We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•
Use an extension cord suitable for use
outdoors and in cold temperatures. It
should be clearly marked that it is
suitable for use with outdoor
appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
•
Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
•
Do not use multiple extension cords.
•
Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.
•
Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
•
Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
•
Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.
•
Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before driving your
vehicle. Make sure the protective cover
seals the prongs of the block heater
cord plug when not in use.
•
Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
