Vornado Srth Room Tower Heater User Guide

Vornado SRTH Room Tower Heater

SPECIFICATION

• BRAND: Vornado
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Timer
• COLOR: Black
• FORM FACTOR: Tower
• INDOOR/OUTDOOR USAGE: Indoor
• HEAT SETTINGS: Low/High
• FAN SETTINGS: Fan Only
• WATTS (LOW/MED/HIGH): 450/NA/900
• AMPS/HERTZ:3/60HZ
• VOLTS: 120V
• ITEM WEIGHT:67 lbs.
• ITEM DIMENSIONS (INCHES):45 H x 6.01 W x 6.15 D
• WARRANTY: 5 Years

INTRODUCTION

The Vornado SRTH uses V-Flow Heat Circulation to distribute heat throughout your personal space without oscillation. A significant amount of warm air is continuously moving about you when you use V-Flow Heat Circulation. Advanced safety features, a 4 hour timer, 2 speed settings, and a solid base are all included with the SRTH. can be used all year round in a fan-only mode.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner. See our website to view, download and print the most current version of this owner’s guide.

INTENDED USE: This product is intended to heat and circulate the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or product modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.

WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons

• Extreme caution is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and maintenance of this product by or around children under age 12 and anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts and packaging material.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
• Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any application where battery power is converted to AC power.
• Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from, electrical outlets, furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains and other objects that may cause or catch on fire. Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not place the heater on soft surfaces, like a bed, where air intakes or exhaust can be blocked in any manner.
• No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high temperature heat sources. Do not use in a window, on an uneven or unstable surface, or near water.
• The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product where it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other water container. Do not use this product outdoors or expose it weather or elements.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.

SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always unplug heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended and unsupervised use of this heater.
• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
• Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip). Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) outlet. Note: GFCI outlets are typically found in bathrooms and kitchens and feature a “reset” button to prevent tripping of an electrical circuit.
• Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
• WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a dimmer control switch. Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as another high energy use product, such as a vacuum cleaner, blender, variable speed fan or circular saw is not advised.
• Do not use this heater with a timer designed to automatically turn the unit on or off, as this may accidentally disable the heater’s thermal cutout safety feature.
• Risk of fire. Do not operate if it has been dropped or if damage is apparent to any part of the unit including the cord and plug. Only original replacement parts may be used.
• Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the power cord.
• While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
• Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose fitting outlet can cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure plug fits tight in the outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure plug and outlet are not hot. If so, discontinue using heater and have outlet replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such as: warm outlet coverplates, sparks when plugging in or operating, lights flickering/dimming during operation. Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance if any such problems are noticed. Contact a qualified electrician to investigate possible causes before operating the appliance again.
• Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the other appliances.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when not in use, use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. To disconnect from outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended period of time or during electrical storms.
• If your heater suddenly stops working:
• This heater is equipped with a thermal cutout safety feature designed to automatically shut off when overheating is detected. See the “RESET HEATER” instructions in this guide to determine how to check and reset the heater.
• If the heater and other electrical products suddenly stop working at the same time, your home circuit breaker or fuse may have tripped due to an overload of power. Consider only running your heater on the “low” setting, only running one heater at once and unplugging all other electrical products while running the heater, and/or hiring an electrician to install an additional circuit to your home’s electrical system.

SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

• Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. Prior to cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
• Do not open appliance housing while product is plugged in. To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.

SAFETY FEATURES

CONTROLS

HOW TO USE

Before use, check appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact Vornado Air LLC at 1-800-234-0604.

CLEANING

Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended on a bi-weekly basis. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.

STORAGE

During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your heater. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:

Cleaning is recommended before storage.

1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This will prevent heater from accumulating dust over time.
3. Store heater in cool and dry location.

RESET HEATER

RESETTING YOUR VORNADO HEATER

Your Vornado Heater has a multi-level safety shut-off system designed to prevent overheating. Overheating may occur when the inlets or outlet are blocked. If this happens, the safety shut off system will cut power to the heater and you will need to manually reset the heater.

1. Power heater off, then unplug power cord.
2. Remove any obstructions.
3. Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing heater to cool down.
4. Plug in power cord and place heater in desired position.
5. Power heater On. Your Vornado Heater should now function normally.

If the heater’s red indicator light remains illuminated even after positioning the heater back in upright position after being tipped over, the heater may have overheated and will need to be reset as directed above.

NOTE: If the safety shut-off system repeatedly shuts off your heater or if it will not reset after following the above procedure, call Vornado Consumer Services Department toll-free at 1-800-234-0604.

TROUBLESHOOTING

FAQs

Can this space heater safely be used and plugged into a power strip?

You do not plug space heaters into power strips or even extension cords, ever. They need to be plugged directly into the wall sockets which have the rated conductor attached to them in the house to handle that amount of current.

It this heater UL approved?

Yes, this heater is UL-approved. Also, works very well. My favorite feature aside from the timer, is the auto shut off. If this heater is not sitting in its upright position it turns off immediately.

Will this heater automatically turn on when plugged in, if set to heating level 1 or 2?

No but it will turn off if tipped.

is it quiet?

Extremely quiet.

How long is the cord?

The cord is 6 feet long.

Is the core ceramic or metal, I need to use it in a small bathroom so it will be exposed to steam?

The outside cover is heavy duty plastic; I don’t know what the core is made of though there surely is some metal there.

Wondering if new heater is really new. So not counting the outer Amazon box, did your heater arrive in a factory box or wrapped in a plastic bag?

My heater arrived in an original manufacture box. It was brand new. I love my heater.

What are my warranty options? Heating element on mine already went out and I’ve only had it for 4 months.

Manufacturers 5 year warranty. Contact Vornado.

Is this heater battery operated?

No.

Does it have a thermostat control?

No. It has only Off, Fan-Only, Low, High. Plus, it has a button to press that lights up very pale green. When green is lit, it means it will shut off after running 4 hrs. If green light is not pressed ON and lit up.

Does this blow both hot and cold air?

It’s a fan and heater in ONE. Blows cool air and hot air.

Is it a 3-prong plug? (local f.d. restrictions). Just a polarized plug (2-prong, one bigger than the other one), will not do. thanks!!

This is not 3-prong plug but 2-prong with bigger end than the other.

Does this heater run in 4 hour increments only or can it be used continuously?

Either or. You can run it continuously or you can use the 4-hour setting.

Tired of noisy space heaters that make the room stuffy. Is this a good upgrade, or should I save up for an electric radiator?

Not noisy. Nice soft white noise. We don’t notice it making room stuffy – warm – yes – stuffy no. We use in a decent size bedroom. If it was used in a really small space – it might be too much.

how many amps does this use?

I don’t know. I bought it for my motor home (whatever the max is on that). Don’t buy!!!! it did NOTHING but made noise.