2.0 Important Instructions
When using or working on electric heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before installing or 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, etc. and curtains
at least 4 feet ( HZEHP
e
7500) or 5
-
1/2 feet (HZEHP
e
15000) 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.
Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at service panel and have
heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
5.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at main dis-
connect panel.
6.
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.
7.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
8.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or stored.
9.
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.
10.
Burned
-
out elements cannot be safely repaired and must be replaced.
11.
Heater must be installed according to NEC and other local electric codes.
12.
Use supply wires suitable for 90
o
C.
13.
Use high
-
temperature hardware (stainless steel) to connect element leads to power leads.
14.
Do not install closer than Minimum Clearance to any surface.
15.
Do not install less than Minimum Mounting Height from the floor.
16.
Servicing should be done only while the heater is disconnected from the supply circuit.
17.
″
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
″
2
