Use and Care Manual

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4. FOR YOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic 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 this heater.
2. This 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 curtains at
least 3 feet (90 cm) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for examination and/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.
7. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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 the heater.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
14. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet receptacle. If you must use an extension cord, the cord should be at
least NO .14 AWG and rated for no less than 1875 W.
15. ONLY USE THE HEATER ON SOLID, STABLE AND FLAT GROUND.
16. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations. Never place heater where
it may fall into a pool, bathtub or other water receptacle.
17. Use the unit in a well ventilated area.
18. CAUTION for the batteries:
- Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
- Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
- Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
- Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
- Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
19. A heater has hot, arcing and sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids
are used or stored.
20. Do not move the unit when it is still connected to an electrical outlet and always wait for the unit to cool down
before moving, cleaning and storing.
21. Do not touch the heater when in use. Please wait at least 10 minutes before touching it.
22. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used near a child or someone with a physical disability.
23. DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN IN OPERATION.
24. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handles (not provided)
when moving this heater, Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains or
any object at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater at any time.