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| Fire Risk! | Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service | ||
| • Do not install or operate damaged | or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. | ||
| heater. | Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with | ||
| • Do not modify heater. | this heater. For assistance or additional information | ||
| consult a qualified installer, service agency or your | |||
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•Do not operate the heater without fully assembling all components.
•Installation and/or use of any component part not approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the above actions.
A. Important Instructions
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using this heater.
•This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 12 in. (305 mm) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
•Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
•Always unplug heater when not in use.
•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.
•Do not use outdoors.
•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.
•Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not coil cord.
•To disconnect heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove plug from outlet.
•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.
•To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
•A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
•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.
•Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 16 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts. Use minimum length and do not coil cord.
•Always use properly grounded fused and polarized outlets.
•Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code.
•Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the heater.
•To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.
•To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
•When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid damage.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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