UFO Heater Econat C-15 Waterproof Electric Infrared Heater User Manual

Econat C-15
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USER MANUAL & CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY 

INTRODUCTION

Distinguished customer,
You have purchased a high quality, efficient, and original ECONAT C-15 Infrared Heater. We would like to express our gratitude to you for your appropriate choice and confidence in ECONAT C-15.

This manual has been designed for our ECONAT C-15 model.

Please read this manual thoroughly to attain sustainable satisfaction with your heater.

Please stick to the items in the “Safety Instructions” section with strict observance. Proper installation, operation, and maintenance are of great importance for the security of you and those who benefit from the heater. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and urgent needs.

We wish you to enjoy your new ECONAT C-15 heater for better days and times…

Please read safety instructions carefully for the security of you, your family and your belongings before operating your appliance.

Manufacturer: FMC ELEKTRİK
MAKİNE SANAYİ TİCARET A.Ş.
Orhangazi Mah. Tunç Cad. No:6/1
İç Kapı No: 2 Esenyurt / İstanbul
+90 212 852 65 52| DISTRIBUTED AND IMPORTED BY Econat Inc.
651 North Broad Street, Suite 206
Middletown, Delaware, 19709, USA
www.econatinc.com www.ufoheaters.com
[email protected]
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Connection

• Check whether your appliance and power cord are damaged before operating your appliance. If yes, do not plug your heater and contact with authorized technical service or seller.
• Check whether there is any crack, disjoint, or scratch on the filament (heating tube). If any, do not plug your heater and contact with authorized technical service or seller.
• Make sure that the primary electrical circuit is appropriate according to your ECONAT C-15 model:
• Connect your ECONAT C-15 heater to a properly rated circuit. A minimum of 15 amps is recommended. Many household circuits are rated 15 amps, but if other appliances are on the same circuit, the breaker may trip. If this is the case, consider moving your heater to a higher rated circuit, either using a properly rated extension cord (min. 14 AWG.) or by having the circuit rewired to a higher capability. Ensure that the grounding capability of your heater’s power cord is maintained. Never use a three-prong to two-prong adapter without securing an additional grounding location.
• When using your ECONAT C-15 heater in kitchens, baths, or exterior application areas (where approved), use only an approved GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet. Never locate a heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Try to orient your heater so that the power cord, plug, and/or outlet are not within the direct heating area.
• Do not allow the power cord to rest on the housing of your heater. Avoid using an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be a minimum of 14 AWG. And not rated less than 3000 watts.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or alike. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• Always unplug the heater if it’s not being used.
• Unless there is sufficient circuit protection (an integral over current/surge breaker), do not use multiple cords or extension cords.
• If you are using an outlet strip, it must be rated at 15 amps and include a breaker/reset function.
• Check whether there is any crack, disjoint, or scratch on the filament (heating tube). If any, contact your authorized technical service or seller.
• Do not use your ECONAT C-15 heater together with another appliance plugged to the same multiple sockets or connected to the same breaker.
• Use your appliance with an adequately earthed plug.
• The earthed plug must fall outside the heating field and hot surface.
• The earthed plug must be installed at a level above the heater.
• The power cord must not be left on or around the frame of your ECONAT C-15 appliance.
• Unplug your appliance when you don’t operate it for a long term or will conduct cleaning or maintenance.
• The heater glass has to be changed at the damage.
• It has to be notified that the mounting in the bath must be so that the persons in the bath can not reach the controls.
• It has to be notified that the product has to be installed at a dry location and may not be wet.

Safety and Fire Protection

• ECONAT C-15 heaters are designed to be operated in the HORIZONTAL position only. Always install your heater so that there is no more than 5º deviation from level. Operating the heater in a tilted position will cause heat build-up, shorten your heater’s life, and create an unsafe condition.
• Never install your heater on a combustible surface (plastics, nylon, cardboard, etc.)
• The heater is hot in use. To avoid burns, do not touch the hot surfaces.
• Do not cover your appliance and do not hang any clothing over the heater or do not place any clothing on or near the appliance.
• Do not stick anything into the protective grid.
• Do not make use of your heater to light up a cigarette or similar materials.
• Never block the front grill of the heater.
• The heater is not suitable for hazardous locations.
• Supervision is needed when this product is used anywhere near children. The appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely.
• NEVER attempt to service the heater without disconnecting its power source.

Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions

• Before any maintenance or cleaning, first, unplug your heater. Never pull the cord to unplug your device.
• Take out the front grid and the filament to clean the reflector (reflecting mirror), apply the instructions on page

Installation Distances and Safety Clearances

Attention! The appliance must only be operated in a horizontal position with a slope of max ± 5º. The heater must be installed at level on a flat, stable surface, rigid enough to withstand the device’s weight safely, and not covered by any flexible material, such as carpets, plastic or fabric.

