Important Instructions - Travis Industries 21E Owner's Manual

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! NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered
important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if
not carefully followed, will result in damage to the
equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire,
serious injury, illness or death.
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 the electric fireplace.
2. The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the
heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least three (3)
feet (0.9 m) from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is
left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug the electric 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 electric
fireplace has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. The electric fireplace is not intended for use in laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water 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 tripped over.
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9. To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, then remove
the 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. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing 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 electric 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. 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. 14 AWG
minimum size and rated no less than 1875 Watts.
15. Do not burn wood or other materials in the electric
fireplace.
16. Do not strike the fireplace glass.
17. Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
18. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized
outlets.
19. Disconnect all power supply before performing any
cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the unit.
20. When transporting or storing the unit and cord, keep in
a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store so
as to avoid damage.
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