Inforesight OCF Series User manual

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Radiant Infrared Heater

–

Aura Carbon Fiber n◦CF30240B

MODELS

VOLTAGE

TOTAL POWER (W)

CURRENT(AMPS)

CF30240B

208/240V

2250/3000W

10.8/12.5A

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING

NOT FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

During operation, take precautions to ensure that combustible materials are always kept at safe distance

from the heater and the radiant energy. Heater is not intended for use in hazardous areas where

flammable vapours, gases, liquids or other combustibles are present. Failure to comply can result in

personal injury/or property damage.

FOR OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

ONLY.

INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. * 125 TRADERS no 4 * MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO * 905-568-7655

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 - SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................3

2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................4

2.1 INSTALLATION CLEARANCE DISTANCES..........................................................................................................4

2.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................5

2.3 WALL-MOUNTED INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................5

2.4 CEILING-MOUNTED INSTALLATION................................................................................................................6

2.5 ADJUSTING DIRECTIONAL POSITIONING ........................................................................................................7

3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................8

3.1 MANUAL MODE..............................................................................................................................................8

3.2 REMOTE MODE...............................................................................................................................................8

3.2.1 Operation of the Remote Control ......................................................................................................9

4 - MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 10

4.1 CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................... 10

4.2 REPLACING THE HEATING TUBE .................................................................................................................. 10

5 - Limited Express Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 122

WARNINGS

THIS ELECTRIC APPLIANCE PRODUCES INFRARED HEAT, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE A FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY.

Heater must be installed by a certified electrician and must adhere to

all local, state and national electric codes.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating

the unit and keep it for future reference.

Notice: Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

1 - SAFETY

WARNINGS

Wiring

Check whether your heater and power cord are

damaged before operating your appliance. If yes, do

not plug your heater and contact with authorized

technical service.

Check whether there is any crack, disjoint or scratch

on the heating tube. If any, do not plug your heater

and contact with authorized technical service.

Caution! Do not use your heater together with

another appliance connected to the same supply line

or connected to the same breaker.

Use your heater with a properly earthed plug.

The earthed plug must be outside heating area and

hot surface.

The power cord must not be left on or around the

frame of your heater.

Unplug your appliance when you won’t operate it for

a long term or will conduct cleaning

or maintenance.

Installation and operation

Heater is not to be recessed

Do not touch the heater during operation. Burn or

scald injury could result. The casing and components

are extremely hot during operation.

The heater must be installed at level on a ﬂat, stable

surface, rigid enough to withstand safely the weight

of the heater and not covered by any ﬂexible

material, such as carpets, plastic or fabric.

Do not cover your heater and do not hang any

clothing over the heater or do not place any clothing

on or near the heater.

Do not stick anything into the protective grid.

Do not use the heater without the aluminium guard

in place.

To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or

exhaust in any manner.

Do not make use of your heater to light up cigarette

or similar materials.

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.

Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors or

liquids, including aerosol cans, in the vicinity of this

heater while it is operating.

Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any of

the heater openings. Electrical shock could result.

Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,

pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains, etc. at

least 6 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and

keep them away from side and rear.

Never leave the heater unattended while it is

operating.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Before cleaning the unit or replacing the heating

tube, turn off the main power. Make sure the heater

and/or the heating tube is cool before handling.

Service must beperformedonly by a qualified service

technician.

Localisation

We recommend installing the unit so that it is

protected from inclement weather such as rain and

snow.

Do not direct the radiant part of the heater towards

the ceiling.

Specified minimum clearances from front, sides,

bottom and back of unit must be met. Failure to

meet clearance minimums can result in fire.

Heater is not to be installed or used in an area

containing hazardous or flammable materials

including but not limited to rags, fabrics, spray or

aerosol cans, cleaning compounds, plastic

containers, paper products, organic dusts,

straw/hay, gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, etc.

Heater is not for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or

other locations where unit could fall into the water.

2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Heater installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with local National Codes (NEC)

as well as any other applicable standards. Failure to comply with applicable requirements could result in

personal injury and/or property damage.

The heater can be mounted on a wall or ceiling, and adjustable brackets allow the heat to be directed where

desired.

2.1 INSTALLATION CLEARANCE DISTANCES

DANGER FIRE HAZARD

The minimum clearances indicated on the nameplate and in the heater, manual must be observed at the time of

installation. Allow at least 5’(1.5 m) between all sides of the heater and flammable items.

Minimum clearance distances

Floor

Ceiling

Adjacent walls

8’ (2.4 m)

1’ (30 cm)

5’ (1.5m)

Wall-Mounted clearance

Ceiling-Mounted clearance distances

2.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Safety precautions

1. Each power supply circuit must be hard wired and properly grounded.

2. Use a certified ground fault protection device for wet environment installations.

3. Use proper electrical connection box

4. Supply voltage and frequency must correspond to the electrical rating indicated on unit’s plate.

2.3 WALL-MOUNTED INSTALLATION

WARNING

The HEATER must be installed on a solid surface and must only be

operated in a horizontal position with a slope of max 5°.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL THE CF30240B WITH THE SECOND ATTACHMENT POINT

PROVIDED IN THE PACKAGE.

1. Take the heater out of its box and remove all

the protective mounts.

2. Unscrew the installation brackets at the ends

and the center pivot bracket. Keep parts and

screws.

3. Install the two pivot supports at the ends of the

unit using the screws.

4. Select the location of the unit on the wall by

identifying the studs or structural beams that will

allow secure attachment of the unit. Make sure

all minimum clearances are respected.

