VisionAIR 1VAHCF18 User manual

RADIANT DISH HEATER
18” | 1000 / 700W
MODEL 1VAHCF18
OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS (Continued)
CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION
For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
Also, write the store name/location and date purchased below:
Store Name: ___________________________________________________________
Location:______________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: _______________________________________________________
TECHNICAL DATA
Model: 1VAHCF18
Voltage: 120V~ / 60Hz
Watts: 1000W / 700W
BTUs: 3412
Features:
• 70° Oscillation Feature
• Adjustable Tilt to Direct Heat
• Flocked Metal Safety Grille Stays Cool to the Touch
• Safety Temperature Cuto Switch
• Safety Tip-Over Cuto Switch
• Convenient Carry Handle

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CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................4-6
Usage ....................................................................................................... 7-9
Heater Operation ....................................................................................7
Turning Heater On...................................................................................7
Operation Switch ....................................................................................7
Vertical Tilt Feature.................................................................................8
Turning O ..............................................................................................8
Oscillation Control..................................................................................8
Users Note...............................................................................................8
Important Safety Features......................................................................9
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................9
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read the manual carefully. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, your actual
product may look slightly dierent.

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INTENDED USE:
This product is intended for indoor residential and oce use only, not for
industrial or other commercial application. Use only with electrical wiring that
is in good working order and that meets applicable codes and ordinances. This
heater must be plugged in to a 120V AC, 15 Amp. (or larger) circuit. Do not plug
anything additional into the same circuit. If you have any questions whether
your wiring is adequate, consult a qualied electrician. Risk of re, overheating,
malfunction, property damage, injury or even death may result if not adhered to.
Use your heater only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity of
your heater.
While using your heater, you should follow the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
listed below. As part of those instructions, we have used the word “WARNING”
to indicate the level of hazard: WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
• Read all the instructions before using this heater.
• This heater is hot when in use.-To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. Use provided handle when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains
at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides and rear.
• Do not use heater unattended. Use of extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by or near children, invalids, disabled persons or pets.
• Do not operate the heater with a damaged power cord or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater
to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
• Do not use heater outdoors.
SAFETY GUIDELINES

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for
use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing
machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use in damp
environments such as ooded basements.
• Do not place the heater on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface which
might allow heater to tip or fall.
• For proper operation, heater should be placed on a smooth, non-combustible
surface. Do not place on rugs, carpet, vinyl ooring or other plastic surfaces.
Not for use outdoors or in wet areas
• This heater is not designed as a primary heat source.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Always unplug
heater when not in use.
• Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from trac area where it will
not be tripped over.
• To disconnect heater, turn controls o then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock or re or damage the heater.
• To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint or ammable liquids are used or stored.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury to
persons or property.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in
a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use heater outdoors. Do not use
in damp environments such as ooded basements.
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HEADLINE (Continued)SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING: HOT SURFACES
Do not touch body of heater when in use. 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.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near
combustible materials or ammable gases or sources of heat. DO NOT USE in
areas where gasoline, paint or ammable materials are used or stored. Keep
combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep
them away from the sides and rear. To prevent a possible re, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, re, or
damage the heater.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Use with adequate electrical system
that is up to code. The supply cord has a polarized plug. As a safety feature this
plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert plug. If the plug does not t contact
a qualied electrician. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug
or after heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do
not operate heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any visual
imperfections.
PET OWNERS NOTE
The health of birds and some small pets are extremely sensitive to the fumes
given o during the initial use of many appliances. Although these fumes are
not harmful to humans, it is recommended that this heater not be used around
birds and small pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion
coatings burn o.
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USAGE
HEATER OPERATION
Always operate the heater in the upright position following all instructions and
recommendations listed in this manual. HEATER LOCATION: Place the heater
in the area of the room that is coldest. HEATER CONNECTION: Plug heater
directly into 120 Volt AC, 60Hz wall outlet. Be sure plug ts tightly in outlet. A
loose connection may cause overheating and damage to the plug or heater.
NOTE: To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that
is servicing other electrical needs.
TURNING HEATER ON
To start the heater, turn the POWER SWITCH (left knob) from the o position
to the LOW (700 Watt) or HIGH (1000 WATT) position. (During the heater’s
initial use, you may experience a slight odor or smoking. This is the result of the
heating element lubrication “burning o”. This is normal and will go away after
a few minutes of use.)
OPERATION SWITCH
This heater has two heat settings: LOW (700 Watts) and HIGH (1000 Watts).
Use the HIGH setting to raise the room temperature quickly. When the desired
temperature is reached use the LOW setting to maintain temperature. It is
usually sucient to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Oscillation
Knob
ON / OFF
Power
Wattage
Knob

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USAGE (Continued)
VERTICAL TILT FEATURE
Your heater can tilt for adjusting the direction of heat.
To adjust the angle, loosen tilt adjustment knob and
move angle of the heater to desired position. Tighten
tilt adjustment knob to hold heater in position. Do not
force the heater in either direction beyond its guides.
TURNING OFF
Turn the center dial to the OFF position before unplugging or plugging in the
heater. Heater should be unplugged when not in use.
OSCILLATION CONTROL
You can control the Oscillation feature on the Heater by rotating the Oscillation
Control (OSC) switch located on the control panel of the heater.
USERS NOTE
The coils in the center of the dish are very hot.
It is normal that not all coils are glowing during
use. The non-glowing elements are functioning
properly and generating heat.
Non-glowing coils Glowing coils
Vertical
Tilt Knob

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES
The power indicator light, located near the control panel, illuminates when
the heater or fan is turned on. The heater is tted with an automatic overheat
protection device situated inside the heater’s body. If the heater grille is
obstructed or the heater becomes too hot for any reason, the automatic
overheat protection device will turn o the heater. To reset the heater, switch
o the power and unplug it for at least 10 minutes until it has cooled down.
Then, you may plug it back in and restart the heater. Ensure that the heater is
positioned on a level, smooth surface without any obstructions. The heater also
features a safety tip-over switch, which automatically turns o the heater when
it tilts over. To resume the heater’s operations, stand it upright.
CLEANING
CAUTION-Before cleaning the heater be sure to disconnect power cord and
allow the heater to cool completely. This heater should be cleaned at least once
a year to maintain proper performance. Clean the outside surface with a clean
damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemical or abrasive cleaners. DO NOT IMMERSE
THE HEATER IN WATER. Allow heater to dry completely before use.
REPAIR
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE GRILLE IN PLACE. DO NOT USE
THE HEATER IF IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR BECOME DAMAGED IN ANYWAY.
STORAGE
Keep original carton for storage of the heater.

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