Tansun Quartzheat Rio 010 User manual

Spectrum House, Unit 1, Ridgacre Road, West Bromwich,
West Midlands, B71 1BW, England
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Reference Manual
Rio
MODELS 1.0kW / 1.5kW / 2.0kW
Horizontally Mounted
MODELS 1.0kW / 1.5kW
Vertically Mounted
TANSUN QUARTZHEAT

Introduction
The Rio 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 Rio is primarily designed for indoor
use but can be used outside under an appropriate awning, umbrella canopy, etc.
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 it is recommended that they are
retained for future reference.
Caution
Before using this appliance:
●Check that the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the mains supply voltage.
●Ensure that the heater has been securely fastened in its final mounting position.
●Disconnect from the mains by removing the plug from its socket, during installation, cleaning and/or
replacing the emitter and always ensure that the emitter is cool.
●Do not handle the halogen lamp with bare hands. If it is inadvertently touched, remove finger marks with
a soft cloth and methylated spirit or alcohol. Otherwise, the marks will burn into the quartz glass causing
premature heater failure.
●Do not use an extension cable with this product.
●Keep the mains cable away from the body of the heater which will get hot during use.
●Do not cover or obstruct the heater while it is in use.
●Ensure that children do not tamper with the heater.
●Do not insert any object through any slot or opening in the heater.
●Do not use if guard is not present.
●Always install following the minimum mounting height.
●Warning - This appliance must be earthed!
Risk of Fire
Keep combustible materials such as furniture, papers, clothes and curtains at least
1.8m (6 feet) from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear. If the
lamp is to be used outside, we recommend that a waterproof or indoor socket is used.
Specification
TABLE 1. UK and European heaters
Part Voltage Total Current Min. height Min. dist. Min. dist. Dimensions Weight
No. (V) Power (A) from floor from from side W x H x D (kg)
(kW) (m) ceiling (m) wall (m) (mm)
*Rio 010*230 1.0 4.3 2.4 0.3 1.5 390 x 100 x 108 1.65
*Rio 015*230 1.5 6.5 2.4 0.3 1.5 390 x 100 x 108 1.65
*Rio 020* 230 2.0 8.7 2.4 0.3 1.5 390 x 100 x 108 1.65
Use MCB Type 3.
*Horizontal mounting only.
TABLE 2. US heaters
Part Voltage Total Current Min. hgt Min. dist. Min. dist. Dimensions Weight
No. (V) Power (A) from from from side W x H x D (lb)
(kW) floor (ft) ceiling (ft) wall (in) (in)
*Rio 010 USA*120 1.0 8.3 7' 101/2113/459 151/2x 4 x 41/23lb 10oz
*Rio 015 USA*120 1.5 12.5 7' 101/2113/459 151/2x 4 x 41/23lb 10oz
*Rio 020 USA* 120 2.0 16.7 7' 101/2113/459 151/2x 4 x 41/23lb 10oz
Use MCB Type 3 or equivalent.
*Horizontal mounting only.
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Installation Instructions
The Rio heater is fitted with a supply cable and a moulded plug, therefore
the terminals should not be interfered with.
The following points should be considered when positioning the heater:
●Please observe the minimum safe distance between the
heater body and any inflammable surfaces.
●For horizontal mounted models, do not position the
heater at an angle of more than 50° from the rear wall
(See Fig. 1).
●For vertically mounted models, ensure to leave a
gap between the heater and mounting surface (See Fig. 4
- dim A).
●If in any doubt, please contact a suitably qualified electrician.
●Keep out of the reach of children.
●Do not position this heater near to furniture or curtains as
this could present a fire hazard.
●Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to
re-position/move. Never attempt to move the heater while
it is switched on!
●The Rio is designed for indoor use and outside use
under an appropriate canopy. When the electrical
connection is outside, it is recommended that a waterproof
socket is used for the connection/terminal. Otherwise, the
plug should be connected to a socket indoors. An RCD
should be used on this appliance in all cases.
1. Securely fasten the Rio bracket to the mounting surface
using the fixing holes in the bracket. Please refer to Table 1
or 2 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 Rio bracket can be used to adjust the direction of the
heater up and down (see Fig. 2) and side to side (see Fig.
3). This is done by loosening the bolts fixing the heater to the
bracket, and then retightening once the correct position is
achieved.
Always isolate the heater from the mains supply when
adjusting the angular position.
Maintenance
In the event of heater failure, or for spare parts or advice, please contact the manufacturer in the first instance.
●Disconnect from the mains before commencing any maintenance procedure including cleaning.
●To ensure optimum heat effectiveness, it is recommended that after the heater has been used for
approximately 80-100 hours, that the guard and lamp are removed and the reflector is wiped with a lint-
free cloth before reassembling.
Replacing the Lamp - General
Your new lamp should not be handled with bare hands.
Remove finger marks with a soft cloth and methylated spirits or alcohol. Finger marks
will burn into quartz causing premature lamp failure.
Also note the heater outer casing can reach high temperatures.
If you are in any doubt about following the procedure below, please contact us for
technical assistance. The mains power should be disconnected before any attempts
are made to replace the lamp.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4

