Bionaire BH3930 Electric Heater User Manual
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1. Low batteries will affect transmission distance and the screen contrast We recommend replacing batteries immediately Figure 2 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR DECREASE are ZN Temp amp Time D 7 lt LOCK SYMBOL To unlock hold MODE for 2 seconds INCREASE Temp amp Time MODE Note The maximum transmission distance for this remote is 30 ft Do not use remote more than 30 ft from appliance Remote must be used in same room as appliance Note Galileo can be used in either Fahrenheit or Celsius To change the reading on the remote flip the remote over and push the button located on the right hand side under the stand with a ball point pen tip This switch will change the reading from F to C and vice versa Note Every minute while in Auto mode the Galileo communications with the base unit If the Galileo goes out of range and or has low batteries the communication will stop and after 8 minutes of non communication the unit will shut off MANUAL OPERATION WITH REMOTE 1 Press Mode button on the remote Low illuminates on remote screen indicating mode The power light on the unit will tum on The unit tums on and operates in Low mode The units Low light will illuminate In this mode the unit will continuously run at its low wattage 2 Press Mode button on remote a second time The remote screen will now display High 1500 Watts The unit s High light will illumin2. Off press the Mode button and the LCD will go blank except for the Room temperature display which is always displayed while batteries are in the remote and the unit will shut off Note Itis normal for the heater to cycle on and off as it maintains the preset temperature To prevent the unit from cycling you need to raise the thermostat setting ADJ USTING SET TEMP 1 When in Auto mode press the button on the remote The Set number will increase with each press Hold the button down to scroll The minimum temp is 55 F and the maximum is 85 F The unit scrolls one digit at a time in a continuous loop 552 562 842 852 559 562 6
3. resulting from defects malfunctions misuse improper installation or alteration of the product BIONAIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT The provisions of this warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provision purports to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties or other rights or remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith For Warranty Service please call 1 800 788 5350 in North America A Bionaire consumer service representative will help determine which is the best procedure in order for your heater to be repaired KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Galileo is a trademark of The Holmes Group Inc Bionaire and Bionaire logo are registered trademarks of The Holmes Group Inc 10 6 At any time if you unlock the remote and push the mode button on the remote the timer setting will be erased and timer will disappear from the screen 7 To check how much time is remaining press and hold the and buttons simultaneously CLEANING MAINTENANCE During Season Care 1 Always unplug the heater before cleaning 2 Clean the unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution 3 NEVER
4. Four screws 3 Two caster wheel platforms A WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE HEATER WITHOUT THE WHEELS IN PLACE Casters 1 Make sure the unit is Wheels g X4 unplugged Using a slotted Tg or Phillips head screwdriver attach two casters to each caster platform 2 Carefully turn the unit over so the caster platforms can be attached Fig 1 3 Slide the caster platform into the bottom of the plastic end cap following the grooves Shown in Fig 1 4 Repeat this sequence on the other side of the heater making sure both sides are secure 5 Retum the console to its upright position FIRST USE ONLY 1 Put batteries into Remote The Room temperature is displayed at all times Use 3 AAA batteries only do not mix alkaline and heavy duty batteries 2 Plug unit into outlet The first time the unit is plugged in it will beep every two seconds until it is synced with the remote To sync unit with remote follow the below steps Unlock remote This must be done before each use of the remote To Unlock remote hold down the mode button for 2 seconds until the lock symbol disappears from the screen Once the remote is unlocked press the mode button again and the unit will quickly beep 5 times telling the user the signal was received DO NOT 4 SYNC more than 1 unit at once A hazardous situation may occur Note If the batteries are running low on power a low battery indicator will appear on the remote
5. use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the unit 4 After cleaning be sure to completely dry the unit with a cloth or towel TIP Over time dust may accumulate on the grills This can be removed by wiping the unit with a damp cloth Always unplug unit and allow to cool prior to cleaning After Season Care 1 Store heater in a cool dry location 2 Bionaire recommends that you store the unit in its original carton TROUBLESHOOTING If your heater fails to operate e UNPLUG THE UNIT Make sure the electrical outlet or circuit breaker is working e Check for obstructions If you find an obstruction tum the heater OFF and unplug the unit Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions The temperature may be set too low Adjust the thermostat until the heater restarts Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions HEATER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only 2 If you need to exchange the unit please retum it in its 10 Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons The us
6. Dm BIONAIRE _ ee a eie ee T Read instructions before operating Retain for future reference Instruction Leaflet PD BIONAII IE T INFO LINE If after having read this leaflet you have any questions or comments on your heater call 1 800 788 5350 in North America 428 0771 A HEATER SAFETY PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 To avoid fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet 3 The heater is hot when in use To avoid bums DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces If provided use handles when moving this heater Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes and curtains at least 3 ft 0 9 m from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear 4 DO NOT run cord under carpeting DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs runners or the like Arrange cord away from traf fic area and where it will not be tripped over 5 This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas and similar indoor location NEVER locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container 6 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children o
7. ate and the unit will run in this mode In this mode the unit will continuously run at 1500 Watts Note While using the remote the backlight function will tum on when any button is pushed and will tum off after 10 seconds of non use Note Do not cover remote while in use this may affect the accuracy of the temperature reading Note Do not place remote under lamps as the radiant heat from the lamp may affect the accuracy of the thermostat Note Because heat rises and the Galileo remote senses temperature Bionaire recommends that you do not locate the Galileo remote higher than 4ft from the ground By locating the Galileo more than 4 ft from the ground you will get a less accurate temperature reading than under normal circumstances Note Do not place remote on control panel while in use THERMOSTAT OPERATION WITH REMOTE 1 Press Mode button on remote until the remote screen displays Auto and low The Set temperature is displayed next to the Room temp The unit will cycle on and off to maintain the Set temperature The default room temp 72 F In this mode the unit will run to maintain the Set temperature 2 Press Mode button on remote again The remote screen displays Auto and high The Set temperature is displayed next to the Room temp The Auto light on unit stays illuminated The unit will cycle on and off to maintain the Set temperature at high wattage 1500 Watts 3 To tum unit
