SunJoe SJPH1500E - Electric Infrared Heater Manual

Important Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use
Read all the instructions contained in this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give this equipment to another person, make sure to provide these operating instructions. Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

Notice the safety alert symbol used in this manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along with the particular operating instruction. This means that the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and AWARENESS.

Surface temperatures become very hot when operating the heater.

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. 
   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. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
6. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
8. After shutting down the heater, remove plug from outlet.
9. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
10. 
    Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
13. 
    Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
15. This heater is NOT to be operated by children.
16. The unit must be securely placed on a horizontal and flat surface, with the clearance of 3 ft to the wall and 1 ft to the ceiling.
17. DO NOT cover the unit with anything during operation or right after shutting down. Wait for 30 – 45 minutes for the unit to cool down before storage.
18. DO NOT wrap the power cord on the unit.
19. When damaged, the unit must be repaired by an authorized service center. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
20. DO NOT use this heater with a programmer, timer or any other device that switches the heater on automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
21. This 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.
22. The unit is for household use only. It's NOT allowed to use in building site, greenhouses, barn or stable where there's flammable dust.
23. DO NOT use this unit as a cloth drier or towel drier.
24. DO NOT use this unit as a sauna heater.
25. DO NOT immerse this unit into water for cleaning.

Grounding Instructions

This heater is for use on 120 volts outlet only. The cord has a plug as shown at A in the figure above. An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.

Safety Symbols

The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbols	Descriptions	Symbols	Descriptions
	READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the user manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.		SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a precaution, a warning, or a danger.
	Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions. Keep dry.		Electrical shock hazard.
	HOT SURFACE – To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

Know Your Device

Read the owner's manual and safety rules carefully before using your infrared heater. Compare the illustration below to the actual unit in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various parts and hardware. Save this manual for future reference.

Technical Data

Unpacking

Carton Contents

• Heater head
• Telescoping pole
• Upper pole with telescoping coupler
• Middle pole
• Lower pole
• Base cover
• Base
• Metal safety bar
• Hardware pack (hex key wrench, base washer, heater head knob, 4 wall anchors, 4 ST4x30 screws, M6x12 screw, wallmounting bracket)
• Heater head cover
• Manual with registration card

1. Carefully remove the infrared heater and check to see that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please call the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
   NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new infrared heater. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations.

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk!

Assembly

Tools Required:

• Phillips screwdriver (not provided)
• Hex key wrench
• Drill (not provided)

Choose a spacious and level location for assembly. Remove all parts from the packaging, and check for missing parts.

Floor Stand Set-up

1. Put lower pole through the base cover, base, and base washer, tightly lock them with the provided hex key wrench (Fig. 1).
   
2. Unscrew the 2 pre-assemble M6x12 screws from the middle pole, connect the middle pole with the lower pole, aligning the holes, and tighten with the 2 M6x12 screws (Fig. 2).
   
3. Loose the pre-assembled telescoping coupler on the upper pole, then insert the telescoping pole through the bottom of upper pole (Fig. 3).
   
4. Secure the upper pole and the telescoping pole with the coupler from the top of the telescoping pole (Fig. 4).
   
5. Unscrew 2 pre-assembled M6x12 screws from the upper pole, then connect the upper pole assembly with the middle pole, and tighten with the 2 M6x12 screws (Fig. 5).
   
6. Unscrew the 4 pre-assembled ST3x10 screws from the back of the heater head, attach the metal safety bar on the heater head and secure with the ST3x10 screws (Fig. 6).
   
7. Connect the heater head with the telescoping pole with the holes aligned and tighten with the M6x12 screw in the hardware pack (Fig. 7).
   

Wall mount Set-up

NOTE: When mounting the heater head, make sure it's mounted horizontally, or the tipping over protection will engage and the unit will not start.

1. Make sure the desired mounting location can fit the unit in a horizontal orientation and is near an outlet but free from electrical cables, communication lines, and pipes that could be damaged by excessive heat.
2. Pre-drill the wall and insert the 4 wall anchors. Use the bracket as a template for hole placement (Fig. 8).
   
3. Use 4 ST4x30 screws to fasten the mounting bracket to the wall with the wall anchors inside the pre-drilled holes (Fig. 9).
   
4. Slide the heater head on the mounting bracket and make sure the bracket is inserted fully in the heater head (Fig. 10).
   
5. Fix the assembly by inserting the heating head knob from the back of the heater head, screw the knob clockwise until it cannot be turned further (Fig. 11).
   

Operation

NOTE: This infrared heater is designed for spot heating or as a supplementary heat source. It's not intended to be the main source of heat during cold months.

Switch On/Off

1. Place the infrared heater on a level and non-combustible surface. Plug in the appliance to an outlet, making sure the power supply is same as rated. The indicator light on the control panel will start flashing, which means it's in standby status (Fig. 12).
   
2. Press the "I" button on the control panel to turn on the heater. The indicator light will illuminate and the heater will start working (Fig. 13).
   
3. To switch off the heater, press the O button on the control panel of the heater (Fig. 13).

Using the Remote Control

The heater can also be switched on and off with the equipped remote control. The remote control is powered by two AAA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries in the battery compartment on the back of the remote control and use the O button and I button on the front to control the heater (Fig. 14).

Adjusting the Heating Head

The position and angle of the heating head can be adjusted for better heating result. Follow the instructions below to adjust the heating head.

To avoid burns, do not touch the heater head when the heater is working.

1. The height of the heater head can be adjusted when it's connected with the floor stand. Before adjusting, make sure the heater is turned off. Loosen the telescoping coupler by twisting it counterclockwise. Pull out or push in the telescoping pole to the desired length. Tighten the telescoping coupler securely (Fig. 15).
   
   NOTE: Make sure the telescoping coupler is locked securely after adjusting.
2. To adjust the heater head's angle, grab the heater head and adjust it to the desired position. The heater head can be adjust between 0º and 25º (Fig. 16).
   
   NOTE: Make sure the heater is shut off and completely cooled down before adjusting the heater head's angle.

Overheating Protection

If the infrared heater is overheated, the equipped overheating protection system will shut off the heater automatically to avoid danger. Follow the instructions below if this happens during use:

• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 30 - 45 minutes.
• Remove objects around the appliance to ensure a well ventilated area.
• When the heater is cooled down, plug in the heater again and resume using.

Tipping-Over Protection

The infrared heater is also equipped with tipping over protection, which will turn off the heater when it tilts around 40 degrees or more. Place the heater on a flat, smooth, and stable surface in order to prevent it from tipping over.

Maintenance

To enjoy years of outstanding performance from the infrared heater, make sure you perform the following maintenance activities on a regular basis.

DO NOT touch or move the appliance for at least 30 – 45 minutes after use. Allow all heating elements to cool before touching.

Cleaning

1. Turn off and unplug the appliance. Wait for the appliance to cool down completely.
2. Clean the external surface by wiping it with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive detergent on the appliance as it will cause damage.

Storage

1. Turn off and unplug the appliance. Wait for the appliance to cool down completely. Store the appliance in a dry, indoor space covered with the included cover.
2. Do not place any heavy items on top of the appliance as this may cause damage to the appliance.

Support

If your Sun Joe SJPH1500E infrared heater requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.

Model and Serial Numbers

When contacting the company, reordering parts, or arranging service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers, which can be found on the decal located on the unit. Copy these numbers into the space provided below.

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