Inforesight Solaira Cosy SCOSY15120 User manual

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INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.
125 Traders Blvd. E Unit # 4, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H3
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I M P OR TA N T - S AV E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R F U T U R E R E F E R E N C E
WEATHERPROOF INFRARED HEATERS
SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE -
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
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Reference Manual
Solaira
Cosy
CANADA & USA HEATER MODELS:
SCOSY15120-C 120V - 1500W
SCOSY15240-C 20 / 240V - 1125 / 1500W (SINGLE PHASE)

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. 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.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it
will not be tripped over.
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When using electrical short-wave INFRARED HEATERS, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
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9. To disconnect heater, (if hard wired) turn controls to off or remove 3-pin
120 volt plug from outlet.
10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any opening as this may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block openings in any manner.
13. A heater has hot parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
14. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fire.
15. Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.
16. Do not touch the heater during operation as the body becomes
very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has been given
where children and vulnerable people are present.
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G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
For the 120 volt heater. The cord has 3-pin grounded plug.
For the 208 / 240 volt heater. The cord from the terminal box must be hard
wired.
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The Cosy heater produces radiant heat like the sun, warming people and objects rather than
the air in between. It is mounted on an adjustable bracket that allows the heat to be directed
exactly where it is required. Its attractive, lightweight design means that it is effective yet
unobtrusive. The infrared radiant weatherproof heater is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Please read the following instructions carefully before use. The safety of this heater is
guaranteed only by its correct usage in accordance with these instructions, therefore
they should be retained for future reference.
Before using this appliance:
1. Check that the voltage indicated on the units rating label corresponds to the mains
supply voltage.
2. Do not install the heaters less than the minimum height from the floor as specified below
in the specification - Table. 1.
3. Ensure that the heater has been securely fastened in its final mounting position.
4. WARNING - This appliance must be grounded!
5. WARNING - Keep the mains cord away from the body of the heater which will get hot
during use.
6. If a socket outlet is used do not position the outlet immediately behind the heater.
7. Avoid the use of an extension cord with this product.
8. Do not cover or obstruct the heater while it is in use.
9. Do not insert any object through any slot or opening in the heater.
10. Do not use if guard is not present.
11. WARNING - When replacing the emitter or cleaning the unit, ensure that the 3-pin 120
volt plug is removed from its socket outlet or if hard wired circuit is disconnected from the
mains supply. Note: always ensure that the emitter is cool before handling.
12. Do not handle the halogen emitter with bare hands. If it is inadvertently
touched, remove finger marks with a soft cloth and methylated spirit or
rubbing alcohol. Otherwise, the marks will burn into the quartz emitter during
use causing premature heater failure.
13. The heater is not intended for use by young children and must be supervised by a
responsible person at all times.
14. Always remove the 3-pin 120 volt plug on the 120 volt heater if it is not being used.
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S P E C I FI C AT I O N
T a b l e 1 . C a n a d a a n d U S A H e a t e r s
Keep combustible material such as furniture, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the front of the heater and away
from the sides and rear.
W A R N I N G : R I S K O F F I R E
W A R N I N G : R I S K O F F I R EW A R N I N G : R I S K O F F I R E
W A R N I N G : R I S K O F F I R E
I N S TAL L AT I O N
The 120V version of the heater is fitted with a supply cord measuring 15 feet (5.0m) and has
a molded 3 - pin 15 amp plug.
The 208 / 240V version of the heater is fitted with a supply cord measuring 79 inches (2.0m)
for hard wiring.
WARNING:
Wiring procedures and connections should be in accordance with the
National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes.
WARNING: If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by a
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: Disconnect electric power supply before working on circuit wiring to prevent
electric shock.
CAUTION:
Please observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and any
inflammable surfaces.
CAUTION: When the electrical connection is outside a weatherproof socket must be used
having ground fault protection (GFCI or GFI).
Model Type SCOSY15120 SCOSY15240
Voltage 120 V 208 / 240 V
Total Power 1500 W 1125 / 1500 W
Current 12.5 A 5.4 / 6.3 A
Min. mounting height from floor 79 in (201 cm)
Min. distance from ceiling 11 ¾ in (30 cm)
Min. distance from side wall 39 in (100 cm)
Dimensions - W × H × D 15½ in × 4 in × 6 in (39 cm × 10 cm × 15 cm)
