Homefront HFCPB400SL User manual

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Owner’s Manual For Convection Heater
with timer
2 in 1 Floor and Wall-mounted
Model HFCPB400SL
It is important that you read these instructions before using your new purchase and we strongly
recommend that you keep them in a safe place for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions……………………………………………………2
Specifications …………………………………………………………4
Assembly for floor………………………………………………… …4
Installation for wall mounted …………………………………………5
Operation ………………………………………………………………5
Cleaning Heater………………………………………………………6
1. Safety Instructions
When using this electrical convection heater, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, so read all instructions before
using this heater.
1-1. Do not cover or obstruct top and bottom air vents of the heater, otherwise will cause the
heater overheating, to warn this, a word “Do not cover” and its symbol have been print near
the top air vents of the heater.
1-2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
1-3.Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides
and rear.
1-4.Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or handicapped
persons.
1-5.Always inspect power cord, and do not operate heater with a damaged cord or plug.
This heater is equipped with a grounded type plug (see illustration) and must be
plugged into a grounded type outlet as shown. This is a safety feature: DO NOT
REPLACE THIS PLUG!
1-6.DO NOT OPEN HEATER. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
1-7.Do not use the heater, if the heater has malfunctioned, or if it has been damaged or
dropped in any way. In such a case, return the heater to an authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
1-8.Do not use outdoors –always use indoors.
• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, wet areas or similar indoors
areas.
• Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water containers.

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1-9. Do not run the heater cord under carpeting, or otherwise cover the cord. Make sure the
cord is out of the way so that it does not pose a risk of tripping.
1-10. Turn off heater before unplugging from the electrical outlet.
1-11. Do not insert objects through the air vents of the heater as this may cause an electric
shock or fire. To prevent fire do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
1-12. The heater has hot and arcing parts inside. Never use the heater in the vicinity where
paint thinners, gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
1-13.Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use may cause injury to
persons, or property damage, or electric shock.
1-14. Avoid using an extension cord to power the heater because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fire.
1-15.This heater draws 8.7 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do not
plug the heater into a circuit that is already being used to power other appliances.
1-16. While it is normal for the heater’s plug to feel warm to the touch, a loose fit between the
plug and the electrical outlet may cause overheating and warping of the plug. If the outlet is
loose, contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets.
1-17. Do not allow water to splash on the heater. If the heater appears to be damp,
discontinue its use immediately.
1-18. The output of this heater may vary and its temperature may become intense enough to
burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not recommended for persons with reduced sensitivity
to heat or inability to react to avoid burns.
1-19. Service of the heater other than cleaning should be performed by an authorized service
center. No user serviceable parts inside. Only authorized service personnel shall handle
repair work.
1-20. The appliance has an internal over-temperature safety device, which automatically
switches the heater off, if an over-heat situation is detected. when the unit cools off, it will
switch on again.
1-21. Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming
pool.
1-22. The heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
1-23. The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
1-24. Children being supervised not to play with the appliance
1-25. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING!
–In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater

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–Do not use this heater with a programmer, timer, separate
remote-control system or any other device that switches the
heater on automatically, since a fire risk exist if the heater is
covered or positioned incorrectly.
2. Specifications:
Model: HFCPB400SL
Rated power: 360 –400W
Voltage: 220 –240V AC / 50Hz
3. Assembly for floor
Before using the heater as a floor type, attach the feet (included separately in the gift box) to
the unit.
Attach to the base of the heater using the 4 tapping screws provided, taking care to ensure
that they are located correctly in the bottom ends of the heater. See fig.1.
Fig.1

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4. Installation for wall mounted
WARNING: Heater should be located on the wall where no combustible material is
above the heater, and other sides of the heater should be at least 3 feet (0.9m) away
from the nearby combustible material.
Before using the heater as a wall mounted type, install it on the wall first, here are the steps for
the installation:
4-1. Select a location on the wall where you would like to have the heater mounted.
4-2. When mounted, enough space must be left around the heater. See fig. 3.
4-3. Drill 4 holes on the wall match with the holes on the bracket at the back of the heater,
insert 4 wall-plugs to each hole, then drive 2 screws into the two upper wall-plugs first, be sure
don’t drive this two screws all the way but keep the head of them apart from the wall 5 mm.
(fig.2).
4-4. Mount the heater on wall by its bracket enter into the two upper screws head, then drive
other 2 screws all the way through the lower bracket hole into wall-plug, and firmly tighten
them(fig.3).
Please follow below steps to install this heater.
5. Operation
NOTE:
It is normal for the heater to emit some odor when it is turned on for the first time, or after
having not been used for a long period of time. This will disappear when the heater has been
on a short while.
5-1. Choose a suitable location for the heater, taking into account the safety instructions
above.
5-2. Insert the plug of the heater into a suitable outlet,
5-3. Turn the thermostat knob fully in a clockwise direction to the maximum setting.
5-4. Turn on the heating elements by means of the rocker switches on the side of the heater.
Fig.2
Fig.3

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The maximum power in heater is 400W.
The temperature is continuously variable via the thermostat turning knob. Turn Thermostat
Knob to the CW as far as it will go. Leave at this setting until the room has reached the desired
temperature then turn the control knob to the CCW until the heater turns off. This is your ideal
setting. The heater will start automatically when the room temperature drops below this setting
and will turn off once the set temperature is reached.
5-5. When the desired room temperature has been reached, the lights on the element
switches are seen to go out. After this, the heater will keep the air temperature in the room at
the set temperature by switching on and off automatically.
5-6. In its minimum (fully counter-clockwise) position. In this position (depending on the size of
the room) the heater will maintain the temperature above freezing.
6. Cleaning the Heater
7-1. Always un-plug the heater from the outlet and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
7-2. Clean the outside of the heater by wiping with a damp cloth and buff with a dry cloth.
7-3. Do not use any detergents or abrasives and do not allow any water to enter the heater.
7-4.When the heater is not used for long periods of time. It should be protected from dust and
stored in a clean dry place.
Disposal
Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling.
Only for EC countries:
According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and
its incorporation into national right, products that are no longer suitable for use must be separately
collected and sent for recovery in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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Declaration of Conformity
We ACL Group (Intl.) Ltd, England DN6 8LZ declare that the Panel heater has been manufactured
according to our full quality assurance procedures.
The declaration is to certify that it conforms to CE, EMC, LVD and RoHS directives:
EN55014-1/A1:2009
EN55014-2/A2:2008
EN61000-3-2/A2: 2009
EN61000-3-3: 2008
All provisions of Annex 1 of Council Directive 2004/108/EC –EMC directive
EN60335-1: 2008
EN60335-2-2: 2006
EN62233: 2008
All provisions of Annex 1 of Council Directive 2006/95/EC –the Low Voltage Directive
RoHs 2011/65/EU
Mr. Alan Garnett, UK QA Manager
Environmental Protection
RECYCLING: WASTE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH HOUSEHOLD
WASTE. PLEASE RECYCLE WHERE FACILITIES EXIST. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR
RETAILER FOR RECYCLING ADVICE.

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12 Months Limited Warranty
Here at ACL, we are confident that you will be places with your purchase of the Homefront Panel
heater. However if within 12 months from the date of purchase you experience any problems due to
defects in materials or manufacture, please contact us directly on 0844 8000031 for technical
advice.
Should your product develop a fault, please follow these steps immediately:
-Call our technical helpline on 0844 8000031 for technical advice. Or for exchange or refund
please contact your place of purchase.
-This does not affect your statutory rights.