Getting Started
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A. Important Instructions
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To prevent personal injury, do not strike appliance glass.
To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified
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.
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:
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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 3 ft (.9m) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
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Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used
by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating and unattended.
B. Electric Service
All wiring must be installed by a qualified elec-
trician. Use appropriate wire to meet local and
national codes for rated power consumption.
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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.
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The heater is wired from the factory with a polarized plug.
No provisions have been made for hard wiring.
For ease of electrical hook up, you may wish to install the
heater near an existing outlet. A15 amp, 120 volt circuit is
required. A dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential
in all cases. A dedicated circuit will be required if, after
installation, the circuit trips or fuse blows on a regular
basis when the heater is operated. Additional appliances
on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the
circuit breaker.
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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
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove
plug from outlet.
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Before plugging the heater into the wall outlet, make sure
the control switch is in the “OFF” position.
If the cord does not reach the outlet, a No. 16-AWG
minimum wire size extension cord rated for a minimum
of 1875 watts may be used.
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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.
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To prevent a possible fire, 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 flammable
liquids are used or stored.
C. Inspect Stove and Components
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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.
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.
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 appliance.
To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other
materials in this appliance.
WARNING
Inspect appliance and components for
damage. Damaged parts may impair safe
operation.
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Do NOT install damaged components.
Do NOT install incomplete components.
Do NOT install substitute components.
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Report damaged parts to dealer.
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Carefully remove the stove and components from the
packaging.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
Readalltheinstructionsbeforestartingtheinstallation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
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Heat & Glo • TiaraE• 4035-822 Rev F • 01/05
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