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Troubleshooting - Pelonis HV-1004 Owner's Manual

Utility heater

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1. Perform the cleaning procedures described in "Cleaning/Maintenance".
2. Wipe all parts to dry.
3. Pack the heater in a plastic bag and store it in a cool, dry place.
If your heater fails to function normally, please follow these procedures.
Problem
Probable Cause
A) Room temperature has been warmed
up to thermostat setting.
Heater stopped
producing heat.
B) Heater was accidentally knocked over,
activating the Tip-Over switch.
A) Heater is not plugged into a 120 V
polarized outlet.
B) Breaker/Fuse has been tripped.
Heater is not
working.
C) Thermal Cut-Off has been activated
because unit has overheated.
A) A drop of oil fell on the heating coil
during the manufacturing process. It will
quickly evaporate and should not occur
The heater is
again.
creating a burning
B) Check & ensure there are no
smell.
combustible materials within 3' (0.9 m)
of the heater.
It is normal for the appliance to emit small
The heater is
crackling sounds when it's turned on for
making small
the first time. Do not be alarmed.
crackling sounds
Unit is turned off or is unplugged.
Power indicator
light is not on.
CAUTION:
!
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE HEATER YOURSELF.
DOING SO COULD VOID THE WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution
A) To increase the room temperature, adjust
thermostat control knob to a higher setting by turning
clockwise.
B) Turn heater off and position it upright on a flat
and even surface. Turn heater on to resume normal
operation.
A) Ensure unit is in OFF position. Plug in unit and
attempt to turn on again
B) Please check your electrical box to confirm the
breaker has not been tripped. Ensure unit is in OFF
position. Plug in unit and attempt to turn on again.
Attempt to plug unit into another receptacle in the
house.
C) Turn heater off and allow cool for 5-10 minutes.
Once heater has cooled off, check to make sure there
are no objects on or very close to the unit. To
resume operation, plug unit back in once it has
cooled off.
A) Ensure room in which heater is situated is well
ventilated.
B) Remove any combustible items from the heater.
After a small period of time, crackling sound will
dissipate and is not likely reoccur .
Connect to properly polarized outlet and match wide
blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. Be sure to
plug into a 120 V AC, 60 Hz outlet. Turn the power
& setting control switch on.
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