Global Industrial 653579 Portable Electric Garage Space Heater User Manual

GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 653579 Portable Electric Garage Space Heater User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER 

NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when the unit is first operated. This indicates that there is oil residue on the heating coil from the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.

Make sure that the room in which the heater is located is well ventilated. It is normal for the appliance to emit small cracking sounds when operated the first time. Do not be alarmed.

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or property damage, 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 skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 meters) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution and supervision is necessary when any heater is used near children or pets and when the heater is left operating while unattended.
4. Always turn off the heater and unplug when not in use.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the heater.
7. Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
8. A heater has hot, arcing or sparking parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors and liquids are used or stored.
9. Always plug heater directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or power strip.
10. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never place heater near a bathtub or sink.
11. This heater is not suitable for hazardous locations or agricultural facilities.
12. Do not operate the heater if the cord/plug is damaged or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
13. Always place the heater on a stable, firm, level surface.
14. Never leave the heater unattended.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the unit on a stable, level surface.
2. Plug the unit to grounded receptacle.
3. Turn on the unit using control knob.
   CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS 
   
4. Set the thermostat dial to the maximum temperature, heater will run continuously.
5. Once the room reaches the desired temperature, dial back until heating element turns off ( you will hear click). The heater will now cycle on and off around this temperature. To increase the temperature, turn the knob clockwise. To lower the temperature, turn the thermostat counterclockwise.

Note: The fan will constantly be on so that the thermostat can detect ambient temperature.

AUTOMATIC OVERHEAT SAFETY CUT-OFF

This Heater is equipped with an internal overheat cut-off.
This is to protect the heater during abnormal situation which can lead to overheating. When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the heating element will automatically shut off while the fan will still be on. Unplug the heater and allow to cool down for 10 minutes then restart.

Note: The fan will still be on to help cool down after temperature cut-off opens.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before cleaning, unplug the unit.
2. Clean the housing with with wet soft sponge or towel.
3. Do not splash water onto the unit and never use solvents like gasoline, isoamyl acetate, toluene, and etc.
4. DO NOT open the heater to clean interior.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Customer Service

US: 1-800-645-2986
Canada: 888-645-2986