Infrared Portable Space Heater with Humidifier • 1500 Watts with Two Heat Settings • Built-In Humidifier • Automatic Thermostat • Tip-Over Switch • Overheat Thermal Cut-Off Protection • Room Temperature LED Display • Precision Temperature Control • Easy Push-Button Controls • Remote Control • Advanced Dual Heating System (ADHS) Model No.
CONGRATULATIONS! he Dr. Infrared Heater you have just purchased is a safe and powerful heater, designed to heat a room after a few minutes of operation. The far-infrared Quartz-PTC heating system is an excellent system for safely heating whole rooms, while saving on heating costs. T Additionally, this heater includes an overheat protection system, and an inlet air overheat protection system designed to ensure your safety.
. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or persons with physical challenges and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended. 4. Do not operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped, or damaged in any manner. Return the heater to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair. 5. Do not use outdoors. 6.
16. Always unplug heater when not in use. 17. Always plug heater directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). 18. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles should be replaced prior to further use of the heater.
CAUTION: You must use distilled water to keep the humidifier working properly. Also, make sure the connector is tightened to the bottle to prevent water leakage. 3. Fully insert the humidifier into the two hooks located in the rear side of the wooden box as shown in Figure 3. HOOK are fully inserted and the DC PLUG is connected to the DC JACK. 4. Push down the moisture outlet cover in the top of the wooden box as shown in Figure 4.
Inlet Air Overheat Protection System – This heater will automatically cut off if the inlet air duct becomes obstructed and causes the unit to overheat. Safety Tip-Over Switch – The Dr. Infrared Heater is designed to cut off automatically when tipped in any direction. Place the heater on a flat, smooth, stable surface to prevent the heater from tipping over again. When returned to a normal upright position, the heater is ready for use again.
building ground. Using the heater without a properly grounded outlet or adapter could result in an electric shock hazard. The cord has a plug as shown at A in the figure that follows. An adapter, as shown at C, is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available. 2.
component cooling process before turning off the fan. Once the desired temperature is achieved, the heater will maintain the room to the set temperature. 7. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Choose the desire Mode: ECO, HIGH, or LOW. To set the desired temperature: Press the button once until the numeric temperature starts flashing. Press the button again to increase the temperature or the button to decrease the temperature. Once the temperature is set, the heater will warm up the room using the selected Mode.
or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and cause damage. DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES! DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON-ZINC) OR RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES! Instructions for Use of IR Remote Control: The buttons of the remote control will function in the same manner as those on the control panel on the front of the heater. Set the timer by using the remote control. Setting the Timer 1. Press the TIMER button until the Set Time starts flashing. The default value is 3 hours. 2.
Cleaning the electrostatic filter The heater has an electrostatic filter located at the rear. The filter should be cleaned once per month or as needed (when dust is visible on the filter) to ensure efficient operation of the heater. 1. Power the heater OFF by pressing the POWER button located on the left side of the Control Panel. 2. Unplug the heater’s power cord. 3 Release the filter by pushing the filter up from below (Figure 7). 4. Remove the filter by pulling down and out (Figure 8).
Model No.: DR-968H Voltage: 120V, 60Hz Current: Maximum continuous draw: 12.5 amps Output: 5200 BTUs Power: 1500 Watts Blower: Multi-blade; Low Noise, High Pressure In The Box • • • DR Infrared Portable Space Heater with Humidifier Remote control (2 AAA batteries) User’s Manual Warranty Information Register your product at our website: Or visit DrHeaterUSA.com/register-your-heater Feedback Love it? Help us make the product more for you. Let us know with a customer review. Please visit: https://www.
How long is the warranty? This heater comes with a THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. If your unit does not appear to be working properly, please contact our service center by calling 1-800-317-1688. Prior to your call, we encourage you to visit our service related website www.DrHeaterUSA.com for troubleshooting tips and service instructions if needed. Dr. Heater USA 860 Mahler Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: 1-800-317-1688 EMAIL: SERVICE@DRHEATERUSA.COM Dr Heater USA @Dr Heater USA Dr. Heater USA Dr.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS If the heater cycles ON/OFF without heating: Please note: This is a smart heater that monitors the room temperature and produces heat only when needed. You can set the desired room temperature with the heater in either ECO HIGH or ECO LOW mode. (The factory default setting is 68 °F.) For an example of how the heater works, let’s say you set the temperature for 70 °F.
inside the chamber, while at the same time measuring the room temperature. This does not use much power to operate. Why does the blower fan keep running after I have pressed the power off button? The blower fan will continue to run until the heat chambers cool down. After a few minutes the fan will shut off automatically. What if the heater’s airflow seems to have diminished? Please ensure the rear intake is not blocked and that the filter is clean.
desired temperature, it will cycle on and off accordingly. Can the heater be used in a bathroom? It is not recommended due to a bathroom’s high level of moisture. Can the heater be used in a basement or garage? Yes, but keep in mind that rooms with little insulation will not retain the heat as efficiently. Bare concrete floors act as a heat sink with any type of heating and will absorb some of the heat. However, placing the heater a few feet above the floor will allow for more efficient heating.
and one PTC element (which is rated for 80,000 hours and up). What is zone heating? Zone heating focuses heat where people spend the most time. After all, there is no point in heating multiple rooms to +68 degrees when not in use. Can I use an extension cord, surge protector, or power strip with my heater? No. The DR. INFRARED HEATER is designed to plug directly into a grounded 120V 15 Amp or higher circuit receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).