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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER
NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor 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’
(0.9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4) Always switch off the heater when not in use.
5) Do not operate any heater after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Disconnect power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician
before reusing.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) To disconnect heater, turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel.
8) Do not install less than 6 feet (1.8 m) high from the floor and closer than 1 foot (0.3 m) to any
adjacent vertical surfaces or walls. Keep at least 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) from the back wall (with or
without using the wall hanging mounting bracket).
9) 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.
10) To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
11) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use it in
areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors and liquids are used or stored.
12) 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.
13) This product must be installed by a certified electrician, in accordance with local codes.
14) For supply cables, use 10 AWG (5.3 mm
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) copper wires .
15) This heater includes a visual alarm to warn that parts of the heater are getting excessively hot. If
the alarm flashes, immediately turn the heater OFF and inspect for any objects, on or adjacent to the
heater that may have blocked the airflow or otherwise cause high temperatures to have occurred.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM FLASHING. To reset the heater, switch the
CIRCUIT BREAKER
OFF, and wait five to ten minutes for the unit to cool down before turning the
heater on.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction regarding use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION – High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and
other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side
and rear.
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