HSS Hire 535 Operating & Safety Manual

Fan Heater

©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1997 No. 535/01

Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS

Hire Shops

Fast thermostatically controlled

electric heaters, ideal for domestic

or office use.

Operating & Safety Guide 535

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Only use the heater for the purpose it was
designed for. Improper use may cause expensive

damage and could be dangerous.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find it less of a

chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until
the end of the hire period.

Regularly check the heater and switch OFF at
the first sign of overheating. To prevent such

problems, avoid running the heater at maximum
output for long periods.

When not in use, store the equipment somewhere

clean, dry and safe from thieves.

Switch OFF the heating elements followed by
the fan.

Unplug the heater and once cool, neatly coil the

flex ready for return.

FINISHING OFF

Code 56111/56112

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.

Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the heater. Never leave them alone when the heater is

in use and if necessary isolate the heater using a suitable
fire guard.

Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and
understood these instructions.

Never use the heater if highly flammable
vapours – petrol or paint thinner fumes for example –
are present, nor in a dusty environment.

Keep combustible materials at a safe distance –

at least 1.5.m.

Never place anything on top of a heater and
never obstruct its air vents. Leave a 300mm (12in)

gap all round to let air circulate.

Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment
when not in use, leaving it to cool before handling it.

Check the condition of the equipment before
use. If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear,

return it to your local HSS Hire Shop.

To avoid possible heat damage NEVER site
the fan heater on carpet or other heat
sensitive surfaces.

NEVER use the fan heater as a form of dryer i.e.
for drying your hands or hair!

Information on COSHH regulations is available from
your local HSS Hire Shop.

Most HSS fan heaters plug into a standard
13amp power socket. However, 110V heaters
(with a round yellow plug) must be provided with
a suitable 110V generated supply, or powered

from the mains via a suitable 110V transformer.

If the equipment fails, or if its flex or plug gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.

Keep flexes out of harm’s way, and clear of moving

parts.

Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never

run them through water, over sharp edges or where
they could trip someone.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated

Device) available from your local HSS Hire Shop, or
power 240V (Not 110V) equipment from a power
circuit with a built-in RCD.

Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Ensure the fan heater and power socket

are switched OFF before plugging into the
power supply.

Set the fan heater up on a firm level surface.
Now plug the heater into its power supply and

switch ON. Normally, this means turning on the fan,

followed by one or both heating elements to deliver
1,2 or 2.4kW of power, as required. NOTE 110V
models deliver a maximum of 2kW.

On some models, you can also ‘fine tune’ the
heat output using a separate heat control dial, and
on thermostatically controlled models: start
with the thermostat dial at the highest setting.

Once the desired temperature has been
reached, turn down the thermostat until
the heater switches OFF. It will then switch

ON and OFF automatically to maintain the
chosen temperature.

Never use the heater except for its intended
purpose. If it will not do what you want i.e. the heat

output is insufficient for the area being heated,
contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.

EQUIPMENT CARE

GETTING STARTED

Tool or

Lead

RCD Transformer Supply

Siting an RCD

When used with a transformer an RCD will only

protect the user if fitted between the transformer and

the tool being used.

An RCD fitted between the power supply and the

transformer only protects up to the transformer.

Heat Selector Switches

1KW

2KW

ON / OFF

Switch

ON

OFF

Fan Heater