VII. Precautions
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the followings:
1) Read all instructions before using this heater.
2) This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least a 3ft (0.9 m) from the front of
the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
4) Always unplug the heater when not in use.
5) Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after
the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Consult a qualified technician for examination and/or repair.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations. Never locate the heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water container.
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8) Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
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rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture
or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will
not be tripped over.
9) To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from
outlet.
10) 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 heater.
11) To prevent a 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.
12) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use
it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or
stored.
13) Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
14) Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never
use with an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power
strip).
15) Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia
include high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting,
tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to
experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the heater
and seek medical attention.
16) To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause
hyperthermia: DO NOT leave product running unattended in a
confined space around infants, or individuals with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities.
17) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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