Power Tec EL 3 User manual

Industrial fan heater EL 3
User manual

Product description
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and operate the heater
properly. Keep the user manual in a safe place for later reference.
This product is an electric heater with ventilator/fan motor, can be used in household or
factory. It incorporates a thermostat and a manual reset thermal cut-out. The
thermostatfeels the air inlet temperature and controls the room temperature, is 0-40 °C
adjustable.The manual reset cut-out controlsthe temperature of air outlet.It will switch
off the heater by overheating to ensure the safe use. The fan motor is not controlled by
thermostat. When the thermostat cuts off the heating element the ventilator keeps
working on.
Technical data
:
Model Frame
structure
Voltage Power input Packing Dimensions (m) Gross weight
Power Tec
EL 3 steel frame
230V/50Hz 3 kW 0,33 x 0,32 x 0,47 6 kg
Fuse: capacity must be more than 13,5 A
Portable appliance
Electric connection to the power supply: through coupler and plug
Product description and use :
1) Steel frame 2) thermostat 3) power switch 4) high
temperature heater 5) tube frame, steel or plastic 6) handle
8) handle mount 9) plug

Control Panel
Four levels and five positions rotary switch, which can be turned from 0 to 360 degree
clockwise or counter clockwise, the first level is ventilator only, the second level is
1,5KW, the third level is full power input. You can adjust the level clockwise or reverse.
040°C adjustable thermostat to control the room temperaturethe thermostat button
can be turned from 0 to 270 degree.
THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS
At first turn the thermostat to “Max” and let the heater operate with full power input.
When the room temperature reachesthe required value, turn the thermostat to left until
it switches off.
The thermostat will then switch on and off automatic to control the room temperature
according to the preset value and keep the room temperature constant.
Manual reset thermal cut-out
By overheating or abnormal operation and meanwhile the thermostat fails to work, the
manualresettingthermalcut-outwillactand shut downthe appliance. Removethe plug
from the socket and let the appliance cool down, then use the provided steel pin to
touch the manual resetting button. When you hear a clear click it means the electric
circuitisputthrough,puttheplug back intothesocketandswitchtheheateron.seethe
figure manual “RESET” button
Whenusingthe heaterforthefirsttime, youmaynotice aslightemissionofsmoke.This
is quite normal and it stops after a short time. The heating element is made of steel and
was coated with a layer of protection oil by production. The smoke is caused by the left
oil when heated.

After the use turn the thermostat to OFF position and turn the selector switch to Fan
level, let the appliance cool down for two minutes. For appliances with time delay
stopping function, even the power switch is off, the delay circuit may turn on the
appliance if the inner temperature reached the preset function value. The delay time
depends on the ambient temperature. For 20 °C ambient it is ca. 3-4 minutes. If the
ambient temperature keeps being more than 27°C so the delay device can not cool
down,thedelaytimemaybe verylongorthedelaycircuitdoesn’topenherebytheuser
can only disconnect the appliance from the power supply by pulling out the plug.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Warning: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
When using electrical appliances basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1) Do not connectthe appliance to themains power socket ifthe voltage given on the
rating plate differs from the mains voltage.
2) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The appliance in not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. If
the appliance is damaged, do not use it any more.
3) The heating device shall not be installed below a socket-outlets.
4) Do not use outdoors or in humid place. Never use the heater in the bathroom,
shower or near a swimming pool etc.
5) Do not place the appliance on moving vehicles or some where easy to be tipped
over.
6) When you don’t use the appliance for a long time, unplug the appliance. Don’t
leave the heater for a considerable amount of time when in use. Pull the plug
straight out, never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
7) Use the appliance in places with good air ventilation, do not position it near a wall
or corner.
8) When the appliance is in use, keep it far from combustible, explosive articles or
explosive, corrosive gas. Keep the heater far from curtain or places where the air
inlet can easily be blocked.
9) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided
keep the power cord far enough from the hot air outlet
10) Do not use this heater with a programmer, timer or any other device that switches
the heater on automatically,
11) The power coupler is waterproof when not in use. In order to prevent possible
electricshockor leakagecurrent, never usetheappliancewith wet handoroperate
the appliance when there is water on the power cord.
12) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
13) Do not throw the appliance in dustbin with wheels. Do not dispose of electrical
appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact
you local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If
electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances

can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health
and well-being. When replacing old appliances with new ones,the retailer is legally
obligated to take back your old appliance for disposals at least free of charge.
Cleaning and maintenance
Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect it from the socket and let it cool down.
The enclosure is easily to get dirty, wipe it often with soft sponge. For very dirty parts,
wipe with a sponge dipped in < 50water and mild detergent, then dry the heater
enclosure with clean cloth. Be careful not to let the water enter the appliance inner.
Don’t splash water onto the heaternever use solvent like gasoline, isoamyl acetate,
toluene etc to clean the heater, in order to protect the enclosure.
Clean the coupler, dry and pack it in a plastic bag.
When you store the heater, let it cool down first, keep it dry. Then cover it with a plastic
bag, put in the packing box and store it in a dry, ventilated place.
Trouble shooting:
You cansolvemanycommon problems easily,saving youthe cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the
service centre.
Problem Possible cause Treatment
The plug is loose, bad
connection
Pull out the plug, check the
connection of the plug and socket.
Then connect again
The heater does not
operate, even when it is
pluged in and the switch,
thermostatare switched on.
No power in socket outlet Insert the plug in a proper socket
The input voltage is too
high or too low Use power supply according to the rating on the label
The heat element glowing The air inlet grille is
blocked
Keep the heater far sway from
articles like curtain, plastic bag,
paper and other things which can
cover the inlet or can be easily
absorbed on the air inlet.
The appliance didn’t heat
up, only ventilator worked The switch was not put at
heating level Turn the switch to heating level

The thermostat operated
Turn the thermostat and listen if
there is open/ close voice. If there is
no click and the thermostat is not
damaged, the heater will automatic
switch on when the appliance
cooled down.
The manual reset cut-out
operated.
Disconnect the power, held the 2
stick and insert it in the manual reset
hole on the control panel, press
down the reset button and connect
the circuit
Abnormal noise The appliance is not level Put the heater on a level surface
the switch delay time is
very long, or the power can
not be cut off
The ambient temperature
is high
Use the appliance under 25
ambient. When the room
temperature is higher than 25
and the delay time is too long, or
delay circuit doesn’t switch off the
appliance, pull out the plug

The company Bart Import Poland (ul. Dworcowa 34, 64-500 Szamotuły, Poland)
herewith declare, that the below mentioned product:
•Electric heater POWER TEC EL 3
meet the provisions of the following EC directives and standards:
LVD 2006/95/EC
EMC 2004/108/EC
Szamotuły, 14.07.2010