DR. Heater DR-968 User manual

Infrared Portable Space Heater

• 1500 Watts with

Two Heat Settings

• Automatic Thermostat

• Tip- ver Switch

• Room Temperature

LED Display

• Precision Temperature

Control

• Easy Push-Button Controls

• Remote Control

Owner’s Manual

PLEASE READ AND

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.: DR-968

C NGRATULATI NS!

he Dr. Infrared Heater ou

have just purchased is a

safe and powerful heater,

designed to heat a room after a few

minutes of operation. The far-infrared

Quartz-PTC heating s stem is an

excellent choice for safel heating

whole rooms, while saving on

heating costs.

Additionall , this heater includes an

overheat protection s stem, and an

inlet air overheat protection s stem

designed to ensure our safet .

This heater does not reduce humidit

or ox gen in our home or office,

promoting a healthier environment!

Before using our Dr. Infrared Heater,

please take a few minutes to read

these instructions, and review the

product’s limited warrant .

Thank ou!

CAUTI N-

High temperature! Keep

electrical cords, draper , and other

furnishings at least 3 feet (0.9 m)

from the front and rear of the heater.

IMP RTANT

INSTRUCTI NS

When using this appliance, basic

precautions should alwa s be

followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injur to persons.

1. Read all the instructions before

using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To

avoid burns, do not let bare skin

touch hot surfaces. Keep

combustible materials, such as

furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,

clothes and curtains at least 3 feet

(0.9 m) from the front of the heater

and awa from the sides and rear.

3. Extreme caution is necessar

when an heater is used b or

near children or persons with

ph sical challenges and whenever

the heater is left operating and

unattended.

4. Do not operate the heater with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the

heater malfunctions, has been

dropped, or damaged in an

manner. Return the heater to an

authorized service facilit for

examination, electrical or

mechanical adjustment, or repair.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. This heater is not intended for use

in bathrooms, laundr areas or

similar locations. Never locate the

unit where it ma fall into a

bathtub or other water container.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or personal injur ,

read all the instructions before using

this heater. This appliance is

intended for household or personal

use onl as described in this manual.

An other use including but not

limited to commercial, agricultural, or

outdoor use, is not recommended b

the manufacturer and ma cause

fire, electric shock, injur and/or

damages. The use of an

attachments and accessories or

extension cords not recommended

or sold b Dr. Infrared Heater

Products ma cause hazards and

void the warrant .

7. Do not run the cord under

carpeting and do not cover the

cord with throw rugs, runners or

the like. Arrange the cord awa

from traffic areas to avoid a

tripping hazard.

8. To disconnect the heater, turn

controls to OFF, then remove the

plug from outlet.

9. Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter an ventilation or

exhaust opening as this ma

cause an electric shock, fire or

damage to the heater.

10. Connect to properl grounded

outlets onl .

11. To prevent a possible fire, do not

block air intakes or exhaust

openings in an manner. Do not

use on soft surfaces, like a bed,

where openings ma become

blocked. Use the heater on flat,

dr surfaces onl .

12. A heater has hot and arcing or

sparking parts inside. Do not use

the heater in areas where

gasoline, paint or flammable

liquids are used or stored.

13. Use this heater onl as described

in this manual. An other use not

recommended b the

manufacturer ma cause fire,

electric shock or injur to

persons.

14. Never clean this heater while it is

plugged in. Do not immerse in

water. To disconnect, turn control

to OFF, then remove the plug

from the outlet b grasping it and

pulling it from the outlet. Never

ank on the cord.

15. This heater includes a visual

alarm to warn that parts of the

heater are getting excessivel hot.

If the alarm flashes, immediatel

turn the heater OFF and inspect

for an objects on or adjacent to

the heater that ma cause high

temperatures. DO NOT

OPERATE THE HEATER WITH

THE ALARM FLASHING. To reset

the heater, turn it OFF, unplug it

from the electrical outlet, and wait

five to ten minutes for the unit to

cool down before plugging it back

in and turning the heater on.

