Planika HotBox User manual

USER’S MANUAL
HotBox
Manufactured by:
Planika Sp. z o.o.
ul. Bydgoska 38
86-061 Brzoza
Poland
Edition I0804#04 as of 17.03.2015

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IT T I IS S O OB BL LI IG GA AT TO OR RY Y T TO O R RE EA AD D A AN ND D K KE EE EP P T TH HI IS S I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON N M MA AN NU UA AL L. .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IV. Operation
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Initial start-up of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flame si e regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Device extinguishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Subsequent start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Information and warning alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
V. Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VI. Disposal and recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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I. General informa ion
The HotBox is a decorative appliance with real flames. Due to the innovative technology applied, the HotBox is simple
and safe to use.
II. Fuel
In order for the HotBox to function correctly use the recommended FANOLA® liquid or other available on the market
and fulfilling the criteria of being a 86-96% denatured ethanol in accordance with the European Union guidelines
(Directive No. 162/2013)
Using other liquids is prohibited as it may lead to incorrect functioning of the device, damage of the device and/or
may cause fire or and/or health risk. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage caused by using prohibited
liquids such as absolute ethanol.
III. Safe y
The HotBox produces a real open fire, so, in order to use the device properly and safely and in order to
keep the warranty, the following safety rules should be observed.
•Do not expose the device to weather conditions. The product is for internal use only.
•Please read the device installation manual to avoid placing the device in rooms with a capacity of less than
required.
•While working, the device emits heat, water vapour and carbon dioxide, therefore it is necessary to provide
proper ventilation of the interior, so that the total air exchange is 1/h.
•During the device’s starting sequence the characteristic smell of the liquid used in the device or the
recommended FANOLA® liquid.
•Do not install the device in areas of large drafts of air, near fans, vents, etc.
•Do not place in areas where there might be a potentially explosive atmosphere of paint vapours, industrial
dusts, etc.
•Do not use the device at the ambient temperature below 10°C (50° Fahrenheit) or higher than 30°C (86°
Fahrenheit).
•Install the device only on a flat, hori ontal surface. Setting on an inclined surface can cause incorrect
operation, permanent damage to the device or cause fire.
•No flammable items should be placed in direct contact and within a radius of 1 m / 3.28 ft around the device.
Do not place near curtains, net curtains, etc.
•It is obligatory to have a carbon-dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher placed nearby the device.
•The enabled device must not be moved. Wait for complete fuel burn-out, disconnect the power supply and
cool down the elements before moving the device.
•The device should not be left without adult supervision.
•Prevent handling of the device by persons not trained.
•Do not attempt to make changes or repairs to the construction of the device on your own. Repairs can be
made only by a person trained to service the device.
•Do not pour FANOLA liquid to a furnace, as it may cause damage of the device and cause fire. Pouring
FANOLA liquid to a burning furnace may cause a sudden ignition and can cause fire, burns and a risk to life.
•Do not heat the FANOLA liquid before starting-up the device.
•Do not start up the device if the FANOLA liquid spilled out from the container.
•Do not cover the working device as it may cause fire.
•Keep the device and fuel away from children, pets and unauthori ed persons.
•FANOLA liquid is not suitable for consumption. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
•Do not operate by the filler when the device is running.
•Do not tamper with the elements inside the furnace body at the risk of burns, damage to the device or fire.
•Some elements of the device heat up to high temperatures. Do not touch the area of the furnace of the
device as it may cause burns.
•Do not place any decorative elements on the burner’s surface.
•Warning! The glowing coil temperature heats up to 1300 °C. Touching the device while it is turned on may
cause burns.
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•Warning! The furnace heats up to high temperatures during operation!
•WARNING! The firs run can be made only af er proper ins alla ion of he device and reading he manual
ins ruc ions!
•WARNING! Prior o moving he appliance burn he fuel ou and move he appliance slowly, in he
horizon al posi ion, avoiding shaking. There is always some fuel lef inside he device and if spilled he
sensors migh ge we . If ha happens he appliance will no work un il he liquid evapora es.
IV. Opera ion
This manual contains all the information necessary for the proper operation of the HotBox. I is obliga ory o read and
keep his ins ruc ion manual. Operation of the device is permitted only after the device is properly installed according
to the instructions and the manual.
A. Opera ing elemen s
START
STOP
READYFUEL
Planika
HOT
ERROR
NE W SEN S O F FI R E
PAT.PEND.
ECO
Con rol Panel
START
STOP
READYFUEL
Planika
HOT
ERROR
N E W S E N S O F F I R E
PAT.
PEND.
ECO
Service USB input
hidden under a cap
Starts the device from
standby mode or switches
to the standby
Switches to ECO
mode
The red
indicator
The blue
indicator
The green
indicator
Fanola filler bolt
Control panel
Fire grate
Furnace

