Sovelor MINISTAR Manuel D'utilisation Et De Maintenance page 7

Before using the space heater, carefully read all of the instructions and follow them scrupulously.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage to persons and/or property caused by improper use of
the equipment.
This instruction manual is an integral part of the equipment and must therefore be stored carefully and passed on
with the unit in the event of a change of ownership.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The generator described in this manual is a portable oil-fuelled
infrared heat generator.
Its easy handling and large fuel tank allow it to be used locally and
temporarily with complete stand-alone operation.
The area to be heated is therefore hit by an even and uniform flow
of heat, as can be seen by the shape of the irradiation cone (21),
without air movement.
The unit is a direct combustion hot generator that works by
sending both hot air and combustion products in the room you wish
to heat: all the necessary precautions must therefore be taken to
guarantee a sufficient exchange of air.
Always follow local ordinances and codes when using this heater:
• Follow the instructions in this booklet very carefully;
• Use only in places free of flammable vapours or high dust content;
• Keep inflammable material at a safe distance from the heater
(minimum 3 metres);
• Make sure fire fighting equipment is readily available;
• Ensure that the machine resting surface or ground is not made of
flammable material;
• Make sure sufficient fresh outside air is provided according to the
heater requirements. Direct combustion heaters should only be
used in well vented areas in order to avoid carbon monoxide
poisoning;
• nothing is obstructing the aspiration and expulsion of air;
movement of air may be obstructed in various ways including
placing covers or other objects on the heater or positioning the
heater too near a wall or other large object;
• In case of very low temperatures add kerosene to the heating oil;
• Make sure heater is always under surveillance and keep children
and animals away from it;
• Before starting the heater always check free rotation of ventilator;
• Unplug heater when not in use.
SAFETY DEVICES
The heater is fit with an electronic device that controls the flame
and the maximum safe temperature by means of a photocell and an
overheat thermostat.
The electronic device controls start/stop times and trips the safety
in case of malfunctions. It has reset button (13) that can assume
different colours (Function Light) depending on the function mode:
• off: heater is in idle mode or in "stand-by" mode, waiting for heating
request;
• off: heater functioning normally;
• steady red: heater in safety stop;
• off: heating interrupted due to excessive variations in voltage
supply (T<165V or T>280V); heating will resume automatically
when voltage returns in range from 180 V and 275 V.
Warning
To restart heating after a safety stop, push reset
button (13) for 2 seconds.
Warning
NEVER do more than two restarts in a row:
uncombusted diesel fuel may accumulate in the
combustion chamber and suddenly flare up at the next
restart.
If the safety stop persists, you have to find and eliminate the cause
of the stop before you restart the heater.
EN
IMPORTANT
Warning
See "TROUBLESHOOTING" to identify the cause of the
malfunction.
OPERATION
Before switching on the heater and, therefore, before plugging it
into the electrical power supply, check that the power supply
specifications are the same as those stated on the identification
plate.
Warning
For models "DV" check that the arrows on the voltage
supply selector key cover are pointing to the voltage
value required.
If necessary:
• remove the cover;
• press deflector (22) to the position required;
• replace the protective cover.
Warning
• The power line must be earthed and fitted with a
• The heater plug must be inserted into a socket
The heater must be placed on a flat, stable, and levelled surface in
order to prevent it from overturning and/or diesel leaks from the tank
filler cap.
The flow of heat can be directed upward with an approximately 5°
angle: loosen the two locking knobs (A) and tilt the combustion unit
by pressing on the handle (18) until the desired angle is reached,
then lock the knobs (A) by screwing them.
Warning
Before start-up, always ensure the guard (B) has been
completely pulled out, so as to guarantee maximum
protection of the machine resting surface.
You can run the generator in manual by setting switch (14) to ON.
The generator can only work automatically when a control device,
such as for example a thermostat or a timer, is connected to the
residual current circuit breaker.
equipped with a mains switch.