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General Safety Information
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
3. Make certain that the power source complies with the electrical requirements of the heater.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the
heater is left operating unattended.
5. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug of heater does not fit fully in the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
6. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped
over.
7. 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.
8. Unplug power cord before servicing or moving the heater. Always unplug heater when not in use.
WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECTING
POWER WHEN SERVICING OR MOVING THE HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
9. Do not insert or allow fingers or foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as it may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater. Do not block or tamper with the heater in any manner
while it is in operation.
10. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not place heater on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
11. Always place the heater on a stable, flat, level surface when operating, to avoid the chance of the heater
overturning. Locate the power cord so the heater or other objects are not resting on it. Do not run power
cord under carpeting. Do not cover power cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange power cord
away from room traffic and where it will not be tripped over.
12. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use handle
when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them at least 1 foot (0.3m) from the
sides and rear.
13. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or relocatable
power tap (outlet/power strip).
14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. It must NOT be used in potentially dangerous
locations such as flammable, explosive, chemical-laden or wet atmosphere. This heater is intended for use
in general use only.
15. This heater is not intended for use in wet or damp locations. Never locate a heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
16.
Do not use heater outdoors.
WARNING: REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICES.
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