Continental Dynamics 653557 User Manual

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Electric Convection Heater

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Model 653557

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Table of Contents

Important Instructions ....................................... 2

Parts List ........................................................... 2

Operating Instructions ....................................... 3

Specifications .................................................... 3

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 3

Storage .............................................................. 3

Troubleshooting ................................................. 4

WARNING

Not for household use.

This is a floor heater only.

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Electric Convection Heater

User’s Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS HEATER

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons or property, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3
ft. (0.9 meters) from the front and top of the heater and keep them
away from the sides and rear. Ensure a minimum clearance of

5.5 inches (14 cm) from both sides and rear of heater to adjacent
walls. Keep the rear grille away from walls or drapes so as not to
block the air intake.

3. Extreme caution and supervision is necessary when any heater is
used near children or pets and when the heater is left operating
while unattended.

4. Always unplug heater when not in use. To disconnect, grip plug
and pull from wall outlet. Never pull cord.

5. To disconnect the heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove
the plug from the outlet.

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Do not operate a heater with a damaged cord or plug. Do
not operate a heater that has malfunctioned, been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return heater to an authorized service
facility for evaluation, and repair.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never place heater near
a bathtub or sink.

9. Do not run cord under carpeting, throw rugs, runners or similar
floor covering. Keep cord away from high traffic areas to avoid it
being tripped over. Route the cord so that it will not be walked
on, or pinched by furniture.

10. Connect to properly polarized outlets only. Check heater voltage
and amperage on the back of the heater to make sure it complies
with local electrical service.

11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire or
damage the heater.

12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.

NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when unit is first operated.
Do not be alarmed. This indicates that there is oil residue on the heating
coil from the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should
not re-occur. Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located
is well ventilated during this operation. It is normal for the appliance to
emit small cracking sounds when you turn it on for the first time.

13. Use this heater only as described in the manual. Any usage not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical
shock, injury or damage to property.

14. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the
touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or
becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical
outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to
further use of the heater. Plugging heater into a worn outlet/
receptacle may result in overheating of the power cord or fire.

15. Ensure the heater is on a stable, secure floor surface to eliminate
the possibility of it tipping it over.

16. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into an appropriate
receptacle. Receptacles deteriorate with age and continuous use
so periodically check for signs of overheating.

17. Check that the heater or power cable have not been damaged
during transportation.

18. Make sure that pieces of polystyrene or other packaging
materials have not been left between the heating elements of
the heater. Clean with a vacuum cleaner if necessary

19. When turning on the heater for the first time, you may notice a
slight odor which is normal with new electrical appliances. Allow
odor to dissipate by running the heater at full power for about ten
minutes. Make sure that the room in which the heater is located
is well ventilated during this operation. This heater draws 13
Amps during operation. To prevent circuit overload, do not plug
the heater into a circuit that is shared with other appliances

20. Do not use in locations where the heater will be left unattended
for long periods of time.

21. Do not use attachments or filters. They are not recommended.

22. This appliance is not intended for use by children.

23. Always plug heater directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord or power strip.

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NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

PARTS LIST

1. Carry handle

2. Housing

3. Safety grille

4. Heating element

5. Off-Low-Med-High switch

6. Thermostat/Tip-over switch

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Electric Convection Heater

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

THIS HEATER IS FOR FLOOR USE ONLY.

This heater comes with a grounded (3 blade) plug for 110-120 volts AC.

The grounded plug must be used with a grounded outlet. Do
not use an adapter in a 2-slot wall outlet unless the ground plug
of the adapter properly connects to a building ground. Using
heater without properly grounded outlet or adapter could result
in an electric shock hazard.

Operation

1. Plug the heater cord into a standard
grounded 120-volt AC outlet. Operate
heater in the upright position with
rubber feet on the floor. The plug must
fit tightly into outlet. A loose fit will
cause overheating and damage to the
plug. During normal use, the plug may
feel warm.

