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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before use.
2.
This heater is
very
hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Grasp only non-heating
surfaces when moving this heater.
3.
Keep
flammable
materials such as furniture,
pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and 3 ft/1 m or
further away from
the front, sides, and back of heater.
4.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by
or near children or invalids. Whenever the
heater is in
operation it must not be left unattended.
5.
Always unplug the heater when not in use.
6.
Do not operate any heater with damaged cord or
plug or
after the heater has malfunctioned or has been
dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return heater to
an authorized
service facility for repair.
7.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry
areas and similar areas where water may be
present.
Never locate heater where it may fall into a
bathtub, spa,
pool, or other water container or body of
water.
8.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away
from
traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
9.
To disconnect heater, turn switch to off, then remove
plug
from outlet.
10.
Connect to properly grounded outlet only.
11.
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.
12.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air passages
or
exhaust ventilation in any manner.
13.
Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings
may become blocked.
14.
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.
15.
Use this heater only as described in manual. Any
other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
16. Avoid using an extension cord because the extension cord
may overheat and there is a risk of fire. However, if you
must use an extension cord, use either a 12-gauge or 14-
gauge wire which is rated not less than 1900 watts. The
recommended length for a 14-gauge is up to 50 feet but if
you must use a longer cord, use a 12-gauge NO LONGER
THAN 100 feet.
17. Always use properly grounded outlets; the appliance may
break fused and polarized outlets.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning
or maintenance or relocating the heater.
19. When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry
place, free from excessive vibration and store to avoid
damage.
20.
While every effort is made to ensure packing materials
are kept outside of the plastic bag which covers your
heater in the box, there is some chance that material may
lodge itself in the heater part of the unit. If you notice this
on inspection, please remove it.
21. When turning on your heater for the first time, it is
normal for the heater to emit a mild “new heater” smell
which quickly passes.
22. This heater is to be used on a 110 / 120 V, 11.2 AMP,
grounded circuit. Do not use in an outlet controlled by
a switch or dimmer switch. The cord supplied with the
heater has a 2 blade plug with a round pin on the plug
for grounding purposes. If a 3-slot receptacle/outlet is
not available, you must use an adapter which must be
properly grounded to the outlet box. Avoid plugging
other appliances into the same circuit as the heater.
This unit comes equipped with a Safety Tilt Switch
mechanism. Power will shut off automatically should
the unit be accidentally knocked over or tilted past 15
degrees. To reset, unplug the unit from the wall outlet,
reposition on a flat, level surface, and plug in again.
DANGER
x
RISK OF FIRE – THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF FIRE
WHEN WORKING WITH A HEATER. KEEP IT
AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND ANY
MATERIAL THAT COULD EASILY CATCH FIRE
x
RISK OF FIRE – IF THE HEATER FALLS OVER
OR
FALLS OFF THE WALL
, IT
COULD START A FIRE
x
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DISCONNECT ALL
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE WORKING ON THE
UNIT. THERE IS A CHANCE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
IF YOU WORK ON THIS UNIT WHILE IT IS
PLUGGED IN TO POWER. THIS UNIT USES
ELECTRICITY TO OPERATE. DO NOT USE THIS
HEATER AROUND WATER OR IF THE CORD IS
DAMAGED.
x
DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT – NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
x
BURN HAZARD – HIGH TEMPERATURES
x
KEEP ELECTRICAL CORDS, DRAPERY, AND OTHER
FURNISHINGS AT LEAST 3 FT/ 1 M AWAY FROM
THE FRONT/SIDES/BACK OF THE HEATING HEAD
UNIT
WARNING
x
RISK OF FIRE - KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
AWAY FROM TOP OF HEATER
x
SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE ONLY WHILE THE
HEATER IS UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SUPPLY
This appliance MUST be grounded. When using
outdoors, use a certified GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt)
outlet to protect against electrical shock. All
installations must be in accordance with IEE safety
regulations or the equivalent. THIS UNIT MUST BE ON
A DEDICATED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
