2Getting Started
A. 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:
•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 3 ft (.9m) 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.
•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.
•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 appliance.
•To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
•To prevent personal injury, do not strike appliance glass.
•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.
B. Electric Service
All wiring must be installed by a qualified elec- trician. Use appropriate wire to meet local and national codes for rated power consumption.
•The heater is wired from the factory with a polarized plug. No provisions have been made for hard wiring.
•For ease of electrical hook up, you may wish to install the heater near an existing outlet. A 15 amp, 120 volt circuit is required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases. A dedicated circuit will be required if, after installation, the circuit trips or fuse blows on a regular basis when the heater is operated. Additional appliances on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the circuit breaker.
•Before plugging the heater into the wall outlet, make sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position.
•If the cord does not reach the outlet, a No.
C. Inspect Stove and Components
WARNING
Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation.
•Do NOT install damaged components.
•Do NOT install incomplete components.
•Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.
•Carefully remove the stove and components from the packaging.
•Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
•Read all the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
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