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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
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
appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the
appliance into the appropriate outlet.
3. The 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 0.9 m
(3 feet) from the front of the heater and keep
them away from the sides and rear.
4. DO NOT run 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.
5. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. NEVER place heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water containers.
6. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
7. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug
and not the cord.
8. 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.
9. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the heater malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Take appliance to Authorized
Service Center for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10. 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.
11. Use appliance only for intended household
use as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer
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may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause hazards.
12. DO NOT use outdoors.
13. 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.
14. To disconnect heater, turn controls to the OFF
position, then remove the plug from outlet.
15. Always plug heaters directly into a wall
outlet/receptacle. Never use an extension
relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
16. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical functions on this
unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The
inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be
performed by qualified personnel only.
17. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is
recommended that the outlet be replaced if
plug or outlet is hot to touch.
18. If the heater will not operate, see specific
instructions on Auto Safety Shut-off.
19. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater ( ).
20. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
21. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
22. FOR FLOOR USE ONLY.
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A
POLARIZED PLUG (one
blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is
intended to 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.
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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG
OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY
WAY.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack your heater from the box, being careful
to remove all parts from plastic bags and
remaining packaging. Please save the carton for
off-season storage.
This heater is packed with 4 casters that are
pre-assembled on 2 separate foot plates in the
box. Follow the below instructions for Foot
Plates assembly:
Foot Plates Assembly
Step 1: Turn the heater upside down, locate
the 4 wing head screws packed inside
the box.
Step 2: Install the 2 foot plates onto the
bottom at both ends of the heater
housing. Line up holes of the foot
plates with holes on bottom of heater
housing at both ends, and secure with
the 4 provided screws. (Refer to
Figure 1)
Figure 1
Casters (4)
Wing head
Screws (4)
Foot
Plates (2)
Step 3: Turn the heater right side up on a flat
level surface prior to beginning
operation. (Refer to Figure 2)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place heater on a firm, level surface.
Figure 2
Control Panel
Cord
Wrap
Foot Plates (2)
Casters (4)
Figure 3 CONTROL PANEL (close-up)
Mode
Control
Thermostat
Control
Power
Light
2. Make sure the Mode Control is at the
OFF(0) position. Plug heater into a standard
outlet. Once plugged in, the Power Light will
illuminate.
NOTE: Avoid overloading your circuit by not
using other high wattage appliances in the
same outlet. At 1500 watts, this unit draws
12.5 Amps.
3. To start operations, turn the Thermostat
Control clockwise to the highest setting.
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