Riccar SUMMER BREEZE RSBH-C User's Manual
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1. Backlight button EJ o A Lg Time and day display Temperature display Mode Display Preset temperature indicator Temperature control mode indicator Temperature preset buttons Period Display Temperature adjustment buttons 7 A Operation Unpacking Your SummerBreeze Zone Heater e Cut open the taped edges remove the protective packaging materials and lift heater from carton Find a level location to place the unpackaged heater e Keep the packaging for off season storage and any transporting needs e Plug the power cord directly into an unused grounded 120 volt 15 amps or higher circuit receptacle Turning the Power On Dial Thermostat Models e Press the on off switch to On An amber light will display on the front of the unit indicating the heater is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on e Turn the thermostat dial to set the desired temperature e If the thermostat is set above the rooms temperature the heater fan will begin to operate after a few minutes On Off Switch Operation Dial Thermostat Turning the Power On Programmable Thermostat Models e Press the on off switch on the back of the heater to On An amber light will display on the front of the unit indicating the heater is plugged into a2. SUMMERBREEZE RICCAR RSBH O RSBH C RSBH SB RSBHP O amp RSBHP C Owner s Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS uu aan 3 Safety Feat au aes KAWA A rates 4 Polarization InStrUcCHonms suscita ipod iio 4 A O O ZE 5 Description of the Zone Healer oooconnncocicnnoniconccnnccnnonncnnncnnnannncn cnn nano nana ncrannnnccnnns 6 Operation Unpacking ii iaa wheelie 8 Turning the Power On manina n a AAAA a ee AL ad 8 JUming the Power Off oO waza Share aa fana tie tee lao AE 9 setting the Temperatures ie chats ad 10 Setting the Glock ad DAY wad Ai 11 Backlight FUNGUO oei a ba 12 Modes t Oper ad E AE A 13 Error MESSAGES aa AAA A nA AO AE AA nena 15 Resetting the Circuit Breaker ss a dE aia 15 Maintenance and Care Garing and StOnAG dw i ais 16 Suggestions for Best PEIfOTMANcE coincida 16 Filter Mainte a coce ina A a Lalas ees 17 Problem Solving Guide Frequently Asked QUESTIONS esei arae aaa aaa aaa aaa 18 TTOUDIESHOOING it AO ad ee AKA AAA 19 How to Contact your Authorized Retailer sseee aaa aaa aaa aaa nie 19 Visit RiGGar OREING LE a A r lathe lad ii de A 19 Warranty us set eee a eee eee eres vaio 20 Owners Warranty Information 2 ssssss ll eeeseeeee e r t e ee t ee 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed incl
3. DO NOT operate this heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return heater to an authorized retailer or examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair DO NOT use this heater in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored A heater has hot or arcing parts inside e his heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces e Always unplug this heater when it is not in use To disconnect the heater turn controls to off then remove plug from the outlet To prevent a possible fire do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner Do not use on soft surfaces like a bed where openings may become blocked Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding clothes curtains and paper at least 3 feet from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and the rear Use this heater only as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electrical shock or injury to persons Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire This heater is for use on 120 volt grounded outlets An adapter should not be used This heater must be located near a socket outlet Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
4. is left operating and unattended This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas and similar indoor locations Never locate the heater where it may fall into a bathtub shower swimming pool or other water container e Connect to properly grounded outlets only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Features Safety Features The Riccar SummerBreeze Heater has safeguards to protect the heater from overheating Here are a few ways the heater warms your home safely e Enclosed heating element prevents the heat from creating hot external areas e Thermal fuses shut the element off if dangerously high temperatures are reached e Tip over switch shuts off the element if the heater is tilted The power resets when the heater is returned to operating position e Circuit breaker protects against potential electrical safety conditions Polarization Instructions This heater must be grounded If it should malfunction or break down grounding provides Grounded a path of least resistance for the electrie current UE n to reduce the risk of electric shock This heater o qu Grounded Outlet Box is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances This heater is for use on a 120 volt circuit and has a ground plug see illustratio
