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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product: Depth x Width x Height210 x 265 x 293 mm
Product weight2.75 kg
Operating Voltage and Frequency: (V / Hz)230 V / 50Hz
Make sure that you read, understand and comply with the following guidance. These
safety symbols should appear on the heater.
GENERAL
•DO NOT operate the heater when you are tired or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
•DO NOT stand on the heater.
•DO NOT use if dropped. DO NOT use if there is visible signs of damage.
•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.
Hot Surface,
Do Not Touch
Read the
manual
Do Not Cover
•This heat can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of knowledge if they have
been given instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Regularly inspect the power cable / plugs for damage/looseness. DO NOT use
the heater it the power cable is damaged.
•Minimise the risk of electric shock by installing a RCCB (Residual Current Circuit
Breaker) and a suitable isolator into the main distribution board.
•Make sure that the voltage on the rating label is the same as the voltage of the
power supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
•DO NOT abuse the electrical cable. DO NOT use the cable for pulling or
unplugging the heater.
•Keep the cable away from sources of heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
•DO NOT use extension cables with this heater.
POSITIONING
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 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.
•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 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 textiles, curtains or combustible materials etc.
Allow 2 metres clearance all round this heater.
•DO NOT place the heater on a raised surface or anywhere it could topple over.
ONLY use this heater on a horizontal and stable surface.
•Take care to ensure that the grille cannot be blocked.
•DO NOT operate fan heater in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gasses or dust such as in a paint spray booth, or any
explosive environment. Electric motors create sparks which may ignite dust or
fumes.
OPERATION
•The heater must only be used by people who have read these instructions and
have been trained in its use.
•DO NOT obstruct the air inlet and outlet sections of the heater.
•DO NOT cover the heater.
•DO NOT touch the heater casing or grille when first switched off, as these will
be very hot and will take time to cool.
•DO NOT get the heater wet or use in areas of high condensation.
•DO NOT allow the power lead to touch hot surfaces.
•DO NOT connect other appliances to the same mains socket as the heater.
•DO NOT use this heater with a programmable timer used to switch it on
automatically.
•CAUTION: Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular attention should be given where children, vulnerable people and
animals are present.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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.
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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
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.
Abnormal noise.Heater is not level.Stand heater on a level surface.
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.