Ardes AR4P16 Fan Heater Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Ardes
Table of Contents
Ardes AR4P16 Fan Heater Instruction Manual
This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
Control Panel
Remote control
Warnings
ATTENTION : read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for
a safe installation, use and maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
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.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously
supervised. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch
on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its
intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not
plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
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.
If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service
centre approved by the manufacturer in order to prevent any risks.
WARNING: Do not use this heater in small rooms when they are occupied by
persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant
supervision is provided.
DO NOT COVER
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
Do not place the appliance immediately below a socketoutlet.
WARNINGS ABOUT BATTERIES:
- KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek medical attention immediately.
- Do not allow children to replace batteries.
- Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the equipment.
- Do not short-circuit batteries.
- Do not charge batteries.
- Do not force discharge batteries.
- Do not mix new and used batteries or batteries of different types or brands.
- Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from equipment and properly disposed of.
- Do not heat batteries
- Do not weld or solder directly to batteries.
- Do not dismantle batteries.
- Do not deform batteries.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
- A lithium battery with a damaged container should not be exposed to water.
- Do not encapsulate and/or modify batteries.
- Store unused batteries in their original packaging away from metal objects. If already unpacked, do not mix or jumble batteries.
- Remove batteries from equipment if it is not to be used for an extended period of time unless it is for emergency purposes.
- Clean the battery contacts and also those of the equipment prior to battery installation.
- In case of leak from batteries, avoid any contact with it; in case of contact, wash the affected part with water and seek medical attention.
Keep handy the guarantee, receipt of payment and these instructions for future
use and reference.
After removing the packaging, check the appliance for any signs of damage.
In case of visible damage, do not use it and contact a qualified technician.
Do not leave parts of the packaging with in the reach of children.
This appliance is not a children’s toy: it is an electrical device and must be
treated with the necessary caution.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the power supply voltage
matches the indication on the data plate.
If the plug and socket are not compatible, the socket has to be replaced with
a suitable type by skilled persons.
Do not use adapters or extension cables which do not meet current safety
standards or that exceed the current carrying capacity limits.
When you don’t use the appliance disconnect it from the power supply and
assure that the interruptor is off.
Do not tug on the power cable or on the appliance itself to remove the plug
from the socket.
The use of any electrical appliance requires that a number of basic rulesare
observed, namely:
– Never touch the appliance with wet or humid hands.
– Do not leave the appliance exposed to weathering (rain, sunlight).
– Do not subject it to rough handling.
In case of a breakdown or malfunctioning of the appliance, disconnect it at
once.
Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the
manufacturer.
If you decide you do not want to use this appliance any longer, disable
it by cutting the power cable – of course, after disconnecting it from the
socket.
The power cable should be extended to its full lenght to avoid over heating.
For safety reasons, the appliance should never be opened.
The appliance has been designed and manufactured to operate in the home.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and dangerous.
Do not insert objects through the safety grill or the air inlets.
During use, rest the appliance on a flat surface.
Do not use this heating appliance with programmers, timers, separate remote
control systems (different to the ones provided with the appliance) or any
other device that automatically turns on the appliance, as there is a risk of
fire in the event the appliance is covered or positioned incorrectly.
Do not use the heater in presence of flammable substances (petrol,paints,
etc.).
Do not place the cord near sources of heat.
WARNING: DO NOT COVER THIS PRODUCT NEAR CURTAINS OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
WARNING: DO NOT COVER THE APPLIANCE OR OBSTRUCT THE AIR INLETS TO AVOID OVERHEATING.
Technical information’s
- Air outlet grid
- Display
- Base
- Air inlet grid
- Button / Indicator light: “TEMPERATURE”
- Button / Indicator light: “TIMER”
- Button / Indicator light: “SWING”
- Button / Indicator light: ON/ OFF
Technical data indicated on the appliance.
Instructions for use
Batteries
The remote control is supplied with CR2025 3V batteries; remove the protective
plastic from the battery compartment of the remote control before use.
When the battery has run out, it must be replaced with another one of the same
type.