16. Alwa s unplug the heater when it

is not in use.

17. Alwa s plug heater directl into a

wall outlet/receptacle. Never use

with an extension cord or

relocatable power tap

(outlet/power strip).

18. It is normal for the heater’s plug

and cord to feel warm to the

touch. A plug or cord which

becomes hot to the touch or

becomes distorted in shape ma

be a result of a worn electrical

outlet. Worn outlets or

receptacles should be replaced

prior to further use of the heater.

Plugging this heater into a worn

outlet ma result in overheating

of the power cord or fire.

19. Make sure the plug is full

inserted into an appropriate

receptacle. Be mindful that

receptacles also deteriorate due

to aging and continuous use.

Check periodicall for signs of

overheating or deformations of

the plug. If an overheating or

deformation occurs, immediatel

discontinue using the heater and

contact Dr. Infrared Heater

Authorized Service Center.

20.

CHECK Y UR HEATER C RD

AND PLUG C NNECTI NS.

Fault wall outlet connections or

loose plugs can cause the outlets

or plug to overheat. During use,

please check frequentl to

determine if our plug outlet or

faceplate is HOT! If it is hot,

discontinue using the heater

and/or make certain a qualified

electrician checks and replaces

the fault outlet(s).

CAUTION: This appliance is not intended

for use b persons (including children)

with reduced ph sical, sensor or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless the have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance b a person responsible

for their safet .

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTI NS

perating Instructions

1. Plug the power suppl cord into a

grounded wall outlet. (120VAC,

60Hz).

Important: This heater comes with a

grounded (three-prong) plug. The

grounded plug must be used with a

grounded outlet. Do not use an

adapter in a two-slot wall outlet unless

the ground plug of the adapter

properl connects to a building ground.

Using the heater without a properl

grounded outlet or adapter could

result in an electric shock hazard.

The cord has a plug as shown at A in

the following figure. An adapter, as

shown at C, is available for

connecting three-blade

grounding-t pe plugs to two-slot

receptacles. The green grounding lug

extending from the adapter must be

connected to a permanent ground

such as a properl grounded outlet

box. The adapter should not be used

if a three-slot grounded receptacle is

available.

2. TURNING THE HEATER N

To turn the heater ON, press the

POWER button; the power LED

will turn on. Next press the MODE

button; the heat setting will be set

to AUTO. Press the MODE button

again to set to HIGH. Press the

button a third time to set to LOW.

Press the button a fourth time to

turn the heater OFF.

3. TURNING THE HEATER T

STANDBY FF To turn the

heater to Standb OFF, press the

Standb OFF button. The heater

will shut off but the fan will

continue to run until all the heat

has been expelled. The heater will

turn off automaticall and is set to

Standb mode. If ou are not going

to use the heater for a long time,

press the POWER button to full

shut down the heater. The power

LED will turn off.

4. SETTING THE THERM STAT

Press the MODE button, and set to

AUTO mode to engage the

automatic thermostat.

5. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

To set the desired temperature:

Press the button once

until the numeric temperature starts

flashing.

Press the button again to

increase the temperature or the

button to decrease the

temperature.

After the desired temperature is set,

this will be our ideal setting. The

heater will run on HIGH until the room

temperature reaches the set

temperature. The heater will then

switch to run on LOW for 10 minutes.

The heater will turn off if the room

temperature is equal to or greater

than the set temperature. (The fan

will continue to run a minute until all

of the residual heat has been

expelled).

For example: If our ideal setting is

72°F, the heater will run on HIGH until

it reaches 72°F. The heater then will

switch to run on LOW for 10 minutes.

The unit will turn off if the room

temperature is equal to or greater

than the set temperature.

The default temperature setting is

preset from the factor at 68°F.

