Heat & Glo Fireplace HEAT & GLO CF550E-B - Manual (Page 5)

Heat & Glo • CRESTFIRE Series Electric Fireplace • 4030-781 Rev F • 10/06 5
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with
this heater. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or your
dealer.
WARNING
A. Important Instructions
When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this heater.
• 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 12 in. (305 mm) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating and unattended.
• Always unplug heater when not in use.
• Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug
or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized
service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffi c area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not
coil cord.
• To disconnect heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove
plug from outlet.
• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock
or fi re, or damage the heater.
• To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any manner.
• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable
liquids are used or stored.
• Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause a risk of fi re. However, if you
have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 16
AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
Use minimum length and do not coil cord.
• Always use properly grounded fused and polarized
outlets.
• Always use ground fault protection where required by
electrical code.
• Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the heater.
• To prevent a possible fi re, do not burn wood or other
materials in this heater.
• To prevent electric shock or fi re, always use a certifi ed
electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
• When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry
place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid
damage.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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Getting Started
Fire Risk!
• Do not install or operate damaged
heater.
• Do not modify heater.
• Installation other than as instructed by
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. is
strictly prohibited.
• Do not operate the heater without fully
assembling all components.
• Installation and/or use of any component
part not approved by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
WARNING
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by
the above actions.