5. ation will also help move heat between rooms Will my heater work in areas without insulation The heater will work in garages basements and unfinished rooms However bear in mind the effectiveness of your heater depends on how well the area is sealed and insulated As with any heater the better the walls floor and ceiling are sealed and insulated the more effective the room will be heated Can I use multiple heaters in an area Depending on the size of the area you may wish to use multiple heaters Multiple heaters may be used Your heater is rated 12 amps so each heater must plug into an independent 15 amps or greater circuit 18 Problem Solving Guide Troubleshooting Problem The zone heaters alrflow has been reduced The zone heater stays on after turn the thermostat down The zone heater will not turn on The circuit breaker button popped out The zone heater tipped over on its side and shut off but the fan is still running The programmable thermostat doesn t light up Possible Solution e Make sure the filter is clean e Check the back intake for any objects that could obstruct airflow e If the heater s airflow is still diminished or has stopped contact your Riccar Authorized Retailer e his is a normal function of the heater During this time the heater is cycling the remaining heat into the room and is cooling the heating ele ment down jake sure the heater is pl
6. entral heating system to a lower temperature Place the zone heater in the area where you spend most of your time Now set temperature on the zone heater to your comfort level e When heating larger areas place the zone heater in a central location e Do not locate the zone heater in an area with a high air exchange rate Heat produced should be contained in the room e Place the zone heater near a warmer inside wall and direct the output toward a cooler outside wall The cooler outside wall will draw the generated heat toward it which allows more efficient heating e Placing the zone heater next to a cold air return will draw the heat away from the area to be heated Experiment with the placement of the heater to see what works best for you e f the zone heater is used in an extremely dirty or dusty area the filter should be cleaned more often to maintain the heater performance see Filter Maintenance page 14 16 Maintenance and Care Filter Maintenance The only maintenance required for this zone heater is the periodic cleaning of the filter located at the back of the unit Vacuum or wash the filter at least once a month or as dust becomes visible to ensure efficient operation of the heater e Turn the power off by pressing the on off switch on the back of the heater to Off e Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet e Remove the filter by gently pulling it straight out from the back of the heater e Clean t
7. et the current date e Press Mode Ret to exit 11 _ Operation gt J I L 10 O 0 M 00 CZ Operation Backlight Programmable Thermostat Models The display illuminates for 12 seconds when the backlight button is pressed When either of the up down buttons are pressed the display also illuminates for 12 seconds The setpoint temperature appears for 5 seconds then the actual measured temperature is displayed Temperature Adjustment Programmable Thermostat Models Setpoint Temperature The thermostat has 3 preset temperatures e Comfort temperature S I o e Economy temperature Comfort e Vacation temperature y i S To use a preset temperature press the corresponding ing i ill ispl button The corresponding icon will be displayed Economy Preset Temperatures To store a preset temperature e Set the desired temperature using the Vacation up down buttons e Press and hold the corresponding button until the corresponding icon is displayed 12 Operation Modes of Operation Programmable Thermostat Models Automatic Mode The thermostat follows the programmed schedule To place the thermostat in this mode press Mode Ret until is displayed The data of the current schedule period are also displayed Temporary Bypass If you modify the setpoint temperature by pressing the up down arrows X or button when the ther
8. he filter by vacuuming it until all dust and dirt is removed e Replace the filter by gently positioning it into the back of the heater e If filter is extremely dirty run warm tap water over it until it is clean Allow to dry completely before replacing the filter back into the heater e Plug in the power cord and turn the power switch on the back of the heater to the on position Electrostatic Filter 17 Problem Solving Guide Frequently Asked Questions Q A o Q A The heating capability will depend on your floor plan the insulation and the room size o o I turned the heater on but nothing is happening yet Make sure the heater temperature is set above your rooms current temperature on the thermostat dial After 2 minutes the air inside the heater will be warm and the heater fan will begin to operate Why is the heater still running after I turned down the thermostat You will hear the heater fan running after you have turned the thermostat down This allows the heater to cycle the remaining heat into the room and helps to cool down the heating element which protects the units components from overheating Can I use the heater to heat multiple rooms at the same time Ceiling fans will help circulate heat Placing the heater in a central loc
9. iew the setpoint press one of the up down buttons once The setpoint will aopear for the next 5 seconds e To change the setpoint press one of the up down buttons until the desired temperature is displayed To scroll faster press and hold the button 10 Programmable Thermostat Dial Thermostat Setting the Clock and Day Programmable Thermostat Models e Press the Hour button to set the hour e Set the Min button to set the minutes e Set the Day button to set the day e Press Mode Ret to exit Daylight Savings Time The thermostat can automatically re adjust its clock at the Daylight Savings Time changeover When this function is enabled On the thermostat switches to Daylight Savings Time on the second Sunday of March and to normal time on the first Sunday of November NOTE The function is disabled default setting when the clock loses its setting e Press the Day button 3 seconds until DLS appears on the screen e Press the up down button to toggle between On enabled and Off disabled e Press the Day button briefly The year setting is displayed e Press the up down button to set the current year e Press the Day button briefly The month setting is displayed e Press the up down button to set the current month e Press the Day button briefly The date setting is displayed e Press the up down button to s
