SeasonsComfort ERH185 User Manual

INTENDED USE:
This product is intended ONLY for indoor household or
office use.
It is NOT intended for industrial or commercial use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFTY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. This 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 feet (0.9m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children, pets or invalids and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug heater by removing the plug end from
the outlet when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or
plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Use your heater In dry environments. This heater is not
intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it
may fall into bathtub or other water container. Do not
use your heater outdoors. Do not use near sinks,
swimming pools, or other damp areas such as flooded
basements, garages, etc. or anyplace where the
heater could come in contact with water.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord
away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped
over.
9. To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, then
remove plug from outlet.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat 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. When using an extension cord,
you must fully insert the plug into the extension cord.
Do not use the extension cord if the plug can be
properly connected.
15. This heater draws 12.5 amps during operation. To
prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the heater
into a circuit that already has other appliances working.
16. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch;
however, a loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle)
and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the