User Guide

MAINTENANCE
Your Runtal towel radiator has been designed to
require the absolute minimum maintenance and care
under normal use. However, care should be taken
when cleaning the surface of the towel radiator.
As with any electrical appliance, the electric towel
radiator should only be cleaned when in the OFF
position (unplugged if possible). The towel radiator’s
painted finish provides an elegant yet durable finish
to this welded steel product. Occasional cleaning of
this finish is best done with a water dampened cloth.
Under no circumstances should abrasive cleaners,
cloths or pads be used.
1) Read all instructions before using this heater.
2) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near childr
en or invalids and whenever the heater is
left operating and unattended.
3) Always unplug heater when not in use.
4) Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug
or after the heater malfunctions, or has been damaged
in any manner
. Retur
n the heater to an authorized
service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
5) Do not run the cord under carpeting. Do not cover the
cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange the
cor
d away fr
om traf
fic ar
eas and where it will not be
tripped over.
6) To disconnect heater, press control to off, then remove
the plug fr
om the outlet.
7) Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
other use not r
ecommended by the manufactur
er may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8) 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
should be NO. 18 AWG min. size and rated not less than
875 watts. For 900 watt models, the cord should be NO.
16 AWG min. size and rated not less than 1125 watts.
9) This heater is for use on 120 volts. The plug-in model has
a cor
d as shown in A of drawings below
. An adapter as
shown at C is available for connecting thr
ee-blade
grounding-type plugs to two slot receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be
connected to a per
manent gr
ound such as a pr
operly
grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used if
a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
10) Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
11) Do not use outdoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including:
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OPERATION
When plugged in or direct-wired the red ready light
w
ill always remain on unless the power is interrupted.
This ready light is the basic off position. Towel
radiators come complete with 5 power settings (Off,
Low, Medium, High, and 3 Hour Timer at High
Setting). Press the select button to reach the desired
setting. While the fastest heating will be achieved on
the high setting (approximately 25 minutes to full
heat), the low or medium settings will produce
optimum heating efficiency. Cold rooms will benefit by
l
eaving the unit on longer. You may wish to use our
Electric Programmable Controller (EPC) for maximum
efficiency. Hydronic models are made for a closed-loop
hot water heating system only. Typical concerns are:
water temperature, flow rate, and controlling
thermostats and valves. Consult with the installing
heating contractor for the proper choice of the
available Hydronic models, and installation specifics.
RUNT
AL
NOR
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AMERICA, INC.
T
el: [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.runtalnorthamerica.com
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
A
B
Grounding Pin
Metal Screw
Grounding Means
C
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