Heat Storm HS-1000-W User Manual

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Hs–1000-WX

Hs-1000-W

QUARTZ
INFRARED
WALL
HEATER

safety instructions & operation manual

Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of your Heat Storm™ infrared heater.

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. DO NOT

STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF

THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

WARNING

ANY REQUIRED SERVICE OTHER THAN FILTER MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY

AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND ANY OTHER REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY ANYONE

OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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Important Instructions

Maintenance

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Guide
Questions and Answers
Warranty

When choosing a location for your new heater, ensure that the general instructions are followed. Also, for best effect, install the
heater out of direct sunlight. Cold climate installation recommendation: when installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes.

Operating Instructions

electrical connection

important safety instructions

A 15 AMP, 120 Volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the heater will be on a dedicated circuit as

WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, DO NOT cover the heater. It cannot be used in a wardrobe.

other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker to trip or the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation.

Read all instructions before using this heater.

Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,

papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of
the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear of the heater.

CAUTION: Whenever the heater is left operating and unattended,

caution may be necessary if children or invalids are nearby.

The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.

Children being supervised should be instructed not to play with the

appliance.

Always unplug heater when not in use.

DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the

heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination
and/or repair.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacture, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

Any repairs to this heater should be carried out by a qualified service

person.

Under no circumstances should this heater be modified. Parts having

to be removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this
heater again.

DO NOT use outdoors.

This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and

similar indoor locations. NEVER locate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.

DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord with throw

rugs, runners or similar coverings. DO NOT route cord under furniture
or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will
not be tripped over.

To disconnect heater, turn controls to the off position, wait for the fan

to stop blowing to ensure the inside of the heater has been properly
cooled, then remove plug from outlet.

Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or for U.S.A. installations,
follow local codes and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70.
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to
persons including the following:

There is a thermostat limiter inside the heater. When the inner

temperature over heats or abnormal heating occurs, the thermostat
protective device will cut off power supply to avoid risk of fire or
damage to the heater.

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.

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

manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where opening may
become blocked.

The heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use it

in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.

Use this heater only as described in the manual. Any other use not

recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or
injury to persons.

Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. NEVER use

with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/ power strip).

This heater is for use on 120 volts.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION: Do not exceed the current rating of the current tap. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
NEVER use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/ power strip).

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Keep electrical cords, drapery, furniture and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.6 m) from the front of the heater and away from
the sides.

maintenance

WARNING: Make sure the power is turned off before proceeding. Any electrical repairs or rewiring of this unit should be carried
out by a licensed electrician in accordance with national and local codes.

If repairing or replacing any electrical component or wiring, the original wire routing, color coding and securing locations must be
followed.

WARNING: Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.

WARNING: Do not use this heater if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and replace any part of the electrical system.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal
injury.

WARNING: During any service of this appliance, the power to the unit must be turned off. First turn the main power switch to the
“OFF” position, wait for the fan to stop blowing to ensure the inside of the heater has been properly cooled. Then remove the
electrical plug from the wall outlet.

installation instructions

operatinG instructions

1 Use the included level to ensure you mark the guide holes correctly

2 Insert included anchors and screws

3 Hang the heater onto the screws

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When choosing a location for your new heater, ensure that the general instructions are followed. Also, for best effect, install the
heater out of direct sunlight. Cold climate installation recommendation: when installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes.

control

panel

remote

control

1 Power Button

2 Fahrenheit & Celsius

3 Up & Down Arrows

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POWER

The POWER button supplies power to all functions of the heater.

Once the heater is plugged into the outlet it will be in standby mode. The power button is the universal on/off symbol and will
be blue indicating that the heater is plugged in, but is powered off.

The POWER button on the control panel needs to be pressed in order to turn on the heater and operate the remote control.

Once the POWER button is pressed it will turn red indicating that the heater has been powered ON.

SELECTNG CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT

By pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons at the same time for 3 seconds you can set the heater to function and display
in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

NOTE: Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit can only be performed using the Control Panel on the heater and is not available using the
remote control.

SETTING TEMPERATURE

When pressing either the up or down buttons the display will enter temperature setting mode. The heater will indicate that it
is in temperature setting mode when the numbers begin to blink.

When in temperature setting mode, pressing the up and down buttons will change the thermostat by 1 °F or by 1 °C.
The temperature setting range is between 50° F - 97° F (10° C - 36° C).

The default set temperature of the heater is 72° F (22° C).

After 5 seconds without control input the display will exit temperature setting mode and show the current ambient temperature.

NOTE: After the heater function or power is shutoff the blower will continue to run for several minutes to cool the internal components.