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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER
NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odour when unit is first operated. Don’t be alarmed. This
indicates that a drop of oil fell on the heating coil during the manufacturing process. It will quickly
evaporate and should not re-occur.
Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated during this operation. It
is normal for the appliance to emit small cracking sounds when you turn it on for the first time. Do
not be alarmed.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, 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. Keep combustible
materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 meters) from the
front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear. Ensure a minimum clearance of
5.5 inches (14 cm) from both sides and rear of heater to adjacent walls. Keep the rear grille away from walls
or drapes so as not to block the air intake.
3. Caution and reasonable supervision is necessary when any heater is used by or near children, invalids or
pets and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on
cord.
5. To disconnect the heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove the plug from outlet.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to an authorized service facility for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not be tripped over. Route the
cord so that it will not be walked on, or pinched by furniture.
10. Connect to properly grounded outlets only. Check heater voltage and amperage on the back of the heater to
make sure it agrees with the electric service supplied.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.
12. 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.
13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other damage to property.
14. This heater draws 20 Amps during operation. Be sure to use a dedicated 240VAC, 30A circuit for the heater.
15. It is normal for the heater’s plug and cord to feel warm to the touch. A plug or cord which becomes hot to the
touch or becomes distorted in shape may be a result of a worn electrical outlet. Worn outlets or receptacles
should be replaced prior to further use of the heater. Plugging heater into a worn outlet/ receptacle may
result in overheating of the power cord or fire.