To remove the battery, refer to the diagram shown on the back of the remote
control:
Description of controls:
To turn the appliance on, insert the plug in the power outlet.
For your convenience the unit can be operated by using control panel in the
main body or using remote control included.
“On/Off” button (control panel)
-
When the device is switched off, press this button to turn it on. The device switches on in minimum heating mode.
The indicator light (8) will switch on in blue colour and the display (2) shows the room temperature. -
When the device is switched on, press this button to change the operating mode:
-
minimum heating; indicator (8) will be blue;
-
maximum heating; indicator (8) will be red;
-
off; indicator (8) will be switched off. Wait 15 seconds until the fan will stop.
“SWING” button (control panel and remote control)
Press this button to activate or deactivate the automatic swing function of
the device. When the swing function is active, the corresponding indicator (7)
lights up.
“TIMER” button (control panel and remote control)
Press the TIMER button when the device is working to program automatic switch-
off at an interval of between 1 to 24 hours from when it is programmed. Every
time the button is pressed, the interval increases by one hour.
A few seconds after selecting the timer, the display (2) will show the room
temperature again.
When the timer function is activated, the indicator (6) lights up on the
control panel. To disable the timer function, press the timer button
repeatedly until the display shows “0 0”.
“Temp” button (control panel and remote control)
Press one of these buttons to set the desired room temperature (automatic
function); the set temperature will flash on the display (2).
The set temperature will change from a minimum of 15°C to a maximum of 40°C.
Once the desired temperature has been selected, the display (2) will show the
room temperature after a few seconds.
In automatic mode, the device will automatically regulate the heating power
based on the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature.
In this operating mode, the device will also switch between the various power
levels (ventilation, low power, high power) repeatedly.
The selected power level is always shown on indicator (8):
– minimum heating (blue);
– maximum heating (red);
– ventilation (white).
Once the set temperature has been reached, ventilation will still remain
active in order to monitor the room temperature more effectively.
To disable this function, press the “ON/OFF” or “HEAT” button and manually
select the desired function (low power or high power).
button (remote control)
– When the device is switched off, press this button to turn it on. The device
switches on in minimum heating mode.
The indicator light (8) will switch on in blue colour and the display (2)
shows the room temperature.
– When the device is switched on, press this button to turn it off.
Wait 15 seconds until the fan will stop.
“HEAT” button (remote control)
– When the device is switched on, press this button to change the operating
mode:
– minimum heating; indicator (8) will be blue;
– maximum heating; indicator (8) will be red;
“LOCK” button (remote control)
Press this button to lock all other buttons.
To unlock, press this button or keep pressed for few seconds both (5) and (6)
buttons on the control panel.
Note:
– to switch off the display and the indicator lights, keep pressed the “Swing”
button on the control panel for few seconds; press any other button to switch
on again the display and the indicator lights.
– The appliance will switch off automatically when the ambient temperature
exceeds 50°C.
Maintenance
Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well
before cleaning it.
In order to clean the appliance, use a soft or slight damp cloth.
Never use abrasives or chemical solvents.
Do not use very wet substances, liquids or cloths to prevent water from
entering into the appliance and irreparably damaging it.
NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO THE WATER.
Dust inside the appliance
Use a vacuum cleaner on the back grid.
User Information
BATTERIES – Remove the batteries from the appliance before its disposal.
Do not dispose the batteries with domestic waste. The batteries must be
disposed of in the appropriate containers or in the specific collecting
centre. Suitable segregated collection helps prevent damage to the environment
and to human health.
To remove batteries, refer to Instructions for use.
USER INFORMATION
“Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE)”, pertaining to reduced use of hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as to waste
disposal.
The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging
indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at
the end of its service life.
The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate
collection centres for electrical and electronic waste.
For more details, please contact the appropriate local authority.
Suitable segregated collection of the equipment for subsequent recycling,
treatment or environmentally friendly disposal helps prevent damage to the
environment and to human health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of
the materials that make up the equipment.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of
administrative fines in accordance with the laws in force.