Northern Tool Electric fireplace heater Operation Manual
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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
OPERATION MANUAL
Important Safety Instructions
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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:
1. Read all instructions before using this fireplace.
2. This fireplace is hot when in use. To avoid bums, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front of
the heater outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet from the front of the unit.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the fireplace is
left operating and unattended.
4. Always unplug fireplace when not in use.
5. Do not operate any fireplace with a damaged cord or plug, or if the heater has malfunctioned, or if the fireplace has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take fireplace to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This fireplace is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate
fireplace where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not install the fireplace directly on carpet or a similar surface, which may restrict air circulation beneath the unit.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
11. 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.
12. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become blocked.
13. All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored or where the unit will be exposed to flammable vapors.
14. Do not modify this fireplace. Use it only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
15. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. 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.
16. Do not burn wood or other materials in this fireplace.
17. Do not strike fireplace glass.
18. Always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
19. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
20. Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical code.
21. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of the fireplace.
22. When transporting or storing the fireplace and cord, keep in a dry place, free from excessive vibration and store so as
to avoid damage.