VisionAIR 1VAHQ23 User manual

INFRARED RADIANT
TOWER HEATER
23” | 1500 / 1000 / 750W
MODEL 1VAHQ23
OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTSCONTENTS (Continued)
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................4-6
Parts Diagram..............................................................................................6
Operating Instructions............................................................................ 7-8
Heater Operation ....................................................................................7
Heater Location ......................................................................................7
Heater Connection..................................................................................7
Power Indicator Light..............................................................................7
Turning Heater On...................................................................................8
Power Control Dial ..................................................................................8
Setting Thermostat.................................................................................8
Turning O ..............................................................................................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.
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: 1VAHQ23
Voltage: 120V~/60Hz
Amps: 12.5
Watts: 1500 / 1000 / 750W
Features:
• Adjustable Thermostat
• Three Heat Settings: 1500W (HIGH) / 1000W (MED) / 750W (LOW)
• Top Mounted Control Panel
• Power Indicator Light
• Safety Overheat Protection
• Safety Tip-Over Protection
• Convenient Stay Cool Carry Handle

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
INTENDED USE
This product is intended for indoor residential and oce use only, not for
industrial or other commercial applications. 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 you heater-fan only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity of
your heater/fan.
While using your heater/fan, 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.
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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:
1. Read all instructions before using heater/fan.
2. This heater/fan is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surface. If provided, always use handles when moving this
heater. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9meters) from the front of the
heater/fan and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Do not use heater outdoors
SAFETY GUIDELINES
6. 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.
7. Do not place the fan on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface which might
allow heater to tip or fall.
8. For proper operation, heater should be placed on a smooth,non-
combustible, level surface. Do not place on rugs, carpet, vinyl ooring or
other plastic surfaces. Not for use outdoors or in wet areas.
9. This heater is not designed as a primary heat source.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. To disconnect heater, turn controls o then remove plug from outlet.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 fan 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 fan where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water receptacle. Do not use in damp environments
such as ooded basements.
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HEADLINE (Continued) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 m) 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 place the heater near a bed because objects such
as pillows or blankets can fall o the bed and be ignited by the heater. 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. For repairs covered under warranty, see warranty statement. For
all other repairs contact Customer Service by telephone or mail for information
and assistance.
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.
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.
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
This heater is equipped with a Power Indicator Light. The power light will
illuminate when the unit is turned on.
TURNING HEATER ON
To start the heater, turn the Power Control dial from OFF position to LOW, MED,
or HIGH setting. Then, rotate the Thermostat Control clockwise to the HIGH
THERMOSTAT position as described in further directions below.
NOTE: During the heaters 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 fewminutes of use.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCEOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
POWER CONTROL DIAL
This heater has 3 heat settings: LOW, MED, and HIGH. Select the heat setting
that best meets your needs.
SETTING THERMOSTAT
After heater has been turned on and the room has reached the desired
temperature, slowly rotate the thermostat knob counter-clockwise until the
heater shuts o (you should hear a faint “click”). By leaving the thermostat
at this setting it will automatically maintain this temperature. To lower the
temperature, rotate the knob further counter-clockwise (towards the LOW
position). To raise the temperature, rotate the thermostat knob clockwise
(towards the HIGH position).
TURNING OFF
To disconnect heater, turn controls to o, then remove plug from outlet. Heater
should be unplugged when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES
The power indicator light, located near the control panel, lights whenever
the heater is plugged in. The heater is equipped with an automatic overheat
protection device located inside the body of the heater. If the heater grille is
obstructed, or if the heater gets too hot for any reason, the automatic overheat
protection device will turn the heater o. To reset the heater, simply turn power
o and unplug the heater for 10 minutes until it cools down and then you may
plug the heater in and restart. Be sure that the heater is on a smooth level
surface with no obstructions. The heater is also equipped with a safety tip-over
switch to turn power o to the heater when the heater tips over. To resume
heater functions simply stand heater upright.
QUARTZ TUBE WARNING
Do not use with either quartz tube cracked or broken.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
CAUTION -Before cleaning the heater be sure to disconnect power cord and
allow the heater to cool completely. 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 ANY WAY.
STORAGE
Keep original carton for storage of the heater. Coil and tie the power cord to
avoid damage during storage.
CONTROL PANEL
Thermostat
Knob
Power Indicator Light ON/OFF Power
Low, Medium,
High Wattage

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the product does not operate or does not operate properly, rst check the
below troubleshooting tips. If the solution or heater’s actions are not showing
on the below list, the heater may have failed. Unplug the machine from
outlet, discontinue using the product and contact the manufacture for more
instructions. There are no repairable parts inside of the unit.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
After the power
is engaged, the
machine does
not work.
The plug may not be plugged
well.
Check whether the plug is properly
inserted into the receptacle.
Discontinue use of wall receptacle
if the plug is loose or falling out.
The machine
suddenly stops
during heating.
The temperature exceeds
the threshold of the thermal
cut-o.
Unplug the heater and cool the
machine before use. This product
must be plugged directly into a wall
outlet. It cannot share the same
wall receptacles with another large
or small appliance(s). Never use
any type of extension cord or outlet
adapter with this high wattage
product.
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