8. e of attachments not recom mended or sold by Bionaire may cause hazards 11 DO NOT use outdoors 12 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 13 To disconnect heater set controls to OFF then remove plug from outlet 14 Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire However if you have to use an extension cord the cord shall be No 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts 15 Always unplug the heater when not in use 16 Discontinue use if plug outlet is hot We recommend outlet be replaced if plug or outlet is hot to touch PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This heater is for use on 120 volts The cord has a plug as shown at A An adapter as shown at C is available for con necting three blade grounding type plugs to two slot recepta cles The green grounding line extending from the adapter must be connected to a perma sem cme nent ground such as a properly asa grounded outlet box The B adapter should not be used if a ADAPTER three slot receptacleis available The To avoid an electrical circuit overoad do not operate anoth er high wattage product on the same circuit with the heater This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3 wire cord 3 prong plug This type of plug will only fit into an e
9. g the timer For Example It s 8 am and you want to come home to a warm room at 8 pm To accomplish this place the unit in the desired room and set the timer to turn the unit on in 12 hours Once the timer is activated the unit will run for a preset time of 2 hours The digital thermostat will maintain the room temperature at a default of 72 F 1 Hold mode button for 2 seconds to unlock remote 2 DO NOT push mode again as this will turn unit on 3 Push and together 3 1 Unit remains off 3 2 timer and auto high turns on and flashes on the remote and 1 Hr appears on the screen 4 Push or to adjust the number of hours that will pass before it tums itself on 4 1 you can choose from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 hours 4 2 1 through 16 will scroll in a continuous loop 5 The whole screen flashes for 5 seconds after last button push of or then goes back to previous mode 5 1 The timer will turn the unit on and run for 2 hrs During the 2 hours the digital thermostat will maintain the room in auto high at the default of 722 F 2 When in Auto mode press the button on the remote to decrease the Set temperature The unit scrolls one digit at a time in a continuous loop UNIT OPERATION WITHOUT REMOTE A Remote and Unit are OFF 1 Press the Mode button on the unit the first time The Low light illuminates and the unit runs in Low mode The power light turns o
10. lectrical outlet made for a 3 prong plug This is a safety feature intend ed to help reduce the risk of electrical shock If the plug should fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet GROUNDING PIN A GROUNDING N MEANS DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS GROUNDED PLUG IN ANY WAY The length of the cord used on this product was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the heater Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord where it cannot be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation AUTO SHUT OFF This heater is equipped with a patented technologically advanced safety system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential overheat situation When a potential overheat temperature is reached the system will automatically shut the heater off It can only resume operation when the user resets the unit To Reset the Heater 1 Unplug the heater and wait 20 minutes fo
11. n 2 Press the Mode button a second time to run in High mode 1500 Watts 3 Press the Mode button a third time and the unit shuts off HIGH 1500 Watts AUTO LOW 1000 Watts Note The auto light only illuminates when the unit is set to auto mode by the remote B Remote is ON and Unit is ON 1 Press the Mode button on the unit The unit will then switch Modes either from Low to High High to Off or Auto to Off The unit s lights will reflect the change The Remote will display a different mode the mode in which it was left If a button is pressed on the Remote the Remote s signal will override the Mode on the unit and the two will be back in sync TIMER FUNCTION Using Timer to tum unit off 1 Hold mode button for 2 seconds to unlock remote 2 Push and together 2 1 timer turns on 1 Hr appears on the screen 3 Push or to adjust the number of hours the unit will run before it automatically shuts itself off 3 Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances in the same outlet At 1500 Watts this unit draws 12 5 Amps Note The power light will remain lit during operation ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Wheel Assembly Tools required for assembly Phillips head screwdriver Carefully unpack your Bionaire heater from the box it is recommended to save the box for off season storage You will find the following pieces 1 Four casters wheels 2
12. r invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended 7 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 8 DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Retum appliance to manufacturer for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 9 A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liq uids are used or stored original carton with a sales receipt to the store where you purchased it If you are retuming the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty 3 For service information please call 1 800 788 5350 or visit our website at www bionaire com 4 If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write to us P BIONAIRE The Holmes Group Inc Consumer Service Department 32B Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 WARRANTY Operation under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or any attempts by unauthorized personnel to service the unit or modify it will render the guarantee void Bionaire shall not be liable for any personal injury property damage or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind including water damage
13. r the unit to cool down 2 After the 20 minutes plug the unit in again and operate normally HOW YOUR BIONAIRE CONSOLE HEATER WORKS Your Bionaire heater uses natural convection heat to draw cool air in and exhale wam air without the use of a fan Within this unit are heat panel filaments that get wam in a matter of seconds and hold their temperature evenly The air Surrounding these filaments heats up rises and flows out into the room Cooler air is then drawn in to replace the wam air and the process continues like a revolving door Because there is no fan there is almost no noise PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Carefully remove your heater from the box please save the carton for off season storage 2 Place heater on firm level surface with wheels installed 3 1 you can choose from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hours 3 2 1 through 8 will scroll in a continuous loop 4 After you have made your selection the whole screen flashes for 5 seconds after last button push of or then goes back to previous mode 4 1 timer remains lit to show the timer function has been set 5 At any time if you unlock the remote and push the mode button to turn the unit off the timer setting will be erased and timer will disappear from the remote 6 To check how much time is remaining press and hold the and buttons simultaneously Using Timer to tum unit on This function is meant for a person to preheat a room by settin
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