VISIONAIR 1VAHCF18 Radiant Dish Electric Heater Owner’s Manual

: June 15, 2024
: VISIONAIR

OWNER’S MANUAL

RADIANT DISH HEATER

18″ | 1000 / 700W

MODEL 1VAHCF18

TECHNICAL DATA

Model: 1VAHCF18
Voltage: 120V~ / 60Hz
Watts: 1000W / 700W
BTUs: 3412

Features:

70° Oscillation Feature
Adjustable Tilt to Direct Heat
Flocked Metal Safety Grille Stays Cool to the Touch
Safety Temperature Cutoff Switch
Safety Tip-Over Cutoff Switch
Convenient Carry Handle

CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION

For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store name/location and date purchased below:

Store Name: __
Location: ____
Date Purchased: ___

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read the manual carefully. Make sure to save this manual for future reference. Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, your actual product may look slightly different.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

INTENDED USE:

This product is intended for indoor residential and office use only, not for industrial or other commercial application. Use only with electrical wiring that is in good working order and that meets applicable codes and ordinances. This heater must be plugged in to a 120V AC, 15 Amp. (or larger) circuit. Do not plug anything additional into the same circuit. If you have any questions whether your wiring is adequate, consult a qualified electrician. Risk of fire, overheating, malfunction, property damage, injury or even death may result if not adhered to.

Use your heater only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity of your heater.

While using your heater, you should follow the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS listed below. As part of those instructions, we have used the word “ WARNING ” to indicate the level of hazard: WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

Read all the instructions before using this heater.
This heater is hot when in use.-To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use provided handle when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
Do not use heater unattended. Use of extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children, invalids, disabled persons or pets.
Do not operate the heater with a damaged power cord or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
Do not use heater outdoors.
Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use in damp environments such as flooded basements.
Do not place the heater on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface which might allow heater to tip or fall.
For proper operation, heater should be placed on a smooth, non-combustible surface. Do not place on rugs, carpet, vinyl flooring or other plastic surfaces. Not for use outdoors or in wet areas
This heater is not designed as a primary heat source.
Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Always unplug heater when not in use.
Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect heater, turn controls off then remove plug from outlet.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons or property.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD

Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks, washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use heater outdoors. Do not use in damp environments such as flooded basements.

WARNING: HOT SURFACES

Do not touch body of heater when in use. This heater is hot when in use, to avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near combustible materials or flammable gases or sources of heat. DO NOT USE in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable materials are used or stored. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Use with adequate electrical system that is up to code. The supply cord has a polarized plug. As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert plug. If the plug does not fit contact a qualified electrician. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do not operate heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any visual imperfections.

PET OWNERS NOTE

The health of birds and some small pets are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the initial use of many appliances. Although these fumes are not harmful to humans, it is recommended that this heater not be used around birds and small pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion coatings burn off.

USAGE

HEATER OPERATION

Always operate the heater in the upright position following all instructions and recommendations listed in this manual. HEATER LOCATION: Place the heater in the area of the room that is coldest. HEATER CONNECTION: Plug heater directly into 120 Volt AC, 60Hz wall outlet. Be sure plug fits tightly in outlet. A loose connection may cause overheating and damage to the plug or heater.
NOTE: To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater into a circuit that is servicing other electrical needs.

TURNING HEATER ON

To start the heater, turn the POWER SWITCH (left knob) from the off position to the LOW (700 Watt) or HIGH (1000 WATT) position. (During the heater’s initial use, you may experience a slight odor or smoking. This is the result of the heating element lubrication “burning off”. This is normal and will go away after a few minutes of use.)

ON / OFF Power Wattage Knob
Oscillation Knob

OPERATION SWITCH

This heater has two heat settings: LOW (700 Watts) and HIGH (1000 Watts). Use the HIGH setting to raise the room temperature quickly. When the desired temperature is reached use the LOW setting to maintain temperature. It is usually sufficient to maintain a comfortable temperature.

VERTICAL TILT FEATURE

Your heater can tilt for adjusting the direction of heat. To adjust the angle, loosen tilt adjustment knob and move angle of the heater to desired position. Tighten tilt adjustment knob to hold heater in position. Do not force the heater in either direction beyond its guides.

1. Vertical Tilt Knob

TURNING OFF

Turn the center dial to the OFF position before unplugging or plugging in the heater. Heater should be unplugged when not in use.

OSCILLATION CONTROL

You can control the Oscillation feature on the Heater by rotating the Oscillation Control (OSC) switch located on the control panel of the heater.

USERS NOTE

The coils in the center of the dish are very hot. It is normal that not all coils are glowing during use. The non-glowing elements are functioning properly and generating heat.

Non-glowing coils
Glowing coils

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES

The power indicator light, located near the control panel, illuminates when the heater or fan is turned on. The heater is fitted with an automatic overheat protection device situated inside the heater’s body. If the heater grille is obstructed or the heater becomes too hot for any reason, the automatic overheat protection device will turn off the heater. To reset the heater, switch off the power and unplug it for at least 10 minutes until it has cooled down. Then, you may plug it back in and restart the heater. Ensure that the heater is positioned on a level, smooth surface without any obstructions. The heater also features a safety tip-over switch, which automatically turns off the heater when it tilts over. To resume the heater’s operations, stand it upright.

CLEANING

CAUTION-Before cleaning the heater be sure to disconnect power cord and allow the heater to cool completely. This heater should be cleaned at least once a year to maintain proper performance. Clean the outside surface with a clean damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemical or abrasive cleaners. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATER IN WATER. Allow heater to dry completely before use.