VISIONAIR 1VAHC9 Ceramic Heater Owner’s Manual

: June 1, 2024
: VISIONAIR

Table of Contents

VISIONAIR 1VAHC9 Ceramic Heater
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
TECHNICAL DATA
SAFETY GUIDELINES
USAGE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CONTACT
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VISIONAIR 1VAHC9 Ceramic Heater

Product Information

Specifications

Model: 1VAHC9
Voltage: 120V~ / 60Hz
Watts: 750 / 1500W

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Guidelines
Read and save all instructions carefully. Use the heater only in dry environments. Do not use in bathrooms, laundry areas, or near water sources. Keep away from sinks, washing machines, and swimming pools. Avoid using outdoors or in flooded basements.
Hot Surfaces Warning
Avoid touching the body of the heater when in use. Use handles when moving the heater to prevent burns.
Fire Hazard Warning
Ensure proper ventilation around the heater. Keep flammable materials away from the heater while in operation.
Electrical Shock Hazard Warning
Avoid contact with water when using the heater. Do not immerse the heater in water or use in damp environments.
Pet Owners Note
Avoid using the heater around birds and small pets during initial use as they may be sensitive to fumes.
Heater Operation
Turn the On/Off Power Level Control to LOW or HIGH setting to start the heater. Rotate the Thermostat Control clockwise to adjust the temperature setting.
Power Level Switch
Choose between High and Low heat settings based on your heating needs. Use High for quick heating and Low to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Setting Thermostat
Rotate the thermostat knob to adjust the room temperature. When desired temperature is reached, rotate counter-clockwise until the heater shuts off. Leave it at this setting for automatic temperature maintenance.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I experience odour or smoke during initial use?
A : During initial use, a slight odor or smoke may occur due to heating element lubrication burning off. This is normal and should dissipate after a few minutes of operation.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model: 1VAHC9
Voltage : 120V~ / 60Hz
Watts : 750 / 1500W

Features:

Three Settings: High, Low, and Fan Only
Top Mounted Control Panel
Power Indicator Light
Safety Overheat Protection
Safety Tip-Over Switch
Convenient Carry Handle

SAFETY GUIDELINES

INTENDED USE

This product is intended for indoor residential and office use only, not for industrial or other commercial applications. Use only 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 about 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/fan only with a working smoke detector located in the vicinity of your heater/fan. While using your heater/fan, 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/fan.
This heater/fan is hot when in use to avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use the 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/fan and keep them away from the sides and rear.
Do not use the 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, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the heater to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
Do not use a 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 the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use it in damp environments such as flooded basements.
Do not place the heater on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface that might allow heater to tip or fall.
For proper operation, the 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 the heater when not in use.
Do not run the power cord under the carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect the heater, turn the controls off then remove the plug from the 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 the heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. Do not use a heater outdoors. Do not use in damp environments such as flooded basements.

WARNING: HOT SURFACES

Do not touch the 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

The 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 to the heater.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not use a 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 the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot, and 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 the heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any visual imperfections.

PET OWNERS NOTE

The health of birds and some small pets is 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 the heater directly into 120 Volt AC, 60Hz wall outlet. Be sure the plug fits tightly in the 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.

POWER INDICATOR

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 the heater directly into 120 Volt AC, 60Hz wall outlet. Be sure the plug fits tightly in the 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.

POWER INDICATOR

When the unit is turned on, the power indicator light will illuminate to tell you the heater is functioning

TURNING HEATER ON

To start the heater, turn the On/Off Power Level Control from the OFF position to the LOW or HIGH setting. Then rotate the Thermostat Control clockwise to the HIGH THERMOSTAT position as described below. (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.)

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POWER LEVEL SWITCH

This heater has two heat settings: High and Low. Use the higher setting (1500 watts) to raise the room temperature quickly. When the desired temperature is reached use the Low setting. It is usually sufficient to maintain a comfortable temperature.

SETTING THERMOSTAT

After the heater has been turned on and the room has reached the desired temperature, slowly rotate the thermostat knob counter-clockwise until the heater shuts off (you should hear a faint “click”). By leaving the thermostat at this setting it will automatically maintain this temperature. To lower the temperature, rotate the knob further counter-clockwise (towards the LOW position). To raise the temperature, rotate the thermostat knob clockwise (towards the HIGH position).

TURNING OFF

Turn the right-side dial to the OFF position before unplugging or plugging in the heater. The heater should be unplugged when not in use.

TO OPERATE FAN ONLY

Turn the On/Off Power Level Control dial to the Fan setting. Turn the thermostat fully clockwise so the fan will run continuously.

IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES

The power indicator light, located near the control panel, lights whenever the heater or fan is turned on. The heater is equipped with an automatic overheat protection device located inside the body of the heater. If the heater grille is obstructed, or if the heater gets too hot for any reason, the automatic overheat protection device will turn the heater off. To reset the heater, simply turn the power off and unplug the heater for 10 minutes until it cools down and then you may plug the heater in and restart. Be sure that the heater is on a smooth level surface with no obstructions. The heater is also equipped with a safety tip-over switch to turn the power off to the heater when the heater tips over. To resume heater functions simply stand the heater upright.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR SERVING. DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER/FAN IN WATER!
CLEANING
IMPORTANT! DO NOT IMMERSE HEATER/FAN IN WATER! Clean the Heater/fan grille with the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. This will remove lint and dirt from inside the heater/fan. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE APART THE HEATER/FAN. DO NOT REMOVE THE HEATER/FAN GRILLE. Clean the body of the Heater/fan with a soft cloth
CAUTION
Do not use gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. as they will damage the heater/fan. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS.
REPAIR
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE GRILLE IN PLACE. DO NOT USE THE HEATER IF IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR BECOME DAMAGED IN ANYWAY.
STORAGE
Keep the original carton for storage of the heater. Coil and tie the power cord to avoid damage during storage.