Frequently Asked Questions - lifeSMART LS1000HH13 Owners Installation And Operating Manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
My h eater e mits a " strange" o dor w hen I f irst o pen t he b ox/when I t urn t he h eater o n f or t he f irst
time. W hy?
These are both normal. This heater is treated with a special heat safe/resistant coating. This
odor will sometimes be present when the box is opened, and may be compared to a heaters
version of "new car smell." Also, similar to all hearth appliances (woodstoves, etc.), the coating,
exposed to heat, will produce this particular odor during the first few hours of operation. This will
dissipate after the break-in period. If you are sensitive to odors, you may want to pre-burn the
unit in a garage with the door open until the initial odor dissipates.
If m y h eater r uns o n a pproximately 1 500 w atts, h ow m any B TU's i s t hat? I s t hat a l ot o f h eat?
At 1500 Watts, your heater will use approximately 5100 BTUs. 5100 BTUs, compared to your home
furnace, is a very small amount of heat. It may take several minutes, to several hours to heat your
area, depending on various factors (see Heater Placement).
Can m y h eater r eally o perate o n l ess m oney p er d ay? W hat a re m y o perating c osts?
Most Definitely. If the heater is used as it is intended (as supplement/assist heat), it should cycle
on and off, allowing for it to heat a total of approximately 8 out of the 24 hours of the day. Using the
national average of approximately 10¢ per kWh (look at your bill for exact cost per kWh--will vary
per state), your average heating cost should be less per day compared to your main furnace. The
costs will increase if it is used as the single source of heat, or if heat somehow escapes the room
being heated, since the "on" cycle will run longer.
The Formula: To determine the cost of this or ANY 1500 watt appliance, multiply 1.5 X your cost
per Kilowatt Hour. You can find the cost per KWH for your state at:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelelectric.html
What i s t he l ife e xpectancy f or t he H eating E lements? C an t he h eating e lements b e r eplaced?
The life expectancy of the heating elements is typically 25,000 hours. Heating elements may be
replaced by obtaining parts from LIFESMART Products, although it is not recommended (unless
you are a certified heater technician or authorized directly by LIFESMART). All parts may be
purchased through LIFESMART PRODUCTS if your product is out of warranty. Note: If you feel
that the elements are definitely faulty right out of the box, contact LIFESMART Products Tech
Support first (for troubleshooting). Contact your place of purchase second.
Once I p lug t he u nit i n a nd t urn i t o n, h ow l ong w ill i t t ake t o h eat m y r oom?
Typically it takes about ½ hour to feel a significant room temperature change. Please remember
that with any type of heating process, there are many variables: Location (in the home), floor plan
and size of the room, how well the room is insulated, how many doors/windows, how much bare
concrete (acts as a heat sink with any type of heating), the opening and closing of an exterior door,
long hallways, high ceilings, etc. Customers with smaller rooms experience quick heat changes.
Others with larger and open floor plans can expect up to 24 hours to heat up.
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