
allow it to drip dry completely before reinstalling.
• DO NOT force or attempt to speed the filter drying process by
using any alternative methods.
• ENSURE that the filter is completely dry before inserting back
into the air inlet and replacing covers.
• Reinstall the filters and replace cover. OR you can clean the
filters with your vacuum.
- Using your vacuum wand, gently run it over the filter cover.
Do not remove the cover or the filter if you choose to clean your
heater with the vacuum.
WARNING: Any required service other than filter maintenance
should only be performed by an authorized service representa-
tive.
FACTORY RESET
Power off heater and allow time for elements to cool. Unplug
and plug in heater. Within three minutes of plugging in heater,
press and hold timer icon for 10 seconds. This will reset heater to
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Troubleshooting Guide
When I power the heater ON, it doesn’t blow any air at first.
The heater is functioning as it should. The first 15 seconds allow
the infrared elements to get hot so that when the fan turns on it
moves warm air into the room.
The heater’s ambient temperature reading does not match
my central heating thermostat reading. Why?
Thermostats vary in their temperature setting. In most cases,
the central heating thermostat is not as accurate as your Heat
Storm thermostat.
• Also, where the temperature sensor is can alter the thermostat
reading.
• You can calibrate your heaters thermostat to match your cen-
tral heating thermostat. Please see the calibration section of the
manual.
The heater keeps blowing air when the heater is turned off.
Why?
The heater is functioning as it should. This is the cool down
phase. The heater will run for several minutes (up to 12) to cool
down the internal components. This increases the lifespan of the
infrared elements.
The heater is not blowing warm air.
• Check to see if the air inlet is blocked or the air filter is dirty. If
the filter is dirty, clean it.
• The ambient temperature (displayed) is higher than the ther-
mostat setting.
• There is something blocking the airflow. Move the object out-
of-the-way of the heater. This is common if the heater is in a
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Installing the heater near objects may cause the air in your room
not to circulate and therefore have widely varying temperatures
within the same room.
• Disconnect the unit from the wall outlet for 2 hours. After 2
hours, plug the unit back into the wall outlet. If the problem per-
sists call customer service at 435–752–6611.
The fan clicks on and runs for under a minute and then turns
off. Why?
• The fan is turning on to attempt to create airflow within your
room. The heater is trying to determine if the ambient tempera-
ture in the room has changed.
My heater smells like burning plastic.
• When you first receive your heater, a light plastic odor is nor-
mal. The heater is brand new and has never been used before.
If the smell persists for more than a couple hours, call customer
service at 435–752–6611.
My heater is not showing the temperature, just an error code.
- Unplug the heater for 2 hours, then plug the heater back in.
- Do the factory reset. If the error persists, call customer service.
The temperature sensor (probe) error, when this code shows,
the heating element and fan are turned off. Heater needs to be
unplugged and check the temperature sensor which could be
loose or disconnected or damaged.
Program cannot set up to run, heater needs to be unplugged
and plugged in again. If this error is still there after several tries,
the PCBA needs to be replaced.
This is a heater tilt-over error. When this code shows, the heater
and fan are turned off. The heater can be turned back on again
by touching on/off icon after heater is standing up again.
Incorrect high voltage power supply error. The heater must be
unplugged immediately.
The temperature is less than 16°F (-9° C)
The temperature is greater than 99°F (37° C)
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Why does the Blower Fan keep running after I have turned
off the unit?
The Blower Fan will continue to run until the heat chamber has
cooled down. After a few minutes the fan will shut off automati-
cally. This ensures that the quartz infrared heating elements are
cooled properly helping to ensure the longevity of your heater.
Can the heating elements be replaced?
Yes. Contact an authorized repair center, generally, this is the
store where you purchased your heater. If you ordered the heat-
er online or have had the heater for longer than one year, con-
tact customer service to order replacement elements.
My cord is getting very hot, especially at the plug. Is that nor-
mal?
