Safety Information - Pleasant Hearth 24-900-002 Directives D'installation Et D'utilisation

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-877-447-4768, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., CST, Monday – Friday.
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
If provided, use handles when moving this appliance. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (914 mm) from the front
of this appliance.
3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating unattended.
4. If possible always unplug this appliance when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
6. Any repairs to this appliance should be carried out by a qualified service person.
7. Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified. Parts having to be removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
Never place this appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like.
Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
11. To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
12. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
13. This appliance, when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes,
with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical codes or for USA installations, follow local
codes and the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
14. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock, fire or damage the appliance.
15. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
16. This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored. This appliance should not be used as
a drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung on or near it.
17. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
18. Avoid the use of an extension cord because of the risk of overheating the cord and the risk
of fire. Extension cords are for temporary use only. If an extension cord must be used, it
must be UL/CSA certified, rated at 15A (1875W), 125V maximum with 14 AWG minimum
and constructed of two current carrying conductors with ground. A heavy duty extension cord
with the shortest length possible for the connection is recommended and must not be longer
than 50 ft. (15.2 m). Do not coil or cover the extension cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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