Heat Storm HS-1500-TRC, User Manual And Safety Instructions

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Safety & Awareness
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic precaution should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions before installing
or using this heater.
• This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, etc. and
curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from
the front of the heater and keep them
away from the sides.
• Extreme caution is necessary when
any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is
left operating and unattended.
• Always unplug heater when not in use.
• DO NOT operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return
heater to authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
• Remove product from the packaging
and ensure it is in good condition.
• DO NOT let children play with the
packaging, for example plastic bags.
• Check that the voltage and frequency
of your appliance match your mains
voltage before plugging in.
• This heater is hot when in use. To
avoid burns DO NOT touch the grills
or heating element during use or
attempt to move the heater.
• DO NOT touch the heater with wet
hands.
• DO NOT operate any heater with
a damaged cable or plug, or after
the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in any manner.
Return the heater to an authorized
service facility for examination and
repair.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust
any electrical or mechanical functions
as this may void warranty.
• DO NOT insert or allow objects to
touch the heating element and never
place anything on the heater safety
guard (e.g. towels), as this may dam-
age the heater and could cause an
electrical shock or fire. Never use your
heater to dry washing.
• If the heating element has stopped
glowing it may still be live, please
check that the heat setting indicates
the heater is off. Always disconnect
your appliance from the mains before
any cleaning or replacing tubes.
• DO NOT use the heater in areas
where petrol, paint, or other flammable
substances are stored.
• Always unplug the heater when not
in use. To disconnect from the power
supply, grip the plug and pull from the
power socket. Never pull by the cable.