Installation Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION
(CONT'D)
Modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
DANGER
• Read all instructions before using this heater.
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, an electric shock or fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
• This appliance is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep
combustible material, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet
from this appliance and keep them away from the
sides and rear.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater
is used by or near children or individuals with
disabilities and whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
• DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover
cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
DO NOT route cord under funiture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from traffic areas and where it
will not be tripped over.
• DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire, or damage the appliance.
• This appliance has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. DO NOT use it in areas where gasoline,
paint or flammable vapors or liquids are used or
stored. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing. Christmas stockings or
decorations should not be hung in the area of it.
• Use this appliance only as described in the manual.
Any other use is NOT recommended by the
manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or
injury to persons.
CAUTION
• If possible, ALWAYS unplug this appliance when
not in use.
• DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged
cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions. DO
NOT operate any heater if it has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reusing.
• Any repairs to this fireplace should be carried out
by a qualified service person.
• Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating this fireplace
again.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• This heater 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.
• To disconnect this appliance, turn controls to the off
position, then remove plug from outlet.
• ONLY connect to properly grounded outlets.
• This appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or
follow U.S.A. Installations, follow local codes and
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA N0.70.