Holmes HOH2501TG User Manual

Owner ’s Guide

HOH2501TG

1500 Watt Compact

Oil Filled Heater

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety 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 the appliance.

2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly
into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

3. The 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 (0.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.

4. 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.

5. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor location. NEVER locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.

6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by,
or near children or invalids, and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.

7. Always unplug the heater when not in use.

8. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.

9. 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.

10. DO NOT operate heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to manufacturer for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.

11. 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.

12. Use appliance only for intended household use as described
in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by the manufacturer may cause hazards.

13. DO NOT use outdoors.

14. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block air intakes or exhaust
in any manner. DO NOT use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked. Use on floor only.

15. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove
plug from outlet.

16. 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. 14 AWG minimum
size and rated not less than 1875 watts.

17. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside
of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should
be performed by qualified personnel only.

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THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current)PLUG (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified
personnel to install the proper outlet.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS

POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully remove your heater from the box (please save

the carton for off-season storage).

2. Make sure the unit is in the OFF position before plugging

the heater into the outlet.

3. Place heater on firm level surface.

4. Avoid overloading your circuit by not using other high wattage

appliances in the same outlet. At 1500 Watts, this unit draws

12.5 Amps

NOTE: This unit is for FLOOR USE ONLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEEL AND FRONT FOOT ASSEMBLY

There are two wheels, one axle, one front foot, two wing nuts, and
one “U” bolt packed within the box that you will need to assemble
the heater. (Please refer to Fig. #3 & #4).

1. Insert the two wheels into the two holes in the axle. They will snap
in, and are not meant to be taken apart after being put into the
axle.

2. Turn the heater upside down. You may hear a gurgling sound
as the liquid settles. (The control panel will be closest to the floor).

3. Place the “U” bolt over the last joint of the heater with the
threaded ends pointed upward.

4. Align the holes in the axle with the “U” bolt and slide into place.

5. Secure the axle with the two provided wing nuts.

6. While the unit is still upside down, take the front foot, and snap
it into the corresponding holes in the front part of the heater.
This front foot is not meant to be removed once it is attached
to the bottom of the unit.

NOTE: This unit can not be operated without wheels
and front foot assembled.