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IMPORTANT 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 appliance is hot when in use. To avoid
burns, do not come in contact with heater. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains
at least 3 feet (1m.) from the front of the heater.
3.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children or invalids and when-
ever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4.
Always unplug heater when not in use.
5.
Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord
or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has
been dropped or damaged in any manner.
6.
Any repairs to this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified service person.
7.
Under no circumstances should this electric fire-
place be modified. Parts having to be removed
for servicing must be replaced prior to operat-
ing this electric fireplace again.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas or similar indoor locations. Never
use this appliance near a bathtub or other wa-
ter container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, ru nners or similar
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic areas
and where it will not be tripped over.
11. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then
remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
13. When this appliance is installed, it must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes with
the current CSA C22.1 Canadian local codes for
USA installations. Follow local codes and National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70 and Canadian
Cord: C 22.2 NO.0.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause
electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.
15. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes
or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, such as a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
16. This heater gets hot and it contains internal parts
that sparks and arcs. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or
stored.
17. Use this heater only as described in this manual.
Other uses not recommended by the manufac-
turer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
18. Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may
overheat and cause a risk of fire. However if you
must use an extension cord, the cord shall be No.
14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1900
watt. The extension cord must be a three wire cord
with grounding type plug and cord connector.
19. This electric fireplace heater should not be used
as a drying rack for clothing. Also, do not hang
Christmas stockings or decorations on or near it.
20. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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