Honeywell HZ-614C, HZ-614, HZ-615, HZ-817, HZ-617C User Manual

Quick Heat

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS OR PRODUCT LABELS
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AND
CALL US AT [phone] FOR AN
EXPLANATION.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

These instructions are intended to provide you
with the information you need to use the product
and to avoid such hazards. When using electrical
appliances, basic precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, 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 bare skin touch hot surfaces. If,
provided, use handle when moving 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.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children or invalids, and
whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.

4. Always unplug heater when not in use.

5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged
cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

The Honeywell trademark is used by Kaz, Inc. under license from Honeywell International Inc.

MODEL HZ-614 SERIES AND HZ-614C SERIES
MODEL HZ-615 SERIES
MODEL HZ-617 SERIES AND HZ-617C SERIES
MODEL HZ-817 SERIES

Return heater to authorized service facility
for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. 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.

8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area
where it will not be tripped over.

9. To disconnect the heater, first turn off the
product, then grip the plug and pull it from the
wall outlet. Never pull by the cord.

10. Warning - Connect to properly grounded
outlets only. This heater is for use on 120 volts.
This appliance has a grounded plug as shown
in Fig. 1. An adapter is available at retail (not
included) for connecting three-blade grounding­type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the adapter must
be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter
should not be used if a three-slot grounded
receptacle is available.

11. 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.

12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use
on soft surfaces, like a bed, or where openings
may become blocked.

13. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside Do not use it in the areas where gasoline,
paint or flammable liquids are
used or stored.

14. Use this heater only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.

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Heaters

15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk
of fire. However, if you have to use an extension

cord, the cord shall be No. 14 AWG minimum

size and rated not less than 1875 watts. The
extension cord shall be a three wire cord with a
grounding-type cord and plug connector.

16. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation.
To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug
the heater into a circuit that already has other
appliances working.

17. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the
touch; however, a loose fit between the
AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact
a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn
outlets.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE PLUG ON YOUR PRODUCT

Fig. 1

18. Never tamper with this product or attempt to fix
it. Any tampering with, or modification of this
product can result in serious injury, death, fire
or risk of electric shock. Do not open, no user
serviceable parts inside.

19. Do not remove product labels that contain
warnings or safety instruction.

20. The output of this heater may vary and its
temperature may become intense enough
to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is
not recommended for persons with reduced
sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to
avoid burns.

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SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HZ-817 SERIES OPERATION

• Place the heater on a firm, level, open surface free from

obstructions and at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from any
combustible materials.

• Never leave an operating unit unattended.

• Plug the heater into an electrical wall outlet.

• Touch the power button to turn the heater on.

The power indicator light will illuminate. (Fig. 3)

• To save up to 35% in energy bills, turn the Energy Smart™

knob to your desired temperature. There are four distinct
settings of 65°F/18°C, 70°F/ 21°C, 75°F/23°C, and

80°F/26°C. The Energy Smart™ heater will automatically

select the appropriate power level to best accommodate
your desired temperature. As the air temperature in
the room approaches the set temp, the heater will
automatically lower the power consumption and provide
consistent warmth without wasting energy.

• The illuminated LED lights will indicate what the current room temperature is.

• This heater is equipped with a “frost watch” which automatically turns the unit on if the temperature

drops below 55°F/12°C degrees

• To override the Energy Smart™ feature and produce maximum heat, turn the knob fully clockwise to
“High”. This will produce 1500W of heat at all times.

QUICK HEAT® FEATURE

Fig. 3

Control
Knob

Power

Button

Power Indicator Light

Quick
Heat

HZ-614, HZ-615, & HZ-617 SERIES OPERATION

• Place the heater on a firm, level surface away from any

combustible material.

• With Power knob in the OFF position, plug the heater into a

grounded outlet.

• Turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise

• To turn the heater on, turn the Power knob clockwise to the ON

position. (Fig. 2).

