argo Boogie Ceramic Fan Heater Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- argo
Table of Contents
CERAMIC FAN HEATER
Instruction Manual
This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions carefully before installing and operating the appliance or performing maintenance operations. Observe all the safety instructions; failure to observe the instructions may cause accidents and/or damages. Store these instructions for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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Use this fan heater only as outlined in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to people.
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Ensure that the mains power complies with the voltage specified on the fan heater data plate (220-240V ~/50Hz).
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
This product is not a toy. -
Children under the age of 3 must be kept away if not continuously supervised.
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Children aged between 3 and 8 must only turn the appliance on / off as long as it has been placed or installed in its normal operating position and that they receive surveillance or instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the dangers.
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Children between 3 and 8 years of age must not insert the plug, adjust or clean the appliance or carry out maintenance by the user.
CAUTION – Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
WARNING: In order to avoid hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through and external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
WARNING: do not use the fan heater with a controller or any other external device that activates the appliance automatically, as there may be a risk of fire if the fan heater is covered or incorrectly positioned. -
Do not restrict the air inlet and outlet grilles.
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The appliance heats up slightly when in use. In order to avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
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Ensure that all objects are at least 1 meter from the front and sides of the appliance.
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Disconnect the mains power when the appliance is not used or for cleaning operations.
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Avoid using the fan heater in dusty environments or in the presence of inflammable vapors (e.g. in workshops or garages) or paint vapors.
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Do not place anything on the appliance, use the appliance to dry clothing.
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Use the appliance in a well-ventilated area.
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Avoid placing fingers or foreign objects in the air inlet/outlet grilles, as this may lead to electric shock or fire and may damage the appliance.
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To avoid the risk of fire, do not block the grilles or tamper with them in any way while the fan heater operates.
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Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug are damaged. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its technical assistance service or in any case by a person with a similar qualification, in order to prevent any risk.
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Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen from a height or has suffered damage in any way. Contact qualified technical personnel to examine the appliance or perform any electrical or mechanical repairs.
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The most common cause of overheating is the build-up of dust in the appliance. Remove dust deposits by unplugging the appliance and cleaning the air outlets and grilles with the aid of a vacuum cleaner.
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Do not use abrasive detergents for cleaning this appliance. Clean the appliance with the aid of a damp (not wet) cloth rinsed in hot soapy water. Always remove the plug from the mains socket before cleaning.
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To disconnect the fan heater, push the switch to OFF and remove
the plug from the socket. Pull on the plug only. Avoid pulling on the
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Do not place any objects on the cord and do not bend it.
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It is not advisable to use extension cords, as these may overheat and cause the risk of fire. Do not use a single extension cord to operate multiple appliances.
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Do not immerse the cord, plug or any other element of the appliance in water or other liquids.
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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
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Do not place the fan heater above or near another heat source.
WARNING: AVOID COVERING THE FAN HEATER TO PREVENT IT FROM OVERHEATING.
The symbol below signals the above warning: -
The fan heater may cause the risk of fire if, while in operation, is covered by or comes into contact with inflammable material including curtains, drapery, blankets, etc. KEEP THE FAN HEATER AWAY FROM THESE MATERIALS.
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Do not connect the appliance to the mains power before it has been properly assembled and positioned.
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Do not run the cord under carpets. Do not cover the cord with blankets, carpets or similar materials. Place the cord far away from busy areas or where it cannot be accidentally pulled-out.
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Do not operate the fan heater in close proximity to bathtubs, showers, washbasins or pools.
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The heating appliance must not be positioned immediately below a power outlet.
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Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
Upon initial start-up, the fan heater may emit a slight, harmless smell. This smell is a normal effect of the initial heating up of the internal heating elements, and should not recur later on.
WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF BUTTON SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECTING POWER. WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE FAN HEATER, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. -
A fan heater has hot and arcing or sparkling parts inside. It must not be used in potentially dangerous locations such as flammable, explosive, chemical-laden or wet atmosphere.
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Do not place the fan heater on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. Always place the fan heater on a stable, flat, level surface when operating, to avoid the chance of the fan heater overturning. Locate the power cord so the fan heater or other objects are not resting on it.
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Always unplug the fan heater when not in use.
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In order to avoid accidents turn unit off if unattended.
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In the event of any problems (abnormal noise or a strange smell) switch off the appliance immediately, do not
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attempt to repair it and take it to your local after sales service.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
- Operating LED
- On/off and selection knob (fan, ECO, COMFORT)
- Thermostat knob
- Air outlet grille
- Base of the appliance
- Air inlet grille
- Swinging switch
- Carrying handle
HOW TO USE THE FAN HEATER
Put the fan heater vertically on a flat and stable surface. Use the handle
when you move the appliance.
Connect the power cord to a suitable electric socket (220-240V ~/50Hz).
Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to maximum position “+”.
Turn on the On/off and selection knob and select one of the possible
positions: Cold ventilation, ECO mode (800W- Boogie) (1100W – Boogie plus),
COMFORT mode (1500W – Boogie) (2000W – Boogie plus).
CONTROL PANEL AND AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS
The thermostat maintains the desired room temperature by automatically
switching on/off the fan heater.
