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1. Read section «Important precautions» carefully unless you already did it.
2. Connect the unit’s power cord to an electric outlet, observing all of the
abovementioned precautions. Remember that you can connect the unit
to electric mains only if the rotating power regulator is in OFF position
(switched off), i.e. the knob is rotated against the stop counterclockwise.
3. It is also preferable to turn the temperature regulating knob against the
stop counterclockwise. Then you can connect the unit to electric mains.
4. Set the unit’s power regulator (knob) to position I, II or III (corresponds to
low, normal and maximum power of unit’s operation). Remember that the
higher the power you choose, the faster the unit heats the air. But at a low
power you save electric power and reduce the load on your electric mains.
5. After you chose the desired operating power in accordance with
your individual preferences, you have to choose the desired heating
temperature. Turning the thermostat knob clockwise (from MIN position
towards MAX position), you thus adjust the temperature mode you need.
Since the moment you choose the temperature mode (provided one or
another power mode is activated see item 4) the oil filled radiator will start
to operate.
6. During the first minutes of radiator’s operation you may fell a slight smell
of burning. It may be caused by dust on the unit; it will soon disappear.
If necessary, you can perform a preliminary preventive cleaning of the
unit, following rules, set forth in this manual and observing «Important
precautions».
7. When the room temperature will reach the desired level, you should
slowly turn the temperature regulator’s knob counterclockwise (towards
MIN). You will hear a click of the thermostat turning off, and the light on the
control panel will go out. Now the room temperature will be maintained at
the chosen level.
8. If you need to reduce the room temperature, turn the thermostat knob
counterclockwise. Also you can lower the unit’s operating power (I or II).
9. If you need to raise the room temperature, turn the thermostat knob
clockwise (maximum possible position MAX indicator). Also you can raise
the unit’s operating power (II or III).
10. The lines of Timberk oil filled radiators TOR 31...QT are additionally
equipped with a built-in fan heater, located on the front panel of the unit. To
speed up the room heating, activate the fan heater by pressing the special
button switch (the button can be located both on the front panel of the
7. UNIT OPERATION RULES AND PROCEDURE
unit and on the side (to the left) of the front panel of the unit depending on
the unit line).
Pressing the fan heater button, you must select the ON position (switched
on), upon that power supply will be automatically fed both to the fan motor
and to the built-in heating element. If you need to turn on the fan heater,
please, press the button again, selecting the OFF position (switched off).
IMPORTANT!
For the unit to operate normally, the level of voltage in
electric mains must be sufficient in strict compliance
with the technical parameters indicated on the unit.
Carefully study the technical label, as well as all labels
with special warnings, attached to the unit’s surface.
1. Remember that you must clean the unit regularly to remove dust from
the surface of heating sections. Dust and dirt on the unit’s surface have
a negative effect on the unit’s operational efficiency, in some cases a
smell of burning dust can cause a headache and nausea, as well as other
negative health effects. Also a dirty unit cannot operate 100% effectively,
temperature parameters of the room heating can be disrupted.
2. Prior to preventive cleaning of the unit, you must switch off the unit,
unplug it from electric mains (see «Important precautions») and let the unit
cool down.
3. Clean the unit’s sections and other surfaces with a soft, slightly damp
duster/cloth. The cloth must not leave fluff on the unit’s surface.
4. It is not recommended to use detergents, including materials containing
abrasive elements.
5. During cleaning, please, do not damage the unit’s surface by sharp
objects (hard sponge, polishing paper, etc). Scratches on the painted
surface can result in rusting.
Switch on and use the unit again only having carried out all «Important
precautions»; also make sure that the unit’s surface is absolutely dry.
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