• The distance between the back of the infrared heater and the installation surface must be at least 12.5 cm (5”) (the supplied mounting brackets provide adequate clearance).
• At all times, your appliance’s distance from the living beings should be min 100 cm (39″).
• The distance of your appliance’s heating area from combustible materials such as curtains, drapes, etc., must be min 100 cm (39″).
• You may operate your heater in the bathroom, considering the items below.
• The distance of your appliance from the bathtub, washbasin, or other sanitary installations is to be min 100 cm (39″).
• Wall installation
• The distance of your appliance from the ground is to be min 180 cm (71″).
• The distance of your appliance from the ceiling is to be min 40 cm (16″) (See table 1, page 5).
• The distance of your appliance from the corners to be installed is to be min 40 cm (16″).
• Ceiling installation
• The distance of your appliance from the ground is to be min 180 cm (71″).
• The distance of your appliance from the ceiling is to be min 12,5 cm (5″).
• The distance of your appliance from the corners to be installed is min 70 cm (28″).

Repair and Service

• Attention! Only qualified electricians may serve, repair, and replace this heater’s parts (see page 18).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Position Warning

Attention! The heater must be installed in a horizontal position only. Never install your device with an angle greater than 5 °. In case of operations in angles larger than 5º, the heating loop wire may fall into disuse shortly.

Right and Wrong Installations Positions

ECONAT C-15 heaters use infrared energy to transmit heat directly into the objects and people. Unlike forced-air or convective baseboard systems, ECONAT C-15 infrared heat is radiated onto an object. That heat is absorbed only by that object. The air is not heated, and the heat will not migrate to the objects you don’t want to heat. Along those same lines, unless you position your heater correctly, it will not perform as expected. Its energy will be diminished. – Position your heater so that it warms your work/living area, not the air above or below it

• Ensure that the radiant heat is not directed out windows or doorways. Infrared heat will pass through glass and wastes heat on objects that are outside.

• It’s also important to remember that infrared heat will reflect off of shiny or bright surfaces. The heat will be reflected off mirrors or the tile surfaces and fall upon objects you may not intend to heat.

Minimum Installation Distances

Although infrared heat does not use a flame or a heating grate, significant heat can be developed near the filaments and along surfaces on the heater housing. The heater should not be installed on flammable wall coverings or on surfaces that will deform or discolour when subject to heat.

Also, your heater should be installed with the following considerations: Wall installation

• Minimum 16 inches (40 cm) from the walls when installed on the wall.
• Minimum 71 inches (180 cm) from the floor when installed on the wall.

Ceiling installation

• Minimum 28 inches (70 cm) from the walls when installed to a ceiling.
• Minimum 71 inches (180 cm) from the floor when installed to a ceiling.

Minimum distances from fixtures and other pieces of equipment

• Minimum 39 inches (100 cm) from fixtures.

• Do not place combustible materials closer than 40 inches (1 meter) in front of the heater.

• Do not place explosive materials closer than 25 feet (7,6 meter) in front of the heater.

Parts Included

Your ECONAT C-15 heater comes completely assembled and is shipped with the necessary hardware to install your heater on the wall or ceiling. Check through the parts list and ensure that all necessary parts are on hand before beginning. Contact ECONAT or seller if parts are missing or broken.

UFO HEATER PARTS LIST

Part #| Code| Code| Qty| Image
18| 150.03.027| Brackets| 4|
21| 150.05.003| 4.8mm X 7.5mm
Steel Screw| 2|
24| 150.05.011| 8.4mm x 24mm x 2mm
Washer| 2|
25| 150.05.021| 8mm x 13mm Bolt| 2|
26| 150.05.030| 8mm Cap Nut| 2|
28| 150.05.012| 5mm x 40mm
Mounting Screw| 4|
29| 150.02.012| 8mm Plastic Anchor| 4|
32| 150.03.008| Wrench| 1|

Installation Instructions

Attention! The appliance must be installed at level on solid surfaces. See pages 6-7 to come up with the most appropriate installation method for your ECONAT C-15.

1. Drill four 8 mm (5/16″) diameter holes on the wall to the place where the unit will be placed with the distances shown in Figure 1.

2. Insert the wall anchors supplied with the unit into the holes (Part #29).

3. With a star (Phillips) screwdriver, mount two of the L shaped legs on the wall using the 40 mm screws supplied with the unit (Part #18).

4. With the small (open end) wrench (Part #32), attach the other L-shaped bracket legs to the heater as shown in Figure 2. Use the two 7.5 mm screws (Part #21). The female threads are built into the heater housing.

5. Attach the heater brackets to the wall brackets using 8 mm bolts (Part #25), the 8 mm cap nuts (Part #26), and the washers (Part #24) as shown in Figure 3. Tighten using the large end (box end) of the supplied wrench.

6. You can adjust the unit’s angle between a 0-45 degrees to achieve the optimal heating effect (Figure 4).

7. Before operating the unit, recheck all the screws and bolts that they are tight. Be sure to route the electrical cord so that it doesn’t contact the heater housing.

