IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to person, including following:

1.Read all instructions before using this appliance.

2.This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front of the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet from the front of the unit.

3.CAUTION: 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 unplug heater when not in use.

5.Do not operate any fireplaces with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater has malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take the fireplace to a authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.

6.Do not use outdoors.

7.This fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations. Never locate the fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

8.Do not install the fireplace directly on carpet or a similar surface, which may restrict air circulation beneath the unit.

9.Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over

10.To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to the off position and remove plug from outlet. .

11.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 appliance.

12.To prevent fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,

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such as a bed, where openings may become blocked.

13.CAUTION: This appliance gets hot and it contains internal parts that could arc or spark. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored. This electric fireplace should not be used as a drying rack for clothing. Also, do not have Christmas stockings or decorations hung on or near it.

14.Do not modify this fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

15.Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and cause a fire hazard. However if you must use an extension cord, the cord shall be

16AWG, 1875 Watts.

16.Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.

17.Do not strike fireplace glass.

18.Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets been required.

19.Always use properly grounded, fused, and polarized outlets.

20.Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code.

21.Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the fireplace.

22.When transporting or sorting the fireplace and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store so as to avoid damage.

23.Do not plug this product into a receptacle controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.

24.Do not exceed recommended bulb wattage. Using a higher wattage bulb could create a fire hazard or cause damage to your electric fireplace.

25.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Desa Tech EF5802R Important Safety Instructions, Please Retain this USER’S Guide for Future Reference