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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY 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:
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. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3
feet (0.9m) from the heater.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used near children, pets or the
disabled.
NEVER leave heater unattended while operating.
4. Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where
it may fall into bathtub or other water container. Do not use your heater outdoors. Do
not use near sinks, swimming pools, or other damp areas such as flooded
basements, garages, etc. or anyplace where the heater could come in contact with
water.
5. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
6. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
7. Always unplug heater by removing the plug end from the outlet when not in use.
Never unplug by pulling on the cord as this can damage the power cord.
8. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment,or
repair.
9. 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 shall be
No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts. When using an
extension cord, you must fully insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not use
the extension cord if the plug cannot be properly connected.
10.Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
11.It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose fit between the
AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug.
Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.
12. 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.
13.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
14. Do not operate heater with any safety guards removed.
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.
