COMFORT-AIRE IRGPH15B Installation & Operation Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

Glass Panel

Convection Heater

Portable or Wall Mount

IRGPH15B

For Indoor Use only

AITONS EQUIPMENT • Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 • 1-888-744-2911 • www.aitons.com

WARNINGS

This electric appliance produces convection heat and failure to

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WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.

• For indoor use only.

• Do not use the heater close to furniture, curtains or

• Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.

• Do not cover or obstruct the heater outlet slots on

the top of the unit or the air inlet slots on the bottom
of the unit.

• Do not use in bathrooms, laundry rooms or other
areas that are damp or have standing water.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

• Do not touch the heater during operation. Burn or
scald injury could result.

• Keep children away from the heater. Never leave
an unsupervised child near the heater.

WARNING

INSTALLATION & USE

To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, follow all the instructions in
this Installation and Operation manual.

• All local, regional and national electric codes and
local construction codes must be observed in the
installation of the heater.

• The power outlet must be properly polarized and
grounded. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) is always recommended.

• Be sure the voltage listed on the heater’s
nameplate is the same as the voltage at the
installation site.

• The room where the heater is being used should
have a working smoke detector installed.

• Do not place the heater behind a door or other
obstacle and operate it.

• Do not place the power cord under a carpet or rug.

• Wall mount option: do not alter power cable.

• Remove the plug from the power outlet and wait

• Because of injury risk, the heater should be

operated only by individuals knowledgeable about
the operation and familiar with the warnings and
cautions listed in this manual.

• Because of injury risk, this heater is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD–SERVICE

• To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, do not service the unit

and allowing adequate time for the unit to cool down.

•
service technician.

• Do not use the heater if the power cord is
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer or
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.

CAUTION•

• Use an extension cord with extreme caution,
making sure the extension cord is rated to handle
the heater’s amp and watt load.

• Use extreme caution whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.

• Wall mount option: Do not install the heater
immediately below or in front of an electrical wall
outlet.

• Do not use a timer or other device that automatically
turns on the unit.

• Do not use the heater with an external voltage
regulator such as a dimmer or speed controller.

• Unplug the heater from the power source when not
in use.

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Glass Panel Heater Owner’s Manual

FIXED WALL MOUNT LOCATION

• This heater is designed for indoor use only.

•
socket outlet.

• Comply with the minimum clearance in front of or

• Do not install the heater where a draft is likely to
affect the temperature setting.

FIXED WALL MOUNT OPTION–INSTALLATION

INSTALL ON THE WALL

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

10" (250mm)

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18" (450mm)

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FIG. 1

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6" (150mm)

STEP 3

STEP 1 STEP 2

Refer to directions
on following page

STEP 4

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