Remote Controller

H W T INSERT BATTERIES

N TE: Remove the batteries if the

remote control is not to be used for a

month or more. Batteries left in the

unit ma leak and cause damage.

DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW

BATTERIES! DO NOT MIX

ALKALINE, STANDARD

(CARBON-ZINC) OR

RECHARGEABLE

(NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES!

Instructions for the Use of the IR

Remote Control

The buttons of the remote control

function in the same manner as those

on the control panel on the front of

the heater. Set the timer b using the

remote control.

Setting the Timer

1. Press the TIMER button until Set

Time starts flashing. The default

value is 3 hours.

2. Press the “+” button to increase the

set time or the “–” button to

decrease the set time.

The timer can be set from

1 to 12 hours. The timer will set

and execute after the LED displa

stops flashing. The heater will shut

OFF automaticall when the set

time is reached.

3. To turn the timer OFF, follow step 1,

pressing the “–” button to set the

time to 0. The timer feature will

turn off when the LED stops

flashing.

Maintenance

1. Alwa s turn OFF the heater and

disconnect the cord from the

electrical outlet before cleaning

the unit.

2. Light accumulation of dust ma be

removed from the heater with a

soft cloth or vacuum cleaner.

3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the

heater occasionall with a damp

cloth (not dripping wet), using a

solution of mild detergent and

water. Dr the case thoroughl

before operating the heater.

Caution! Do not allow water to run

into the interior of the heater as

this could create a fire or electric

shock hazard.

4. The fan motor is factor -lubricated

for life and will require no further

lubrication.

5. Store the heater in a clean, dr

place when it is not in use.

Cleaning the electrostatic

filter

The heater has an electrostatic filter

located at the rear. The cleaning of

the filter should be performed once

per month or as needed (when dust is

visible on the filter) to ensure efficient

operation of the heater.

1. Power the heater OFF b pressing

the POWER button located on the

left side of the Control Panel.

2. Unplug the heater’s power cord.

3. Release the filter b pushing the

filter up from below (Figure 1).

4. Remove the filter b pulling down

and out (Figure 2).

5. Clean the filter b vacuuming.

6. Replace the filter b sliding the top

upwards into the spring loaded slot

on the back of the heater (Figure 2).

Then gentl push the bottom of the

filter into place (Figure 1).

Warning:

An other servicing

needed must be performed b an

authorized service representative. Do

not attempt to service the unit

ourself.

Product Specifications

Model No.: DR-968

Voltage: 120V, 60Hz

Current: Maximum continuous draw:

12.5 amps

utput: 5200 BTUs

Power: 1500 Watts

Turbo Fan: Multi-blade; Low Noise

Figure 2 Figure 1

Features

A. “Cool-Touch” cabinet E. MODE button

B. POWER button F. LED temperature displa

C. Decrease temperature button G. Standb ON/OFF button

D. Increase temperature button H. Visual alarm LED

Power LED

Special Features

LED Displa – When the unit is plugged in, the LED displa will show the

room temperature. At Auto mode, it will displa the set value 2 minutes

after the desired temperature is set.

Overheat Shut-Off Protection S stem –This heater includes a protection

s stem that shuts off the unit if it overheats for an reason.

Inlet Air Overheat Protection S stem – This heater will automaticall shut

off if the inlet air duct becomes obstructed and causes the unit to overheat.

Safet Tip-Over Switch – The Dr. Infrared Heater is designed to shut off

automaticall when tipped in an direction. The alarm will beep and the

LED displa will flash. Place the heater on a flat, smooth, stable surface to

prevent the heater from tipping over again. When returned to a normal

upright position, the heater is read for use again. This is a safet feature

to avoid the possibilit of fire should the unit be tipped accidentall .

Note: There ma be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated.

Do not be alarmed. This indicates a drop of oil fell on the interior coils during

the manufacturing process. It will quickl evaporate and should not recur.