• If you want to use the Quick Heat

the Quick Heat

• When the room reaches a comfortable temperature, slowly turn the thermostat control counter-

clockwise
room temperature. If left at this setting, the thermostat will automatically turn the heater on and off to
maintain the selected temperature.

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Setting.

until the heater goes off. This is the point at which the thermostat setting equals the

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feature, turn the Power knob to

to the high setting.

Fig. 2

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Quick Heat® will propel a steady blast of warm air out of your baseboard. This can help heat your room
more quickly. You will hear a fan operating in this mode. You can also turn the Quick Heat
and the heater will operate silently.

SAFETY FEATURES

This heater is equipped with several devices and features for added
protection.

• A high temperature safety control prevents overheating
(Hi Limit).

• A back-up thermal circuit breaker that will permanently shut down

the heater should it operate at higher than normal temperatures
(HZ-614, HZ-615, HZ-617 and HZ-817 only).

• A SafeGuard

hot and should not be touched - turns from black to red (HZ-614C,
HZ-617, HZ-617C and HZ-817 only).

• Tip-over switch feature - The HZ-817 SERIES ONLY is equipped

with a tip-over switch that disables the heater if it is tipped over.
To restore power to the heater, stand the heater up properly and
press the power button.

• A three-prong grounded plug.

• This heater was created using a high quality safety plastic.

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Alert Heat Indicator Badge that indicates the grille is

Fig. 4

Do not touch the grille until the
unit has been turned off and
the SafeGuard
turned back to black.

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setting off

Heat Indicator

Badge

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Alert Badge has

TROUBLESHOOTING

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

If your heater shuts off unexpectedly or fails to operate, one of your heater’s safety features may have
been activated to prevent overheating.

• Be sure the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

• Check for any obstructions. If you find one, turn the heater OFF and unplug it.

• Wait at least 10 minutes to allow the heater to cool completely before removing any obstruction.
When done, plug in the heater and follow the OPERATION instructions.

CONSUMER RELATIONS

Mail questions or comments to:

Kaz, Incorporated
Consumer Relations Dept.
250 Turnpike Road

Southborough, MA 01772

Call us toll-free at: 1-800-477-0457
E-mail: [e-mail]

Or visit our website at: www.kaz.com

Please be sure to specify a model number.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE
YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE HEATER TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE MOTOR HOUSING YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

We recommend that the heater be cleaned at least once a month and before off-season storage.

• Turn the heater OFF and unplug it. Allow it to cool.

• Use a dry cloth only to clean the external surfaces of the heater. DO NOT USE WATER, WAX, POLISH

OR ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTION.

• Clean your heater using the above-mentioned steps, then pack the heater in its original container and

store it in a cool dry place.

• This heater does not disassemble.

You should first read all instructions before
attempting to use this product.

A. This 3 year limited warranty applies to

repair or replacement of product found to be
defective in material or workmanship. This
warranty does not apply to damage resulting
from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use
or supplemental damage. Defects that are
the result of normal wear and tear will not
be considered manufacturing defects under
this warranty. KAZ IS NOT LIABLE FOR

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY NATURE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights which vary
from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty
applies only to the original purchaser of this
product from the original date of purchase.

B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this

product if it is found to be defective in material

C. This warranty does not cover damage resulting

from any unauthorized attempts to repair
or from any use not in accordance with the
instruction manual.

D. Return defective product to Kaz, Incorporated

with a brief description of the problem. Include

proof of purchase and a $10 US/$15.50 CAN

check or money order for handling, return

packing and shipping charges. Please include

your name, address and a daytime phone
number.
You must prepay shipping charges.
We suggest having tracking or delivery
confirmation.

Send to:

In U.S.:

Kaz, Incorporated
Attn: Returns Department
4755 Southpoint Drive
Memphis, TN 38118

USA

In Canada:

Kaz Canada, Inc.
Attn: Returns Department

510 Bronte Street South
Milton, ON L9T 2X6

Canada

or workmanship.

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ELECTRICAL RATINGS

This product is rated 12.5 amps (1500W) at 120V, 60 Hz.

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