6. Gently pull the lamp wires through the body of the heater so the wires exit the terminal box (Fig 5).
7. Staring at the left hand side, remove the end casing - this may require a few gentle taps to disengage
the locating lugs and allow the casing to become free. The back plate will also now be free from its
fixings (Fig 6).
8. Slide out the side reflector and the guard completely through the open end to fully expose the lamp
holder (Fig 7).
9. Release the lamp end by depressing the back of the
lamp holder. Gently lift the end of the lamp a few
millimetres so it is no longer being retained and ease
the lead though the hole in the lamp holder (Fig. 8).
10. Repeat the removal of the end casing on the opposite
end and remove the side reflector. The lamp can be
released form this side now and completely removed
(Fig. 9). The heater should now be broken down in its
part form as shown in Fig. 10.
4. Disconnect the lamp from the connector blocks by unscrewing the screws highlighted above in Fig. 2.
5. Unscrew the two self-tapping screws (see Fig. 3) from each side of the casing and let the back pivot
down (Fig. 4).
Replacing the Lamp - Terminal Box Models
1.Ensure the heater and lamp are cool and the power supply is disconnected by
removing the plug from the socket outlet.
2.Remove the heater from its mounting and work on a safe, flat surface.
3. Remove the two screws from the terminal box and lift off the lid.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8

11. Take your new lamp and refit by ensuring the leads pass down the sides of the lamp holders. The lamp can
be clipped in by pulling the tabs back (Fig. 11).
13. Turn the heater over and starting with one end of the heater, place one of the lamp leads into the back of
the heater and shape it so it is clear of the screw hole for the end casing (Fig. 13).
14. Take an end casing and refit by lining up the locating lugs - taking care that the lamp lead is free of the
centre screw hole and rear mating surface. More pressure can be applied to the two parts to engage the
lugs enough to see that the lead is not going to get trapped. This is extremely important! Should you trap a
lead the heatproof sleeve should be removed and the insulation inspected for damage.
Any signs of damage will render the lamp unsuitable for use and should be replaced!
15. If the lamp lead is free, the end casing can be fully fitted by tapping into place firstly at the front then at
the back (Fig. 15). The middle screw should be refitted.
12. The guard and side reflectors can now be refitted. Starting with the guard, slide it down its track and
roughly centralise it. Then slide the side reflectors in at each end (Fig. 12).
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Fig. 9
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
Fig. 13
Fig. 10

17. From inside of the heater body, push one of the leads through the black rubber gasket and into the
terminal box. The gasket has two small holes in it and one wire per hole should be inserted (the sleeving
needs to be pulled back so only the white wire comes through) and push it firmly into either one of the
terminals. Hold in place and tighten the screw fully (see Fig. 17).
18. Push the other lamp lead through the second hole in the gasket and fit to the second terminal of the
connector block (Fig. 17). The connector block can now be returned to its locating lugs and the screws
checked for tightness. Replace the saddle and screw (Fig. 18).
19. The back plate can now be
placed on the back of the heater
and the locating lugs pushed in as
shown in Fig. 19.
20. The end casing be aligned and
providing the lead is not going to get
trapped (as step 15!), push into
place. It is recommended that the
heater is stood up on its fixed end
and downward force applied to
ensure everything goes back
together correctly (Fig. 20).
21. If the leads are free to move and
the guard and side reflectors are in
order, the back plate should be
closed and all screws refitted and
checked for tightness as Fig. 22.
22. Make a final check in the terminal
box that all of the wires are secure
and replace the cover and refit the
screws.
16. At this point, the new lamp can be
connected. Firstly remove the connector
block saddle by removing the screw and
lifting out. The connector block can be
lifted out of its locating lugs to allow for
better access when connecting the new
lamp (see Fig. 16)
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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 19
Fig. 20 Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 18

23. The heater can now be returned to its original mounting position and the mains power reconnected.
Replacing the Lamp - Direct Wired Models
1. Ensure the heater and lamp are cool and the power supply is disconnected by removing the plug from
the socket outlet.
2. Remove the heater from its mounting and work on a safe, flat surface.
3. Unscrew the two self-tapping screws (see Fig. 1) from each side of the casing and let the back pivot down.
4. Disconnect the lamp leads from the ceramic terminal block on both sides.
5. Follow steps 7 to 15 of ‘terminal box models’ on previous pages.
6. At this point, the new lamp can be connected by doing the reverse of step 4.
7. Follow steps 19 to 21 of ‘terminal box models’ on previous pages.
8. The heater can now be returned to its original mounting position and the mains power reconnected.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Fig. 23
Fig. 1
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Spectrum House, Unit 1, Ridgacre Road, West Bromwich,
West Midlands, B71 1BW, England
Tel: [phone] . Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] . Website: www.tansun.com
© Tansun Limited 2004. Part No. 042216. Issue 2 September 2006.