As you rotate the knob clockwise, the room temperature increases.
Operate the unit until the room reaches a comfortable temperature, then turn
the knob thermostat knob counter-clockwise until you hear a “click” and the
unit will shut down; then turn again slightly (just a little) the thermostat
knob clockwise, in this position the thermostat will maintain the temperature
you have chosen.
The appliance is fitted with an anti tip-up device that prevents it from
operating when it detects that the product is inclined.
Do not position the appliance on its side or upside down.
OVERHEATING SAFETY DEVICE
In case of overheating the safety cut out protecting the heating element will
automatically switch off the appliance.
In this case the appliance stops working. If this happens:
- switch off the fan heater;
- remove the causes of abnormal operation or overheating (i.e. obstacles in front of air inlet or air outlet grille);
- leave the heater cool down for 15/20 minutes;
- switch on again the fan heater.
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LOCAL SPACE HEATERS
Table 2 – Annex II – Ecodesign requirements – Requirements for product
information –
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/1188 of 28 April 2015 implementing Directive
2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to
Ecodesign requirements for local space heaters
Model identifier(s): BOOGIE
Item| Symbol| Value| unit| | Item| unit
Heat output| Type of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only
(select one)
Nominal heat output| Ren| 2.| kW| manual heat charge control, with integrated
thermostat| NA
Minimum heat output (indicative)| P,,,,| 1.0| kW| manual heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| NA
Maximum continuous heat output| Rm.,| 2.| kW| electronic heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| NA
Auxiliary electricity consumption| | | | fan assisted heat output| NA
At nominal heat output| eIrrox| 0| kW| Type of heat output/room temperature
control (select one)
At minimum heat output| Sin| 0| kW| single stage heat output and no room
temperature control| [no]
i| els.,| 0.000| kW| Two or more manual stages, no room temperature control|
[no]
| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control| [yes]
| with electronic room temperature control| [no]
| electronic room temperature control plus day timer| [no]
| electronic room temperature control plus week timer| [no]
| | Other control options (multiple selections possible)
| | room temperature control, with presence detection| [no]
| | room temperature control, with open window detection| [no]
| | with distance control option| [no]
| | with adaptive start control| [no]
| | with working time limitation| [no]
| | with black bulb sensor| [no]
Contact details :| ARGOCLIMA SPA – Via A. Varo,35 – Lanello (BS) – ITALY –
www.argoclima.com
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LOCAL SPACE HEATERS
Table 2 – Annex II – Ecodesign requirements – Requirements for product
information – COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/1188 of 28 April 2015
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council with regard to Ecodesign requirements for local
space heaters
Model identifier(s): BOOGIE PLUS
Item| Symbol| Value| unit| | Item| unit
Heat output| Type of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only
(select one)
Nominal heat output| Pbbb,| 2.0| kW| manual heat charge control, with
Integrated thermostat| NA
Minimum heat output (indicative)| Pm),| 1.| kW| manual heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| NA
Maximum continuous heat output| P.: c| 2.0| kW| electronic heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| NA
Auxiliary electricity consumption| | | | fan assisted heat output| NA
At nominal heat output| el.| 0| kW| Type of heat output/room temperature
control (select one)
At minimum heat output| elm.| 0| kW| single stage heat output and no room
temperature control| [no)
In standby mode| elbow| 0.000| kW| Two or more manual stages, no room
temperature control| [no)
| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control| [yes]
| with electronic room temperature control| [no]
| electronic room temperature control plus day timer| [no]
| electronic room temperature control plus week timer| [no]
| | Other control options (multiple selections possible)
| | room temperature control, with presence detection| [no]
| | room temperature control, with open window detection| [no]
| | with distance control option| [no]
| | with adaptive start control| [no]
| | with working time limitation| [no]
| | with black bulb sensor| [no]
Contact details :| ARGOCLIMA SPA – Via A. Varo,35 – Lanello (BS) – ITALY –
www.argoclima.com
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMERGE THE CERAMIC FAN HEATER IN WATER
Cleaning the outside surface of the appliance
Turn the switch off and unplug before carrying out any maintenance work or
moving the appliance.
Use a soft cloth to remove any dust from the fan heater.
If the fan heater is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth moistened with water
and a mild detergent at a temperature lower than 50°C. Let the fan heater dry
completely before use.
Do not use corrosive detergents or solvents such as petrol. Do not wash the
appliance with water. Do not use oils, chemical substances or other items to
clean that may damage the surface.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the air inlet/outlet grilles.
STORAGE
If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods, it must be stored together
with this manual in its original packaging, in a cool and dry place.
INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
This appliance may not be scrapped with domestic waste at the end of its life
cycle. We call your attention to the crucial role played by the consumer in
the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of such waste. The appliance
must be scrapped by a sorted waste disposal centre or by returning it to the
retailer (no charge is levied for this service), when you purchase a new
equivalent appliance. Sorted disposal of electric and electronic equipment
prevents the negative effects on the environment and human health resulting
from improper scrapping, and also allows the materials from which it is made
to be recovered and recycled, with significant savings in terms of energy and
resources. The sorted disposal requirement is indicated by the crossed
wastebin label affixed to the appliance.
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