Thermo Sphere QGW08-608 User manual

Oscillating Parabolic
Radiant Heater
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Instruction Manual
Oscillating Parabolic
Radiant Heater
Model No. QGW08-608
Parabolic
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Table of Contents
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Important Instructions
Product Information
Product Diagrams
Operations Instructions
Safety Features
Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
Troubleshooting

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Important Instructions
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY,
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,
keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution and reasonable supervision are 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.
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
9. To disconnect the heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove the plug from the outlet.
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.
11. 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.
12. A heater has hot or arcing or sparking pads inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other damage to property.
14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
15. Always unplug heather by pulling on the plug, not on the cord.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER.
Read all instructions carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or service this electrical
appliance. Protect yourself and others by following all safety instructions. Failure to comply with safety
instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
17. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so
will void your warranty. The inside of this heater contains no user-serviceable parts. All servicing
should be performed by qualified personnel only.
18. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to the touch.
19. This heater must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the
immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.
20. Do not use this heater with a wireless plug adapter or any outlet or device that allows control
remotely.
Product Information
Reflective heating technology replicates the sun’s healthy rays, directly warming the object or person
throughout the air and surrounding areas. Reflective heaters are great for open or large rooms and
help save energy by warming objects and not the entire room.
Reflective heating is safe and healthy; it produces no odours, chemicals or fumes and does not stir up
is safe and reliable.
21. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safely. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot receptacle,
fully insert.
PET OWNERS WARNING: The health of some small pets including birds are extremely
sensitive to the fumes produced during the first time use of many appliances. These fumes
are not harmful to humans, but we recommend that you do not use your heater around
birds and small pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion (anti-corrosion)

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Product Diagrams
Operations Instructions
Control
1. Carefully remove the heater from its carton and bag.
2. Make sure the heater is located on a flat and stable surface prior to turning it on. Damage and
3. Make sure all control knobs are in the OFF position, then plug the heater in a functional polarized
outlet. Make sure plug is inserted fully in the outlet. Select power setting as per instructions below.
Power settings
Turn the power knob to the desired setting.
1. is for low power (400 watts) without oscillation.
2. is for high power (800 watts) without oscillation.
3. is for low power (400 watts) with oscillation.
4. is for high power (800 watts) with oscillation.
Timer setting
Turn the timer knob to desired timer setting.
1. indicates that power is on; the unit runs continuously.
3. Timer settings can be set in 10-minute increments, up to 60 minutes. Once set, the heater will run
until the timer runs out.
1. Protective Grille
2. Reflection Hood
3. Timer Knob
4. Power Knob
5. Base
6. Carry Handle
7. Tip-over Safety Switch (on bottom)
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NOTE: Do not force knobs beyond their normal position.
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Front Back
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2. indicates power is off.

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Safety Features
Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, consult a qualified electrician.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THE PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Tip-over switch
forward or backwards. When returned to normal upright position, the heater will automatically come on
again. This is a safety to avoid possibility of fire should the unit be accidentally tipped over.
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heater that may cause high temperatures.
Wait approximately 30 minutes for the unit to cool down, then plug it back in and resume normal operation.
Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
3. Storage:
Store the heater in a cool, dry location when not in use. To prevent dirt and dust build-up, it is
recommended to store the heater in its carton.
1. Before any cleaning, make sure that:
a. The heater is turned OFF.
b. Disconnect power supply at source by removing plug from power outlet.
c. Let heater cool completely before cleaning.
2. Regular cleaning:
a. Do not use cleaning liquid or other chemicals to spray on the unit.
surface of the unit. Be sure not to wet the heating element and the switches. Allow the unit to dry
completely before using it.
c. DO NOT use alcohol, gasoline, abrasive powders, furniture polish or rough brushes or pads to clean
the heater. This may cause damage or deterioration on the heater’s outer surfaces.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO RUN INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE HEATER AS THIS COULD
CREATE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DAMAGING THE UNIT.

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Heater is not plugged into a 120V
polarized outlet/receptacle.
Heater will not
power on.
Ensure unit is in OFF position. Plug in
unit and attempt to turn on again.
Timer knob is on OFF position. The timer knob must be set on ON or
timer settings 10-60 to operate.
Heater is not located on a stable,
level surface.
A non-level surface may cause the
tip-over safety switch to be activated.
Make sure the heater is located on a
stable, level surface.
activated. to cool for 30 minutes. Once the heater
there are no objects on or adjacent to
the unit. To resume operation, plug the
unit back in.
Breaker/Fuse has been tripped. Please check your electrical box to
confirm the breaker has not been blown.
This may occur if the unit is sharing a
receptacle with another high power
consuming appliance. Ensure unit is in
OFF position. Plug in unit and attempt to
turn on again.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Troubleshooting
Power knob is on OFF position. Make sure power knob is on I or II position.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE HEATER YOURSELF, DOING SO COULD
VOID THE WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
If the heater fails to operate, check the following before making a service call: