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BFH250/255I05M1 V.qxd
5/25/05
U.K. and IRELAND
CONGRATULATIONS!
BATHROOM USE UK ONLY:
Your Bionaire
®
Heater has been designed using
the latest in technology. With normal care and
•
maintenance, your Bionaire
®
Heater will provide
years of satisfactory performance.
IN OTHER COUNTRIES
READ AND RETAIN THE FOLLOWING
•
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (FIG.1 AND 2)
A. POWER LIGHT
B. MODE CONTROL
C.THERMOSTAT
•
D. CARRY HANDLE (not visible)
E. BASE
F. OCILLATION BUTTON (FOR BFH255 ONLY)
Safety in use
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Extra caution is necessary when the heater is
Mains connection
• Read these instructions carefully, in conjunction
• DO NOT insert any objects into the heater.
with the illustrations, before using the heater.
• Keep the mains cord at a safe distance from
• Before connecting the heater, check that the
voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds
• Prevent overheating of the heater by keeping
to the mains voltage in your home / office.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because it
may cause the heater to overheat.
• If overheating should occur, the built-in overheating
• WARNING: Risk of Fire. Discontinue use if the
outlet or plug become hot to the touch.
• DO NOT use aerosols, inflammable substances
Overheating may indicate a worn or damaged
outlet. Consult a qualified electrician for outlet
• Do not place the cord under a rug.
replacement.
Servicing
Safe positioning
• Should the heater stop working, first check the
• Only touch the heater with dry hands.
• DO NOT position where it can be touched by
children, especially the very young.
• When using the heater, DO NOT place in the
• If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be
immediate surroundings of a shower or
swimming pool.
• DO NOT use this heater outdoors.
• DO NOT position the heater directly under a
• The heater contains no user serviceable parts
power socket.
• Position the heater in such a manner that the air
flow toward the heater and away from it, is not
obstructed.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• The heater must NOT be covered. (
)
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box.
• Allow a safe area around the heater. DO NOT
block the air inlet or outlet. Keep objects at
2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position (O)
least 50 cm from the top and sides and 200 cm
at the front.
3. Place heater on firm level surface.
• Do not use this heater when it is lying on its side.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other
• If the heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow
it to cool before standing it back up.
• DO NOT use the heater in rooms with explosive
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gas (e.g. petrol) or while using inflammable
glue or solvent (e.g. when gluing or varnishing
parquet floors, PVC etc.)
Regulations prevent the use of this heater in
the bathroom.
If this heater is going to be used in a
bathroom, or similar room, it must be installed:
a.
In such a way that the switches and
other controls cannot be touched by the
person in the bath or shower.
b. Outside the grey shaded areas (fig 3 and 4)
If you are unsure about the installation of this
heater in the bathroom we recommend that
you seek advice from a professional
electrician/installer.
used near children or when it is left unattended.
the main body of the heater.
the air inlet and outlet unblocked. DO NOT
hang anything in front of or above the heater.
safety device will switch off the heater.
or materials sensitive to heat in the flow of hot air.
fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker
at the distribution board is operating, before
contacting the manufacturer or service agent.
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid hazard.
and should the product suffer damage or breakdown
it must be returned to the manufacturer or
their service agent.
(please save the carton for off-season storage).
before plugging the heater into the outlet.
high wattage appliances in the same outlet.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Wait for the heater to cool down sufficiently.
1. For heater operation, please set the
• You may clean the outside of the heater with a
Thermostat (C) all the way to HI(II), then see
damp cloth. Do NOT allow water to come into the
Setting the Thermostat for further instructions.
appliance. Do NOT use soap or chemicals, which
may damage the housing. Allow sufficient time to
2. Turn the Mode Control (B) to desired heat setting:
dry before plugging the unit back in the socket.
I - Low setting (1200W)
• Clean the air inlet and outlet openings regularly
II - High setting (2400W)
(with normal use at least twice a year) with a
3. For fan-only operation, without any heat output,
vacuum cleaner.
turn the Mode Control to the FAN (
)setting.
STORAGE TIPS
4. The Power Light (A) will remain lit during
operation.
If you do not plan to use your heater for an
extended period of time (i.e. during the summer
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
months), we recommend you to re-pack the unit
1. You need to set Thermostat (C) on HI (II) to
in its original packaging or any other dust-free
start heater. Allow heater to operate and warm
packaging and store it in a dry and cool place.
up the room.
For U.K. and Ireland only:
2. When the desired temperature/comfort level is
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
reached, lower the thermostat setting until the
your home, it can be removed and replaced by a
fan/heater stops operating.
plug of the correct type. Please refer to
3. The control will now automatically maintain
"Installation of a plug" below.
the pre-set temperature level by turning the
Installation of a plug
heater ON and OFF.
Note: It is normal for the heater to cycle ON and
Applicable to U.K. and Ireland
OFF as it maintains the preset temperature. To
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
prevent the unit from cycling, you need to raise
BROWN
the thermostat setting.
BLUE
OSCILLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
For BFH250 only
that identify the terminals in your plug. Please
Manually turn the heater to desired direction.
proceed as follows:
For BFH255 only
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
1. Select the desired temperature and mode
"L" or is coloured RED.
settings and press the oscillation (
)
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
button (F).
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
2. To stop oscillation, press the oscillation
or is coloured BLACK.
button again.
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the
3. Please do not manually turn the heater on
earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal
the base; it is designed to turn only by
plug is marked with the letter "E", or with the
motorised oscillation.
earth symbol
AUTO SAFETY SHUT OFF
YELLOW.
The heater has a built in safety device which will
switch off the heater automatically in case of
accidental overheating. It can only resume operation
when the user has reset the unit.
To reset the heater
1. Turn the control switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
2. Unplug the heater and wait for 5-10 minutes
for the unit to cool down.
3. After the 5-10 minutes, plug the unit in again
and operate normally.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
marked or if you are unsure or in doubt about
the installation of the plug please contact a
• Turn the switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
qualified electrician. If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted,
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
3
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LIVE
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NEUTRAL
or coloured GREEN and
13 amp
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