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B. Ini ial s ar -up of he device
1. On the control panel the blue light flashes it indicates the lack of fuel in the tank. Please refuel.
2. Refueling.
2.1. Open the Fanola filler bolt.
2.2. Insert the funnel.
2.3 Pour the fuel into the funnel following hese precau ions:
•During pouring be careful not to spill fuel out of the filler. If the fuel is spilled error message is displayed
go to step F, and follow the guidance provided in the table. If he spillage
is excessive he source of power needs o be disconnec ed.
•If 5L containers are used to fill up, twist on the cap with the tap onto the container and pour using the
funnel. To fill up use only accessories provided by the manufacturer.
2.4 Pour the fuel to the point where the blue indicator blinks and the intermittent beep will
sound. Stop pouring! Remove the funnel.
2.5. Close the Fanola filler bolt. The green indicator will flash on the control panel. .
3. Starting the device. The green indicator flashes on the control panel .
3.1. Press the START / STOP button on the control panel and hold for 2 seconds - You will hear a single beep.
FUEL
READY
READYFUEL
HOT
FUEL
READY

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READY
3.2. The green indicator will blink to indicate start-up of the device, it takes a few moments for the
appliance to ignite the flame.
3.3. While the appliance is in work mode, the green indicator goes off and the flame starts to appear. The
device works automatically until they run out of fuel or disable the device by the user.
C. Flame size regula ion
The HotBox can operate in two modes: Normal and ECO. The device always starts with a standard flame si e. The
device has the adjustable flame si e during operation.
In order to reduce the height of the flame, press the ECO button. You will hear two beeps and the ECO button will be
highlighted. The unit is now operating in ECO mode.
To return to the normal height of the flame, press the ECO button, you will hear one beep and the ECO button
backlight turns off. The device is now in normal mode.
ATTENTION! It might take a few moments for the flame to adjust.
ATTENTION! The device switches to ECO mode by itself when there is a danger of over-temperature of the device.
D. Device ex inguishing
Press the START/STOP button on the control panel. You will hear two beeps and the red indicator will start to blink
The blinking red indicator means that the device is too hot to be restarted. When the device cools the message will
disappear, and depending on the amount of the fuel in the tank, either the green indicator will flash and indicate the
readiness for operation or the blue indicator will indicate the lack of the fuel.
E. Subsequen s ar up
If on the control panel flashes the blue FUEL indicator, start to run the product from the point B.2.
If on the control panel flashes the green READY indicator, you can:
•start to run the product from the point B.3.
•open the fuel filler bolt - the green READY indicator will go off. If:
- the blue indicator blinks and a beep sounds intermittently - the tank is full and it is not allowed to pour any
more fuel! Close the fuel filler bolt and proceed in accordance with section B.3.
- the blue indicators flashes - you can refuel (see section B.2) and turn on the device (see section B.3) or close
the fuel filler bolt and activate the device by following the point B.3.
F. Informa ion and warning aler
In order to increase safety, the HotBox is equipped with an electronic system to keep the operation safe. In the case of
a dangerous situation, the device immediately triggers alarms.
LEGEND:
HOT
HOT
HOT
HOT
The indicator
is off
The indicator flashes
The indicator is blinking

