Ardes AR454B Halogen Heater Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Ardes

Table of Contents

Ardes AR454B Halogen Heater
DO NOT COVER
Warnings
Technical informations
Instructions for use
Maintenance
Information requirements for electric local space heaters
GUARANTEE
USER INFORMATION
References
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Ardes AR454B Halogen Heater

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.
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.

DO NOT COVER

WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
WARNING: This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature. 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.
Do not use this heater with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control system or any other device that switches the heater on automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.
Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
Do not place the appliance immediately below a socketoutlet.
If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer.
Warning: do not use this product near curtains or other combustible material.

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.

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 interruptor 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 rulesare 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 centre 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 th socket.
The power cable should be extended to its full lenght 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 informations

ON/OFF pushbutton / central halogen lamp turn-on pushbutton. 2 – Independent pushbuttons for top/bottom halogen lamps.
Oscillation pushbutton.
Handle (on the back of the appliance).
Support base.
Technical data indicated on the appliance.

Instructions for use

SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
Before performing any assembly operation, make certain that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the power outlet. Pass the power cord through the central hole so that it slides through the special space and is fixed in the cord slot underneath the base. Screw on the screws with plastic heads to fix the heating body to the base, tightening them correctly.
USER INSTRUCTIONS.
- To turn on the appliance, insert the plug into the power outlet and press the orange “ON” pushbutton.
- When the appliance turns on, only the central lamp will come on. If you wish to increase the heating power of the appliance, just press the independent “400W” buttons to turn on the other two halogen lamps. To activate the oscillating function, press the “TURN” button. The size of the oscillation angle is fixed.
- You can change the heating direction by manually rotating the body of the appliance while holding the support base stationary.
- The appliance is equipped with an automatic turn-off system in case it
- falls over accidentally.
- Before connecting or disconnecting the appliance, make certain that all the switches are in the off position.
- Before replacing the appliance in its packaging, check that it has cooled sufficiently.

Maintenance

This appliance does not require any special maintenance.
Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it.
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 apparatus and irreparably damaging it.
NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO THE WATER.

Information requirements for electric local space heaters

Model identifier(s):	AR454B
Item	Symbol
Heat output

integrated thermostat

temperature control

| Yes
| | | | | With mechanic thermostat room

temperature control

| No
| | | | | 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

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.

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, or return it to the dealer in case they purchase a new device of equivalent type, at a one-to-one-ratio. 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

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