Speedheat RugBuddy User manual

Models:
USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙ USC.470.11.120 ∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120 ∙ USC.065.11.120
Plug-in, Portable Heater for under Your Area Rug!
Operating Instructions and Safety Advice
Optional KlimaGrip™ Pad Instructions Included
IMPORTANT: Please Read Carefully before Operating
Y
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RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙
USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
1. Remove the RugBuddy™
from the box.
2.
Write down model number and serial number of the
reference. Model #_______________
_ Serial
3. *IMPOR AN *
Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are
ESTING AND ROUBLESHOOTING
1.
esting RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation
 Plug unfolded heater in to a 3-
prong outlet
 Press OP “Reset” button
on GFC plug
 s there a RED LIGH on
the GFC plug?
o
Yes, continue to Step 5.
o No, press bottom
button
 s there a RED LIGH
on the GFC plug
o
Yes, continue to Step 5.
o No, plug
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.

Does the lamp work in the same outlet?
o Yes, call Speedheat®
echnical Support
o
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
your RugBuddy™
portable floor heater into another working outlet.
 Repeat
esting and
2. esting the
RugBuddy™ Panel Operation
 Wait 2-3 minutes after p
lugging in with

Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.

Do you feel heat generating from the
o
Yes, continue installation of your
o No
 Turn on
RugBuddy™
 Turn off
RugBuddy™
 s there a
noticeable temperature difference on your back
o Y
es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!
o No,
disconnect the heating panel
echnical Support
6356) ext. 201
.
USC.470.11.120
∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120
∙ USC.065.11.120
from the box.
Write down model number and serial number of the
RugBuddy™
on packing slip or invoice for future
_ Serial
#________________
Unfold the panel completely, stretching it so that there are
NO CREASES
esting RugBuddy™ and Outlet Electrical Operation
prong outlet
.
on GFC plug
.
the GFC plug?
Yes, continue to Step 5.
button
then, press “Reset” again.
on the GFC plug
now?
Yes, continue to Step 5.
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.
Does the lamp work in the same outlet?
echnical Support
at 1-888-WARM FLOOR (888-
927
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
portable floor heater into another working outlet.
esting and
roubleshooting Steps using
a properly functioning outlet.
RugBuddy™ Panel Operation
(IMPOR AN !)
lugging in with
Red Light illuminated.
Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.
Do you feel heat generating from the
RugBuddy™ heater panel?
Yes, continue installation of your
RugBuddy™
panel under your area rug as
RugBuddy™
and l
ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.
RugBuddy™
and lay on floor again for 5 more minutes
while not operating
noticeable temperature difference on your back
?
es, continue operating as usual and enjoy!
disconnect the heating panel
and call Speedheat®
echnical Support
at 1-888-WARM FLOOR (888-927-
.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
Page 1 of 5
on packing slip or invoice for future
NO CREASES
.
another appliance such as a lamp in to outlet to test if outlet is operating correctly.
927
-6356) ext. 201.
No, your outlet is not working properly. Check your breakers, call an electrician, or plug in
a properly functioning outlet.
Place your hand on the unfolded panel, and you should feel heat coming from the element wire.
panel under your area rug as
directed.
ay down on area rug for at least 5 minutes while in operation.
while not operating
.

RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙
USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
NON-SLIP AND INSULA ION
PADDING
* IMPOR AN ! *
 YOU MUST USE A R
UG
 YOU MUST USE A RUG
OR
1. For best results:
• f area rug is
placed over a hard surface, such as ceramic tile or wood, a non
used for thermal insulation that exceeds 1/8 inch.
•
f area rug is placed over a soft surface, such as wall
padding should be used a
nd may be less than 1/8 inch.
o
The cushion or padding should be trimmed to be 1 inch smaller than area rug on all four
sides.
2.
Place the cushion or pad in the desired position on top of the existing floor covering.
3. f the floor covering is c
eramic
be used to ensure acceptable heating performance
your convenience, or
you may use any non
prefer.
Note:
There is no top or bottom and cord comes out of the corner.
Cord is 6 feet long and connects to GFC plug.
USC.470.11.120
∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120
∙ USC.065.11.120
PADDING
SPECIFICA ION AND INS ALLA ION
UG
PAD UNDER YOUR RUGBUDDY™!
OR
CARPET ON TOP OF YOUR RUGBUDDY™!
placed over a hard surface, such as ceramic tile or wood, a non
used for thermal insulation that exceeds 1/8 inch.
f area rug is placed over a soft surface, such as wall
-to-
wall carpeting, a non
nd may be less than 1/8 inch.
The cushion or padding should be trimmed to be 1 inch smaller than area rug on all four
Place the cushion or pad in the desired position on top of the existing floor covering.
eramic
tile and installed over a concrete slab,
a thermal
be used to ensure acceptable heating performance
of the RugBuddy™.
Speedheat® offers these for
you may use any non
-
slip thermal insulation padding for area rugs
There is no top or bottom and cord comes out of the corner.
Cord is 6 feet long and connects to GFC plug.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
Page 2 of 5
placed over a hard surface, such as ceramic tile or wood, a non
-slip pad should be
wall carpeting, a non
-creep cushion or
The cushion or padding should be trimmed to be 1 inch smaller than area rug on all four
Place the cushion or pad in the desired position on top of the existing floor covering.
a thermal
insulation pad must
Speedheat® offers these for
slip thermal insulation padding for area rugs
that you

RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙
USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
RugBuddy™ HEATING PANEL I
NSTALLATION
1.
Place the heating panel over the cushion or pad in the desired position, ensuring that
COMPLETELY FLAT with
NO CREASES
Note:
•
For best results, cushion pad should be at least 1 inch larger than the heating panel on all four
sides. f it is not, DO N
OT
may be required.
•
There is no top or bottom of the
is most convenient for your installation.
•
The power supply cord
kept clear of walkways
,
2. SECURE THE PANEL
to the pad or cushion with a strong adhesive tape at each corner and in at least one
additional place along each edge.
APE AT:
 Each corner

At least one additional place along each edge.
NOTE:
•
The supply cord must never be plugged in und
•
The supply cord must never be looped under the area rug to
take up excess length.
•
Additional protective layers are necessary for reversible and
extremely high value rugs. Heating panels should not be
placed under irreplaceable rugs.
IMPOR AN !
• Never fold
or roll up
• DO NOT allow
heater
or folds!
•
Do not forcefully remove heater from pad and rug. f adhered
to either, simply turn on
minutes.
At this time, the heater should be able to be easily
removed from both pad and rug.
USC.470.11.120
∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120
∙ USC.065.11.120
NSTALLATION
Place the heating panel over the cushion or pad in the desired position, ensuring that
NO CREASES
OR FOLDS.
For best results, cushion pad should be at least 1 inch larger than the heating panel on all four
OT
CUT THE HEATING PANEL.
Unless negligible, a different
There is no top or bottom of the
RugBuddy™. You can
flip the heating panel whichever way
is most convenient for your installation.
The power supply cord
is 6’ long, flat,
and located in the corner of the heater
,
so that people do not trip over the cord.
to the pad or cushion with a strong adhesive tape at each corner and in at least one
additional place along each edge.
At least one additional place along each edge.
The supply cord must never be plugged in und
er the area rug.
The supply cord must never be looped under the area rug to
Additional protective layers are necessary for reversible and
extremely high value rugs. Heating panels should not be
placed under irreplaceable rugs.
or roll up
the RugBuddy™ while in operation!
heater
it to operate unless it is
completely flat
Do not forcefully remove heater from pad and rug. f adhered
to either, simply turn on
RugBuddy™ for approximately 5
At this time, the heater should be able to be easily
removed from both pad and rug.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
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Place the heating panel over the cushion or pad in the desired position, ensuring that
HEATING PANEL IS
For best results, cushion pad should be at least 1 inch larger than the heating panel on all four
Unless negligible, a different
RugBuddy™ size
flip the heating panel whichever way
and located in the corner of the heater
. This should be
to the pad or cushion with a strong adhesive tape at each corner and in at least one
completely flat
with no creases

RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙
USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
AREA RUG INSTALLATION
1. Place the
area rug over the heating panel.
Note:
•
For best results, cushion pad should be at
least ½-
inch larger than the heating panel
on all four sides. f it is not,
the heating panel.
Unless negligible, a different
may be required.
•
There is no top or bottom of the
RugBuddy™.
You may flip the heating
panel whichever way i
s most convenient
for your installation.
•
The power supply cord
the corner of the heating
over the cord.
2.
Attach the area rug to the cushion or padding with strong
ape at:
 Each corner

At least one additional place along
IMPOR AN !
• NEVER Fold over
the RugBuddy™ while in operation or allow it to operate
completely flat with NO CREASES or FOLDS!
3. Plug the GFCI plug in to the 3
-
 Press OP “Reset” button.
o
You should notice a
 f not,
press BO OM button
4. Wait about 20 minutes, and
lay
f instructions are
followed properly, y
temperature difference to the surrounding, unheated floor.
f not, see
ES ING and ROUBLESHOO ING
USC.470.11.120
∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120
∙ USC.065.11.120
area rug over the heating panel.
For best results, cushion pad should be at
inch larger than the heating panel
on all four sides. f it is not,
DO NO cut
Unless negligible, a different
RugBuddy™ size
There is no top or bottom of the
You may flip the heating
s most convenient
The power supply cord
, which is located in
the corner of the heating
panel,
should be kept clear of walkways so that people do not trip
Attach the area rug to the cushion or padding with strong
double-
sided adhesive tape
At least one additional place along
each edge.
the RugBuddy™ while in operation or allow it to operate
completely flat with NO CREASES or FOLDS!
-
prong, grounded outlet.
You should notice a
RED LIGH on GFC plug.
press BO OM button
then, “Reset” again.
lay
on top of your area rug for 5 minutes.
followed properly, y
ou should feel a 10 – 15° F
temperature difference to the surrounding, unheated floor.
ES ING and ROUBLESHOO ING
on Page 1 of this manual.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
Page 4 of 5
should be kept clear of walkways so that people do not trip
sided adhesive tape
.
the RugBuddy™ while in operation or allow it to operate
unless it is

RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Models: USC.1410.11.120 ∙ USC.940.11.120 ∙
USC.470.11.120
Speedheat® is Floor Heating
OP IONAL ACCESSORIES
Controls
Timers
A 120V, grounded timer
(T
hese can be purchased at your local hardware
PlugBuddy™ Plug-
in Thermostat
The PlugBuddy™ plug-
in thermostat
programmed to operate your
it on or off.
IntuiStat™ (Hard-Wired
)
If you would like to install a hard
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KlimaGrip™
(optional rug
pad by Speedheat® available for purchase in lieu of your own non
NO E:
You must
tape your RugBuddy™ to a non
However, it does not have to be the KlimaGrip™ by Speedheat®. Feel free to use any non
NEVER operate
the RugBuddy™ without it being
KlimaGrip™ Installation Instructions
On Hard Surfaces
1.
Remove Plastic
Protective Cover
2.
Place the Dark Side of
the Pad Down on the
Floor.
USC.470.11.120
∙ USC.370.11.120 ∙ USC.165w.11.120 ∙ USC.165L.11.120
∙ USC.065.11.120
can be used with the RugBuddy™.
hese can be purchased at your local hardware
or home improvement store)
in Thermostat
in thermostat
can be plugged into your wall and
programmed to operate your
RugBuddy™
without having to worry about turning
)
If you would like to install a hard
-
wired thermostat, please visit our website at
http: www.speedheat.us
to order or for installation instructions.
pad by Speedheat® available for purchase in lieu of your own non
-
slip rug pad)
tape your RugBuddy™ to a non
-slip RUG PAD.
However, it does not have to be the KlimaGrip™ by Speedheat®. Feel free to use any non
the RugBuddy™ without it being
FLA with no creases & S
ecured to a non
KlimaGrip™ Installation Instructions
(optional add-on)
On Hard Surfaces
Remove Plastic
Protective Cover
Place the Dark Side of
the Pad Down on the
Floor.
Operating Instructions
and Safety Advice
∙ USC.065.11.120
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without having to worry about turning
wired thermostat, please visit our website at
slip rug pad)
However, it does not have to be the KlimaGrip™ by Speedheat®. Feel free to use any non
-slip pad.
ecured to a non
-slip rug pad.
On Carpeting
1. Remove Plastic
Protective Cover
2. Place the White Side
of the Pad Down on
the Carpet.

