WARNINGS
This electric appliance produces convection heat and failure to follow warnings and instructions can cause a fire or injury.
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WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
•Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury or property damage.
•For indoor use only.
•Do not use the heater close to furniture, curtains or other flammable items. Allow at least 36 inches (1 meter) between the heater and flammable items.
•Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.
•Do not cover or obstruct the heater outlet slots on the top of the unit or the air inlet slots on the bottom of the unit.
•Do not use in bathrooms, laundry rooms or other areas that are damp or have standing water.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
•Do not touch the heater during operation. Burn or scald injury could result.
•Keep children away from the heater. Never leave an unsupervised child near the heater.
•Because of injury risk, the heater should be operated only by individuals knowledgeable about the operation and familiar with the warnings and cautions listed in this manual.
•Because of injury risk, this heater is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD–SERVICE
•To avoid property damage, personal injury or death due to electrical shock, do not service the unit without first unplugging the unit from the wall outlet and allowing adequate time for the unit to cool down.
•Service must be performed only by a qualfied service technician.
•Do not use the heater if the power cord is damaged. Contact an authorized servicer or electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
WARNING
INSTALLATION & USE
To avoid property damage, personal injury or death due to electrical shock, follow all the instructions in this Installation and Operation manual.
•All local, regional and national electric codes and local construction codes must be observed in the installation of the heater.
•The power outlet must be properly polarized and grounded. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is always recommended.
•Be sure the voltage listed on the heater’s nameplate is the same as the voltage at the installation site.
•The room where the heater is being used should have a working smoke detector installed.
•Do not place the heater behind a door or other obstacle and operate it.
•Do not place the power cord under a carpet or rug.
•Wall mount option: do not alter power cable.
•Remove the plug from the power outlet and wait until the heater is sufficiently cool before cleaning it.
CAUTION•
•Use an extension cord with extreme caution, making sure the extension cord is rated to handle the heater’s amp and watt load.
•Use extreme caution whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
•Wall mount option: Do not install the heater immediately below or in front of an electrical wall outlet.
•Do not use a timer or other device that automatically turns on the unit.
•Do not use the heater with an external voltage regulator such as a dimmer or speed controller.
•Unplug the heater from the power source when not in use.
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