MODEL 1VAHW06
OWNER’S MANUAL
COMPACT UTILITY HEATER
6" | 1500/750W
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CONTENTS
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CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION
For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
Also, write the store name/location and date purchased below:
Store Name: ___________________________________________________________
Location: ______________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: _______________________________________________________
TECHNICAL DATA
Model: 1VAHW06
Voltage: 120V / 60Hz
Watts: 750 / 1500W
Features:
• Adjustable Thermostat
• Three Settings:
High (1500W)
Low (750W)
Fan Only
• Top Mounted Control Panel
• Power and Caution Indicator Lights
• Safety Overheat Protection
• Convenient Stay Cool Carry Handle
•QuietHighEciencyFan
• Sturdy All Metal Construction
• 120V A.C., 60Hz. 12.5A, 5120 BTUs
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CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................4-6
Usage ....................................................................................................... 7-8
Heater Operation ....................................................................................7
Power Indicator .......................................................................................7
Turning Heater On ...................................................................................7
Power Level Switch .................................................................................8
Setting Thermostat ................................................................................. 8
To Operate Fan Only ...............................................................................8
TurningO ...............................................................................................8
Important Safety Features ......................................................................8
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................9
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read the manual carefully. Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, your actual
productmaylookslightlydierent.
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INTENDED USE:
Thisproductisintendedforindoorresidentialandoceuseonly,notfor
industrial or other commercial application. Use only with electrical wiring that
is in good working order and that meets applicable codes and ordinances. This
heater must be plugged in to a 120V AC, 15 Amp. (or larger) circuit. Do not plug
anything additional into the same circuit. If you have any questions whether
yourwiringisadequate,consultaqualiedelectrician.Riskofre,overheating,
malfunction, property damage, injury or even death may result if not adhered to.
Use your heater/fan only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity
of your heater/fan.
While using your heater/fan, you should follow the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
listed below. As part of those instructions, we have used the word “WARNING”
to indicate the level of hazard: WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed
toreducetheriskofre,electricshockandinjurytopersons,includingthe
following:
• Read all the instructions before usinq this heater/fan.
• This heater/fan is hot when in use.-To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. Use provided handle when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater/fan and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
• Do not use heater unattended. Use of extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by or near children, invalids, disabled persons or pets.
• Do not operate the heater with a damaged power cord or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater
to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
• Do not use heater outdoors.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for
use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing
machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use in damp
environmentssuchasoodedbasements.
• Do not place the heater on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface which
might allow heater to tip or fall.
• For proper operation, heater should be placed on a smooth, non-combustible
surface.Donotplaceonrugs,carpet,vinylooringorotherplasticsurfaces.
Not for use outdoors or in wet areas
• This heater is not designed as a primary heat source.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Always unplug
heater when not in use.
• Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runnersorsimilarcoverings.Arrangecordawayfromtracareawhereitwill
not be tripped over.
• Todisconnectheater,turncontrolsothenremoveplugfromoutlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
openingasthismaycauseanelectricshockorreordamagetheheater.
• Topreventapossiblere,donotblockairintakesorexhaustinanymanner.
Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
wheregasoline,paintorammableliquidsareusedorstored.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommendedbythemanufacturermaycausere,electricshockorinjuryto
persons or property.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in
a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use heater outdoors. Do not use
indampenvironmentssuchasoodedbasements.
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HEADLINE
(Continued)SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING: HOT SURFACES
Do not touch body of heater when in use. This heater is hot when in use, to
avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles
when moving this heater.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near
combustiblematerialsorammablegasesorsourcesofheat.DONOTUSEin
areaswheregasoline,paintorammablematerialsareusedorstored.Keep
combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep
themawayfromthesidesandrear.Topreventapossiblere,donotblockair
intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
anyventilationorexhaustopeningasthismaycauseanelectricshock,re,or
damage the heater.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Use with adequate electrical system
that is up to code. The supply cord has a polarized plug. As a safety feature this
plugwilltinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Topreventelectricshock,match
widebladeofplugtowideslot,fullyinsertplug.Iftheplugdoesnottcontact
aqualiedelectrician.Donotoperateanyheaterwithadamagedcordorplug
or after heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do
not operate heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any visual
imperfections.
