IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, personal injury and property damage. Read all safety
precautions, and familiarize yourself with this manual prior to use.
WARNING:
Use your heater only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer, and can cause fire, electrical shock, personal
injury and property damage.
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Your heater is for INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT use your heater
outdoors, or for industrial or commercial purposes.
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DO NOT depend on the Power Control Switch as the sole means of disconnecting
power from your heater. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet when
your heater is not in use, when changing locations, or prior to cleaning.
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Place your heater on a stable, level surface, and route the power cord away from
traffic areas.
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Connect the power cord to an easily-accessible electrical outlet so that your heater
can be disconnected immediately in the event of an emergency.
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Ensure that twelve inches of clearance exists around your heater to avoid
obstructing intake and exhaust flow.
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For optimal operation and to avoid overloading a circuit, connect your heater to
circuit that is not supplying power to other electrical appliances.
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DO NOT operate your heater near curtains, plants, window covers, or other loose
objects; such objects can become lodged in your heater’s moving components,
and
cause a fire.
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NEVER cover your heater or place your heater or its power cord under rugs,
carpeting or similar objects, as fire can occur.
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Your heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar damp
locations. Never place your heater where it may come in contact with water or
other
liquids.
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DO NOT use devices that would turn your heater on and off automatically, as the
use of such devices can cause a fire.
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Avoid contact with moving parts. NEVER insert your fingers or other objects
through your heater’s grill.
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DO NOT immerse or expose your heater to any form of liquid.
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NEVER operate your heater near an open flame or in the presence of explosive or
combustible gases or fumes, such as: gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids.
Your heater has hot internal components, and components that can spark during
normal operation.
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DO NOT expose your heater to excessive heat or humidity, as electrical
component damage can occur.
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DO NOT pull on the power cord. Always grasp the plug when connecting and
disconnecting the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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DO NOT use extension cords with your heater. Extension cords can overheat and
cause a fire.
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DO NOT remove, replace, repair or tamper with the originally-supplied plug.
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NEVER attempt to open or service your heater. Doing so may cause personal
injury or property damage. Should your heater or its power cord malfunction or
become damaged, discontinue operation immediately and consult a qualified
repair
technician.
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Extreme caution is necessary when your heater is used near children, pets
and invalids. Keep your heater out of the reach of children, pets and invalids to
reduce the risk of personal injury and electrical shock.
