Comfort-Aire IR15S - Manual (Page 2)

Installation & Operation Radiant Infrared Heater Heat Controller
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 use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids, including aerosol cans, in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is operating.
• 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. The casing and front cover
are extremely hot during operation.
• 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.
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• 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 qualified
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter, or come into contact with hot surfaces.
WARNING
INSTALLATION & USE
To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, follow 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 heater must be installed by a qualified
electrician or service technician.
• 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 an authorized servicer 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.
• Never leave the heater unattended while it is
operating.
• 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.