Touchstone 87026, Owner'S Manual

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Lumenex Series Electric Fireplace
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
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THIS FIREPLACE IS HOT WHEN IN OPERATION AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
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Do not operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.
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Risk of burns. This fireplace is HOT when in operation and heating element is ON. Power to the fireplace
should be turned off and the fireplace allowed to cool before servicing. To disconnect power to the
fireplace, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete, or substitute components.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in same room with fireplace. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is
recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to the fireplace, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals away from the fireplace
and hot surfaces. Ensure that you have incorporated adequate safety measures to protect infants/toddlers
from touching hot surfaces.
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It is imperative that that the control compartments, circulating blower, and its passageway is the fireplace is
kept clean.
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Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
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Do not use the fireplace if any part has been under water.
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Do not operate the fireplace with the glass panel removed, cracked or broken.
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Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children. As with all plastic bags, these are not toys and
should be kept away from children and infants.
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Servicing should only be done while the fireplace is disconnected from the power outlet.
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Unplug fireplace if not being used for an extended period of time.
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Do not operate this fireplace with a damaged cord or plug after the fireplace malfunctions, has been
dropped, or damaged in any manner.
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INDOOR USE ONLY! Do not use outdoors.
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Never locate fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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Do not run the 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.
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Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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Do not insert foreign objects into any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause and electric shock,
fire, or damage to the fireplace.
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To prevent a possible fire, do not block the air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a carpet, where openings may be blocked.
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Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the fireplace can cause melting, discoloration or
damage to the decorations, a TV or other electronic components.