PARABOLIC HEATER
800 / 400 WATT
94777
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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Manual Revised 12g
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement 120 V~, 60 Hz, 400 / 800 watts
Heater Type Indoor, residential, oor use only
5-position Switch
OFF, LO, LO, HI, HI
See page 4 for explanation.
Heating Element 3-1/2 (dia.) x 2-9/16 (H) inches
Tilting Angles 5 position
Cutoff Switch Unit shuts off when lifted off the oor
Features Oscillating (left / right) heating element
Weight 4.1 lb.
3068797
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operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
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.
Use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (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 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. Discard heater or return heater to
authorized service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, 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 heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
8. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from
trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
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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 re, or damage the heater.
11. To prevent a possible re, 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 ammable 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 re, 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. This heater may include a visual alarm to warn that parts of the heater are
getting excessively hot. If the alarm ashes, immediately turn the heater off and
inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may cause high temperatures.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM FLASHING.
16. The output of this heater may vary and its temperature may become intense
enough to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is not recommended for persons
with reduced sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to avoid burns.
17. Heater service must be performed only by an authorized service representative.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of
re or injury.
18. This double insulated heater is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
19. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry this heater or
pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, or sharp
edges. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
20. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source and allow the heater to
thoroughly cool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
this heater. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of burns.
21. When servicing this heater, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning” section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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