C D

QUESTI NS AND ANSWERS

If the heater cycles N/ FF without heating:

Please note: This is a smart heater that monitors the room temperature and

produces heat only when needed.

You can set the desired room temperature with the heater in either AUTO

HIGH or AUTO LOW mode. (The factor default setting is 68 °F.) For an

example of how the heater works, let’s sa ou set the temperature for 70 °F.

Once the room has reached 70 °F, the heater switches off and the fan stops

(Note: The heater remains on STANDBY as long as ou do not POWER OFF).

As the heater remains on STANDBY, it will read the room temperature ever 5

minutes b running the fan ONLY for 30 seconds. During this process, the fan

also blows out the residual heat from inside the chamber to ensure an

accurate temperature reading of the room. If the room temperature is at 70

°F(or higher), the heater will remain on STANDBY. It will repeat this sensing

cycle, reading the room temperature, ever 5 minutes. However, if the room

temperature drops 2 degrees lower than the set temperature, the heating

function will turn the heater ON and the fan will blow warm air.

If the heater cycles but doesn’t produce heat for hours:

If the temperature is set lower than room temperature, the heater will perform

only the sensing cycle and the heater will not turn on in the heating function.

To have the heater turn on, always set the desired temperature higher (2°+)

than the room temperature, or manuall select High or Low to have instant

heat.

How to turn off the heater:

Switch to STANDBY mode or POWER OFF the heater.

Does the blower cycle use much electricity?

The blower fan will run for 30 seconds ever 5 minutes to clear residual heat

inside the chamber, while at the same time measuring the room temperature.

This uses less than 18 watts of power to operate.

Why does the blower fan keep running after I have pressed the power

FF button?

The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers cool down. After a

few minutes the fan will shut off automaticall .

What if the heater’s airflow seems to have diminished?

Please ensure the rear intake is not blocked and that the filter is clean. Please

follow the filter maintenance procedure to clean the filter.

nce the heater is turned on, how long will it take to heat my room?

This heater can heat up to 1,000 square feet. Generall speaking, it takes

minutes to heat a room. Remember that with an t pe of heating process,

there are man variables such as the size of the room, how well the room is

insulated, how man doors and windows there are, the amount of bare

concrete (which acts as a heat sink with an t pe of heating), the opening and

closing of an exterior door, the outside temperature, etc. Please remember

that this is a zone heater and is meant to be used as a supplemental heating

source onl .

Can I use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same time?

Keep in mind that heating will var based on how open our floor plan is

and the size of the rooms involved. We have heard from customers that

with the help of ceiling fans, the have been able to heat multiple rooms

simultaneousl b placing the unit in a central room. We suggest ou give it

a tr and see what works best for ou.

My home is not well insulated; will this heater help me?

Yes, but it ma take a little longer to heat the room. The outside temperature

will also have an impact on heating time. Once the room has reached the

desired temperature, it will c cle on and off accordingl .

Can the heater be used in a bathroom?

It is not recommended due to a bathroom’s high level of moisture.

Can the heater be used in a basement or garage?

Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as

efficientl . Bare concrete floors, which act as a heat sink with an t pe of

heating, will absorb some of the heat. However, placing the heater a few feet

above the floor will allow for more efficient heating.

Can I use more than one heater at a time?

Yes, but please make sure the heaters are not on the same circuit. Each

heater and appliance should be on its own circuit.

Can I use the heater and another appliance at the same time?

Yes, as long as the are not on the same circuit. This heater is considered to

be an appliance. You should not run more than one large appliance on a single

circuit breaker. Your appliances, such as a freezer, refrigerator, microwave

oven, washing machine, dr er and others, should not share a circuit breaker.

Can I use the heater on a job or construction site?

This heater is not designed to be used in a high dust construction environment.

Using the heater for this purpose will void our warrant .

Can I move the heater around while it is operating?

It is not recommended to move an portable heater while it is operating. We

recommend moving the heater onl once the fan has completel turned off.

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