APPLICATION FIELDS

Application fields of ECONAT C-15 heaters

Residential applications
Living room Bathroom Kitchen Kid’s room Bedroom Patio Garage Hallways Entranceway Nursery room for babies Home offices

Commercial applications
Office Meeting room Entranceway Retail store Restaurant, café, bistro Conservatory Classroom Auto shop Salon Workshop Shopping centre Showrooms Swimming pool Classroom Conservatories Factories and production plants Warehouse and loading zones Hotel Airport Train station

TECHNICAL DATA

Refer to the following tables for information on your ECONAT C-15 infrared heater.

16 inches (40 cm)
Min. distance from adjoining wall — ceiling application| Minimum 28 inches (70 cm)
Min. distance from the floor — wall application| Minimum 71 inches (180 cm)
Min. distance from the floor — ceiling application| Minimum 95 inches (240 cm)

Coverage Information

Unlike conventional space heaters, the ECONAT C-15 infrared heater radiates heat onto the objects you’d like to heat. Coverage depends on the ambient temperature of the room being heated, the natural losses of that room, and the reflectivity of the items being heated. The following table indicates the heating capabilities of ECONAT C-15 heaters in both indoor and outdoor environments.

ECONAT C-15| | Heating Coverage Area|
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Model| Wattage By Model| Outdoors (ft2)| Indoors (ft2)
C-15| 1500| 108| 161

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

You can use your ECONAT C-15 more efficiently by adjusting the thermostat to the desired comfort level, thus reducing your electricity bills. By setting the thermostat switch to a desired level, you may control your device so that it turns on and off within set time periods automatically. When the thermostat switch is at its highest level; the heater will operate continuously.

Switching off during the maintenance or long-term inactivity
When the heater is not operated for the long term, cleaning or maintenance, put the regulator in “Min” mode and unplug the power cord.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance

Attention! Careful and regular maintenance of ECONAT C-15 infrared heater considering these instructions assume great importance to attain your heater’s long and efficient operation.

1. Check the filthiness of the reflector and IR ­ filament at least once a month. If necessary, apply cleaning and maintenance instructions.
2. he frequency and number of maintenance checks must be adjusted considering the heater’s operating environment. Outdoor use or a dusty environment requires more maintenance.
3. At each maintenance, check for visual deformation of the reflector, grid, and heater frame. In case of any deformation, consult to your technical service.
4. Check the power cord and plug visually while cleaning the appliance. In case of any deformation, consult with an electrician.
5. It is recommended to clean regularly the reflector of your heater to ensure proper and efficient operation.

Cleaning

Attention! Regular and careful cleaning helps your ECONAT C-15 heater operate for longer years and more efficiently.

1. Before any maintenance or cleaning of your heater, be sure to unplug the power cord for your safety.
2. To clean the reflector of your ECONAT C-15 infrared heaters, remove the unit’s grid. To do so, unscrew the plastic cover of the housing using a star screwdriver (Philips). Subsequently, drag plastic covers, finishing trim, and grid to the outside of the frame by following the extrusion guidelines.
3. The reflector and filament must be cleaned with a soft cloth, a smooth brush, or dry air. The cloth may be damp but never too wet, and the cleaner should not include any chemicals.
4. Never use abrasive or chemical cleaner so as not to damage your heater.
5. After the cleaning, be sure to reinstall the unit’s grid properly using a slotted screwdriver

TECHNICAL SERVICE

Attention! Only qualified electricians may serve, repair, and replace the spare parts of this heater. In case of a problem, contact with authorized technical service or seller. Points to be considered before shipping the product to the technical service:

1. Ensure that the plug to which the appliance is connected has power; check the breaker and power cord. If the plug lacks power, consult an electrician.
2. Make sure that the appliance has been installed following the instructions in the manual. If the installation is inaccurate, consult the technical service.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is valid for 1 year, as stated in the technical data. ECONAT warrants all ECONAT C-15 branded infrared heaters from the day of purchase (receipt required) for one year when used in accordance with our user manual.
Should this product be proven defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this warranty (ECONAT’s option). Under no circumstances shall ECONAT be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.
Warranty by ECONAT does not cover the defects arising out of the improper use of the appliance. The warranty does not cover the situations below:

1. The damages and defects arising out of improper use.
2. The damages and defects have occurred during transportation after the delivery of the product to the customer by the company.
3. The damages and defects arising out of low or excessive voltage, ungrounded plug usage, faulty electrical systems, operating the appliance in different voltage values other than specified in the instructions.
4. The damages and defects arising out of fire and lightning. 5- The damages and defects arising out of repairs and maintenance by persons other than authorized services or sellers.
5. The defects arising out of the breach of the instructions in the manual.
6. The damages and defects arising out of the transportation of the product instead of repair.

Attention! Faulty maintenance and cleaning are not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover the situations below:

1. The dust and polluters in the environment.
2. Damage in the reflector or filament due to faulty cleaning.
3. Faulty installation or dismantlement.
4. Operating with damaged filament, frame or power cord. Above mentioned defects and services are not covered by the warranty.

This warranty will become void if the serial number, model number identification, or brand have been wholly or partially removed or erased.
Please submit your claim or inquiry to [email protected].

References

• Econat | Econatinc Infrared Heating Natural Cooling | United States
• Electric Infrared Heaters – UFO Heaters – UFOHEATERS

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