TC78071 - Heating Perel - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Perel
Model	TC78071
Product type	Electric fan heater
Power supply	220-240 V~, 50 Hz
Nominal thermal power	2.0 kW
Minimum thermal power	1.0 kW
Air flow	120 m³/h
Heating element	PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient)
Temperature control	Mechanical thermostat
Power setting	2 levels (1.0 and 2.0 kW)
Overheat protection	Yes, automatic shutdown
Recommended safety distance	0.5 m from furniture and other objects
Use	Indoor, on a flat and stable floor
Cleaning	Damp cloth, do not immerse
Warranty	24 months (consumer)

Frequently Asked Questions - TC78071 Perel

The appliance emits an odor or smoke during first use. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal. A slight odor and smoke may appear due to protective substances applied to the heating element before transport. After a few minutes, this disappears.

How to set the desired temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob fully to the right, then gradually lower it until the appliance turns off when the desired temperature is reached. The appliance will then maintain that temperature.

Can I use a power strip or extension cord?

No, it is not recommended to use a power strip or extension cord due to risk of overload and fire. Plug the appliance directly into a wall outlet.

What safety distance should I observe?

Install the appliance at least 0.5 meters from furniture, curtains, or other objects. Never place it under a power outlet.

Can the appliance be used in a bathroom?

No, do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower, or swimming pool.

How to clean the appliance?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool completely. Clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or harsh detergents, and never immerse in water.

The fan continues to run after turning off the appliance. Is this normal?

Yes, the fan still runs until the appliance has cooled down, then it stops automatically.

Can children use this appliance?

Children under 3 years must be kept away. Children aged 3 to 8 may only turn the appliance on/off under supervision. Children over 8 may use it if they have received appropriate instructions.

What to do if the power cable is damaged?

It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a qualified person to avoid any hazard.

What is the warranty of this appliance?

The warranty is 24 months for consumer products. It covers manufacturing and material defects. See detailed terms in the manual.

USER MANUAL TC78071 Perel

Red portable electrical heating box with black handle and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols)

USER MANUAL 3

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MODE D'EMPLOI 11

MANUAL DEL USUARIO 15

This product is only suitable for well-insulated spaces or occasional use.

Technical diagram of a portable air conditioner unit with numbered components for identification

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts labeled 1 to 4

USER MANUAL

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Perel! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before using this appliance.

Warning: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.

CAUTION – Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.

- Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

- This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- Do not use the heater with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control system or any other device that switches the heater on automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.

- If the external flexible cable or cord of this appliance is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

- Do not use this appliance in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool. Do not install this appliance immediately below a socket.

- Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Do not touch the appliance when in use or shortly after use. Do not rest the power cable on the appliance when hot.

- This appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

- The use of an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor is not advised when connecting this appliance to the mains. Connection through these devices could lead to a risk of overloading, overheating and even fire at the extension lead or adaptor due to inadequate connection quality.

- Install the appliance in a vertical position and at a distance of minimum 0.5 m away from furniture and other objects. Never operate the appliance near inflammable or explosive materials or gases.

- Do not use the appliance in rooms when these are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their own, unless constant supervision is provided.

- The first time you use the appliance, a little smoke and smell due to the protective substances applied to the heating element before transport may be given off. This is normal and should not be considered a fault.

3. General Guidelines

- Refer to the Velleman ® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

- All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

- Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

- Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

- Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical...) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.

- Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Technical Specifications

power supply 220-240 V\~, 50 Hz

power consumption....2000 W

IP rating IP21

air output 120 m³/h

Information requirements for electric local space heaters

Model identifier(s):
Item	Symbol	Value	Unit		Item	Unit
Heat output					Type of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only (select one)
Nominal heat output	P_nom	2.0	kW		manual heat charge control, with integrated thermostat	no
Minimum heat output (indicative)	P_min	1.0	kW		manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback	no
Maximum continuous heat output	P_max,c	2.0	kW		electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback	no
Auxiliary electricity consumption					fan-assisted heat output	no
At nominal heat output	e_lmax	N.A.	kW		Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
At minimum heat output	e_lmin	N.A.	kW		single-stage heat output and no room temperature control	no
In standby mode	e_lsB	0	kW		two or more manual stages, no room temperature control	no
					with mechanic thermostat room temperature control	yes
					with electronic room temperature control	no
					electronic room temperature control plus day timer	no
					electronic room temperature control plus week timer	no
					Other control options (multiple selections possible)
					room temperature control, with presence detection	no
					room temperature control, with open window detection	no
					with distance control option	no
					with adaptive start control	no
					with working time limitation	yes
					with black bulb sensor	no
Contact details	Velleman NVLegen Heirweg, 33 9890 Gavere, Belgium

5. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

1	PTC heating element
2	air outlet
3	handle
4	enclosure
5	feet
6	air inlet

7	propeller
8	cord anchorage
9	switch
10	thermostat
11	power plug

6. Installation

Install vertically on a flat, dry, stable and non-slippery surface.

7. Operation

Insert the power plug into the mains.

Turn the thermostat knob fully to the left.

Switch on the heater by selecting the power.

When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob to the left until the heater switches off. The temperature is now set and the heater will automatically switch on/off to keep the temperature at a constant level.

Switch off and disconnect the heater after use.

When the appliance is switched off (with supply cord in socket), the fan will keep blowing until the appliance is cooled down.

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

Before cleaning, switch of the appliance, disconnect from the mains and allow to cool completely.

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Protect it from splashes and spraying liquid.

Occasionally wipe with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.perel.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

© COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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consommation....2000 W

indice IP IP21

Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.

All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

- All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

- Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

- Not covered by warranty:

- all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;

- consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);

- flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc....;

- flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions;

- damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);

- damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;

- all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

- Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

- Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

- Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

- The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article's manual).

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