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READ & SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION:
Read all instructions before attempting to operate this unit. Keep
the assembly instructions for future reference. Keep the original
packaging for use when storing the heater during extended
periods of non-use.
INTENDED USE:
Electric utility heaters are designed to meet a variety of heating
requirements. This product is intended for indoor and outdoor
domestic use only; not for commercial use. Use only with
electrical wiring that is in good working order and that meets
applicable codes and ordinances. This heater must be plugged
in to a 120V AC, 15 Amp (or larger) circuit. Do not plug anything
additional into the same circuit. If you have any questions
whether your wiring is adequate, consult a qualified electrician.
Risk of fire, overheating, malfunction, property damage, injury or
even death may result if not adhered to.
When indoors, use your heater only with a working smoke
detector located in the vicinity of your heater.
While using your heater, you should follow the
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
listed below. As part of those instructions, we
have used the word
“
WARNING
”
to indicate the level of hazard:
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in injury or death.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, including the following precautions:
• This heater will get hot when in use. Do not touch hot surfaces.
•
CAUTION:
Some parts of this product can become very hot
and cause burns.
• Do not move the unit when in use. Wait until the heater is
completely cool before moving and check that it has been
unplugged from the power supply.
• Keep combustible material such as furniture, papers, clothes,
curtains, bedding cloths, papers, trees, leaves, dry grass and
bushes at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and
away from the sides and rear.
• The heater must be a minimum of 6 ft (1.8 m) away from the
ground and a minimum of 1.5 ft (0.5 m) away from the ceiling
of a building or overhanging items.
• Never install your heater on a combustible surface. Do not
mount on plastic or vinyl.
• The heater must not face with the heating element pointing
upwards towards a ceiling. The heater element must be facing
the area it is to heat.
• In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. Do not
put any blankets, articles of clothing, or other flammable
material covering the heater.
• Keep children and pets a minimum of 1.5 ft away from the
heater.
• Supervision is needed when this product is used anywhere
near children. The heater is not intended for use by children
or other persons without assistance or supervision if their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from
using it safely.
• Do not operate the heater if there are any signs of damage or
malfunction of the heater.
• Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this heater. The unit does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Only a qualified electrician should perform
servicing or repairs.
• In case the power cord is damaged call Customer Service.
• Do not handle the heating element with bare hands. If it is
inadvertently touched, remove finger marks with a soft cloth
and methylated spirits or alcohol, otherwise the marks will burn
into the element causing premature heater failure.
• Do not replace or attempt to replace the infrared heating
element in this product.
• This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. This heater
is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or other
similar indoor areas. Never locate heater where it could fall into
a bathtub, swimming pool, or other water container.
• Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands or feet.
• Do not run the power cable under carpeting. Do not cover the
power cable with rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Arrange
the power cable away from foot traffic and where it will not be
tripped over.
• Do not wind the power cable around the heater.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
opening on the heater, as this may result in electric shock, fire,
or damage to the heater.
• To prevent a possible fire, do not block the air vents.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use in areas where gasoline, paint, explosive and/or flammable
liquids are used or stored. Keep unit away from heated
surfaces and open flames.
• Where possible, avoid the use of an extension cord as this may
overheat and cause a fire.
• Always ensure the heater is plugged into a suitable socket, one
that is tested for outdoor use.
• To disconnect heater, tum controls to OFF, then remove plug
from socket. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
• Always unplug the unit and ensure the unit is completely cold
before moving, cleaning or storing.
• This heater is intended for domestic use only. For commercial
use, please consult an electrician.
• The use of attachments on the heater is not recommended.
• Check exterior walls for areas of damage before installing the
heater.
• Always use on a dry, suitably strong, stable, flat and level
surface.
• Check exterior walls for communication and electrical cables
and pipelines. Should any service lines be present in the
immediate vicinity do not install your heater, find an alternative
location to install this product.
• This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room
temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when
occupied by people or pets not capable of leaving a room on
their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
