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U.K. and IRELAND
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your Bionaire™ Heater has been designed using the latest in technology. With normal care and maintenance, your Bionaire™ Heater will provide years of satisfactory performance.
RETAIN THE FOLLOWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DESCRIPTIONS (SEE FIG 1/2)
A. Outlet grill
B. Removable feet
C.Temperature selector control knob D.Thermostat control knob
E. Power light
F. Turbo Fan (BCV2000F/BCV3000F only)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Mains connection
•Read these instructions carefully, in conjunction with the illustrations, before using the heater.
•Before connecting the heater, check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds to the mains voltage in your home / office.
•Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may cause the heater to overheat.
•Warning: Risk of Fire. Discontinue use if the outlet or plug become hot to the touch. Overheating may indicate a worn or damaged outlet. Consult a qualified electrician for outlet replacement.
Safe positioning
•Only touch the heater with dry hands.
•DO NOT position where it can be touched by children, especially the very young.
•DO NOT position the heater directly under a power socket.
•DO NOT use this heater outdoors.
•This heater is NOT intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and other similar indoor locations NEVER locate heater where it may fall into the bathtub or other water container.
•When using the heater, DO NOT place in the immediate surroundings of a shower or swimming pool.
•Position the heater in such a manner that the air flow toward the heater and away from it, is not obstructed.
•The heater must NOT be covered.
•Allow a safe area around the heater away from furniture or other objects; at least 50 cm from the top and sides and 200 cm at the front.
•Do not use this heater when it is lying on its side.
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•If the heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow it to cool before standing it back up.
•DO NOT use the heater in rooms with explosive gas (e.g. petrol) or while using inflammable glue or solvent (e.g. when gluing or varnishing parquet floors, PVC etc.)
Safety in use
•Extra caution is necessary when the heater is used near children or when it is left unattended.
•DO NOT insert any objects into the heater.
•Keep the mains cord at a safe distance from the main body of the heater.
•Prevent overheating of the heater by keeping the air inlet and outlet unblocked. DO NOT hang anything in front of or above the heater.
•If overheating should occur, the
•DO NOT use aerosols, inflammable substances or materials sensitive to heat in the flow of hot air.
Servicing
•Should the heater stop working, first check the fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit breaker at the distribution board is operating, before contacting the manufacturer or service agent.
•If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
•The heater contains no user serviceable parts and should the product suffer damage or breakdown it must be returned to the manufacturer or their service agent.
FOOT ASSEMBLY (SEE FIG 3 A)
1.Insert the foot to side plate.
2.Tighten the screw.
HOW TO USE YOUR CONVENTION HEATER Setting the power level
I = low power (1000W for BCV2000/2000F and 1500W for BCV3000F)
II= high power (2000W for BCV2000/2000F and 3000W for BCV3000F)
III= high power with turbo fan (BCV2000F and BCV3000F only)
Setting the temperature level
The thermostat will maintain the desired temperature level by switching on and off at intervals.
1.To find the ideal thermostat setting, turn the thermostat knob clockwise to “max”
2.When the desired temperature is reached, slowly turn the thermostat knob
3.The heater will now automatically retain the temperature at the required level.
Using the turbo fan
(BCV2000F and BCV3000F only)
You can use the turbo fan feature for even more rapid and uniform heating. To use the turbo fan feature, set the power knob onto the third setting (III).
WALL MOUNTING (SEE FIG.
1.Remove feet from main unit
2.Using dimensions provided in Figure 3B, drill holes for wall mounting brackets.
3.Insert plastic wall nails to holes.
4.Insert screws through holes of wall brackets, then tighten. Be sure bracket 2 is mounted on the bottom.
5.Hang on main body with wall brackets.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•Turn the switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket.
•Wait for the heater to cool down sufficiently.
•You may clean the outside of the heater with a damp cloth. Do NOT allow water to come into the appliance. Do NOT use soap or chemicals, which may damage the housing. Allow sufficient time to dry before plugging the unit back in the socket.
•Clean the air inlet and outlet openings regularly (with normal use at least twice a year) with a vacuum cleaner.
STORAGE TIPS
If you do not plan to use your heater for an extended period of time (i.e. during the summer months), we recommend you to
FOR U.K. AND IRELAND ONLY
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type. Please refer to
"Installation of a plug" below.
Installation of a plug applicable to U.K. and Ireland
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
BROWN - LIVE
BLUE- NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires may not correspond with the colour markings that identify the terminals in your plug.
Please proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW
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must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol 
or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW. The BROWN coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "L" or is coloured RED.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N" or is coloured BLACK.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure or in doubt about the installation of the plug please contact a qualified electrician.
If a 13A
Replacement 13A fuses must be BSI or ASTA BS1362 approved.
GUARANTEE
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THIS GUARANTEE.
•This product is guaranteed for 3 years.
•In the unlikely event of breakdown, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
•The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights which are not affected by this guarantee.
•Holmes Products Europe undertakes within the specific period, to repair or replace free of charge, any part of the appliance found to be defective provided that:
•We are promptly informed of the defect.
•The appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to misuse or repair by a person other than a person authorised by Holmes Products Europe.
•No rights are given under this guarantee to a person acquiring the appliance second hand or for commercial or communal uses.
•Any repaired or replaced appliance will be guaranteed on these terms for the remaining portion of the guarantee.
THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH THE E.E.C. DIRECTIVES 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC AND 98/37/EEC.
