IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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When using this electric unit, basic safety precau-
tions should always bc followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, includ-
ing the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this unit.
2. CAUTION: risk of electric shock. Do not open
or try to repair the heater yourself.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid bums,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If
provided, use handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, paper, chothes, and curtains at
least 3 ft (O.9M) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
used by or near children or invahds, or when the
heater is left operating and unattended.
5. Do not operatt 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 adjust-
men, or repair.
6. 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. To protect
against electrical hazards, DO NOT immerse in
water or other liquids.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar cover-
ings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and
where it will not be tripped over.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, the
A short power
cords may be
cal rating ofthe
extension cord should be arranged so
pulled on by children or pets, or tripp
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remove plug from out1e!.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening sa this may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the
heater.
10. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, explosive and/or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
11.Avoid the use of an extension cord because thc
extension cord may overheat and cause a risk
of fire. Howevcr, if you have to usc an exten-
sion cord, the cord shall be No.16 AWG mini-
mUll size and rated not less than 1500watts.
12. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the unit
directly into a 120V AC electrical out1e!.
13. Always unplug the unit before moving or
cleaning, or whenever the heater is not in use.
Be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
14. Use onlv 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 attachements not recommended or sold
by unauthorized dealers may cause hazards.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Always use on a dry, level surface.
17. Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open
flames.
18. WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT use this unit with any
solid-state speed control device.
