Ardes AR354 Portable Electric Fireplace Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Ardes
Table of Contents
**Ardes AR354 Portable Electric Fireplace Instructions
**
This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
Overview
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.
Safety Instruction
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.
Don’t connect the appliance to the power supply and don’t use it unless it is
completely assembled (see mounting instructions).
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 in a service
centre approved by the manufacturer, in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
WARNING: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
DO NOT COVER
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
Do not place the appliance immediately below a socket outlet.
Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
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 interrupt or 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 rules are
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 center 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 length 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
- Ventilation grid
- Control Panel
- Adjustable thermostat
- Main switch / Flame effect
- “Minimum heating” switch
- “Maximum heating” switch
Technical data indicated on the appliance.
Instructions for use
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Turn the appliance over, rest the plastic supports in place matching the holes with those on the appliance. Then fix the supports with the screws.
Before connecting or disconnecting the appliance, make certain the main
switch (4) is in the OFF position “0”.
To turn the appliance on, insert the plug in the power outlet, place the
switch (4) on “|” and then select the low (I) or high (II) heating switch.
- The heating switches are not independent, so in order for the appliance to operate at the highest heating power, the switch I must also be activated.
Turn the temperature switch (3) in “ON” direction to the maximum position.
Once the desired room temperature is reached, turn the temperature switch (3)
slowly, in “OFF” direction, until the appliance is turned off.
At this point, the product will automatically restart when the temperature in
the room goes below the set limit.
Make sure that the apparatus has cooled down completely before storing it in
the box
Maintenance
Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down
well before cleaning it.
This appliance does not require any special maintenance.
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.
Information requirements for electric local space heaters – REGULATION (EU) 2015/1188
Model identifier(s): AR354
Item| 1 Symbol| I Value| I Unit| Item| I Unit
Heat output| Type of heat input, for electric storage local space
heaters only (select one)
Nominal heat output| Pnom| 1,5| kW| manual heat charge control, with
integrated thermostat| N.A.
Minimum heat output (indicative)| Pmin| 0,8| kW| manual heat charge control
with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| N.A.
Maximum continuous heat output| 3 I I770X,C| 1,5| kW| electronic
heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback| N.A.
Auxiliary electricity consumption| fan assisted heat output| N.A.
At nominal heat output| elm„„| N.A.| kW| Type of heat output/room
temperature control (select one)
At minimum heat output| el„„„| N.A.| kW| single stage heat output and no room
temperature control| no
In standby mode| else| N.A.| kW| Two or more manual stages, no room
temperature control| no
| with mechanic thermostat room temperature control yes|
with electronic room temperature control| no
electronic room temperature control plus day timer| no
electronic room temperature control plus week timer| no
Other control options (multiple selections possible)
room temperature control, with presence detection| no
room temperature control, with open
window detection
| no
with distance control option| no
with adaptive start control| no
with working time limitation| no
with black bulb sensor| no
Contact details| I POLY POOL S.p.A. – via Sottocorna 21/B, 24020 Parre (BG) –
Italy
GUARANTEE
Terms and Conditions
The guarantee is valid for 24 months.
This guarantee applies only if it has been duly filled in and is submitted
with the receipt showing the date of purchase.
The guarantee covers the replacement or repair of parts making up the
appliance which were faulty at source due to manufacturing faults.
After the guarantee has expired, the appliance will be repaired against
payment.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage to persons, animals or
property due to misuse of the appliance and failure to observe the directions
contained in the instructions.
Limits
All rights under this guarantee and any responsibility on our part will be voided if the appliance has been:
- mishandled by unauthorized persons
- improperly used, stored or transported.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the outward appearance or any other
that does not prevent regular operation.
If any faults should be found despite the care taken in selecting the
materials and in creating the product, or if any information or advice are
required, please contact your local dealer.
DISPOSAL
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.
Contact Us
POLY POOL S.p.A.
Via Sottocorna 21/B , 24020 Parre (Bergamo) – Italy
Tel. 0354104000 r.a. – Fax 035702716
http://www.ardes.it
e-mail: polypool@polypool.it