Comfort Home Products SeasonsComfort ECH440 Manual

INTENDED USE
This product is intended ONLY for indoor household or office use.
It is NOT intended for industrial or commercial use. Do not use outdoors.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 (0.9m) from the
heater.
3. Extreme caution is n e ce ssary when any heater is used by or ne ar children, pets or invalids
and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Use your heater only in dry environments. This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it
may fall into bathtub or other water container. Do not use your heater outdoors. Do not
use near sinks, swimming pools, or other damp areas such as flooded basements,
garages, etc. or anyplace where the heater could come in contact with water.
5. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the area s where
gasoline, paint, or fla m ma b le liquids are used or stored.
6. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
7. Always unplug h eater by removing the plug end from the outlet when not in use.
Never unplug by pulling on the cord as this can damage the power cord.
8. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or d a ma ge d in any manner. Return h e a te r to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or repair.
9. 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. 14
AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts. When using an extension cord, you
must fully insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not use the extension cord if the plug
cannot be properly connected.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
11. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose fit between the AC
outlet (recep ta cle) and plug may cau se overheating and distortion of the plug. Co ntact
a qualified e le ctricia n to rep la ce loose or worn outlet.
12. Do not insert or allow fo re ig n o b je cts to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may ca u se an electric shock or fire, or da mag e the heater.
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. Do not operate heater with any safety guards removed.
15. Use this hea ter only as de scribe d in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
16. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do not
plug the heater into a circuit that a lre a d y has other a pp lian ce s working.
17. The output of this he ate r may v a ry and its temperature may b eco me intense enough to
burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not re co mmended for persons with reduced
sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to avoid burns.
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING
PRE­OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from box. (Please SAVE the Box for off
season storage).
2. Make sure the heater is switched OFF before plugging the heater into the
outlet. Connect to properly grounded outlets only. Note: The power cord
has a polarized plug (with one blade wider than the other) that will only fit
in a polarized outlet one way. If it does not insert easily try reversing the
plug. If it still does not fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet. DO
NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
3. Place heater only on a firm level surface, free from obstructions and at
least 3 ft. away from any wall or other objects such as curtains, plants, etc.
4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage appliances
in the same outlet.
HOW TO USE YOUR HEATER
1. Completely uncoil the cord and plug heater directly into a 110~120 Volt
grounded AC wall outlet. Be sure the plug fits tightly. A loose fit will cause
overheating and damage the plug. Plug and cord may feel warm during
normal usage. Avoid extension cords. (See # 9 above)
2. Choose your Power Setting:
High, Low, Fan or OFF. Use the HIGH setting to warm the room quickly.
After your comfort level has been achieved you may want to switch to the
LOW setting to conserve electricity.
3. Thermostat: Turn to highest setting (clockwise) until desired room
temperature is reached. Slowly rotate the knob counter­clockwise
until the heater cycles OFF. At this SET POINT the heater will
cycle ON and OFF to maintain this comfort level.
FAN ONLY AND OSCILLATION FEATURES
1. Simply turn the control knob to the FAN setting to enjoy the gentle breeze.
2. Use the switch on the heater base to turn oscillation ON or OFF.
CAUTION
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.