Bionaire BCH9212 Instruction Leaflet page 2

P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, 11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
following: like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use
13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the
14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/
front of the heater and keep them away from the
sides and rear. receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by or near children or invalids and whenever 15. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and
the heater is left operating and unattended. not the cord.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use. 16. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions
on Auto Safety Shut-off.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or
plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been 17. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater,
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
or return to authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair. serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified personnel only.
6. Do not use outdoors.
18. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or outlet is hot to touch.
19. The heater must not be located immediately below a
other water container.
socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
SAVE THESE
tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then
INSTRUCTIONS
remove plug from outlet.
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
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A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2
• Amps: 12.5
• Wattage: 1500W (+5% –10%)
• Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly.
Unpack your heater from the box, being careful to
remove all parts from plastic bags and remaining Remote Control
packaging. Please save the carton for off-season storage.
Unpack the remote control from box. This includes one
Your heater is packed with separate base in the box.
lithium battery, CR2025/3V. Please note this remote
Carefully remove all parts from plastic bags. To prevent
control will not work through walls. Remove battery
scratches, place all parts onto a cloth before assembly.
before discarding the remote.
Follow the below instructions for Base assembly:
NOTE: REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER FROM THE
Base Assembly
BATTERY PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATION.
Step 1: Run the power cord through the center of the
Battery Replacement
base. To assemble the base to the unit, first
make sure the side marked "Rear" is facing 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the
the back of the heater. Insert the alignment remote control handset. Insert a small object (such as
posts from the heater housing into the
a pin or paper clip) into the hole of the battery cover
alignment holes on base for proper alignment.
lock (see Figure 3) and slide out the battery cover.
Line up holes of the base with holes on bottom
2. Remove old battery.
of the heater housing, and secure with 4
3. Place new battery into battery compartment.
provided screws. Refer to Figure 1.
4. Slide battery compartment into the remote control
Step 2: Lace the power cord through the cord minders
handset until the Battery Cover Lock is securely latched.
on the underside of the base. Refer to Figure 2.
5. For your convenience, a remote control holder is
Step 3: Turn the heater right side up on a flat level
integrated into the back of the heater housing.
surface prior to beginning operation.
Figure 3
Figure 1
A
Insert pin here
Insert the alignment posts from the heater housing into
B
the alignment holes on base for proper alignment.
A. Battery Cover Lock
B. Battery cover
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
NOTES: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY. IF
1. Place heater on a firm, level surface.
SWALLOWED, IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY IN JUST 2 2. Plug heater into a standard outlet. Once plugged in, the
HOURS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Power Light will illuminate.
• Remove the battery from the equipment when it is not
NOTE: Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other
being used for an extended period of time. high wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500
• Remove the used battery promptly.
watts, this unit draws 12.5 Amps.
• Do not discard used batteries into household trash
3. Operate heater by pressing the Power Button ( ) and
containers. Contact your local government for disposal or
selecting modes and settings according to preference.
recycling practices in your area.
NOTE: Remove the plastic film from the control panel
before using (if included).
FCC STATEMENT
Power On/Off
Potential for Radio/Television interference Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the heater on. Once
on, the heater will run in the Max Heat mode and the
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
Stay On icon will appear on the LCD Display. Press the
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
Power On/Off button to manually turn off the heater at any
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
setting.
accept any interference received, including interference that
NOTE: The Power Light will remain illuminated while unit is
may cause undesired operation.
plugged in.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
Figure 4
FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. The
product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the
product does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the product on
or off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
E D C A
B
• Increase the separation between the product and the
receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
A Control Buttons
from that to which the receiver is connected.
B LCD Display
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
C Dial Wheel
for help.
D Power Light
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
E Remote Control
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
Mode Selection FrostProtect™ Setting
Your heater is equipped with FrostProtect™ setting. The
Select your desired heat settings by pressing the
heater will turn on automatically when the room temperature
corresponding buttons as located on your heater or press the
drops below 40°F. To activate FrostProtect™ setting, turn the
Mode button on remote control to cycle through the heat
Dial Wheel to show "40" and the FrostProtect™ icon
settings. An indicator light will illuminate next to each button
( ) will appear on the LCD Display.
to indicate that the selected setting/mode is activated.
