Kambrook KOH105, KOH107, KOH11 User Manual

Kambrook - Australia

Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.com.au

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue A11

Kambrook - New Zealand

Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.co.nz

5 Fin/7 Fin/11 Fin

Oil Column Heater

Suitable for all
KOH105/KOH107/KOH111 models

Instruction Booklet

Important

Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Oil Column Heater p6

Quick Start Guide p7

Using Your Oil Column Heater p8

Care and Cleaning p11

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer, can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Oil Column Heater

• Do not allow materials that have been in contact
with oil, petroleum based products or drying fluids
to come in contact with the heater.

• Do not run the cord under carpeting
or cover the cord wi th rugs, ru nners or the like.
Arrange the cord away f rom traf fic areas and
where it will not be tri pped over.

• To disconnect the oil heater, switch control to off,
turn off at the power outlet then remove the plug
from the outlet.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to pass
through the inlet or outlet openings. This may
cause an electric shock, fire or damage the
oil heater.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Switch off at t he control swi tch and power
outlet, then unplu g and allow th e oil heater
to cool down before c leaning o r storing.

• Do not place the oil heater near the edge of
a bench or table during operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and free of water and
other substances

• Always ensure the oil heater is properly
assembled before use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• Do not leave the oil heater unattended when
in use.

• Do not operate the oil heater on an incline plane.
Do not operate the oil heater unless the element
is fully immersed. Do not move while the oil heater
is switched on.

• Use this oil heater only as described in
this instruction manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury and voids all warranties.

• This oil heater is filled with precise quantity
of special oil. Repairs requiring opening of
the oil container are only to be made by the
manufacturer or service agent who should be
contacted if there is an oil leak.

• When disposing of the oil heater, follow regulations
concerning the disposal of oil heater in your local
council, State or Country.

• To avoid an electrical overload, it is
recommended that no other appliances are
plugged into the same circuit as your oil heater
when it is in use.

• Keep the oil heater clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.

• Carefu lly read all i nstructi ons before operating
the oil heater and sa ve for future refe rence.

• Remove any packaging m aterial an d
promotional stic kers before us ing the oil heater
for the fi rst time.

• To elimi nate the chocking hazard fo r young
children, remove and safel y discard the
protecti ve cover fit ted to the power plug of this
oil heater.

• Avoid touc hing the oil heater body while it
is on, a s some parts of the oil heater are h ot.
When moving the unit switc h off and hold the oi l
heater by the handles where provided.

• Always keep com bustible material s such as
drapes and other furnishin g at least 1.7 metres
away from the fro nt, sides and re ar of th e
oil heater.

• To prevent a pos sible fire o r heat d amage,
allow a mple space around the oil heater (at
leas t 0.5m f rom the f ront, top, rear and side s
of the heater) an d do not totally or part ially
covered the oil heater in any manner. Check
the unit’s ope nings from t ime to time for
accum ulated dust.

WARNING: In order to
avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater.

• Extreme caution and supervision is necessary
when this oil heater is used by or near children,
invalids or animals.

• Important – this oil heater is intended for floor
use only.

• Do not mount on ceiling or walls.

• Do not leave the oil heater unattended. Always
switch off the oil heater at the controls and at the
power outlet then unplug from the power outlet
when not in use.

• Do not use the oil heater to dry your laundry.

• Do not operate the oil heater whilst asleep.

• Do not operate the oil heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or if the heater has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return the oil heater
to your nearest Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment
or repair.

• This oil heater is not intended for commercial use,
such as construction sites.

• Do not locate the oil heater immediately below
and in front of a socket outlet when in use.

• Do not use this oil heater with an
external pro grammer, timer or any other d evice
that sw itche s the oil heater on automat ical ly
since a fire risk may ex ist if the heater is covered
or positioned in correctly.

• This oil heater is not intended for use in wet or
moist locations. Do not immerse or allow liquids
to be spilt on the oil heater.

