SAFETY INFORMATION
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If possible, ALWAYS unplug this appliance when not in use.
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DO NOT use outdoors.
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This item is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
NEVER place heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
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ONLY connect to properly grounded outlets.
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This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes,
with the current CSAC22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or follow the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPAN0.70.
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There is a thermostat limiter inside the item. When the inner temperature overheats or abnormal
heating occurs, the thermostat protective device would cut off power supply to prevent damage or
risk of fire.
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The heaters MUST NOT be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
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Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
Electrical Connection
Voltage
120 VAC, 60 Hz
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A 15-amp, 120-volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the item
will be on a dedicated circuit as other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker
to trip or the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation. The unit comes standard with 6-ft.
three-wire cord, exiting from the rear of the heater. DO NOT exceed the current rating of the current
tap. ALWAYS plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. NEVER use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown below. See illustration for
grounding instruction. An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding
type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not
be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
A
Grounding Pin
SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
B
Metal
Screw
Cover of
Grounding
Box
Amps
12.5 Amps
C
Grounding Means
Adapter
5
Watts (max.)
1500 Watts
D
Grounding Pin