NOTE: It is normal for the heater to cycle on and off to
Fan Only Setting
maintain the preset temperature. Raise the thermostat setting
Press the Fan Only Button to run the heater without heat
or operate in Stay On mode to prevent the heater from
output. The Stay On icon will appear on the LCD Display.
cycling. When the preset temperature is reached or when the
– HIGH Heat Setting heater is shut off, the fan will run for 15 seconds without
heat. This cool down process ensures an accurate and
Press the Max Heat Button to run the heater continuously
consistent temperature reading.
at 1500W. The Stay On icon will appear on the LCD Display.
NOTE: To shut the heater off at any setting, press the Power
Eco-Smart™ Setting
Button ( ) until the LCD Display goes off. The heater will
Press the Eco-Smart™ Button to activate the energy cool down for 15 seconds, and the Fan Only indicator light
efficient Eco-Smart™ Mode. The heater will now cycle will blink in Amber until cool down is completed. The digital
between high (at 1500W) and low (at 750W) heat settings to thermostat has memory; it will remember the last
provide heat. The Stay On icon will appear on the LCD Display. temperature setting before the heater is turned off. However,
if the heater is unplugged, the digital thermostat will no
Thermostat Control
longer remember the previous temperature setting. You will
Your heater is equipped with a digital thermostat that allows
need to reset the digital thermostat if the heater is
you to set your heater to a precise comfort level by turning
unplugged.
the Dial Wheel on the control panel or pressing the arrow
buttons on the remote control:
Turn the Dial Wheel to activate. The Thermostat icon ( )
will appear on the LCD Display.
To preset a precise comfort level, turn the Dial Wheel to
adjust the temperature from 85°F to 65°F (Default:
"85"). The LCD Display will show the selected temperature
reading. When the preset temperature is reached, the heater
will shut off and cool down for 15 seconds. When the room
temperature drops below the preset temperature, the heater
will automatically turn on again to maintain the preset
temperature level.
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
A U T O S A F E T Y S H U T- O F F
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF
Oscillation
This heater is equipped with a technologically-advanced
Press the Oscillation Button ( ) on control panel or
safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if
remote control to activate or stop the oscillation feature.
there is a potential overheat situation. When a potential
NOTE: Please do not manually turn the heater on the base.
overheat temperature is reached, the system will
It is designed to turn only by motorized oscillation.
automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume
operation when the user resets the unit.
Timer
If the heater shuts down and the Power Light
Your heater is equipped with 24-Hour Auto Shut-off Timer
is flashing:
feature. This allows you to program your heater to shut off
1. Stand the heater upright.
automatically after running a defined time interval (from 0
2. Unplug the heater and allow 30 minutes for the heater
to 24 hours).
to cool down.
1. Press the Timer Button ( ) once. The indicator light will
3. After 30 minutes plug the heater in and operate
begin to blink for 5 seconds. The LCD Display will show
normally.
"0" and the "Hr" icon.
4. If the heater does not work normally, repeat steps 1, 2
2. Turn the Dial Wheel on the control panel to adjust from
and 3 again.
0 to 24 to select your desired time interval for the
NOTE: If the heater is plugged in again and Power On/Off
heater to shut-off automatically. The selected hour will
Button is pressed within the 30-minute cool down period,
appear on the LCD Display, and then the Timer indicator
heater will run at Max Heat setting, but shut down in 2
light will stop blinking in 3 seconds to indicate that the
seconds with the Power Light flashing. Please repeat the
selected timer is activated. The LCD Display will return to
above 4 steps to reset the heater again and ensure to allow
show the preset temperature and mode setting.
sufficient time for the thermostat to cool down.
3. To cancel the Timer feature, press the Timer Button ( )
Tip Over Shut-Off:
twice within 5 seconds, the Timer indicator light will go
off.
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly
NOTE: The timer does not work with the FrostProtect Setting.
TM shut off and the Power Light will flash. The unit may also
shut off if it is moved or bumped. To reset, simply place the
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE heater in an upright position, the Power Light will stop
flashing and it will operate normally.
Always unplug the heater before cleaning and allow the
NOTE: If unit does not turn on when placed in the upright
heater to cool down.
position, press Power On/Off Button once and heater will
1. Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
resume operation.
soap and water solution.
2. NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the
unit.
3. After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the unit with a
cloth or towel.
4. Store heater in a cool, dry location.
5. It is recommended that you store the unit in its original
carton.
TIP: Over time, dust may accumulate on the front grills.
This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp
cloth.
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