• Do not use this oil heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

• This o il hea ter has hot and a rcing or spa rking
parts ins ide. Do not use i n area s where
petrol, paints, ae rosols, or other inflammable
subs tances are us ed or stored.

• Do not operate the oil heater wi th the p ower
cord damaged, fraye d or split, wound arou nd
any par t of the oil heater, or in contact w ith
heated surfaces of the oil heater.

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power outlet

• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid, unless it is recommended in the
cleaning instructions.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance, by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord, plug, connector or appliance
becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook
Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for other than its intended use.
Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch
with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical
circuit supplying the appliance. See your
electrician for professional advice

• Always turn the ap pliance to the OFF po sition,
switch off at the power outlet a nd unplug at the
power outlet when the a ppliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to the
OFF position, switch off at the power outlet, unplug
at the power outlet and remove the power cord,
if detachable, from the appliance and allow all
parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position t he applia nce at a m inimum distan ce
of 20cm away fro m wall s, curtains and other
heat or steam s ensitive materi als a nd provide
adequate space above and o n all s ides for
air ci rcula tion.

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Your Oil Column Heater

Quick Start Guide

1. Carry handle

2. Thermostat control knob

3. Heat setting switches

4. Cord storage

5. Castor wheels

6. Radiator fins

7. 24 hour programmable

timer (KOH111 and KOH111B
models only)

Turning the
heater on after
assembly

Switch the Power
and Heat setting
switches to the off
position. For KOH111
models, make sure
that the switch on
the timer is set to ‘I’.

When the desired
room temperature
is reached, turn
the Thermostat in
an anti-clockwise
direction until a
click sound is heard,
then stop.

Plug the cord into
a 230V or 240V
power point and
switch on.

Turning the
heater off

Turn the heater
off by switching
both of the Power
and Heat setting
switches to the
off position.

Setting the
heating mode

Switch both of the
Power and Heat
setting switches on.

Setting the
thermostat

Turn the
Thermostat
control knob in a
clockwise position
until it stops.

• Fit window coverings like curtains to limit
winter heat loss

• Put draft stoppers, such as a rolled
up towel, at the bottom of outside
doorways to keep out cold air

• Keep the heat in and the cold out by
installing wall and ceiling insulation.

• Avoid placing items too close to the
heater (both at the front and back) for
optimal air flow

KOH111 in white depicted

Hints/Tips to Retain Heat in
Your Home

• Don’t overheat your home. The
temperature of a heated room in winter
should be 18-21°C

• Your heater will work more efficiently if
you stick to Kambrook’s recommended
clearance spaces

• Choose the right size heater for the room
type you want to heat

• Zone off unoccupied rooms by closing
doors and only heat the main living areas

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Using Your Oil Column Heater

Before First Use

Remove any promotional material or
packaging from the heater.

The oil heater requires a small amount
of assembly before use.

2. Place the mounting plate onto the

base of the oil heater, between
the last two fins at each end.

3. Remove the wing nuts provided

from the U bolt assembly.

Assembling Your Heater

NOTE: Before operation,
please make sure that the
castor wheels have been
correctly fitted to the castor
wheel mounting plate (for
KOH105, KOH105B and KOH107
only) and the castor wheel
mounting plate is securely
fitted to the body of the oil
heater (all models).

Mounting Bracket Assembly
(all models)

NOTE: Always secure the
mounting plate between the
last two fins at each end of the
oil heater (Fig.2).

Castor Wheel Assembly
(KOH105, KOH105B, KOH107)

1. Unpack the castor wheels from
the packaging and remove the
nut, spring washer and flat washer
from the castor wheel shaft.

2. Unpack the castor wheel
mounting plate from the
packaging. Feed the castor
wheel shaft upwards through the
underside of the castor wheel
mounting plate, and align the
rectangular locator on the base
of the castor wheel shaft with the
slot on the mounting plate. The
castor wheel shaft and mounting
plate should fit together snuggly.

