5. Health and Safety Information
Important: Read all the Health and Safety instructions
before attempting to operate, maintain or repair this
product. Non-compliance with these instructions may
result in injury or damage to the user or the product.
5.1 General Health and Safety
Precautions for this Heater
• Observe all standard safety precautions and good
practices when working with electrical equipment.
• Take extra care when using this product around
children.
− Children of less than three years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
− Children aged between three years and eight
years shall only switch on/o the appliance if it
has been placed or installed in its intended
normal operating position and they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
− Children aged between three years and eight
years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the
appliance or perform user maintenance.
• Keep your work environment clear and well-lit, with
bystanders at a safe distance.
• Before every use, inspect the heater for broken,
cracked, loose or corroded parts.
Important: DO NOT use this product if it is damaged
in any way. Contact Draper Tools to discuss repair and
replacement options.
• Use the product only in the manner instructed in this
manual and DO NOT modify it in any way.
• This heater is for indoor use ONLY.
• DO NOT expose this product to temperatures greater
than 50°C.
• DO NOT use this heater in small rooms that are
occupied by individuals that are not capable of
leaving the room on their own, unless constant
supervision is provided.
• DO NOT use the heater in dusty environments.
• Position the heater on a rm and level surface during
use and ensure that the adjustable screws are tightly
secured.
• The heater must ONLY be used in its upright position.
• Position this product ONLY on re-resistant ooring.
• DO NOT position the heater in close proximity to
curtains or other combustible materials that may
move and come into contact with the heater.
− Allow a minimum of 2m clearance between the
heater outlet grille and any nearby objects.
• DO NOT position this heater in the vicinity of
combustible materials, in explosive environments or
in the presence of ammable or combustible gases
and vapours.
• DO NOT position this heater below or pointing
towards a power socket or outlet.
• Ensure that both switches are in the “o” position
before connecting the heater to the power supply.
• ONLY use this product with power supplies that match
the rated voltage of the heater.
−NEVER use this heater on an extension lead,
multi-socket or plug adaptor; it must be plugged
directly into the power supply.
−NEVER plug more than one heater into the same
power outlet.
• NEVER abuse the power cord.
− Untangle the power cord fully before connecting
it to the power supply.
−NEVER remove the plug from the power supply by
pulling on the cord.
−DO NOT carry the product by the cable or plug.
− Keep the power cord away from sources of heat,
liquids, sharp edges and moving parts.
− The power cord attached to this product is not
suitable for use on building sites.
• NEVER allow the power cord to come into contact
with other heated objects or direct the heater at the
power cord or supply.
• This is a Class I appliance.
− This product requires an earth connection to
protect against electric shock from accessible
conductive parts in the event of a failure of the
basic insulation.
− To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid contact
with earthed objects during use.
• ALWAYS check that the heater is positioned safely
before turning it on.
• NEVER leave the heater unattended while it is on.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
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