Weight 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)
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NOTE: CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, IF IN DOUBT.
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The heater can be mounted in a horizontal manner
(Fig. A) or angled manner (Fig. D).
1. Securely fasten the heater bracket to the mounting
surface using the fixing holes in the bracket. Please refer
to Table 1 for recommended positioning of the heater.
2. Fix in the required angular position by tightening the
fixing bolt on the bracket at the rear of the heater.
3. The heater bracket can be used to adjust the direction
of the heater up and down (see Fig. B) and side to side
(see Fig. C). This is done by loosening the bolts fixing the
heater to the bracket, and then retightening once the
correct position is achieved.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. D
HORIZONTAL MOUNTED UNIT
ANGLE MOUNTED UNIT
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Switch off/unplug the heater from the mains supply
when mounting or adjusting the heater position.
CAUTION: When mounting the heater horizontally,
do not position the heater at an angle more than 50°
or less then 45°as shown in Fig. A.
CAUTION: The heater should be mounted with the
minimum clearances adhered to. Please refer to
Table 1 for the recommended positioning of the
heater. Do not install the heater in a corner!
CAUTION: When mounted the heater at an angle,
ensure the back of the heater is parallel to the
mounting surface (See Fig. D). The heater should
always be angled downwards when mounting this
way with the terminal box at the bottom of the heater -
see Fig. D.
CAUTION: Always allow the heater to cool before
attempting to reposition/move. Never attempt to move
the heater while it is switched on!
CAUTION: Observe the minimum safe distance
between the heater body and inflammable surfaces
and objects when mounting (see table 1).
MAX.50°
MIN.45°
MIN.45°
MIN.30°
GROUND LEVEL
SEE TABLE 1 FOR
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M AI N TE N AN C E
CAUTION:
Unplug/Switch off unit from the mains supply before replacing emitter or any
maintenance procedure including cleaning.
CAUTION: Should dust or dirt appear on the reflector, it is recommended that that the
guard and emitter are removed and the reflector is wiped with a lint-free cloth before
reassembling (see emitter replacement instructions).
NOTE: For replacement emitters or spare parts please contact your local distributor
quoting model type and rating from rating label. It is very important that your
replacement emitter is exactly the same as the one it was supplied with. Failure to
fit the exact same type can cause the heater to prematurely fail.
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3. The heater will now be free to slide off the back plate (Fig. F). Gently slide the heater body
away from the open end as shown in Fig. G ensuring not to drop it as it becomes free from
its mounting.
1. Ensure the heater and emitter are cool and the power supply is disconnected by removing
the plug from the socket outlet or disconnect switch.
2. Remove one of the heater end plates by removing the three screws with a pozi-head
screwdriver as shown in Fig. E.
Fig. E
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Unplug/switch off from the mains power before any attempts are made to replace the
emitter. Contact your distributor for the correct replacement quoting model type and
rating from rating label. We recommend you read through the procedure fully before
commencing work.
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Fig. F Fig. G
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4. The back plate should now have the heater body removed from it (Fig. H) and can be
placed on a safe, flat work surface to proceed with the emitter replacement.
Fig. H
5. Stand the heater on its open end and
remove the other end plate (Fig. J).
6. Remove the four screws (Fig. K) from
the terminal box and lift off the lid.
7. Remove the connector block retaining
bridge by removing the screw and lifting
out. This will allow the connector block to
be lifted out of its locating lugs to allow for
better access when connecting the new
emitter terminals. For now though leave it
in its locating lugs and unscrew the
connector block screws as highlighted
(Fig. L) and remove the white emitter wires
so they are free (Fig. M).
Fig. N
Fig. L
8. From inside the heater body, gently pull the emitter wires through the sealing gasket so the
emitter wires exit the terminal box and are free as shown below in Fig. N.
Fig. M
Fig. J
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Fig. K

Fig. Q
Fig. S
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. Pull the emitter wires through the two access holes so it is ready to be unclipped and
removed from the heater (Fig. Q).
11. The emitter is held in at each end by spring clips that hold the emitters’ ceramic caps in
the emitter holders. Pull the clips back (Fig. R) far enough to allow the ceramic caps to be
lifted up (Fig. S) at both ends and remove the emitter from the heater.
Fig. R
9. Turn the heater body over and slide the side reflectors out at each end and then slide the
guard out of the heater by pushing
it towards one of the ends where the end plates are
removed (Fig. P). NOTE: The reflectors sit on top of the guard legs for refitting.
Fig. P
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13. Refit the new emitter in reverse order ensuring that no wires get trapped and all screws
are fully tightened.
12. The heater should now be broken down as shown in Fig. T. Ensure your new emitter
wires are the same length and it’s fitted the same as the original.
Fig. T
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