Installation
a) Inside the vehicle
Notes:
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Never attempt to operate the product via the cigarette lighter receptacle using an inverter while driving.
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The product is suitable for heating the vehicle interior and de-icing the windshields before driving only.
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Make absolutely sure to follow and observe the information by the vehicle manufacturer regarding the
installation of interior heating equipment.
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Ensure a minimum distance of 30 cm from the air inlet and air outlet, of 5 cm to the left and right side,
and of 5 cm to the back. Do not block the air inlet and air outlet.
Fig.1
On the vehicle floor:
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Slide on the mounting plate and place the product with the mounting plate facing downwards on the
vehicle floor (floor mat or carpet). Make sure the product is in stable position.
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It is also very important that the product does not draw hot air during operation. Ensure that by keeping
the distance from the air outlet to other objects as big as possible.
Fixed installation:
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Mount the product to a suitable location inside the vehicle, e.g. to the center console [ Fig. 1 ] or
underneath the glove compartment, using the mounting plate and observing the minimum distances.
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Make sure the air outlet faces upwards in order to prevent the product from drawing hot air during
operation.
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Use the mounting plate as template and mark the positions for the boreholes through the screw holes.
When drilling or attaching screws, make sure not to damage any cables or structural components
located underneath the surface.
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Use special installation material depending on the installation location. Consult an expert.
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Mains cable: Make sure not to bend the mains cable and prevent it from chafing against other objects.
b) Wall installation
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Do not mount the product to wooden walls or other walls made of highly flammable materials.
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Install the mounting plate to a flat, stable, vertical wall. Follow [ Fig. 2 ] regarding the alignment of the
mounting plate.
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Use the installation plate as a template and mark the drill holes on the wall through the screw holes.
When drilling or tightening screws, make sure not to damage any cables, wires or pipes located
underneath the surface.
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Drill the holes in the wall and insert suitable dowels.
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Mount the installation plate to the wall using the included screws.
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Attach the product to the installation plate. The on/off switch must be on the upper side.
You may also place the product on a suitable surface (only with installed mounting plate). In this
case, the red LED must face upward.
Operation
Important! The product is not suitable for outdoor use. When using the product inside a vehicle,
make sure the extension cord to the product is suitable for outdoor use (e.g. IP 44). The product
and the mains cable and mains plug must never be exposed to moisture or humidity.
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Make sure that the product is turned off (on/off switch to O) before plugging the power plug into the
power outlet.
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Connect the mains plug to a common household wall outlet or, when using the product inside a vehicle,
to the extension cord.
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Turn on the product (on/off switch to I). The red LED lights up during operation.
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Turn off and unplug the product when it is not in use.
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Let the product cool down to room temperature before storing it.
Overheating
Important!
Risk of burns! Always allow sufficient time for the heater to cool down before touching it!
The device includes an overheat protection feature that shuts the power off if the internal temperature gets
too hot (90 °C or higher).
If the device unexpectedly stops working during normal operation the overheating protection may have
triggered.
To reset the device:
1. Disconnect the product from the power supply and allow it to cool down completely.
2. Switch the power OFF (0).
3. Press the reset button located on the bottom of the product.
4. Check for and remove any conditions that may have caused the overheating protection to trigger (e.g.
blocked vents, very high ambient temperatures).
5. Reconnect the product to the power supply and switch the power ON (I).
Important!
Immediately stop using the product and consult a qualified technician if:
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Fig.2
Care and Cleaning
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This product does not require maintenance. There are no components located inside the product you
need to maintain. Never open/dismantle the product. Have maintenance and repairs done by qualified
experts or repair shops only.
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Never open the cover on the back of the product. Make sure that the sticker on the cover is not damaged
during cleaning.
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Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as they can
cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.
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Never submerge the product in water or other liquids.
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Switch off the product and disconnect the mains plug from the wall outlet or alternatively from the
extension cord before cleaning. Allow it to cool down completely.
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To clean the product, a dry, soft and clean cloth is sufficient. Do not apply too much pressure to the
housing to prevent scratching.
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You can use a long-haired, soft and clean brush and a vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
Disposal
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste.
Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):
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in our Conrad offices
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at the Conrad collection points
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at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by
manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG
End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries
outside of Germany.
Technical Data
Input voltage ......................................... 230 V/AC, 50Hz, 1010 W
Power consumption .............................. max. 1400 W (at -25 ºC)
Cable length ......................................... 95 cm
Protection class .................................... II
Operating conditions ............................. -20 to +40 °C, 0 – 90 % RH
Storage conditions ................................ -20 to +60 °C, 0 – 90 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D) ....................... 166 x 50 x 200 mm
Weight .................................................. 820 g
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This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market.
This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
at the end of its service life.
Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it separately
from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by
the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner,
must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed
over to a collection point.
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