Hearth and Home Technologies SIMPLIFYRE SFE-35 - Manual (Page 3)

3 Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • SFE-35 • 4050-313 Rev C • 01/08
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable
liquids are used or stored.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized
outlets.
• Always use ground fault protection where required by
electrical code.
• Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the heater.
• To prevent a possible fi re, do not burn wood or other
materials in this heater.
• To prevent electric shock or fi re, always use a certifi ed
electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
• When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry
place free from excessive vibration and store to avoid
damage.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may over heat and cause a risk of fi re. However,
if you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be
No. 16 AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875
watts.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
• 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, papers, clothes and
curtains away from sides and rear of heater, and at least
36 in. (914 mm) from the front.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating and unattended.
• Always unplug heater when not in use.
• 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, or repair.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This heater is intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffi c areas and where it will not be tripped over. Do not
coil cord.
• To disconnect heater, turn controls to “OFF” then remove
plug from outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fi re, or damage the heater.
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Important Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
DO NOT:
• install or operate damaged heater
• modify heater
• operate the heater without fully assembling all
components
The following actions are strictly prohited:
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies Inc.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the
above actions.
WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual
provided with this heater. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
your dealer.
NOTICE! This fi replace is not intended for use as a primary
heat source and should not be factored as such in residential
heating calculations.
WARNING! Risk of Electric Shock! This product should
never be installed near water.