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Safety Instructions - Holmes 1TouchTM Tower Quartz Heater HQH309 Owner's Manual

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THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety 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 the appliance.
2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a
120V AC electrical outlet.
3. The 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 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and
where it will not be tripped over.
5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar indoor location. NEVER locate heater where it may fall into
a bathtub or other water container.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by, or near
children or invalids, and whenever the heater is left operating
and unattended.
7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.
8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
9. 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 heater.
10. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
11. 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.
12. Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group
may cause hazards.
13. DO NOT use outdoors.
14. 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.
15. To disconnect heater, hold down MODE/OFF button for 2 seconds, then
remove plug from outlet.
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may over-
heat 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.
17. If the heater will not operate, see specific instructions on
Auto Safety Shut-off.
18. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions
on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit con-
tains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should
be performed by qualified personnel only.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF WITH CERAMIC CONTROL
This heater is equipped with a patented, technologically-advanced, safety
system that requires the user to reset the heater if there is a potential
overheat situation. When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the
system will automatically shut the heater off. It can only resume operation
when the user resets the unit.
To Reset the Heater:
1. Unplug the unit.
2. Wait 10 minutes for the unit to cool down; press the RESET button.
3. Plug the unit in again and operate normally.
Tip-Over Shut Off:
When the unit is accidentally knocked over, it will instantly shut off. To reset,
simply place the heater in an upright position on a level surface.
MAXFLOW™ HEATING SYSTEM
The patented MaxFlow™ Heating system incorporates a top
mounted fan and internal shroud to provide maximum heat
dispersion. The MaxFlow™ Heating system delivers a combination
of instant, penetrating warmth in the immediate area, as well as
forcing heat out for entire room coverage.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove your heater from the box. (please save the carton for
off-season storage).
2. Place heater on firm level surface.
3. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage
appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 watts, this unit draws
12.5 amps.
Note: This unit is for floor use only.

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