10. ing mode Period 1 is selected e Press Day to select the day to program hold for 3 seconds to select the entire week e Press Hour and Min to set the start time of the selected period or press Clear if you want to skip the period is displayed NOTE If you intend to use only 2 periods set periods 1 and 4 or periods 2 and 3 Early Start will not work if you set periods 1 and 2 or periods 3 and 4 e Press Pgm to select another period or press Day to select another day Then repeat step 3 e Press Mode Ret to exit the programming mode NOTE If no button is pressed for 60 seconds the thermostat will automatically exit the programming mode Manual Mode The programmed schedule is not used The temperature must be set manually To place the thermostat in this mode e Press Mode Ret until 4 is displayed e Set the temperature using the up down os or button 14 Operation Vacation Mode In this mode the thermostat is set to Vacation temperature To place the thermostat in Vacation mode e Press the ED button on the thermostat When the Vacation mode is activated using the button the p icon appears on the screen without flashing Error Messages LG The measured temperature is below the thermostat s display range Heating is activated H The measured temperature is above the thermostat s display range Heating is deactivated Er Verify the thermostat connection Resetting the Ci
11. mostat is in automatic mode the new temperature will be used until the beginning of the next period cb flashes during the bypass You can cancel the bypass by pressing Mode Ret Programmed Schedule The schedule consists of 4 periods per day which represents a typical week day You can program the thermostat to skip the periods that do not apply to your situation For example you can skip periods 2 and 3 for the weekend Period Description Associated temperature setting NO Wake up ie Ta Away from home q Ter Return home x 15 Sleep The Comfort Lo temperature is used in periods 1 and 3 and the Economy temperature is used in periods 2 and 4 For example when the period changes from 1 to 2 the setpoint automatically changes from Comfort 2 temperature to Economy temperature 13 Operation Programmed Schedule Continued You can have a different program for each day of the week i e each period can start at a different time for each day of the week The thermostat has been programmed with the following schedule Period Setting MO TU WE TH FR SA SU fs XY 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 Tio q 8 30 8 30 8 30 8 30 8 30 Ba Ter 17 00 17 00 17 00 17 00 17 00 15 q 23 00 23 00 23 00 23 00 23 00 23 00 23 00 To modify the schedule e Press Pgm to access the programm
12. n Make sure the heater is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter should be used with this heater WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the heater if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Benefits Energy Savings e The Riccar SummerBreeze Zone Heater reduces energy usage and cost by allowing you to set your central heating system to a lower temperature and use zone controlled heating to only heat the area you re occupying e The Riccar SummerBreeze Zone Heater uses a heating element with a finned design that creates more internal surface area to be heated As air passes over the element it is more effective at heating the air Ease to Use Easy to Maintain e The dial and programmable thermostats are easy to use e Minimal maintenance is required Just vacuum or wash the filter and replace as needed e No bulbs to replace Comfort The SummerBreeze Zone Heater by Riccar features a unique design that creates even heat distribution so your toes are as warm as your nose e High airflow allows uniform air distribution something space heaters and radiant heaters can t do e Quiet operation adds to your rooms ambie
13. n electrical outlet and turned on e Slide the on standby switch on the thermostat to On It is not necessary to ever set the thermostat to Standby because the master on off switch on the heater controls the power to the heating element e Set the desired temperature using the up down temperature adjustment buttons See Setting the Temperature page 10 for complete instructions e If the thermostat is set above the room s temperature the heater fan will begin to operate after a few minutes Turning the Power Off All Models e Press the on off switch on the back of the heater to Off On Off Switch 8 00 Programmable Thermostat Operation Setting the Temperature Dial Thermostat Models e Turn the dial to the desired temperature e If the rooms temperature is below the temperature selected on the thermostat dial the heater will turn on until the desired temperature is reached e If the rooms temperature is above the temperature selected on the thermostat dial the heater will not turn on Once the room s temperature falls below the temperature selected on the thermostat dial the heater will turn on Setting the Temperature Programmable Thermostat Models The thermostat normally displays the room s actual measured temperature e To v
