bimar RH03B-P Wall Mounted Heater Instructions

: June 9, 2024
: bimar

Table of Contents

RH03B-P Wall Mounted Heater
GENERAL ADVISE
INSTALLATION
USING THE APPLIANCE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Technical data
References
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Halogen heater for outdoor use and in open areas

RH03B-P Wall Mounted Heater

This symbol invites you to read these instructions carefully before using the appliance, and also to inform other users of them, if necessary. Store this booklet for future reference and for the entire lifetime of the device. If any parts of these instructions prove difficult to understand or if in doubt, contact the company at the address written on the last page before using the product.
Warnings and appliance installation, use, cleaning and maintenance procedures may be updated slightly from those described in this manual; for further details, please consult the updated on-line manual at www.bimaritaly.it.
IP24 This symbol indicates that the appliance has an IP rating of IP24: the appliance is protected from water spray.

GENERAL ADVISE

This appliance is designed to heat outdoor and open areas: domestic and similar environments only; it must be installed only on the wall and used as specified in these instructions; furthermore, it is to be considered an additional heating unit, and not a source of primary / central heating. Examples of appliances for domestic use are those used for common house purposes, in domestic environments and that can be used by non-experts:
– in shops, offices and other similar workplaces;
– in farms or similar businesses;
– by guests in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– in bed and breakfast accommodation.
The appliance must be installed as specified in the “Installation” paragraph, must not be used in dusty areas or in areas with airborne particles/materials (which may block the grids), or in the presence of high humidity and flammable products. Any other use should be considered inappropriate and dangerous.
This heater has visibly glowing elements, with a high temperature (over 650°C): to avoid any risk of scalding, touch only pull switch. The protective grid and the casing must not be touched as they are very hot.
Do not use this appliance in a room with an area of less than 4m².

Warning:

The use of any electrical appliance always involves the observance of elementary safety precautions to avoid risks of electric shocks, physical injuries and fire. Among these precautions, we point out:
a) do not touch the appliance with wet hands
b) do not touch the appliance barefoot
c) do not leave the appliance unattended when in operation, especially in the presence of children and vulnerable persons.
Parts of this product can become hot and cause burns.Special care should be taken in the presence of children and vulnerable people.
The appliance can be used by children over 8 and by people whose physical, mental or emotional capacity is limited or compromised, or who lack the appropriate experience or knowledge, only if they are supervised after receiving instructions about safe use of the appliance they understand the hazards.Children must not play with the appliance.Cleaning and maintenance that must be carried out by the user must not be performed by children unless they are supervised.
Children under 3 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are being constantly supervised.Children aged between 3 and 8 years should only turn on / off the appliance as long as it has been placed or installed in its normal operating position, and as long as they are supervised or receive instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved.Children aged between 3 and 8 years should not plug it in, adjust or clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Danger:
– Always unplug the appliance from the power socket:
a) before installation
b) when an operating fault is detected
c) if you decide not to use the device for short or long periods
d) before cleaning the appliance
– The appliance must not be placed directly beneath a socket.

The socket must be accessible so as to easily remove it in case of an emergency.
Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, a shower, swimming pool or basin/sink, etc.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its technical assistance centre or by someone who is similarly qualified, in order to prevent any risks.
Do not pull on the power cord or the appliance itself to unplug the appliance from the power point.
Do not use this heating appliance with programmers, timers or with any other device that automatically turns on the appliance, as this could pose a fire risk should the appliance be covered or positioned incorrectly.
Check the integrity of the device at regular intervals.In case of imperfections or doubts, contact a qualified technician
The grille does not provide complete protection to children or to people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity.
Should the appliance fall or malfunction, immediately disconnect the plug from the plug point. Check that it is not damaged, and thereafter turn it back on: if in any doubt, consult a qualified professional.
If the appliance is not being used, unplug it from the plug point.
WARNING: the heater must not be used if the glass tube covering the heating element is damaged .
WARNING: in order to avoid overheating, scalding or fires, do not cover the appliance.

INSTALLATION

After unpacking, check the integrity of the appliance; if in doubt, do not use it and contact a qualified technician.The packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, metal staples, etc.) must not be left within reach of children, as they are potentially hazardous.
All packaging elements must be disposed of according to their raw material (see the symbol stamped on each one) and according to the provisions of their municipality. The bag containing the set of the fixing screws, which is unmarked due to its small size, therefore you have to follow the procedures for the disposal of their municipality.
Before installing the appliance, make sure that:
– the electrical system to which the appliance will be connected complies with current standards and has cables whose cross-section is suitable for the absorbed power
– the voltage values on the nameplate correspond to those on the mains supply.Check that other appliances with high absorption are not connected to the power line to avoid overloading and fire hazards.In the event of incompatibility between the power socket and the appliance’s plug, have the plug replaced with a suitable model by a qualified professional, who should ensure that the cable is appropriate for the power rating of the device.The use of adaptors or extensions is generally not advisable; if it is necessary to use them, they must comply with safety regulations and the total current (amperes) must not be rated lower than the maximum current of the appliance.

– There are no water, gas or power lines inside the wall
– The wall to which the appliance is to be fixed must be made of masonry and/or heatresistant, fire-retardant and solid material (not wood or synthetic material), flat and free of irregularities; the ceiling must also be made of fire-retardant and heat-resistant material.
– the appliance can be installed at least 2.0m from the ground (height referred to the lower edge of the appliance), is positioned so that it cannot sufferimpacts and that the
air outlet grid has a free space of at least 100cm, and at least 50cm at the sides.
– the appliance is away from other sources of heat, flammable materials (curtains, upholstery, etc.), flammable gases or explosive materials (spray cans) and materials that can be deformed by heat.

This appliance must not be used in any type of vehicle or restricted space (lifts, camper vans, cars, cabins etc.).
Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the plug point before attaching it.
Remove the central cover of the fixing box using the two screws, before drilling holes is good to measure the distance between the slots above.
Attach the wall heater using the 4 screws provided, using the holes found on the back of the casing, then position the cover again with the screws.
Ensure that the power cable is correctly positioned and does not come into contact with hot parts or sharp edges, or become wound around the device itself and is not twisted.

USING THE APPLIANCE

The heater is equipped with a “pull switch”, to select the power output of the heater, and with a display that shows what has been selected:
0=off 1= 500W 2= 1000W 3=1500W.
The selected modes follow on from each other by pulling the cord.
Adjust the angle of the heating part to direct the infra-red light and heat.
If there is a fault or the appliance is not working correctly, switch it off and have it checked by a qualified professional. Repairs done by an unqualified person can be dangerous and cause the guarantee to become void.
To turn off the heater, pull the “pull switch” until the “0” appears on the display and remove the plug from the plug point.
If the appliance is not being used for long periods of time, remove the plug from the plug point.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Attention: before cleaning the appliance, switch it off, remove the plug from the current socket and leave it until getting cool.

Protect the radiant part from dust to preserve its reflectivity.
To clean the base, use a slightly damp, soft cloth; do not use scouring pads or abrasive products.
To clean the radiant part, use a slightly damp, soft cloth; do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive products, water or other liquids; do not immerse in water or other liquids.
The halogen heater (type 230V 500W) must be substituted with a special tool: please contact a competent qualified electrician.
If you decide not to use the appliance any more, we recommend making it inoperative by cutting the power cord (after making sure you have disconnected the plug from the socket) and make dangerous parts harmless if children are allowed to play with them.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EC
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.