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SAFETY INFORMATION
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If possible,
ALWAYS
unplug this appliance when not in use.
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DO NOT
use outdoors.
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This item is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
NEVER
place heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
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ONLY
connect to properly grounded outlets.
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This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, with
the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or follow U.S.A. Installations, follow local codes
and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA N0.70.
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There is a thermostat limiter inside the item. When the inner temperature overheats or abnormal
heating occurs, the thermostat protective device would cut off power supply to prevent damage or
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DO NOT
block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
DO NOT
use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where opening may become blocked.
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The heaters
MUST NOT
be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
Electrical Connection
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Amps
Watts (max.)
120 VAC, 60 Hz
12.5 Amps
1500 Watts
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A 15-amp, 120-volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the item
will be on a dedicated circuit as other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker
to trip or the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation. The unit comes standard with 6-ft.
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This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown below. See illustration for
grounding instruction. An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding
type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not
be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A
B
C
D
Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Grounding Means
Metal
Screw
Cover of
Grounding
Box
Adapter
To prevent a possible fire,
risk of fire.
three-wire cord, exiting from the rear of the heater.
DO NOT
exceed the current rating of the current
tap.
ALWAYS
plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.
NEVER
use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
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Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS