Hyco SK1500 User manual

Sunking 1.5kW Outdoor
Infra-Red Heater
SK1500
Instruction Manual
Version 1.0 october 2014
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
COMMENCING INSTALLATION. UPON COMPLETION
OF INSTALLATION ENSURE THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
LEFT WITH THE USER/MAINTAINER OF THE PRODUCT.
Sunking 1.5kW Outdoor Infra-Red Heater
SK1500
1. INTRODUCTION
The Sun King weatherproof outdoor heater is ideal for domestic and commercial
outdoor heating applications. It contains quartz halogen infra-red lamps that operate
at a very high temperature and is suitable for patios, beer gardens and outdoor
smoking areas.
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
DO NOT PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF
DAMAGE OR DEFECT TO THE PRODUCT.
THE PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A SUPPLY THAT
MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS DETAILED ON THE RATING LABEL.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST
EDITION OF THE IEE WIRING REGULATIONS.
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING
CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL
CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE,
UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION
CONCERNING THE SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING - THE APPLIANCE MUST EARTHED.
DO ENSURE THE POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE
BODY OF THE HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION.
DO ENSURE THE MINIMUM MOUNTING GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE LAMP WHEN
IN USE.
DO NOT USE IF THE GUARD IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSERT OBJECTS THROUGH THE GUARD.
DO NOT LOCATE THE HEATER IMMEDIATELY BELOW A SOCKET.
DO ENSURE THAT ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS; CURTAINS,
PAPER, CLOTHING FURNITURE ETC.ARE KEPT AWAY AT A MINIMUM
DISTANCE OF 1.8M FROM ALL SURFACES OF THE HEATER.
DO NOT INSTALL THE HEATER IN EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE
ENVIRONMENTS.
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3. INSTALLATION
ENSURE THE MINIMUM DISTANCES ARE FOLLOWED.
ENSURE THERE ARE NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS; CURTAINS,
PAPER, CLOTHING FURNITURE ETC.WITHIN A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF
1.8M FROM ALL SURFACES OF THE HEATER.
Select a suitable surface that will support the product and accept the wall
plugs safely.
Ensure the minimum distance from the floor is 2.0 metres and from the side wall
is 1.5 metres (see diagram 1).
Using the bracket supplied and ensuring a horizontal level, mark three holes
onto the mounting surface. Insert the three wall plugs and attach the bracket to
the wall.
Offer up the heater to the bracket and line up the three holes on the bracket to
those on the heater. Secure the two pieces together using the fittings supplied.
The angle of the heater should be adjusted by loosening the hinged part of the
bracket, selecting the angle and then tightening the hinge once again. Ensure the
angle is a minimum of 300from vertical and no greater than 900(See diagram 2).
NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE MOUNTING POSITION WHILE THE
UNIT IS TURNED ON AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE POWER ENSURE
IT HAS FULLY COOLED BEFORE TOUCHING IT.
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FLOOR
1.5m
2.0m
FLOOR
1.5m
2.0m
Max 90
0
Min 30
0
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
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4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
THE SUN KING OUTDOOR HEATER IS SUPPLIED WITH 1.8M OF HEAT
RESISTANT CORD AND A MOULDED 13AMP BS PLUG. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT IF IT IS CONNECTED TO A SOCKET OUTSIDE
IT SHOULD BE A WATERPROOF TYPE SOCKET.
The use of an RCD breaker when installing this product is recommended
where applicable.
The steady state current of the heater is 6.5A but an inrush current of many
times this will be encountered at first switch on, for this reason a MCB type 3
is strongly recommended.
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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing the lamp
WHEN REPLACING THE LAMP,THE UNIT SHOULD BE SAFELY
DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND REMOVED
FROM THE WALL SO IT CAN BE PERFORMED ON SAFE FLAT SURFACE.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE HEATER HAS FULLY COOLED BEFORE
HANDLING IT.
NEVER HANDLE THE GLASS PART OF LAMP WITH YOUR BARE HANDS,
FINGERPRINTS WILL CAUSE THE LAMP TO BURN AT THIS POINT AND
SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE LIFESPAN.TO REMOVE MARKS, USE A SOFT
CLOTH AND METHYLATED SPIRITS OR ALCOHOL.
With the unit on a safe flat surface, proceed to remove the two part hinged
bracket and wiring box from the main body of the unit.
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Remove both side panels from the unit and slide both back panels away and
out from the main chassis .
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Remove the live and neutral lamp connections from the terminal block located
inside the wiring box.
Remove the front guard by gently sliding out from either end of the heater.
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Remove the lamp from the heater by lifting it out of its holders and clear of the
heater. Feed the lamp cables out of the holes to complete the lamp removal.
Take the new lamp and reverse all the steps to replace. If you experience difficulty
please consult a professional, or call the number on the rating label for further
advice.
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6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Sunking 1.5kW
Voltage 230v ~ 50Hz
Power 1500W
Current 6.5A
Weight 1.0kg
Ingress protection 24
Dimensions 455W x 100H x 125Dmm
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7. Guarantee and service policy
This product is guaranteed against faulty materials and manufacture for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. Hyco will in its sole discretion replace, repair
or refund any faulty unit. Incorrect installation and frost damage are excluded.
Consequential costs such as labour charges or damage to fittings and surroundings
are expressly excluded.
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INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/E.
At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as
household waste. It must be taken to a local authority waste collection centre
or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic
equipment separately enables its components to be recovered and recycled to
obtain significant savings in energy and resources. In order to underline the
duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a
crossed out dustbin.
Hyco Manufacturing Ltd
Normandy Court, Express Way
Castleford,WF10 5NR
Sales: 01924 225 200
Fax: [phone]
Switchboard: 01924 225 215
Email: [e-mail]
www.hyco.co.uk
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