Comfort-Aire IRPH15SS - Manual (Page 2)

Installation & Operation Manual Infrared Electric Patio Heater Heat Controller
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WARNINGS
This electric appliance produces infrared heat and failure to follow warnings and
instructions can cause a fire or injury.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
• Do not store any of the following flammable
materials on, or allow them to come in contact
with, the unit: rags, fabrics ,spray or aerosol cans,
cleaning compounds, plastics or plastic containers,
paper products, gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid.
• Do not install the heater close to furniture, curtains
or other flammable items. Allow at least 36 inches
(1 meter) between the heater and flammable items.
• Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
• Do not touch the heater during operation. Burn or
scald injury could result.
• Keep children away from the heater. Never leave
an unsupervised child near the heater.
• Because of injury risk, the heater should be
operated only by individuals knowledgeable about
the operation and familiar with the warnings and
cautions listed in this manual.
• Because of injury risk, this heater is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD–SERVICE
• To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, do not service the unit
without first unplugging the unit from the wall outlet
and allowing adequate time for the unit to cool down.
• Service must be performed only by a qualfied
service technician.
• Do not use the heater if the power cord is
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer or
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
WARNING
INSTALLATION & USE
To avoid property damage, personal injury or
death due to electrical shock, all instructions in this
Installation and Operation manual.
• All local, regional and national electric codes and
local construction codes must be observed in the
installation of the heater.
• The power outlet must be properly polarized and
grounded.
• Be sure the voltage listed on the heater’s
nameplate is the same as the voltage at the
installation site.
• Do not use the heater if the power cord is
damaged. Contact a qualified service agency or
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
• Remove the plug from the power outlet and wait
until the heater is sufficiently cool before cleaning it.
CAUTION
• Never use with an extension cord or multi-socket.
• Use extreme caution whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
• Do not install the heater immediately below a wall
socket outlet.
• Do not use a timer or other device that
automatically turns on the unit.
• Do not use the heater with an external voltage
regulator such as a dimmer or speed controller.