Safety Information - HAMPTON BAY 18EF023GRA 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. If possible, always unplug this appliance when not in use.
3. Only a qualified service person should repair this product.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not cover the cord under the carpeting. Do not cover with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange the cord away from
traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
6. To disconnect this appliance, turn the controls to the off
position, and then remove the plug from the outlet.
7. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
avoid damage to the fireplace or risk of fire.
DANGER:
In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the
heater.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified. Parts that must be removed for servicing must be re-
placed prior to operating this fireplace again.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
This appliance is not a toy. Supervise children
playing near it.
WARNING:
Use extreme caution when operating heater
near children and the disabled.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
Never leave the heater operating unattended.
Extreme caution is necessary if unsupervised children or invalids
are nearby.
CAUTION:
Before assembly, carefully use scissors or a utility
knife to cut and unwrap all parts. Make sure you do not discard
the hardware.
NOTE:
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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