5. Securely fasten the L-shaped brackets to the

mounting surface using both fixing holes in the

short part of the bracket. NOTE: Wall bolts are

not supplied. Select an appropriate size to

provide adequate support for the weight of the

unit and taking into consideration any wind load

conditions.

6. Mount the heater to the brackets with the

terminal box at the right side of the heater.

7. Adjust the heater to the desired directional

angle, then fix in this position by tightening the

fixing bolts on the brackets at the rear of the

heater.

8. Secure electrical supply cable so it does not come

in contact with the heater body or obstruct the

air vents. Follow local and national electrical

code requirements.

The angles of attachment are 20° to 70°.

2.4 CEILING-MOUNTED INSTALLATION

WARNING

Heater should be hung using non-flexible mounting brackets.

You cannot install your unit with chains or other supports of

the same type.

Notice: Bolts and fixings (not supplied) should be of an appropriate size to provide adequate support for the

weight of the unit (which can be up to 14.3 lb (6.5kg)) and any additional load resulting from wind conditions.

1. Assemble the ceiling fixation parts. Follow the

picture as a guide.

2. Secure the heater to the mounting brackets

using the nuts and washers provided in the

package.

3. Choose and identify the installation position of

the heater. Observe minimum clearances. Use

the diagram above as a guide for proper

installation.

4. Attach the fixing rods to the ceiling.

5. Point the unit at a maximum angle of 45 ° to the

floor. Caution! Never direct the heating part of

the

appliance directly to a wall.

6. Secure the electrical supply cable supply does

not come in contact with the heater body or

obstruct the air vents.

2.5 ADJUSTING DIRECTIONAL POSITIONING

WARNING

Never attempt to move the heater while it is operating. Personal injury could

result.

1. Turn off the supply line of the heater from the main supply.

2. Allow the heater to cool before re-positioning the angle.

3. Loosen the fixing bolts on the brackets at the rear of the heater; re-position the heater as desired, then

re-tighten the fixing bolts.

Notice :Direct your heater towards the most appropriate angle. Do not point your heater to the windows or

vacant spaces since infrared heater is designed to directly heat people and objects in line with the unit.

3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Caution! When the heater is not used for long term, be sure to set the operating mode to the "OFF" position.

The heater has two modes of operation, these two modes can be selected using the button on the right side of

the heater.

3.1 MANUAL MODE

When the manual mode is selected, the heater will operate at 100% of rated power.

3.2 REMOTE MODE

The remote control must be pointed in direction of the receiver of the heater (located at the front) and must be

at a maximum distance of 6 m.

Manual Mode

Remote Mode

OFF

WRONG

GOOD

The remote mode has 6 power levels. The power level can be selected with the remote. The selected power

level is written on the screen in front of the heater. The remote mode works only with the remote control

supplied with the product. L0 représents the standby while L6 represents the higher heating level.

3.2.1 OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

Symbol

Description

Up one heating level

MAX

The heater goes directly to the highest heating level (short

delay on start).

Down one heating level.

To switch the heater ON : Press On.

The heater has a soft start function of 16% power. 4 seconds

after the heater has been turned on, it will automatically

switch to the last heating level used. In case of the first-time

use, after 4 seconds the heater will automatically switch to

100% power.

OFF

To switch the heater off : Press OFF. The heater will switch to

Standby mode (the receiver indicator will light up).

Notice :

1. Use 2 pieces AAA size 1.5V (not included) batteries in the remote control. Remove the battery when not use for long

time, thus the lifespan of remote control can be extended.

2. The heater can be still used in normal except remote control function if the remote control is missed or lost.

3. The remote-control function may not work if there is a barrier between the remote control and heater.

4. Replacing the batteries duly so as not to affect the normal use of heater and remote control.

Display

Description

Power setting

Heating level 1

33%

Heating level 2

50%

Heating level 3

66%

Heating level 4

80%

Heating level 5

88%

Heating level 6

100%

Standby

4 - MAINTENANCE

WARNINGS

1. Allow the heater and the heating tube to cool down before handling.

2. Installation and maintenance must be performed by a qualified technician.

3. Turn oﬀthe power before beginning maintenance.

4. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit while it is running.

5. Should the heater be dropped or damaged or malfunction at any time, immediately turn oﬀthe main

power source and do not use it until it has been examined by an authorized service facility.

Notice: Do not touch the heating tubewith bare hands. Wearing soft cotton gloves is highly recommended. Finger

marks will burn into the quartz heating tube during use and cause premature heater failure. If the heating tube is

anidvertently touched, or if it needs to be cleaned, carrefully wipe it using rubbing alcohol or methylated spirits.

4.1 CLEANING

To remove dust or dirt on the reflector, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power to «OFF» and disconnect the heater from the main power supply.

2. Remove screws from the left side cover and slide the perforated front grille.

3. Carefully wipe the reflector with a soft, lint-free cloth.

4. After the cleaning, be sure to reinstall properly the grid of the unit.

4.2 REPLACING THE HEATING TUBE

Contact your distributor for the correct replacement heating tube, providing the model number and rating from

the rating label. Not using an exact replacement heating tube can cause the heater to fail.

Notice : Read through the heating tube replacement procedure below before beginning the replacement. For

easier replacement, disassemble the heater from the wall or ceiling.

1. Turn OFF the power and disconnect from main

power supply.

2. Be sure the heater and the heating tube are

cool: burns can result from touching hot

components.

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