SimpliFire • SF-SC43-BK, SF-SC-55-BK, SF-SC78-BK • 2041-980 • 1/19
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Risk of Burns!
Risk of Electrical Shock!
DO NOT:
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Install or operate damaged heater
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Modify heater
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Operate the heater without fully assembling all
components
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the
above actions.
WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and
understanding operating instructions.
Failure to operate ap-
pliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or
injury.
WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-
age.
Failure to install appliance according to Owner’s Manual
could cause property damage or injury.
NOTICE!
This appliance is not intended for use as a primary
heat source and should not be factored as such in residential
heating calculations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
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Read all instructions before installing this appliance.
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This appliance 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 ft. (0.9 m) from the front of the appliance
and keep them away from the sides and rear.
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Extreme caution is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children or other at risk individuals and whenever
the appliance is left operating and unattended.
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Do not operate any appliance if it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have appliance inspected by a
certified electrician before reusing.
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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 appliance.
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To prevent a possible fire, do not block appliance connection
fan air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
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A heater has hot and sparking parts inside. Do not use it in
areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors or liquids
are used or stored.
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Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to authorized
service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment or repair.
• Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
• Always use ground fault protection where required by
electrical code.
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To disconnect appliance, turn controls to “OFF” then turn off
the circuit breaker.
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To prevent electrical shock or fire, always use a certified
electrician should new circuits be required.
• When transporting or storing the appliance, keep in a dry
place free from excess vibration to avoid damage.
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To prevent possible fire, do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
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Never locate appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or
water container.
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AVOID FIRE!
Regularly inspect all air vents to make sure
they are free from dust, lint, or other blockage. Turn off power
by turning off the circuit breaker to
the unit and clean with a
vacuum ONLY.
DO NOT
rinse or get wet.
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NEVER
hang this unit on a wall directly below an electrical
outlet.
• WARNING:
Reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock - do
not use this heater with any solid state speed control devices.
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This product is not intended to be a primary heat source. It
is for supplemental heat only.
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INDOOR use only!
Never use this heater outdoors. Doing
so may result in electric shock.
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Risk of electric shock! DO NOT OPEN!
No user-
serviceable parts inside.
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NEVER modify this heater.
Doing so could result in
personal injury or property damage. Modification of this
fireplace completely voids all warranties.
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ALWAYS
disconnect this unit from power supply before
performing any assembly or cleaning, or before relocating
the electric fireplace.
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NEVER
leave this heater unattended.
ALWAYS
Turn off
power by turning off the circuit breaker when heater is not
in use.
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ALWAYS
store this heater in a dry location. NEVER use
the fireplace if it has become wet.
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A minimum 15-Amp 120VAC circuit is required for this
heater. NEVER
overload the circuit. If the heater trips
the circuit breaker, unplug all other appliances on the
same circuit before the next use. Avoid plugging other
appliances into the same circuit as this heater.
