Safety - Modine Manufacturing MEQ15A01 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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 outlined in section 1 – SAFETY. Read all instructions before
installing or using this heater. This heater must be used strictly according to these instructions.
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Failure to precisely follow safety warnings could
result in serious injury or property damage.
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This heater has hot surfaces and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use the heater in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable vapors or liquids are
used or stored.
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This heater is not to be installed or used in an area
containing hazardous or flammable materials
including but not limited to rags, fabrics, spray or
aerosol cans, cleaning
containers, paper
straw/hay, gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, etc.
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To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes
or exhaust in any manner.
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Do not allow combustible materials contact the
heater due to wind or other environmental factors.
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Caution! Risk of scald injury! This heater is hot
when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Never leave the heater unattended while it is
operating.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSTION HAZARD
compounds, plastic
products, organic dusts,
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD - OPERATION
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SAFETY

WARNINGS
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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 to the heater.
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Do not cover the heater in any manner, do not hang
clothing on or near the heater.
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Caution! Do not use the heater together with
another appliance connected to the same supply
line or connected to the same breaker.
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This heater must be properly grounded.
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The power cord must not be left on or around the
heater body.
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Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains, etc. at
least 6 feet (1.8m) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
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Do not use the heater without the aluminium grille
in place.
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Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions.
Disconnect power at service panel and have
heater inspected by an electrician before reusing.
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Do not use the heater to light cigarettes or similar
materials.
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Do not insert objects in heater openings. Electrical
shock could result.
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To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn
off power to the heater circuit at the main
disconnect panel.
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