SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble or op- erate this product. When using electricalproducts,thefollowing basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
WARNING:Aswithmostelec- trical appliances, electrical parts inthisproductareelectricallylive even when switch is off.
1.Do not use this product if the power circuit does not have ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) protection. GFCI should be wired into the homes electrical circuit by a qualified electrician.
2.This product must be used on a grounded supply circuit.
3.Product must be used on a 15 or 20 amp maximum overcurrent protection circuit.
4.DO NOT use indoors or plug this product into an indoor circuit.
5.Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. If you must have an extension cord, the cord shall be minimum size of 14 awg and not rated less than 1875 watts. Use only 3 wire cord type (3 prong plug) marked for outdoor use.
6.Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords. Damage to household wiring and/or fire could result.
7.Avoid overheating the cord. DO NOT run cord under outdoor 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.
8.Do not run cord through doorways, holes in floors or walls.
9.DO NOT operate product with a damaged cord or plug, or after the product malfunc- tions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return product to service center for examination, electrical or mechanical adjust- ment, or repair.
10.Do not remove, bend or modify any metal prongs or pins of cord.
11.Do not allow the legs of chairs or the table to rest on the power cord.
12.Always unplug product after use.
13.When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
14.Keep electrical plug dry and off of wet surfaces.
15.Do not place or store where product can fall or be pulled into swimming pool or body of water. If product falls into water, unplug immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO WATER. If water is above the air intakes (see Figure 3, page 4) or product is totally immersed in water, dispose of heater properly.
16.Do not use near or place where standing water can occur.
17.Do not hose down or pressure wash.
18.For outdoor use only in temperatures above freezing.
19.Use product only for intended outdoor use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
20.Do not operate this product in the rain.
21.Keep combustible and flammable materials, such as gasoline and paint thinner, at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from all sides of the product. DO NOT place combustible liquids above the product. Avoid spilling combustible liquids on the product.
22.This product has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use where flammable vapors are present
23.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 product.
24.To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as grass, wet soil, or where openings may become blocked.
25.Do not permanently block air exhaust in any manner.
26.DO NOT locate product on top of carpet.
27.Warn children of the risk of death by electri- cal shock. Extreme caution is necessary when any product is used by, or near children, or animals.
28.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical parts on this unit. Unauthorized repairs or alterations of this product may increase the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
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