Marvin 7860 User manual

W.B.Marvin Manufacturing Co., the
manufacturer, warrants to original
purchasers of their electric heaters that
Marvin heaters shall be free from
electrical defects for a period of ten (10)
years (2 years for heating elements) from
the provable date of purchase. The
applicability of any implied warranties is
limited to the same ten (10) year (2 years
for heating elements) period. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any
defect or malfunction caused by abuse or
misuse occurring while the heater is in the
possession of the purchaser including
without limitation uses for purposes not
intended by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
any defect or malfunction caused by
repairs attempted by others, damage in
transit, abusive treatment or commercial
application.
In the event of the occurrence of a defect
covered by this warranty, the original
purchaser shall, at his expense, return the
heater along with proof of purchase to the
manufacturer, attention Inspection
Department. If the defect is covered by
this warranty, the manufacturer shall
within sixty (60) days after receipt thereof
correct the electrical defect without cost to
the original purchaser. Any questions
concerning this warranty shall by directed
to the Inspection Department of the
manufacturer.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you also may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
The W.B.Marvin
Manufacturing Company
HEATZONE
WORKSHOP HEATER
With Replaceable Elements
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Do not attempt to service or repair this
heater. If damaged or not functioning
properly, return heater to W.B. Marvin. For
safety reasons, servicing is only available at
the factory. Parts can
not be sent to the customer.
Whenreturningtheheatertous,packthe
heaterinitsoriginalcartonTHENpackthat
boxinalargershippingboxandpadwell.
Ship to:
W.B. Marvin Manufacturing Co.
Inspection Department
211 Glenn Avenue
Urbana, Ohio 43078-0230
For Warranty Repairs
Include proof of purchase and a note
explaining the problem with your heater,
and a return address.
We’ll repair or replace (at our option) your
heater and return it. Please allow 2 weeks.
For Out-of-Warranty Repairs
Returnheateralongwithanoteexplaining the
problemwithyourheater,aphonenumber
whereyoucanbereachedduringtheday,and
areturnaddress.
We will inspect your heater & call you with
a quote for the cost of repairs.
W.B. Marvin is concerned about the
well being of our environment, and
we’d like to point out the following:
1. Many components of our products are
made from recyclable materials.
And, we will continue to look for new
materials to help the environment.
2. The use of our heaters encourages
conservation by allowing the user to
conserve on central heating.
3. All shipping cartons are recyclable.
W.B. Marvin is constantly looking for new
ways to help the environment. Please don’t
hesitate to send us your suggestions.
FOR REPAIRS
UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES
LISTED
Made in the U.S.A.
W.B. Marvin Manufacturing Company
211 Glenn Avenue,
Urbana, Ohio 43078-0230
937-653-7131, Fax [phone]
Toll-Free: 1-800-733-1706
www.wbmarvin.com
7860-0701
MODEL 7860
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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
this heater.
2. 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 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by or near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. 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 W.B. Marvin Manufacturing Co. for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or repair. (See the section “For Repairs” on the
back cover)
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
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.
9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to
off, then remove plug from outlet.
10. Connect to properly grounded
outlet only.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater.
12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block
air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
13. A 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.
14. 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.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord
because the extension cord may overheat and
cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to
use an extension cord, the cord shall be No.
14 AWG minimum size and rated not less
than 1875 watts.
16. This heater includes a visual alarm to
warn that parts of the heater are getting
excessively hot. If the red overheat light
comes on, immediately turn the heater off
and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to
the heater that may cause high temperatures.
Do not operate the heater with the
overheat light on.
GROUNDED PLUG
For 120 volts. This cord has a 3-prong
plug as shown. An adapter is available
for connecting three-prong
grounding-type plugs to two-slot
receptacles. The green grounding lug
extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box.
The adapter should not be used if a three-slot
grounded receptacle is available.
GROUNDED
3-PRONG
OUTLET
OUTLET WITH
ADAPTOR - SHOWN
CONNECTED TO
METAL SCREW OF
OUTLET BOX
COVER.
GROUNDING
PIN
TEN-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
2-YEAR WARRANTY ON HEATING ELEMENTS

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THERMOSTAT KNOB SHOWN AT FREEZEGUARD®SETTING–
TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE FOR HIGHER HEAT SETTING.
Finding a Comfortable Heat Setting
Turn thermostat knob to the right as far as it will
go. Leave at this setting until the room has
reached the desired temperature then turn the
thermostat knob to the left until the heater turns
off. This is your ideal setting. The heater will start
automatically when the temperature around the
heater drops below this setting and will turn off
once the set temperature is reached.
THERMOSTAT
OPERATION
HEAT SELECTOR/
POWER KNOB
The Heat Selector/Power Knob selects
which heat (or power) setting that is
desired – High (1500 Watts) or Low (750
Watts), and turns the unit off.
Note: Only one quartz tube glows at
the 750 watt setting. Both tubes
glow at the 1500 watt setting.
