Westinghouse WES31-1566 Instruction Manual page 4

REMEMBER: Portable electric heaters are designed for spot heating or as a supplementary heat source. They are
not intended to be the main source of heat during cold months.
Caution: If you must use an extension cord, the cord should be at least No. 14 AWG and rated for no less
than 1875 W.
You must always make sure that there is at least 1' 6" (50 cm) of empty space above the heater,
9" (25 cm) from the side and 5' (1.8 m) below the heater.
3. OPERATION
Should the Westinghouse infrared heater fall, a hidden switch will automatically switch it off: correct operation of the
switch is conditioned by the evenness of the surface the heater is placed on. Once the heater is back up on a plane
surface it will be ready to work again.
You can activate or deactivate the unit by pulling on the activation cord on the unit.
4. FOR YOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. ONLY USE THE UNIT ON A SECURED AND SOLID FLAT SURFACE.
2. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations where there may be
moisture. Never place heater where it may fall into a pool, bathtub or other water receptacle.
3. This unit is intended for household use only. DO NOT use the unit in such areas as construction sites, greenhouses,
barns or stables or any place that has flammable materials.
4. DO NOT use the unit in an unventilated area.
5. 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.
6. 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 it.
7. DO NOT touch the heater when in use. Please wait at least 10 minutes after it has been turned off before touching it.
8. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used near a child or someone physically disabled.
9. DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN IN OPERATION.
10. 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 and curtains at
least 3' (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
11. DO NOT cover the unit with any type of cloth while in operation or a short time after turning the unit off.
12. DO NOT wrap the power cord around the unit.
13. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening of the unit as this may cause
electric shock, fire or damage to the heater.
14. PLEASE HANDLE THE UNIT WITH CARE.
15. DO NOT operate the heater with a damaged power cord or a damaged AC wall outlet. DO NOT operate the heater if
it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
16. DO NOT USE THE UNIT AS A ROOM HEATER.
17. DO NOT run the power cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Position
the power cord away from traffic areas where it may be tripped over.
18. To disconnect heater, turn the power switch to off, then unplug the unit.
19. To prevent the possibility of fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner. DO NOT use on soft
surfaces such as a bed where openings may become blocked.
20. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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