PET OWNERS NOTE
The health of birds and some small pets are extremely sensitive to the fumes
givenoduringtheinitialuseofmanyappliances.Althoughthesefumesare
not harmful to humans, it is recommended that this heater not be used around
birds and small pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion
coatingsburno.
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USAGE
HEATER OPERATION
Always operate the heater in the upright position following all instructions and
recommendations listed in this manual. HEATER LOCATION: Place the heater
in the area of the room that is coldest. HEATER CONNECTION: Plug heater
directlyinto120VoltAC,60Hzwalloutlet.Besureplugtstightlyinoutlet.A
loose connection may cause overheating and damage to the plug or heater.
NOTE: To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that
is servicing other electrical needs.
POWER/CAUTION INDICATOR
This heater is equipped with Power and Caution Lights. The power light will
illuminate when the unit is plugged in. The Caution Light will illuminate when
theunitoverheats.WhentheCautionLightisilluminated,turnoandunplug
the heater. Follow the “Important Safety Features” located in this manual.
TURNING HEATER ON
Tostarttheheater,turntheOn/OPowerLevelControlfromtheOFFposition
to the LOW or HIGH setting. Then rotate the Thermostat Control clockwise
to the HIGH THERMOSTAT position as described below. (During the heaters
initial use, you may experience a slight odor or smoking. This is the result of the
heatingelementlubrication“burningo”.Thisisnormalandwillgoawayafter
a few minutes of use.)
Power
Indicator
Light
Power
Control
Dial
Thermostat
Control
Caution
Indicator
Light
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USAGE (Continued)
POWER CONTROL DIAL
This heater has two heat settings: High and Low. Use the higher setting (1500
watt) to raise the room temperature quickly. When the desired temperature is
reachedusetheLowsetting.Itisusuallysucienttomaintainacomfortable
temperature.
SETTING THERMOSTAT
After heater has been turned on and the room has reached the desired
temperature, slowly rotate the thermostat knob counter-clockwise until the
heatershutso(youshouldhearafaint“click”).Byleavingthethermostatatthis
setting it will automatically maintain this temperature. To lower the temperature,
rotate the knob further counter-clockwise (towards the LOW position). To raise the
temperature, rotate the thermostat knob clockwise (towards the HIGH position).
TO OPERATE FAN ONLY
TurntheOn/OPowerLevelControldialtotheFansetting.Turnthermostat
fully clockwise so the fan will run continuously.
TURNING OFF
Turn the right-side dial to the OFF position before unplugging or plugging in the
heater. Heater should be unplugged when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES
The power indicator light, located near the control panel, lights whenever the
heater or fan is turned on. The heater is equipped with an automatic overheat
protection device located inside the body of the heater. If the heater grille is
obstructed, or if the heater gets too hot for any reason, the automatic overheat
protectiondevicewillturntheheatero.Toresettheheater,simplyturnpower
oandunplugtheheaterfor10minutesuntilitcoolsdownandthenyoumay
plug the heater in and restart. Be sure that the heater is on a smooth level
surface with no obstructions. The heater is also equipped with a safety tip-over
switchtoturnpowerototheheaterwhentheheatertipsover.Toresume
heater functions simply stand heater upright.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR SERVING. DO NOT IMMERSE
HEATER/FAN IN WATER!
CLEANING
IMPORTANT! DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER/FAN IN WATER! Clean the Heater/fan grille
with the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. This will remove lint and
dirt from inside the heater/fan. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE APART THE HEATER/FAN.
DO NOT REMOVE THE HEATER/FAN GRILLE. Clean the body of the Heater/fan with a
soft cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. as they will damage
the heater/fan. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS.
REPAIR
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE GRILLE IN PLACE. DO NOT USE THE
HEATER IF IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR BECOME DAMAGED IN ANYWAY.
STORAGE
Keep original carton for storage of the heater. Coil and tie the power cord to avoid
damage during storage.
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