Comfort-Aire IRGPH15B - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING
INSTALLATION & USE
To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, follow all the 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. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) is always recommended.
• Be sure the voltage listed on the heater’s
nameplate is the same as the voltage at the
installation site.
• The room where the heater is being used should
have a working smoke detector installed.
• Do not place the heater behind a door or other
obstacle and operate it.
• Do not place the power cord under a carpet or rug.
• Wall mount option: do not alter power cable.
• Remove the plug from the power outlet and wait
until the heater is sufficiently cool before cleaning it.
CAUTION •
• Use an extension cord with extreme caution,
making sure the extension cord is rated to handle
the heater’s amp and watt load.
• Use extreme caution whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
• Wall mount option: Do not install the heater
immediately below or in front of an electrical wall
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.
• Unplug the heater from the power source when not
in use.
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WARNINGS
This electric appliance produces convection 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.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not use 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.
• Do not cover or obstruct the heater outlet slots on
the top of the unit or the air inlet slots on the bottom
of the unit.
• Do not use in bathrooms, laundry rooms or other
areas that are damp or have standing water.
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.