Only suitable for well insulated areas and not designed
to be the primary heat source
2.8KW 230V PTC ELECTRIC FAN HEATER
MODEL NO: DEVIL 2800PTC
PART NO: 6925600
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GC0621 rev 1
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Electric Fan Heater.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage and Frequency: 230 V / 50Hz / 1 Phase
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HEATER NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL,
LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, GASES OR COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS ETC.
• This heater is designed for indoor use only.
• DO NOT place the heater close to a bath, wash basin, shower, swimming
pool or any other water-filled area or wet surface. DO NOT place the
heater up against any surface such as a wall, door or furniture etc.
• DO NOT place the heater immediately below any electrical outlet.
• NEVER place the heater near combustible materials such as curtains,
furniture etc. Allow at least 2 metre clearance.
• DO NOT place the heater on a raised surface or anywhere where it
could topple over
• ALWAYS ensure that the grille cannot be blocked by curtains or other
fabrics.
• DO NOT operate in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust such as in a paint spray booth or any
explosive environment. Electric motors create sparks which may ignite
dust or fumes.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE HEATER UN-ATTENDED, FOR EXAMPLE, LEFT ON AT
NIGHT.
COMMON SENSE
• DO NOT operate when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or intoxicating medication.
• DO NOT stand on the heater.
• DO NOT use the heater with wet hands or when there is water on the
power cable.
• Turn the heater off when not in use and keep it in a safe, dry, childproof
location.
• The heater is designed to heat enclosed areas, such as workshops and
other industrial areas. DO NOT use the heater for any other function. It is
not suitable for drying clothes or laundry.
• Young children must be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• DO NOT touch the heater casing or grille during use.
WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE CONNECTING THE HEATER TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Connecting it to any
other power source may cause damage.
If it is necessary to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a
suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed due to damage, a replacement should be
fitted, following the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be
disposed of as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard.
WARNING: THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE YELLOW/GREEN = EARTH
If the colors of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
•The Blue wire must be
connected to the
terminal which is
marked N or coloured
Black.
•The Brown wire must
be connected to the
terminal which is
marked L or coloured
Red.
•The Yellow/Green wire
must be connected to
the terminal which is marked E or coloured Green.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD)
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN SMALL ROOMS WHEN THEY ARE
OCCUPIED BY PERSONS NOT CAPABLE OF LEAVING THE ROOM ON THEIR
OWN, UNLESS CONSTANT SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED.
CAUTION: SOME PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT CAN BECOME VERY HOT AND
CAN CAUSE BURNS. PARTICULAR ATTENTION HAS TO BE GIVEN WHERE
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE ARE PRESENT.
1. Put the heater in a level position
on a flat surface and at a safe
distance from flammable
materials. Keep a minimum of 2m
clearance all round.
2. Connect the heater to a suitable
power supply.
3. Set the thermostat control to the
maximum setting (fully clockwise).
4. Set the mode selector to one of
the 3 settings:
Off
Fan Only
Heat Setting 1
Heat Setting 2
• The heater will take up to three minutes to reach optimum temperature.
5. Once the room reaches the required temperature, turn the thermostat
control slowly counter-clockwise until the thermostat clicks, leave the
control in this position.
• The room temperature will be maintained at this setting. The heater will
continue to operate until the power switch is turned to the OFF position.
Have your heater repaired by a qualified person using identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the heater is maintained.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
Heater does not
operate,
although
plugged in with
the switch and
thermostat
switched on.
Heating element
glowing hot.
The unit has failed
to heat up so only
the air fan has
operated.
Abnormal noise.Heater is not level. Stand heater on a level surface.
Plug is loose/bad
connection.
Fuse blown or
circuit breaker
trips.
No power at
socket outlet
Input voltage too
high.
Air inlet grille is
blocked.
Control switch not
set at a
“HEATING” level.
Thermal cut out
device is active/
Thermostat has
tripped
Pull the plug out & check all
connections (cable/plug and socket).
Replace if necessary and investigate
cause. If fuse blows repeatedly, consult
your CLARKE dealer.
Insert the plug in a suitable socket.
Use a power supply in accordance
with the rating on the label.
Ensure the heater is kept away from
any objects which could cover the air
inlet or be drawn into it.
Turn switch to a heating level.
Turn the thermostat and listen. If there is
no CLICK and the thermostat is not
damaged, the heater will
automatically switch ON when it has
cooled down.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.