Quadra-Fire QV32EV-B, QV32E-B owner manual 2Getting Started, A. Important Instructions

2Getting Started

WARNING	WARNING
Fire Risk!	Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
• Do not install or operate damaged	or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
heater.	Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with
• Do not modify heater.	this heater. For assistance or additional information
	consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or your
• Installation other than as instructed by
	dealer.
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. is
strictly prohibited.
• Do not operate the heater without fully
assembling all components.
• Installation and/or use of any component	Not intended for use as a primary heat source.
part not approved by Hearth & Home	This heater is tested and approved as a decorative heater.
Technologies.
	It should not be factored as a primary heat source in
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility
	residential heating calculations.
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by
the above actions.

A. Important Instructions		•	Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should al-			or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock
			or fi re, or damage the heater.
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock,		•
			To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or
and injury to persons, including the following:
•	Read all instructions before using this heater.	•	exhaust in any manner.
			A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
•	This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
			not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable
	bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles		liquids are used or stored.
	when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials,	•
			Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other
	such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and		use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
	curtains at least 12 in. (305 mm) from the front of the
			fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
	heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.	￿•
•			Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
	Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used		cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you
	by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
			have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 16
	is left operating and unattended.
•			AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
	Always unplug heater when not in use.
			Use minimum length and do not coil cord.
•	Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug	•	Always use properly grounded fused and polarized
	or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or		outlets.
	damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized	•
			Always use ground fault protection where required by
	service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical		electrical code.
	adjustment, or repair.	•
			Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning,
•	Do not use outdoors.
			maintenance or relocation of the heater.
•	This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry	•
			To prevent a possible fi re, do not burn wood or other
	areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater		materials in this heater.
	where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.	•
			To prevent electric shock or fi re, always use a certifi ed
￿ •	Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
			electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
	throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from	•
			When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry
	traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not		place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid
	coil cord.
•			damage.
	To disconnect heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove
		•	SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
	plug from outlet.		REFERENCE.

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