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Informa ion and warning aler s
Lp. Con rol Panel
Indica ors
SOUND
SIGNALS
even procedure
cons an
in ermi en
1
If the fire is not visible - NO
POWER.
Make sure the device is properly connected to the power
supply.
If you see a fire - the device is
in operation. Do not leave the device unattended by an adult.
2
The device is ready for
operation. You can run the device in accordance with section B.3
3
No fuel in the tank Fill the fuel in accordance with B.2 paragraph
4
Initial start-up of the device Wait for the appearance of fire, the light goes off.
5
Works protected against too
rapid restart of the hot device
or the allowable temperature
has been exceeded
Allow the device to cool down. After cooling the device,
the red indicator will turn off and the green indicator will
start to flash.
6
The device automatically
turns off due to lack of fuel in
the tank.
Allow the device to cool down. After cooling the device,
the red indicator will turn off
7
×
The fuel tank is full.
It is not allowed to pour any more fuel! Close the Fanola
filler bolt. The blue indicator will turn off, the green one
will start to flash.
8
×
There was a fuel spill or
Immediately stop pouring the fuel. Remove the funnel,
dry a visible moisture. Press the START / STOP button to
turn off the sound. If he spillage is excessive he source
of power needs o be disconnec ed. With the use of the
manual pump, supplied by the manufacturer, pump out
at least 1 litre of fuel from the fuel filler. Wait at least 1
hour to evaporate the remaining moisture and then close
the fuel filler bolt. Hold the ECO button for about 5
seconds. If the alarm message reappears, wait a little bit
longer until the rest of the moisture evaporates. If the
message reappears, contact your service provider.
the acceptable device
operation temperature has
been exceeded.
If the alarm message appears during the start of the
device, press the START / STOP button to turn off the
sound and hold the ECO button for about 5 seconds.
If the message reappears, contact your service provider.
9
×
Operation error
Press the START / STOP button to turn off the sound and
hold the ECO button for about 5 seconds.
If the message reappears, contact your service provider.
10
×
The device temperature
below 10°C or critical
operation error
Press the START / STOP button to turn off the sound.
Provide higher ambient temperature. Wait until the
device obtains the indoor temperature. Hold down the
ECO button for about 5 seconds.
If the message reappears, contact your service provider.
11
READYFUEL
HOT
×
Filler bolt protection error.
Shut the filler bolt. Press the START / STOP button to turn
off the sound and hold the ECO button for about 5
seconds. If the message reappears, contact your service
provider.
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUELHOT
READYFUEL
HOT
READYFUELHOT
READYFUEL
HOT

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V. Cleaning and main enance
Switch off the device before cleaning. Wait until the temperature of the device gets close to the ambient temperature.
To maintain appropriate technical condition of the device, please observe the following rules:
• Lacquer coating the furnace is not resistant to abrasion. It is not recommended to
wipe the surface.
• Clean the furnace with a soft cloth and water to avoid causing cracks and scratches
When purchasing and do ing cleaners, be sure to protect the environment and comply with the recommendations of
manufacturers.
It is forbidden to clean the inside of the device by unauthori ed persons.
The manufacturer does not foresee a situation where it will be necessary to clean elements not normally available.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from:
 improper operation (non-manual)
 self-dismantling
 attempts to modify
 using other liquids than those recommended in point II. Fuel .
VI. Disposal and recycling
The product is equipped with parts made of aluminium, steel, plastics and electronics. If you need to dispose of the
device, follow the terms of disposal and recycling in force in your country.
Moreover, dispose of the empty Fanola containers should be dumped to plastic waste baskets.
Most of the materials used in Planika appliances can be recycled.
FANOLA® fuel recommended for this product has received following certification:
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If you have any technical problems or other questions that need clarification, contact your dealer.