Pelonis 1500W-II Operating Manual

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Congratulations!

Before using your new pelon is disc
furnace™please take a few minutes to

read this Operating Manual, to review
the product limited warranty, and to
complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Form.

The pelonis disc furnace" that you've
purchased is the finest zone heater
available anywhere, and incorporates
the greatest technical advances in elec-
tric heat since the 1800's. It is excep-
tionally safe; it is highly efficient and low
cost to operate; it 'is the original electric
zone heater that can constantly hold a
pre-selected temperature setting
without on-/offlhot-cold cycling.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTrONS

When using electrical appliances,basic precautions should 8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic
and injury to persons', including the following: area and where it will not be tripped over.

1. Read all instructions before using this heater. 9. To disconnect heater, turn control to off, then remove

2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let plug from outlet.
bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use the handle located at the top 10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
of the back side when moving this heater. CAUTION - HIGH 11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
TEMPERATURE: keep combustible materials (such as drapes ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electrical
and other furnishings) and electrical cords away from heater. shock, fire, or damage the heater.

. 3. Be very cautions when any heater is used by er near 12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or

children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
and unattended. where openings may become blocked.

4. Always unplug heater when not in use, or before 13. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do

cleaning. not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids

5. DOllot operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or are used or stored.

after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in 14. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair. fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. Do not use outdoors. 15. If this heater is used with an extension cord, the cord

7. This heater is not intended for 'use in wet or moist shall be 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1500

-locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub watts.
or other water container.

For your records, please record:
Date product purchased: .

Complete Serial Number: .
Place purchased: .

16.SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL: 1500W-n

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A.AUTOMATIC mode: Maintains temperature automatically in the

room when switched to HEAT, the unit maintains a constant,room
temperature by continuously varying heat delivery without cycling
on and off and without causing hot and cold periods.

B.MANUAL mode: Provides manual control of fan speed When

switched to HEAT the power output in watts can be estimated from
the table shown on the back unit label. The variation in power output

is due to possible differences in the ambient temperature. In the

FAN position non-heated air circulation can be maintained by

manual control of the fan speed
C.TEMPERATUREISPEED CONTROL: Dial the desired room

temperature in AUTOMATIC mode or the desired fan speed in

MANUAL mode
D. HEAT: Switch to HEAT and adjust the TEMPERATURE/SPEED
control for desired operation in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL modes.

E.FAN: Swi,tch to FAN and MANUAL modes for non-heated air cir-
culation that is controlled by the TEMPERATURE/SPEED control.

F.OFF: The unit is off when the switch is in the middle position.
G.REMOVABLE FILTER: The filter collects dirt and dust from air

circulating through the unit. To clean the filter, rinse it in warm
water and allow it to dry completely before reinstalling

H.TIP-OVER SWITCH: Do not place the unit in a tilted position as it

Will

automatically turn the fan off when it is tilted forward sufficient-

ly.
PLACEMENT OF UNIT IN ROOM: For most efficent heating, place

the unit on the floor with the sensor fully extended and approximately

4

feet away from any w<\11.The sensor on the cord will determine
the temperature of the room at that point. It will not sense
temperatures elsewhere in the room being heated. If the ther-
mostat is too close to cold drafts, the unit will continuously operate

at maximum.
STORAGE: Coil cord and secure with plastic fastener on cord and
store heater in its original packaging, in a safe place where con-

necter and cord will not be damaged

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

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REGULAR CLEANING:

As dust collects on the air filter at the rear of the unit, the
filter should be removed, rinsed out in warm water, allowed

to dry completely, and reinstalled. Clean filter regularly.

VACUUMING HEATING ELEMENTS:

Some dust will pass through the air filter, and collect on the

ceramic heating elements. Clean unit regularly for optimum
airflow and performance. To clean, follow the steps listed
below:

1. Disconnect power supply at source by removing plug

from power outlet.

2. 'Loosen screw on backplate. It is not necessary to remove
the screw.

3. Turn, lift and remove backplate using handle at bottom.

4. Connect universal cleaning attachment, included with

your pelonis disc furnace

™

to your vacuum cleaner.

5. Remove dust and dirt by gently inserting vacuum attach-
ment past fan blades to the back of the heating discs.

6. Re-install backplate.

7. Gently tiohten screw on backplate.

WARNING: Do not use the unit in Chlorine Gas, Sulphur

Dioxide, Inert Gas or other reducing gas atmospheres. Use
in such' environments will result in obvious darken-
ing/discoloration of the heating elements and the heating

elements will eventually deteriorate and arcing may result.