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SAFETY INFORMATION
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:
DANGER
• Read all instructions before using this heater.
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, an electric shock or fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
• This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
DO NOT
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep
combustible material, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3
feet from this appliance and keep them away from
the sides and rear.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children or individuals with
disabilities and whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
• 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 areas and where it
will not be tripped over.
• 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
appliance.
• This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside.
DO NOT
use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable vapors or liquids are
used or stored. This fireplace should not be used
as a drying rack for clothing. Christmas stockings
or decorations should not be hung in the area of it.
• Use this appliance only as described in the
manual. Any other use is
NOT
recommended by
the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
CAUTION
• If possible,
ALWAYS
unplug this appliance when
not in use.
• DO NOT
operate any heater with a damaged
cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions.
DO
NOT
operate any heater if it has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reusing.
•
Any repairs to this fireplace should be carried out
by a qualified service person.
•
Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating this fireplace
again.
• DO NOT
use outdoors.
• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
NEVER
place heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
• To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the
off position, then remove plug from outlet.
• ONLY
connect to properly grounded outlets.
• This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or
follow U.S.A. Installations, follow local codes and
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA N0.70.
•
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 opening may
become blocked.
• The heaters
MUST NOT
be located immediately
below a socket-outlet.
• ALWAYS
plug heaters directly into a wall outlet /
receptacle.
NEVER
use with an extension cord or
re-loadable power tap (outlet / power strip).
• DO NOT
slide insert on top of wood to avoid
scratching wood surface.
• DO NOT
place any object on top of the insert or
block the air intakes/vents as this can cause the
unit to overheat and could cause a fire.