THERMOSTAT
KNOB
HEAT SELECTOR/
POWER KNOB
POWER
INDICATOR
LIGHT
OVERHEAT
SIGNAL LIGHT
CORD STORAGE
HOLDER
(ON BACK)
INSERT PLUG
INTO SLOTS TO
OPEN GUARD
Freezeguard
®
-Settingthe Termperature
ControlknobtoFreezeguardwillautomatically
causetheunittoturnonbeforetheroom
temperaturereachesfreezing.
Power Indicator Light -Cautions that your
unitispluggedintoanelectricoutlet.Whenlight
is “On,“ unitmayheatupwhenroomtemperature
dropstothermostatsetting(depending on
power switch setting).
Overheat Light -Whenlit, Indicates unit has
overheatedandhasshut-off.
Seeinstructionsbelow.
Tip Over Switch - Your heater is designed to
automaticallyshutoffwhentippedforwardor
backward.Whenreturnedtonormalupright
positionheatwilloperatenormally.Thisisa
safetyfeaturetoavoidthepossibilityoffire
shouldtheunitbeaccidentallyupset.
Safety Guard Latch -This heater is
equippedwithaspecialguardlockingdevice.
Duringnormaloperation,theguardshouldbe
closedandlockedinposition.
Safety Thermal Sensor -This heater is
equippedwithacontinuouscapillarysensorthat
willshuttheheateroffwhenitgetsexcessively
hotfrombeingcoveredbyclothing,etc.See
instructionsbelow.
If this heater shuts off and the
overheat light glows:
1. Unplugheaterandallowtocool.
2. Makesurethefrontoftheheaterisnot
blocked,covered,orclosetoanyotherobjects.
Also,donotsit,orallowalargepettosit,too
closetotheheater-thiscouldalsocausethe
heatertooverheat.
3. Checktoseeiftheheaterguardorreflectoris
dirty.Thiscouldcausetheheatertodistribute
heatpoorly-ultimatelycausingittooverheat.
(Seecleaninginstructions)
4. Whentheheaterhascooled,sensorwillreset
andallowheatertooperateagain.
5. Ifyoustillhavedifficulty,callourService
Departmentbetween9:00a.m.&5:00p.m.EST
forassistance:Toll-Free:1-800-733-1706.
SAFETY
FEATURES
Cleaning and Maintenance - Make
sure to disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet before any servicing is started. Always
allow the heater to cool completely. Do not
pour water on or submerge any portion of
heater in water or any liquid.
Interior - This heater is equipped with a
swing-open guard with safety lock for safe,
easy cleaning of the reflector.
To open guard: locate the slots at the
bottom center front of the heater. Insert the
plug end of the electrical cord into the slots.
This will release the guard. Swing the guard
up to clean. Wipe reflector clean using a soft
cloth, dampened with mild detergent such as
a window cleaner. A dirty reflector may cause
overheating and shut off the heater.
To close the guard: align the guard latch
with the hole in the center of the heater. Push
the guard latch firmly into the hole until it
locks securely.
Exterior - Never use any harsh or abrasive
cleaners on the heater. Clean exterior with a
soft damp cloth and mild detergent.
Storage - Clean heater thoroughly.
Carefully coil cord around rear storage
brackets and place heater in original carton.
CLEANING REPLACEABLE
HEATING ELEMENTS
Congratulations! You've purchased the
most advanced heater available today
This model heater features an exclusive,
replaceable heating element system (patent
pending). In the event that a heating element in
this heater should break, burn-out or become
inefficient, you can purchase replacement
elements.
To find the nearest location of a retailer
who sells Marvin
®
Replacement Heating
Elements, call our Customer Service Dept.
Toll-Freebetween 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
EST for assistance: 1-800-733-1706.
REPLACING ELEMENTS:
Unplug the heater and allow to cool.
Open Guard
Facing the front of the heater, locate the slots
near the bottom in the center. (see photo in the
cleaning section).
Using the plug on the end of the cordset, insert
the prongs into the slots. This will release the
guard latch mechanism allowing the guard to
swing up easily.
Remove Old Element
Make sure the heater is unplugged and cool.
CAUTION: HEATING ELEMENT IS GLASS,
PLEASE HANDLE WITH CARE. Grasp the
element and push towards the right socket. This
should allow the left end of the element to clear the
left socket and allow you to remove the element.
Install New Element
Remove the new heater element from the card-
board holder. Install one end of an element into
the right element socket. Push the element into
the socket while guiding the other end of the
element into the left element socket. (see photo)
If you are replacing both elements, repeat the
above procedure for the second element.
Close Guard
Align the guard latch with the hole in the center of
the heater. Push the guard latch firmly into the
hole until it locks securely.
INSTALLING REPLACEMENT
HEATING ELEMENTS
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SHOWN IN THE "OFF" POSITION
Freezeguard
®
Setting
Setting the thermostat knob to Freezeguard
®
will
automatically cause the unit to turn on before the
room temperature reaches freezing.
Warning: TheFreezeguard
®
featuredoesnot
insuretheareatobeheatedwillnotfreeze-onlythat
theunitwilloperatebeforefreezingtemperatures
arereached.NoFreezeguardprotectionisafforded
intheeventofapowerfailure.