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SAFETY INFORMATION & WARNINGS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions must be followed
in order to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and/or injury to persons or
property. Be sure to read all instructions before using this appliance and
observe the following safety tips:
• Read all instructions before using this heater.
• 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, paper, clothes, and curtains at least 3
feet (0.9m) from the heater.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children, pets, or
invalids and whenever the heater is left operating unattended.
• Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Disconnect power at
service panel and have heater inspected and or repaired by a qualified service
person.
• Do not use this heater outdoors.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts having to be
removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.
• This heater is intended for comfort heating applications and not intended for use in
special environments. Do not use in damp or wet locations such as marine or
greenhouse or in areas where corrosive or chemical agents are present.
• To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at
main disconnect panel.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electrical shock or fire or damage to the heater.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This heater is not to be used as a portable unit and or have a cord and plug installed.
(HARD WIRED ONLY)
• This heater is provided with automatic resetting thermal limit and an alarm beeper to
alert user if heater has overheated. If the alarm has activated, immediately turn off
the heater and inspect and remove any objects around heater that may have blocked
the airflow or otherwise caused the heater to overheat. Do not continue to use
heater if it repeatedly overheats and activates the alarm. DO NOT OPERATE THE
HEATER WITH THE ALARM SOUNDING (FLASHING).
• CAUTION - Once heater has cycled off on the thermal limit, the heater will not return
to operation until the user restarts and reprograms the control. Therefore, this unit is
not recommended for freeze protection applications.
• When installing, see INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for additional warnings and
precautions.