No. Most likely the problem is that the connection from the wall
wiring for the outlet is faulty and is causing the outlet and plug
to overheat. Also make sure there are not too many appliances
plugged into outlets on a single circuit. This problem is quite
common in older homes. If the problems persist consult a quali-
fied electrician.
The heater’s airflow seems to have diminished?
Make sure the air inlet is not blocked and that the filter is clean.
For directions on how to clean the filters, see the Washable Life-
time Filter System in the operations and control section of the
manual.
Once I initially plug the unit in and turn it on, how long will it
take to heat my room?
Generally, it takes about a half hour. Please remember that with
any type of heating process there are many variables; size of the
room, how well the room is insulated, how many doors/windows,
how much bare concrete (which acts as a heat sink with any
type of heating), the opening and closing of an exterior door, etc.
Therefore, heating performance will vary in every environment.
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Can I use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same
time?
Yes. Keep in mind the heating will vary based on how open your
floor plan is and the sizes of the rooms involved. Our suggestion,
give it a try and see what works best for you. Please be advised
that this heater is good for between 500-600 square feet of sup-
plemental heating.
My heater never seems to reach the set temperature, it just
keeps running.
There are several possible causes. Make sure the filters are clean.
If the room is drafty or poorly insulated the thermostat sensor
may be taking an inaccurate reading. Make sure to keep doors
closed so that the heater can heat the room. Also, ensure that
the heater is plugged into an interior wall and is not below a
window. Often, when a heater is below a window with the cool
air from the window is causing an inaccurate temperature read-
ing. If none of the above assist with the problem, your heater
may be too small for the room. This heater is good for between
500-600 square feet of supplemental heating and approxi-
mately 100 square feet of primary heating. The square footage
amounts will vary depending on how well insulated your home
is.
My home is not insulated very well, will this heater help me?
Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not re-
tain the heat as efficiently and may result in your heater running
longer or more often.
Can I use the heater if I have vaulted or cathedral ceilings?
Yes, but it may take longer to heat the room initially. Once the
room has reached the desired temperature it will cycle on and
off accordingly.
Will I be able to use the heater in a basement or garage?
Yes, if the basement is finished with drywall and carpet. Other-
wise we recommend you use our Heat Storm Outdoor Infrared
heaters for this heating need. For more information visit
heatstorm.com or contact customer service.
Can I use more than one heater at a time?
Yes, but make sure they are not on the same electrical circuit.
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are on the fence about having 2 heaters in a room, we recom-
mend the second heater. The heaters will work together and
spend more time in eco mode. This will prolong the lifespan
on your elements, save on power, and ensure that your room
warms up faster.
Can I use the heater on a job / construction site?
Our outdoor infrared heaters are recommended for non-insulat-
ed or outdoor environments.
For more information visit: heatstorm.com
Can I move the heater around while it is operating?
It is not recommended to move any portable heater while it is
operating. We recommend turning the heater to the off position
and moving the heater once the fan has completely turned off.
What is the life expectancy for the Quartz Elements?
Average element life is 20,000 hours. The Quartz Elements are
replaceable by an authorized service dealer.
Can I use the heater and another appliance at the same
time?
Yes, as long as they are not on the same electrical circuit. Heat
Storm Infrared Heaters are considered to be an appliance. You
should not run more than one large appliance on a single circuit
breaker. Your heater, freezer, refrigerator, microwave oven, wash-
ing machine, dryer, and other such appliance should not share a
circuit breaker.
Can I use an extension cord, surge protector or power strip
with my heater?
No, we do not recommend to use any extension cord, surge pro-
tector, or power strip
What happens if I unplug the unit before the blower has fin-
ished it’s cooling down cycle?
When heater is unplugged in working status the fan will blow
as soon as the heater is plugged in again. When heater is un-
plugged in standby status the fan will not blow when the heater
plugs in again. If the heater did not finish the cooling procedure
when it was unplugged, the fan will blow immediately when the
heater turns on by pressing on/off icon.