3. Replace the flat washer and
spring washer back on to the
castor wheel shaft, over the top of
the mounting bracket and secure
tightly with the nut provided. The
nut may need to be tightened
with a spanner (Fig.1).

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NOTE: Make sure that the castor

wheels are positioned away
from the centre of the heater to
provide greater stability (Fig.2).

1. Place the radiator body upside

down on a soft surface to avoid
damage to the heater. Make sure
it is in a stable position and will
not fall.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

4. Hook the U bolt around the body
section, joining the last two fins,
and feed each end back up
through the top of the mounting
plate. Secure the U bolt to the
mounting plate with the plastic
wing nut provided.

5. Repeat at the other end of
the heater.

6. Return the unit to an upright
position, and it is now ready for use.

Turning Your Heater On

Always place the heater on a firm,
level surface in a stable upright
position and unwind the cord to its
full length.

Ensure the Heat Setting switches are
switched to ‘OFF’.

Plug the cord into a 230V or 240V
power point and switch on.

NOTE: To avoid an electrical
circuit overload, it is
recommended that no other
appliances are plugged into
the same circuit as your heater,
when it is in use.

Setting The Heating Mode

All Kambrook oil heaters operate in
manual heating mode only, except
for the KOH111 and KOH111B models,
which can also operate using the
programmable timer. To operate
using the programmable timer, see
the ‘Setting the Programmable Timer’
section.

The oil heater has two switches,
offering three heat settings.

LOW

MED

HIGH

Setting

LOW

MED

HIGH

KOH105/
KOH105B

400W

600W

1000W

KOH107

600W

900W

1500W

KOH111/
KOH111B

1000W

1400W

2400W

Using Your Oil Column Heater continued Care and Cleaning

Setting The Thermostat
Control

Your Kambrook oil heater is fitted
with a variable thermostat which is
designed to assist you in setting a
comfortable room temperature.

Turn the thermostat control knob
clockwise to the MAX position. This will
ensure that the room heats up as fast
as possible.

When the room reaches a
comfortable temperature, turn the
thermostat control knob slowly in an
anti-clockwise direction (towards
the MIN position), until a click sound
is heard. The oil heater will now
continue to cycle on and off, to
maintain this room temperature.

Setting the Programmable
Timer (KOH111 and KOH111B
models only)

The KOH111/B is fitted with a 24 hour
programmable timer, which enables
the heater to be set to switch ON
and OFF automatically, once a heat
setting mode has been selected.

The timer will only work when power is
supplied to the unit.

The timer has two settings:

• I – ON, the heater can be used
manually;

•

– Timer Operation, the heater
can be used in the timer mode and
will only operate if some of the pins
have been engaged.

To activate the timer operation, select
the

setting on the timer.

Set the current time (using a 24 hour
clock) on the timer, by rotating the
dial clockwise until the correct time of
day is located opposite the arrow.

To set the time you want the heater
to turn on, push the red pins outwards
and to set the time that you want
the heater to switch off, push the
pins inwards. Each pin represents a
15 minute period. For example, if you
want the heater to operate for 60
minutes at 7pm before switching off
again at 8pm, 4 pins will need to be
pushed outwards in a row between 19
and 20.

NOTE: The programmed timer
can be over ridden at any time
by switching the timer back to
the ‘I’ (ON, manual) mode.

NOTE: For the heater to operate
in ‘Timer’ mode, both the timer
needs to be set to the ‘
and pins need to have been
moved to the outward position.

’ setting,

ThermoGuard Overheating
Safety Device

Your heater is fitted with a safety
device that switches off the heater
in the event of overheating. Should
this heater stop working, turn off the
heater and inspect the air inlet and
outlet for blockages. Wait for the
heater to cool for the protection
system to reset before attempting to
restart the heater.

Ensure that the heater is switched off
and disconnected from the power
point before cleaning.

Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the
external surfaces of the heater.

Do not attempt to open up any
parts of the heater as there are no
customer serviceable parts inside.

When not in use, store the heater
(preferably in its original box) in a
cool, clean and dry location.

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