RugBuddy™
Portable Heater for under your Area Rug!
Speedheat is Floor Heating
This product is manufactured exclusively for Speedheat® by Klimax Mfg. Ltd
The manufacturer,
Klimax Manufacturing Ltd
heating panel against failure from any manufacturing defects as well as normal wear and tear for a period of 5
years from date of installation. f the in
or manufacturing date will be considered
There are no other express or implied warranties. Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the
heating pane
l only, and does not extend to thermostats or any other accessories. No liability for
consequential damages will be accepted.
he warranty is subject to the following conditions:
1.
That the customer retains proof of payment and returns a fully completed w
for each heating panel purchased to the address shown on the reverse side of the warranty
registration form.
2.
That the installation has been carried out in accordance with the installation instructions. Any work
carried out by a q
ualified electrician must be supported by written evidence of such work
3.
That the heating panel is used in accordance with the operating instructions and precautions.
Invoice Number:
RugBuddy™ Warranty Registration Form
Please complete this form and
mail or fax to Speedheat®.
Invoice Number:
hereby acknowledge that have read, understood, and complied with the
installation instructions and operating precautions accompanying the
heating panel bearing the serial number quoted above, and accept t
terms of the warranty as expressed on the page above this registration form.
___________________
_________
First name Middle
______________________________________ ___________
Street Address
_______________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________
Email
RugBuddy™ Warranty
This product is manufactured exclusively for Speedheat® by Klimax Mfg. Ltd
.
Klimax Manufacturing Ltd
, guarantees this RugBuddy™
under area rug electric radiant
heating panel against failure from any manufacturing defects as well as normal wear and tear for a period of 5
years from date of installation. f the in
stallation date cannot be determined, the invoice date to the customer
or manufacturing date will be considered
the installation date.
There are no other express or implied warranties. Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the
l only, and does not extend to thermostats or any other accessories. No liability for
consequential damages will be accepted.
he warranty is subject to the following conditions:
That the customer retains proof of payment and returns a fully completed w
arranty registration form
for each heating panel purchased to the address shown on the reverse side of the warranty
That the installation has been carried out in accordance with the installation instructions. Any work
ualified electrician must be supported by written evidence of such work
That the heating panel is used in accordance with the operating instructions and precautions.
RugBuddy™ Warranty Registration Form
mail or fax to Speedheat®.
hereby acknowledge that have read, understood, and complied with the
installation instructions and operating precautions accompanying the
heating panel bearing the serial number quoted above, and accept t
he
terms of the warranty as expressed on the page above this registration form.
_________
_________________________
_____
Last name
______________________________________ ___________
______ __________ ____________
City State Zip
_______________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________
Signature Date
arranty Form
www.speedheat.us
under area rug electric radiant
heating panel against failure from any manufacturing defects as well as normal wear and tear for a period of 5
stallation date cannot be determined, the invoice date to the customer
There are no other express or implied warranties. Liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the
l only, and does not extend to thermostats or any other accessories. No liability for
arranty registration form
for each heating panel purchased to the address shown on the reverse side of the warranty
That the installation has been carried out in accordance with the installation instructions. Any work
ualified electrician must be supported by written evidence of such work
That the heating panel is used in accordance with the operating instructions and precautions.
_____
_______________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________