Comfort-Aire IRPH15SS - Manual (Page 3)

Heat Controller Infrared Electric Patio Heater Installation & Operation Manual
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When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Fully read through the operation and assembly
instructions before operating the heater. Be sure to
keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
2. This heater is designed for outdoor use only.
3. Confirm that the supply voltage indicated on the
rating plate of the heater corresponds to the local
voltage before you connect the heater. The power
supply to the heater should correspond to the relevant
regulations of the power supply companies and the
regional construction/building code regulations.
4. 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 (1m) from the front
of the heater and keep them away from the sides and
rear of the unit.
5. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children, and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
6. Always unplug heater when not in use.
7. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or
plug or after the heater malfunctions, or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return heater to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
8. This heater is designed for outdoor use. It is not
intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it
may fall into a bathtub, pool or other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Locate
cord away from traffic area and where it will not creat
a tripping hazard. Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. To disconnet the heater, press the red switch on the
side of the unit to the OFF (O) position, then remove
the plug from outlet.
11. To clean, remove the plug from the power outlet and
wait until the heater is sufficiently cooled.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
13. 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.
14. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
such as a bed or other furnishings, where openings
may become blocked.
15. This 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.
16. 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.
17 Always plug the heater into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord or re-locatable
power tab (outlet/power strip).
18. This heater is for use with 120 volt power supply. The
cord has a plug as shown at A in Figure 1. An adaptor
as shown in Figure 1 is available for connecting three-
blade grounding type plugs to two-slot receptacles.
The green grounding lug extending from the adaptor
must be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box. The adaptor should
not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is
available.
Figure 1
Grounding Methods
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