2. Turn heat selector knob to the “LOW”
(600W), “MED” (900W) or “HIGH”
(1500W) setting.

3. Turn the thermostat knob clockwise
(right) until knob stops. The heater will
begin heating. At “LOW” (600W) the fan
does not operate. At “MED” (900W) and
“HIGH” (1500W) settings, the fan will
blow warm air.

4. When the room temperature reaches the
desired comfort level, slowly rotate the
thermostat knob counterclockwise (left)
until the heater shuts off. At this setting,
the heater will automatically cycle on
and off to maintain this temperature.

NOTE: Do not force the knob beyond
its normal stopping position. Only minor
adjustments to the thermostat should be
necessary to maintain the desired comfort
level. Turning clockwise will increase the
room temperature and counterclockwise
will decrease the temperature.

5. To conserve energy, the heater may
operate at lower wattages by turning
heat selector knob to the “LOW” (600W)
or “MED” (900W) settings.

Assembly Instructions

Grounding

Pin

6. When heater is not needed, turn control

7. This heater is equipped with Tip-over

To Reset Over-Temperature Control

This heater is equipped with a built-in
over-temperature safety switch that will
turn the heater off if overheating occurs. To
reset the heater, turn control to OFF, then
remove the plug from outlet. Wait until the
heater has cooled and the condition that
caused the overheating is corrected. The
safety switch will then be reset.

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knob to the “OFF” position. Then
remove the plug from outlet.

switch. When the heater is tipped over,
the unit will shut off.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number 653557

Power Supply 120 volts AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption 600/900/1500W

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, make sure that:

1. The heater is turned OFF.

2. Disconnect power supply at source by removing plug from power outlet.

3. Your heater is now ready for cleaning.

Regular Cleaning:

1. Do not use cleaning products or chemicals to clean the unit.

2. Dust inside the heater can be removed using a vacuum cleaner with
a crevice tool attachment.

3. To clean enclosure use a clean, soft lightly dampened cloth to gently wipe dirt from the
surface of the unit. Be careful not to wet the heating element and switches. Allow the
unit to dry completely before using it.

CAUTION: do not allow water to run into the interior of the heater as this could
cause a fire, an electric shock hazard and damage the unit.

STORAGE

1. Perform the cleaning procedures described in “Cleaning/Maintenance”.

2. Wipe all parts until dry.

3. Pack the heater in a plastic bag and store in a cool, dry place.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your heater fails to operate, please follow these procedures before contacting customer service:

Problem Probable Cause Solution

Turn the heater OFF; unplug it and

Overheat protection has
temporarily deactivated the heater.

ALLOW IT TO COOL. Inspect and
remove any objects on or adjacent
to the heater. Wait 30 minutes before
plugging unit back in.

Assembly Instructions

Unit is not heating.

The heater is creating a burning smell.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE HEATER YOURSELF.

DOING SO COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Room temperature has been
warmed to thermostat setting.

Heater is not plugged into a 120V
polarized outlet/receptacle.

Breaker/Fuse has been tripped.

There is oil residue on the heating
coil from the manufacturing
process. It will quickly evaporate
and should not occur again.

Check & ensure there are no
combustible materials within 0.9
meters (3 feet) surrounding
the heater.

Ensure a minimum clearance of 5.5
inches (14 cm) from both sides and
rear of heater to adjacent walls.

To increase the room temperature,
adjust thermostat control knob to a
higher setting by turning clockwise.

Ensure unit is in OFF position. Plug
in unit and attempt to turn on again.

• Check your electrical box to confirm
the breaker has not been blown. This
may occur if the receptacle is shared
between other high consumption
appliances.

• Ensure unit is in OFF position. Plug
in unit and attempt to turn on again.

Ensure room in which heater is
situated is well ventilated.

Remove any combustible items that
are near the heater.

Reposition the heater so there is
enough space around the heater to
the adjacent walls.

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