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INTENDED USE
Electric Utility heaters are designed to meet a variety of heating
requirements. This product is intended for indoor use only. Use only
with electrical wiring that is in good working order and that meets
applicable codes and ordinances.
If you have any questions whether your wiring is adequate, consult a
qualified electrician. Risk of fire, overheating, malfunction, property
damage, injury or even death may result if not adhered to.
Use your heater-fan only with a working smoke detector located in the
vicinity of your heater-fan.
While using your heater-fan, you should follow the IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS listed below. As part of those instructions, we have
used the word
"WARNING"
to indicate the level of hazard:
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION:
WARNING- Read and understand installation and operation
instructions and observe all safety instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. For supply connections, use only copper wire,
see
SPECIFICATIONS.
2. Heater air flow must be directed parallel to, or away from adjacent
wall.
3. Observe wall, floor, and ceiling clearance requirements.
See
Figure. 1.
4. All wiring must conform to national and local electrical codes in the
United States and the heater must be grounded as a precaution
against possible electrical shock. Heater circuit must be protected
with proper fuses or circuit breakers.
5. The mounting structure and the anchoring hardware must be
capable of reliably supporting the weight of the heater and, if used,
the mounting bracket.
6. All electrical power must be disconnected, and the main service box
must be locked before inspection, cleaning or servicing the heater.
This is a precaution to prevent serious shock.
7. This heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations as defined
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the United
States. This heater has hot and arcing (sparking) parts inside. Do
not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used
or stored.
8. This heater is not suitable for use in corrosive atmosphere such as
marine, greenhouses or chemical storage areas.
9. Do not install closer than
8 inches
to a vertical surface. Do not
install less than
6 feet
from the floor.
10. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
11. 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.
WARNING- Improper installation or failure to follow the
procedures outlined in this instruction manual can result in
serious electrical shock.
READ & SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended
for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near sinks,
washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of water. Never
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
Do not use heater outdoors. Do not use in damp environments such as
flooded basements.
WARNING:
HOT SURFACES
Do not touch body of heater when in use. 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.
WARNING:
FIRE HAZARD
Heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near
combustible materials or flammable gases or sources of heat. DO NOT
USE in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable materials are used or
stored. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear. Keep rear grille
away from walls or drapes so as to not block air intake. To prevent a
possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the heater.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not use with damaged wiring. Use with adequate electrical system
that is up to code.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Do not
operate heater with a broken heating element or ceramic cone or any
visual imperfections. For repairs covered under warranty, see warranty
statement. For all other repairs contact Comfort Zone
®
Customer
Service by telephone or mail for information and assistance.
PET OWNERS NOTE:
The health of birds and some small pets are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the initial use of many appliances. Although these
fumes are not harmful to humans, it is recommended that this heater
not be used around birds and small pets during its initial use until the
manufacturing corrosion coatings burn off.
