Important Instructions - EcoSmart EL40 Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

wARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a
qualified installer.
CAUTION: Do not expose the heater to the elements
(such as rain, etc).
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near
firebox. Never place any objects on the fireplace.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with fireplace.
Fireplace becomes very hot when running. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
CAUTION: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
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When using electrical heaters, 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 installing or using this heater.
2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m)
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. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician
before using.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off and turn off power to heater
circuit at main disconnect panel.
7. 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.
8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner.
9. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in
areas where gasoline, paint or flammable vapors or liquids are used or
stored.
10. 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.
11. Do not operate 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 adjustment, or repair.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord
may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an
extension cord, the cord shall be No. 12 AWG minimum size and rated
not less than 1500 watts.
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