VisionAIR 1VAHW152P User manual

MILKHOUSE HEATER
15” | 1500 / 1300W
MODEL 1VAHW152P & 1VAHW153P
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: 1VAHW152P and 1VAHW153P
Voltage: 120V~ / 60Hz /12.5A
Watts: 1300W Low / 1500W High
BTUs: 5120
Features:
• Adjustable Thermostat with Anti-freeze Setting
• Front Mounted Control Panel
• Power Indicator Light
• Safety Overheat Protection
• Safety Tip-Over Protection
• Convenient Carry Handle
• Sturdy Metal Frame
• 3-Prong plug (1VAHW153P only)

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CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................4-6
Usage ....................................................................................................... 7-9
Heater Operation ...................................................................................7
Heater Location......................................................................................7
Heater Connection.................................................................................7
Assembly Instructions ...........................................................................7
Turning Heater On..................................................................................8
Power Level Switch ................................................................................8
Setting Thermostat................................................................................8
Turning O..............................................................................................9
Operating Fan ........................................................................................9
Safety Features ......................................................................................9
Care and Maintenance ..............................................................................10
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/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.
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/fan.
• This heater/fan 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/fan 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.
This product must be plugged directly into a
wall outlet. Never use any type of extension
cord or outlet adapter with this high wattage
product. To prevent overloading a circuit,
do not plug the heater into a circuit that is
servicing other large or small appliances.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Before initial use some assembly is required.
With a phillips screwdriver, attach handle to
heater body using screws provided as shown
in the photo at right.
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TURNING HEATER ON
To start the heater, turn the ON/OFF Power Level/Fan Dial from the OFF position
to the 1300 or 1500 watt setting. Then rotate the Thermostat Control clockwise
to the HIGH THERMOSTAT position as described below. (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 few minutes of use).
POWER LEVEL SWITCH
This heater has two heat settings: 1300 and 1500 watts. Use the higher
setting (1500 watt) to raise the room temperature quickly. When the desired
temperature is reached use the lower 1300 watt setting. It is usually sucient
to maintain a comfortable temperature.
ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT WITH
ANTI-FREEZE SETTING
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 temperature,
rotate the knob further counter-clockwise (towards the LOW position). To raise the
temperature, rotate the thermostat knob clockwise (towards the HIGH position).
When set to the Anti-Freeze setting, the Heater will turn on whenever the
temperature drops below 40°F, which is helpful to economically prevent ice
formation in garages and other unheated spaces.
USAGE (Continued)
CONTROL PANEL
Caution Light
Indicator
Thermostat
Knob
Power
Indicator Light
ON/OFF
Wattage Level
Fan Only
Anti-freeze
Setting

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USAGE
TURNING HEATER OFF
Turn the ON/OFF Power Level/Fan Dial to the OFF position before unplugging
or plugging in the heater. Heater should be unplugged when not in use. To
disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet. Do not
wrap the cord around the unit tightly for storage, this will cause damage long
term to the cord.
TO OPERATE FAN ONLY
Turn the On/O Power Level Control dial to the Fan setting. Turn thermostat
fully clockwise so the fan will run continuously.
SAFETY FEATURES
This heater includes a visual alarm to warn that parts of the heater are getting
excessively hot. If the caution light comes on, immediately turn the heater o
and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may cause high
temperatures. DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE CAUTION LIGHT ON.
The power indicator light, located near the power control, lights whenever
the heater is turned on. 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.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 ANY WAY. RETURN
HEATER TO AUTHORIZED FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION, ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.
STORAGE
Keep original carton for storage of the heater. Coil and tie the power cord to avoid
damage during storage.

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