Safety Information - HAMPTON BAY 23MM6072-O128 Use And Care Manual

Safety Information

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting
to assemble, operate or install the product. If you have any question
regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-877-527-
0313, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons including
the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
touch hot surfaces with bare skin. If provided, use handles
when moving this appliance. Keep combustible materials,
such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and
curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) from the front of this appliance.
3. The appliance is not to be used by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction.
4. This appliance is not a toy. Supervise children playing near it.
5. If possible, always unplug this appliance when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug, after
the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or
damaged in any manner.
7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
8. Only a qualified service person should repair this product.
9. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modified.
Parts that must be removed for servicing must be replaced
prior to operating this fireplace again.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate this appliance
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
12. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
13. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off
position, and then remove plug from outlet.
14. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
15. The heater must not be located immediately below a
socket-outlet.
16. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code. For U.S.A. installations, follow local codes
and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70.
17. 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 appliance.
18. 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 opening may become blocked.
19. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids
are used or stored. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing. Do not hang Christmas stockings or
other decorations on or near this product.
20. Use this appliance only as described in the manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
21. There is a thermostat limiter inside the heater. When inner
temperature overheating or abnormal heating occurs, the
thermostat protective device will cut off the power supply to
void damage to the fireplace or risk of fire.
22. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. However, if you
have to use an extension cord, the cord must be No.14
AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts. The
extension cord must be a three-wire cord with grounding type
plug and cord connection. The extension cord shall not be
more than 20 ft. (6 m) in length.
DANGER:
In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the
heater.
WARNING:
Use extreme caution when operating heater
near children and the disabled.
CAUTION:
Before assembly, carefully use scissors or utility
knife to cut and unwrap all parts. Make sure you do not discard
the hardware.
IMPORTANT:
Use care in assembling your new fireplace.
Take your time and use the hardware provided and a quality
Phillips head screwdriver. Never overtighten bolts.
• Do not sit on any part of the mantel.
NOTE:
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical
shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during
unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are adjusting/assembling the fireplace.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to use or
plug in the power cord until the missing or damaged part is
correctly replaced. To avoid electric shock, use only identical
replacement parts when servicing double-insulated tools.
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