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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. | Read all instructions before using the appliance. |
2. | To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance |
| directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet. |
3. | The 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 |
electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
10. | DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or |
| after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or |
| damaged in any manner. Return appliance to |
| manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical |
| adjustment, or repair. |
11. | 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. |
12. | Use appliance only for intended household use as |
| described in this manual. Any other use not |
| recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, |
| electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of |
| attachments not recommended or sold by JCS/THG, LLC |
| may cause hazards. |
13. | DO NOT use outdoors. |
14. | To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or |
| exhaust in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, |
| like a bed, where openings may become blocked. |
15. | To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove |
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Wattage: 1500W
•Working voltage: 120V AC/60Hz
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. | Carefully remove your heater from the box. (Please |
| save the carton for off-season storage.) |
2. | Make sure the heater is OFF before plugging the heater |
| into the outlet. |
3. | Place heater on firm, level surface. |
4. | Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high |
interrupts the beam for three or more seconds, the heater turns off and the above icon illuminates. Once the obstruction is removed and the beam reconnects, the icon turns off and the heater restarts.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
Auto Safety Shut-Off
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically advanced, safety system that automatically shuts off the current to the heater when a potential overheat temperature
is reached and illuminates the corresponding icon. When this occurs, you must reset the heater.
1.Turn the [Heat Control/Mode] to OFF (Power).
2.Unplug the heater and wait 30 minutes.
3.Plug in and turn ON (Power) the heater.
Back-Up Safety Fuse
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Plug heater into outlet. The heater will perform the SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel verification. (See SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel for more details about this feature.)
2.Press the Power Button (Power) to turn the heater ON. The Timer LED will illuminate indicating that the 4-Hour Safety Timer has been activated and the heater will perform the SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel verification. (See 4-Hour Safety Timer for more details about this feature.)
3.Press the Timer Button (Timer) to turn the 4-Hour Safety Timer and Timer LED OFF. The heater will operate continuously on full power.
4.Press the Power Button (Power) at any time to turn the heater OFF.
5.If a safety icon is illuminated, please follow the instructions associated with that icon.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your heater fails to operate, unplug the heater and:
•Make sure the electrical outlet and circuit breaker are working.
•Check for obstructions. If you find an obstruction, turn OFF and UNPLUG the heater. Carefully remove the obstruction and follow the reset instructions.
NOTE: Remotes used for other household products may interfere with the contact sensor and cause the heater to shut off. The heater will automatically resume operation when the remote control is no longer being used.
Please DO NOT attempt to open or repair the heater.
Please see the Warranty for Service Instructions or call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-5-
HOLMES.
| curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front of the heater |
| and keep them away from the sides and rear. |
4. | 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. |
5. | This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, |
| laundry areas and similar indoor location. NEVER locate |
| heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water |
| container. |
6. | Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used |
| by, or near children or invalids, and whenever the |
| heater is left operating and unattended. |
7. | Always unplug the heater when not in use. |
8. | When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not |
| the cord. |
9. | DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any |
| ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an |
| plug from outlet. |
16. | 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. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not less |
| than 1875 watts. |
17. | If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on |
| Auto Safety Shut-off. |
18. | DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or |
| mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void |
| your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user |
| serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by |
| qualified personnel only. |
19. | Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is |
| recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or |
| outlet is hot to touch. |
wattage appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, |
this unit draws 12.5 Amps. |
SAFETYMAX™ TECHNOLOGIES
Your heater features two new revolutionary safety technologies, the SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel and the SafetyMax™ Invisible Contact Sensor. Both safety features automatically activate when you turn on your heater.
SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel
The patented SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel verifies that the four safety features function, each time you plug in or turn on your heater. The icon for each safety feature will blink and turn off to indicate that the SafetyMax™ SelfCheck Panel verification is complete for that safety feature. In the unlikely event that one of the safety features is not functioning, an icon illuminates letting you know that a problem has occurred and the heater will not run. Please
This heater is equipped with a back-up safety fuse. In the unlikely event that the heater does not respond to an overheat situation, the back-up fuse engages, the heater turns off,
and the above icon illuminates. If this occurs, the heater will not reset or operate. Refer to the Warranty for additional information.
Tip-Over Protection
This unit is equipped with tip-over protection. If the unit is accidentally knocked over, it instantly shuts off and the above icon illuminates.
Place the heater in an upright position and the heater automatically restarts.
4-Hour Safety Timer
This unit is equipped with a 4-hour safety timer which is activated when you turn on the heater. The built-in LED light (Timer button) will illuminate letting you know the 4-Hour
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
•Always unplug the heater before cleaning.
•Lightly run a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the heater grill to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated.
•Carefully wipe the heater with a soft, damp cloth. Please be very cautious near the motor and heating elements.
•The accumulation of dust or other substances on the contact sensor may cause the heater to function improperly. Keep the sensors clean by gently wiping them with a soft damp cloth.
•NEVER use abrasive or flammable solvents to clean the heater.
•After cleaning, be sure to completely dry the heater with a cloth or towel.
•Store your heater in its original carton in a cool, dry location.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY
refer to the descriptions below or the safety sticker attached to your heater for corrective instructions.
SafetyMax™ Invisible Contact Sensor
The patented SafetyMax™ Invisible Contact Sensor is an invisible infrared beam that protects the front grill from potential hazards. If an object
timing period had begun. After four hours have expired, the heater automatically shuts off. To turn the heater back on, follow normal operating instructions.
NOTE: To deactivate the timer press the button (Timer) so the LED light turns off, the heater will now run continuously at full power.
