APA 27101 Ceramic Fan Heater Instruction Manual

27101 Ceramic Fan Heater
Instruction Manual

WARNING Read the operating instructions carefully prior to initial use and observe all of the safety notes! Not observing such may lead to personal injury, damage to the device or to your property! Store the original packaging, the receipt, and these instructions so that they may be consulted at a later date! When passing on the product, please include these operating instructions as well. Please check the contents of the package for integrity and completeness prior to use!

PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

The ceramic fan heater is used to heat motor vehicles in winter and as a cooling fan in summer. The fan heater is connected to a 12 V vehicle socket.
This device is not designed to be used by children or persons with limited mental abilities or without experience and/or lack of required specialist knowledge. Keep children away from the device.
The device is not designated for commercial use.
Use according to the intended purpose also includes the
observance of all information in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of the safety notes. Any other utilization is considered to be contrary to the intended purpose and may lead to material damage or personal injuries. EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• 1x Ceramic fan heater
• 1x Adhesive tape
• 1x Operating instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

Operational voltage: 12 V DC
Performance: 150 W
Dimensions: 140 x 110 x 60 [mm] Weight: 0,330 kg
Length of the connection cable: 1,40 m
Height mounting bracket: 38 mm

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• **** The warning triangle labels all instructions important to safety. Always follow these otherwise you could injure yourself or damage the device.
• Children may not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision.
• **** Do not treat packaging material carelessly. This may become a dangerous plaything for a child!
• Only use this product for its designated purpose!
• Do not manipulate or disassemble the device!
• For your own safety, only use accessories and spare parts that are stated in these instructions or that are recommended by the manufacturer!
• Only use the fan heater in a vehicle, never outdoors.
• Before connecting the fan heater, check whether the socket in your vehicle is designed for an output of 150 W. To do this, read the manual for your vehicle or ask a specialist workshop.
• Connect the fan heater to a 12 V socket only. Other voltages may destroy the device or cause a fire.
• Never leave the fan heater unattended when it is switched on.
• Secure the fan heater in such a way as to ensure that it cannot come unattached in the event of an accident or under emergency braking and thus does not represent a risk to those in the vehicle.
• The fan heater may not be mounted in the vicinity of the airbags or on head impact zones.
• Mount the fan heater in such a way that it does not obstruct your vision when driving.
• **** Lay the connection cable so that it does not hinder you when driving.
• Lay the cable loosely and openly. Do not lay the cable between seat cushions or underfoot mats. Do not cover, for example, with clothing, blankets, or seat covers. This is a fire risk
• Always disconnect the connection cable from the socket when you are not using the fan heater. Always disconnect the cable from the socket using the plug, never using the cable itself.
• Make sure that the inlet and outlet openings are always kept free. No flammable materials may be located in the vicinity. Do not place cloth, newspapers or similar on top of the device. Do not insert objects into the openings. Always pay attention to sufficient ventilation.
• Only operate the fan heater when driving or when the motor is running, otherwise, there is a risk that the starter battery of your vehicle may be discharged.
• Do not expose the device to dampness or rain. Ensure that no dew or condensation is able to drip onto the device.
• After 4 hours of continuous operation, switch the device off for at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool.

CAUTION: When used for a longer period of time, the heat elements become very hot. Risk of burning.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Complies with EC directives
Labeled electrical products may not be disposed of in the household waste

Read the operating instructions
**Caution:** Hot surface

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 OVERVIEW

1. Outlet opening
2. Mounting foot, rotatable
3. Air inlet
4. Connection cable with 12 V vehicle connector
5. Switch
6. Hinge
7. Adhesive strip

6.2 INSTALLATION / FIXTURE
Look for a suitable location in your vehicle to position the fan heater. The fixture surface must be smooth and even (no grained surfaces). Pay attention to the appropriate points in the safety precautions (section 4). Clean the surface and the underside of the fixture pedestal to remove dust and grease. Pull the protective film from one side of the adhesive strip (Position 7 in the overview). Place the adhesive strip onto the fixture pedestal, with the adhesive surface on the bottom, Position 7 in the overview) and push firmly into place, see Figure 2.
Now remove the other protective film of the adhesive strip. Place the fan heater in the cleaned spot in your vehicle and press it firmly into place.

6.3 CONNECTING THE FAN HEATER
Verlegen Sie das Anschlusskabel so, dass Sie beim Fahren nicht behindert werden. Kontrollieren Sie, ob der Schalter (Position 5 in der Übersicht) sich in der Stellung ,,0″ befindet, siehe Bild 3. Insert the plug of the connection cable (position 4 in the 6 overview) into the 12 V vehicle socket. The fan heater is now ready for operation.

OPERATION

**** Only operate the fan heater when driving or when the motor is running, otherwise, there is a risk that the battery of your vehicle may be discharged. Using the switch you can choose between two modes:
The position I: Fan Position II: Fan with heating
You can switch the device off by bringing the switch to the,,0″ position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The fan heater
is not working| The connector has not been inserted correctly into the vehicle socket.| Pull the connector out of the socket and insert it again.
With some vehicles, power is only supplied to the vehicle socket when the ignition is switched on and/ or the engine is running.| Switch on the ignition and start the engine.
The fuse of the vehicle socket has blown.| Replace the fuse belonging to the vehicle socket.
The fuse in the car plug has blown.| Replace the fuse for the car socket. Section 7.1

REPLACING THE FUSE IN THE CAR PLUG

1. Connector housing
2. Fuse
3. Contact sleeve
4. Nut

Fuse: F 15 A, L, 230 V, 5 x 20 mm
Unscrew the nut (4) of the automotive connector by turning it anticlockwise. Remove the cap with the contact sleeve (3). The fuse (2) is released Fig. 4. Insert a new, equivalent fuse. Screw the cap with the contact sleeve back onto the plug housing (1).

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

8.1 MAINTENANCE
The fan heater is maintenance-free if used according to its intended purpose.
8.2 CARE
Before cleaning, switch the fan heater off and remove the plug from the socket. Clean the housing of the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvent-based cleaners. Never allow liquids to ingress into the housing. The inlet and outlet openings may be cleaned with a paintbrush, a small brush or carefully with a vacuum cleaner.

NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of electrical devices with household waste! Electrical and electronic scrap must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner for recycling. Please contact your community or city administration regarding disposal options for electrical and electronic scrap.

CONTACT INFORMATION

EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal, Germany
+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 ­ 160
  info@eal-vertrieb.com
  www.eal-vertrieb.com

References

• vertrieb.com

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