Can you lay it on its side for off-season storage?
350539
The answer is YES! These absolutely can be stored on their side. The oil is permanently sealed inside the unit. It doesn't matter if it's placed on it's side or even upside down when you store it. Will it HEAT on it's side? NO. It has anti-tip protection. But that's not what the question was. They were asking about STORAGE. Someone said the following "If it was on its side it would need to be upright for at least a week before it was turned on." Oh really? You certainly didn't read that in the manual. In shipment these heaters have been laid on their sides and upside down. But I didn't find anything in the instruction manual telling me to wait "at least" a week before using the heater. I also didn't see anything telling me not to run the unit for "at least" a week if it tips over. By the way the manual tells you to place the radiator upside down in order to unfold the casters. I didn't read anything about waiting "at least" a week before turning it on. On the contrary it says, "Turn the heater upright. The heater is now ready to use." If anyone needs a more technical explanation here goes: Most of these units have a single heating element at the bottom. The element is inside the lower round horizontal "tube" you see. You'll find that's where it gets hottest when you first turn it on. The lower and upper horizontal tubes, as well as some small channels that run up along the fins between the tubes, are what have been filled with oil. The oil serves to efficiently transmit heat from the lower element through the fins and into the upper tube and ultimately into the room. This is why it takes awhile for these heaters to start putting out their full heat. The oil will never flow to some other location if the unit tips over. So you simply turn it back upright and keep on going.
350540
I never considered it. Just a suggestions to make room in a closet against the side or back.
350541
I would say NO but you could look up on line to find the owners manual (almost all manuals can be found on line). If it was on its side it would need to be upright for at least a week before it was turned on... but I DO NOT recommend laying it down. We have had ours for a couple of years and love them.
1234832
Definitely. I placed mine on it's side, rather than upright, but it's pretty heavy duty. One side of mine cracked during shipping (USPS did a crappy job), and the company replaced it for me with no hassle.
153720
I do not see why you couldn't. Assuming you mean on its side so the grill is facing forward still. If you mean lay it on its back, then obviously air flow would be restricted and I don't think you would get full use. the only thing to keep in mind, is the air is ejected from the top. So if you put it on its side it's now pushing air along the floor which might affect the way it circulates air within the room.
1405520
It can be stored upright, but it is lightweight so may need to be propped against a closet wall.
172748
You could use it out side, however, it is NOT insulated so therefore in the cold or heat you would need to do something different. Also the top does not fasten, it just sets on top. I would NOT recommend it for outside use
1025784
Yes it can be on either side or left off completely. You will have to drill two holes to mount it on the left.
807549
It lays prety flat to one side or the other. You cold probably remove it all together if you need too. Nice rack, I also bought one as a gift and they lve heis too
2015924
No, you'd have to disassemble the legs from the center to store it compactly. It's doable, but not something you'd do regularly.
91212
You can easily take this out for the winter and put it back in the summer. Mine has been in a closet since fall and will be taken out again in the next few days to enjoy another cool summer. There is a flange that is secured to the sill, and the unit rests on that flange. It' a wonderful unit ... it kept me cool all summer last year.
2037811
yes...but, I have sides on mine & it can be warm under there. without sides, maybe not so much.
1039291
Hi. Yes you can, but you would have to have it outdoors in an open area with plenty of head room. I have mine indoors so it is not possible as there is not enough clearance. Hope this helps.
589140
I have always left it upright. Should be a sealed system and can be stored lying down, but I would not.
655002
You'd have to lay it on its side. The top trays can be adjusted for length only.
331755
Not really. But you can turn it on its side and place up against the wall. I do this when we have guests and my workout room become a spare bedroom.
250410
It can be placed anywhere at all,but if you live in a cold weather climate,you will have to insulate it somehow to keep it from freezing,of course.Maybe even build an insulated box around it.We put ours in the garage.
1986466
I don't see why not. I store mine flat but I have a friend who stores a similar glass scale on its side. Of course, if you plan to do so, you should do it gently.
2062309
Don't know about storing on side. Mine is on a small dolley. Takes up less room this way and is easy to move.