Zanussi ZFPTH1 Operator's manual

ZFPTH1 Patio Heater Manual &
Safety Instructions
WARNING: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ THROUGH THE
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
PLEASE RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Safety Instructions
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Parts List & Feature Diagram
9
Assembly
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Operating Instructions
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Maintenance & Care Instructions
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Troubleshooting
21
Specification
22
Guarantee and Customer Services
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PATIO HEATER
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Before you start to build and use your patio heater, please read
these instructions thoroughly:
•Please dispose of all plastic bags carefully and keep them
away from children.
•Check all the parts provided against the list in this instruction
manual to make sure you have all of the parts listed. If not,
contact your customer services.
•Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the contents
and before starting, check all holes are clear of any paint
residue.
•Extra packaging is added to some models for transportation
protection which must be removed before assembly.
•When you are ready to start, make sure that you have plenty
of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
•Using the steps in order and the detailed drawings in the
steps to assemble the outdoor heater.
•Important - Whilst every care is taken in the manufacture of
this product, care must be taken during assembly in case
sharp edges are present.
Please read and follow this advice when assembling your
appliance:
•DO NOT connect the outdoor heater to the electrical supply
until the assembly is complete.
•DO NOT connect the outdoor heater to the electrical supply if
any of the components or power cord is damaged in any
way.
•CAUTION - Risk of Electric Shock. DO NOT open or try to
repair the heater yourself.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Please do not use substitute parts. Use only additional or
replacement parts supplied by Zanussi.
•In the unlikely event that this product has missing or
damaged parts, please visit our website
zanussiheatingandcooling.uk
Safety Warnings:
•Warning: This heater is not equipped with a device to
control the room temperature.
•DO NOT use this heater indoors or in small/confined
spaces that are occupied by persons not capable of
leaving on their own, unless constant supervision is
provided.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
•Children under 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean
the appliance or perform user maintenance.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
of how to use the appliance in a safe way or do not
understand the hazards involved.
•Children should not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by
children without supervision.
•Do not use any other tools other than those recommended
to build this product.
•Caution: Some parts of this product can become very hot
and cause burns. Particular attention must be given where
children, vulnerable people and animals are present.
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WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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•For floor mounted heaters only use the heater on a firm
solid horizontal area where all the feet on the base are in
contact with the floor (Should the heater be tilted or fall
over the auto cut off switch will activate).
•Risk of Electric Shock. DO NOT open or try to repair the
heater yourself.
•Any maintenance or repairs including replacing the tube(s)
should only be carried out by a qualified electrician or by a
qualified service centre.
•Site the heater outside or in a large open area and well
away from any obstructions such as branches or where the
heater is near any objects that can be affected by heat,
such as furniture, curtains or other inflammable objects
(minimum distance 1 metre).
•DO NOT use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a
bath, a shower or a swimming pool. Do not use near water.
•DO NOT use in unventilated areas.
•DO NOT use where gas, petrol, paint or other surely
flammable goods are stored.
•DO NOT push any items through, obstruct or cover the grill
of the heater head.
•DO NOT position immediately above or below an electrical
socket.
•DO NOT move when connected to an electrical supply and
always wait for the patio heater to cool down before
cleaning / storing away.
•DO NOT touch the heater head when in use.
•DO NOT leave turned on and unattended especially when
children and or animals are in the vicinity.
•The indication of the different positions of switches shall
be visible from a distance of 1M.
•The marking concerning covering should be visible after
the heater has been installed. It shall not be placed on the
back of portable heaters
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•The unit must be placed with the clearance of 25cm from
side wall and 50cm from anything above.
•The unit must be correctly installed according to the
instructions.
•The unit is at high temperature during operation. It keeps
hot for a period after shut down. Potential danger would
occur when touching it during this period. Unplug the unit
and wait till it cools before cleaning.
•DO NOT place the unit close to curtain and/or other
flammable objects. Otherwise there will be a danger of
catching fire.
•DO NOT cover the unit with anything during operation or a
short time after it is shut down.
•DO NOT wrap the power supply cord on the unit.
•The unit must be handled with care, and avoid vibration or
hitting.
•An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
•DO NOT use if the unit or power cable is damaged.
•DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your
warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. Servicing / Repair should only be
performed by a qualified electrician or qualified service
centre.
•DO NOT use this unit in place where causticity or volatile
air exists, i.e. dust, steam, gas, etc.
•DO NOT use this unit as a cloth drier or towel drier.
•DO NOT use this unit as a sauna heater.
•DO NOT use this unit as a room heater.
•DO NOT use this unit in place of animal propagating and
raising.
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•DO NOT immerse this unit into water for cleaning.
•The unit should be plugged in a socket, which is easily
visible and reachable.
•DO NOT use this heater with a programmer, timer or any
other device that switches the heater on automatically,
since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•When assembling, keep clear from any board or flammable
material.
•DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
•The unit is for household use only. It is not safe to use on a
building site, greenhouse, barn or stable where there’s
flammable dust.
•Use only for intended household use as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by unauthorized dealers may cause hazards.
•Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you
must use an extension cord, the cord shall be rated to 13A
(Minimum conductor size 1.5mm2) and if the cord is on a
reel it must be fully unwound before use.
•Disconnect the power cable from the electrical supply
when the heater is not in use. If the power cord becomes
damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
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•One dark point may exist on the surface of the heating
elements during the first few minutes after it is turned on.
This is normal, and will not affect the performance of the
unit.
•To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the unit directly into a
220-240V and 13A electrical socket outlet
•WARNING! These appliances must be earthed. Before
installing or replacing the bulb, the appliance must be
disconnected from the 220-240V mains supply.
•Generally the heater must be placed at a safe distance (clear
space) of at least 2.0m from combustible materials and
glass walls. If installed near where inflammable or
combustible paints are used, the heater must be installed at
a distance of at least 4.0m from the source of danger.
•If the heater is placed in areas where spray painting of any
description is taking place, it should not be used during the
painting operations.
•Never use the heater in particularly dusty and explosive
areas.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Tip Over Switch
•This appliance is fitted with an internal tip over switch, this
means if the unit is tilted more than 45 degrees the unit will
automatically turn off.
•This is a safety feature and is designed to prevent damage,
fire and personal injury.
•The unit will need to put back in the upright position the unit
and the power manually turned on and off for the unit to
operate as normal.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Here’s everything you need
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1. Small crown
2. Heater head
3. Adjustable top pole
4. Middle pole
5. Bottom pole
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4
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6. Weighted base
7. Power switch & touch switch
8. Remote control
9. Cable connector cover
10. 2 x Screws (Ø4*8mm)
You will also need (not included):
Phillips head
screwdriver
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
•Fix the bottom pole onto the weighted base by
screwing in the direction of the arrow shown in
the diagram below.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 2
•Connect the middle pole to the bottom pole by
screwing them together in the direction shown
below.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 3
•Feed the power cord through the base,
bottom pole and middle pole.
•Pull the power cord through, so that there is
around 1.5m of cable visible above the top of
the middle pole.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 4
•Screw the small crown into the top of the heater
cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the
diagram below.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 5
•Feed the power cord through the adjustable
top pole and then fix the adjustable top pole to
the middle pole by tightening the extension
screw cap.
•Connect the power cord plug to the socket in
the heater head.
•Then attach the connector cover.
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Extension
screw cap
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 6
•Push the heater head onto the top pole and fix in
position using the 2 screws provided and a
Phillips head screwdriver.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 7
•Pull the power cord gently out of the base as
much as possible.
•Fix the power cord under the weighted base
using the 4 self-tapping screws and 2 wire
crimping sheets already attached to the
weighted base.
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ASSEMBLY
STEP 8
•Raise or retract the top pole to the desired
height and tighten to the middle pole by using
the extension screw cap.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•Connect the power cable to a 220-240V, 13 amp supply
that is located in a safe, dry area.
•The heater must be properly installed before it is used.
•Only operate the heater when it is in the upright position.
•This unit is equipped with three heat settings.
●Push the On/Off switch to the "I" position to activate
the heater.
●Touch the touch switch once to operate the heater on
low power (900W).
●Touch the touch switch twice to operate the heater on
medium power (1200W).
●Touch the touch switch three times to operate the
heater on high power (2100W).
●Touch the touch switch four times to shut the heater
off.
●To completely turn off the patio heater, push the On/Off
switch to the “O" position.
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Remote Control
•The patio heater comes with a button cell CR2450 battery
provided in the same plastic wallet as the instruction
manual.
•To use the remote for the first time, remove the battery
cover at the back of the remote, and insert the battery with
the positive side facing up, and replace the battery cover.
•Press the LOW button to operate the heater on 900W.
Press the LOW button again to turn it off.
•Press the HIGH button to operate the heater on 1200W.
Press the HIGH button again to turn it off.
•Press both the LOW and HIGH buttons to operate the
heater on 2100W. Press both the LOW and HIGH buttons
again to turn off the heater.
Replacing the Battery
•To replace the battery follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover at the back of the remote.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to lift the battery up and
out of the remote.
3. Replace the button cell CR2450 battery and then
reinstall the battery cover onto the remote.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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High
Button
Low
Button
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•WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard –Keep batteries away
from children.
•This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a
new or used lithium button/cell battery is swallowed or
enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can
lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always make sure you
completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product, remove the battery and keep it away from children.
If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
•The cells should be disposed of correctly, including keeping
them away from children, even used cells may cause injury.
•WARNING: Although the patio heater is shower proof, do not
use when raining or in wet conditions.
•WARNING: Always disconnect the power cable from the
electrical supply when the patio heater is not in use.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Tip Over Switch
•This appliance is fitted with an internal tip over switch, this
means if the unit is tilted more than 45 degrees the unit will
automatically turn off.
•This is a safety feature and is designed to prevent damage,
fire and personal injury.
•The unit will need to put back in the upright position the unit
and the power manually turned on and off for the unit to
operate as normal.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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