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When using electric heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains away from front of heater.
. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to touch
hot surfaces. The grille directly in front of heater outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever heater is left operating and unattended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or if heater malfunctions
or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water con-
tainer.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF before removing plug from outlet.
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.
1. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
1. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
15. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and
cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should
be No. 14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
17. Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical codes.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or reloca-
tion of heater.
19. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.
0. To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
1. When transporting or storing heater, keep in a dry place.
. Control panel door gets hot during heater operation. Open door by pressing on
right corner. A spring magnet will disengage. Pull door down to open.
Safety Information
Save These Instructions
WARNING: Im-
proper installation,
adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this man-
ual. For assistance or addi-
tional information, consult a
qualified installer.
CAUTION: Do not
expose the heater
to the elements
(such as rain, etc.).
— Do not place clothing or
other flammable material on
or near firebox. Never place
any objects on the fireplace.
— Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the
room with the fireplace.
— Fireplace becomes very
hot when running. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace
will remain hot for a time af-
ter shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
— Do not install fireplace
directly on carpet or similar
surface which may restrict
air circulation beneath unit.
NOTE: This heater must
be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with
National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition or the
Canadian Electric Code,
CSA C.1 as appropriate.
This heater has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for fixed and
location-dedicated electric room heaters in the United States. All components are UL
or CSA safety certified.