Global Commander VCG1502BL-CORD-TH Instructions

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INSTRUCTIONS
Compact Electronic Wall Heater
VCG1502BL-CORD-TH

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be
taken to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, hyperthermia and injury
to persons, including the following.
Read carefully these instructions before installation, operation of the heater.
Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in fire, electric shock,
serious personal injury, and death or property damage. Review frequently
for continuing safe operation and advise future users, if necessary.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
1- Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.
2- Do not paint the heater and do not alter the heater.
3- Do not install the heater on a wall covered with vinyl.
4- Do not use outdoors.
5- This heater may become hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
touch hot surfaces of the heater with bare skin. Keep all combustible
materials at least 5 ft. (1.53 m) from the front of the heater and away
from the side and top: furniture, pillows, bedding, paper, clothing, bath
towel, bath robe, drapes, etc.
6- Heater should not be blocked in any way whatsoever. Do not use as a
towel warmer.
7- Install heater in position as shown in the installation figures of these
instructions.
8- Allow 6 in. (152 mm) minimum clearance below heater.
9- Allow 2 in. (51 mm) minimum clearance between sides of heater and
any adjacent walls.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
10- Keep a distance of 39 1/2 in. (1004 mm) minimum from a bathtub in
accordance with local and national codes.
11- Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
12- To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause hyperthermia: DO
NOT leave product running unattended in a confined space around infants,
or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include
high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness,
fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to
hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
13- Use intended holes in enclosure to secure heater in place as specified in
these instructions.
14- An incorrectly installed heater may be permanently damaged and present
a risk of fire or electric shock. Required minimal clearances must be
observed along with these instructions. Heater must be secure to the
building's framing.
15- Do not install heater in vapor or shower bathrooms nor in places where it
will be exposed to a high level of humidity or vapor for a long period.
16- Make sure applied voltage is suitable for rating of heater.
17- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation opening as this
may cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or damage to heater.
18- Do not block air inlet or outlet in any way whatsoever.
19- Use heater only as described in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section
of these instructions. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
20- Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE THERMOSTAT
section of these instructions for troubleshooting tips on this heater.
21- 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.
22- Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions. Return to authorized service facility for examination and/or
repair.
23- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. To
prevent it from getting damaged, place the cord where there is low traffic.
24- To disconnect the heater, turn off the thermostat and remove the plug from
the wall electrical outlet.
25- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. This heater is not
intended and not approved for drying clothes or outdoor use.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
26- Connect to properly grounded wall electrical outlet only.
27- Always plug heater directly into a wall electrical outlet. The unit must be
connected without using an extension cord.
28- The thermostat should not be considered an infallible device in cases 7here
maintaining a temperature is considered critical. Examples: Hazardous
material storage, computer server room, etc. In these particular cases, it
is imperative to add a monitoring system to avoid the consequences of a
thermostat failure.
29- This heater contains a single operation thermal fuse that turns the heater
out of service if an internal component is excessively hot.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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