14. nce Beauty The Riccar SummerBreeze Zone Heater isn t just functional it s also beautiful The rich wood finish blends in with your d cor and complements your room e Made with a solid wood top and legs and veneer core hardwood panels e Requires only furniture polish or a quick dusting with a Riccar Microfiber Cloth to keep its rich finish Description of the Zone Heater Front Side O Power On Indicator Light Front Grill exhaust Caster Wheels On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Button Filter intake Dial Temperature Control Programmable Temperature Control Back Side RSBH O RSBH C and RSBH SB Models Description of the Zone Heater o gt Back Side RSBHP O and RSBHP C Models Dial Thermostat RSBH O RSBH C and RSBH SB Models Programmable Thermostat RSBHP O and RSBHP C Models SR area ee On Standby switch Appears when the setpoint is displayed Day and time settings Percentage of heating time Program button Program clear button Mode selection Program exit AA
15. ot Covered Damage to the heater which occurs from neglect abuse alterations accident misuse or improper maintenance What Riccar Will Do This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to keep this heater in correct operating condition during the warranted period How to Get Service Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the heater to an Authorized Riccar Retailer A proof of purchase and product serial number will be required before service is rendered To locate your nearest Riccar Retailer please call 1 888 6 RICCAR or visit the Riccar website at www riccar com THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Register your warranty on line at www riccar com 20 Owner s Warranty Information keep this for your records Date of purchase Serial number Model number Purchased from Store name Address City State Zip Telephone RICCAR 21 RICCAR www riccar com 2009 Tacony Corporation B503 5100B
16. rcuit Breaker Circuit Breaker This feature is a safeguard to recognize when there is a potential electrical safety condition The circuit breaker will trip or pop out and the heater will automatically power off if such a situation occurs e Press the on off switch to Off e Unplug the power cord O e Push the circuit breaker button to reset e Plug the power cord directly into an unused grounded 120 volt 15 amps or higher circuit receptacle e Press the on off switch to On e f the circuit breaker trios a second time return the heater to an Authorized Riccar Retailer 15 Maintenance and Care Caring For Your SummerBreeze Zone Heater Cabinet Clean the filter often for maximum performance see filter maintenance page 11 When necessary wipe the cabinet clean with a soft cloth and or furniture polish Storing Your SummerBreeze Zone Heater When the heater is not being used for an extended period of time follow these steps to extend the life and performance of the heater unit e Unplug the heater e Cover the heater to prevent dust from accumulating on or inside the unit e Store heater in a dry low dust environment Note Before resuming use of heater ensure the filter and front grill are clean and clear of dust and dirt Inspect the power cord to ensure no damage has compromised the integrity of the cord Suggestions for Best Performance e Set your c
17. uding the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage caused when the appliance is not used according to the instructions or for uses other than those for which it was intended To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury e DO e DO DO NOT plug the heater into any other cord connected device such as a power strip surge protector multiple outlet adapter grounding adapter outlet type air fresheners or extension cords Plug into a 3 prong 120V 15 amp or higher grounded circuit receptacle only DO NOT plug the heater into a loose fitting or broken receptacle DO NOT alter the heater s design or you will void the warranty OT block the front or rear of the heater OT place anything directly in front of the heater DO NOT cover the unit as this may block airflow and cause the heater to malfunction DO NOT use the heater outdoors or in construction sites DO NOT force the filter to dry using any alternative methods when performing filter maintenance doing so could damage the filter DO NOT run the power cord under carpeting DO NOT cover the power cord with throw rugs runners or similar coverings Arrange the cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be ripped over DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater
18. ugged directly into an unused grounded 120 volt 15 amps or higher circuit receptacle lake sure the amber light displays on the front of the unit indicating he heater is plugged into an electrical outlet turned on and is receiving power jake sure the heater temperature is set above your room s current temperature Press the on off switch to Off Unplug the power cord Push the circuit breaker button to reset Plug the power cord directly into an unused grounded 120 volt 15 amps or higher circuit receptacle Press the on off switch to On f the circuit breaker trips a second time return the heater to an Authorized Riccar Retailer e This is a normal safeguard function of the heater Return the heater to its normal upright operating position and the power will resume e Slide the On Standby switch to On Any other service should be done by an Authorized Service Representative Service 1 888 6 RICCAR To locate your nearest retailer visit our website at www riccar com 19 Warranty Five Year Comprehensive Warranty 8 Ten Year Warranty on the Heating Element What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Riccar SummerBreeze Zone Heater How Long Coverage Lasts Warranty coverage for Riccar SummerBreeze Zone Heater models RSBH O RSBH C RSBH SB RSBHP O AND RSBHP C lasts five years In addition the heating element is warranted for 10 years What is N
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