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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
HEATER
NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when unit is first
operated. Do
n’t be alarmed. This indicates that a drop of oil fell on
the heating coil during the manufacturing process. It will quickly
evaporate and should not re-occur.
Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well
ventilated during this operation. It is normal for the appliance to emit
small cracking sounds when you turn it on for the first time. Do not
be alarmed.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1) Read all instructions before using this heater.
2) 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, and curtains at least 3’ (0.9 m) from the front of the heater
and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4) Always switch off the heater when not in use.
5) Do not operate any heater after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Disconnect power at service panel and
have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) To disconnect heater, turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect
panel.
8) Do not install less than 8 feet (2.4m) high from the floor and closer than 1
foot (0.3m) to any adjacent vertical surfaces or walls. Keep at least 4.5 inches
(11.5cm) from the back wall (with or without using the wall hanging mounting
bracket).
9) 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.
10) To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner.
