Radiant Heater Brochure

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• Keep combustible materials such as
curtains/drapes and other furnishing
away from heater.
• The heater must NOT be located
immediately below a socket outlet.
• Extreme caution is necessary when this
heater is used by or near children or
invalids.
• Young children should be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the heater.
• Important – this heater is intended
for floor use only. Do not mount on
ceiling or walls.
• Do not leave heater unattended.Always
switch off the heater at the controls
and at the power outlet then unplug
heater from the power outlet when
not in use.
• Do not operate any heater with a
damaged cord or plug, or if heater has
been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return heater to your nearest
service centre for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or repair.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This heater is not intended for use in
wet or moist locations such as bathrooms
or laundry areas. DO NOT IMMERSE
or allow liquids to be spilt on heater.
• Place unit well clear of heat sensitive
surfaces and where necessary place on
a suitable stable inflammable surface
.
• Do not run the cord under carpeting
or co
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the like. Arrange cord away from traffic
areas and where it will not be tripped
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• To prevent a possible fire, allow ample
space around the heater (at least 1.7m
at front and 0.5m at the rear, top and
sides) and do not block air inlets or
outlets in any manner. Check the
elements and grill from time to time
for accumulated dust.
• To disconnect heater switch the control
setting to the OFF position, then switch
off at the power outlet prior to
removing the plug from its outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects
to pass through the element guard as
this may cause an electric shock, fire or
damage the heater.
• Do not touch hot metal surfaces.
• Do not allow power cord to contact
hot metal surfaces.
• Set the control setting to the OFF
position then Unplug and allow heater
to cool down before cleaning or storing.
• The heater will not operate unless it is
placed on a flat level surface as it is fitted
with a tilt switch.
• Do not use the heater with a
programmer, timer or any other device
that switches the heater on automatically,
since a fire risk exists if the heater is
covered or positioned incorrectly.
• Use this heater only as described in
this instruction manual.Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury
and voids all warranties.
• Always move the heater with the
handle provided.
• Do not operate the heater with the
cord hanked or wound around any part
of the heater or in contact with heated
sufaces of the heater.
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