Travis Industries 564 User manual

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Valued Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen to purchase an
electric fireplace by Travis Industries Inc. Over the years,
valuable memories will occur around the warmth and comfort
of your hearth. Thank you for allowing our product to be the
backdrop for those special moments.
564 Electric Fireplace
Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS
PAGE 4 – 6 ImportantInstructions
PAGE 8 FireplaceInstallation
PAGE 12 Operation
PAGE 18 Maintenance
PAGE 22 Warranty
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QUICKREFERENCEGUIDE
1. Prior to the first use of the fireplace verify the
following:
·Are the circuit breakers for the unit on?
·Are the light bulbs in your fireplace loose?
(to check, follow the instructions for
replacing the light bulbs in the maintenance
section of this manual)
2. The heater on your fireplace may emit a slight,
harmless odor when first used. This odor is a normal
condition caused by the initial heating of internal
heater parts and will not occur again.
3. Theinformationregarding themodelofyour fireplace
can be found on the rating plate located on the back
of the unit.
4. If you have any technical questions or concerns
regardingtheoperation of yourfireplace,or require
servicecontactyourTravis Industries, Inc.dealer
beforereturningtheproduct to the pointofpurchase.
You can find aTravis dealerat
www.travisproducts.com
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
andinjurytopersons,including the following:
1. Readallinstructionsbeforeusing the Fireplace.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the
heateroutletbecomeshot during heateroperation.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the unit.
CAUTION:HighTemperature.Keepelectrical cords,
drapery, and otherfurnishingsatleast3FT(.9m) from
the front of the heater and away from the side and
rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is
usedby ornear childrenor invalidsand wheneverthe
unitis left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the fireplace when not in use.
5. Do not operate any unit with a damaged cord or plug,
or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the fireplace
hasbeen droppedor damaged in any manner.
Returnheater toauthorizedservice facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.
6. Donot use outdoors.
7. Thefireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundryareas and similar indoor locations.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER
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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
otherwater container.
8. Do not run the 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
trippedover.
9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then
removethe plug from the outlet.
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage to the heater.
11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
12. Allelectrical heaters have hot and arching or
sparking parts inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or
stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable
vapors.
13. Do not modify the fireplace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or
injury to persons.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.Avoid the use of an extension
cord. Extension cords may overheat and cause a
risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, the
cord must be No. 16AWG minimum size and rated
no less than 1875 watts.
15. Do not burn wood or other materials in the fireplace.
16. Do not strike the clear door panel.
17. Always use a certified electrician should new circuits
oroutlets be required.
18. Alwaysuse properlygrounded, fusedand polarized
outlets.
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