IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using electrical appliances, basic 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 this heater.
2. This 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 feet (0.9m) 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 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 traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
9. To disconnect heater, first 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 fire, or damage the heater.
11. 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.
12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in the areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable 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 fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
14. CAUTION: 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 draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a circuit, do
not plug the heater into a circuit that already has other appliances working.
16. It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however, a loose fit between the AC
outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact
a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.
17. 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.
18. Don't leave the heater on unattended.
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Wheel holding
plate
Metal control box
Buerfly nuts
UNPACKING AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Control Panel Functions
A
B
Power Indicator Light
Power and Setting Control
C
Thermostat Control
IMPORTANT!
Unpack your heater and find the wheel holding plates and butterfly nuts between the fin
assemblies.
1. Make sure the heater is unplugged and the power
and setting control is in the “0”（OFF） position.
2. TURN THE HEATER UPSIDE DOWN.
3. Attach the wheel holding plates onto the heater
as Fig.1 shows. One is fixed between the last
two fins and the other one is fixed next to metal
control box.
4. Insert the butterfly nuts and tighten them securely.
5. TURN THE HEATER UPRIGHT.
Your heater is now ready to use.
CAUTION: Risk of fire – Do not operate heater without wheel assemblies attached.
Operate heater in upright position only (wheels on bottom, controls on top). Any other
position could create a hazardous situation.
Your heater is equipped with a
polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to
replace your outlet. DO NOT
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Fig.1
B
A
C
Cord wrap
Caster Wheels
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
TROUBLESHOOTING
Place the heater on a firm level surface free from obstructions, and at least 3ft.
away from any wall and any other objects such as furniture, curtains, plants or
combustible material.
With the Power and Setting Control “ B ” in the “ OFF ” position, plug the heater
into a grounded 120V outlet.
Turn the heater “ON” by turning the Power and Setting control “ B ” clockwise
to your desired power setting (LOW, MED, HIGH). The Power Indicator Light
“A” will illuminate.
Turn the Thermostat Control “ D ” to your desired setting from “MIN” to “MAX”.
Setting for Optimum Comfort: When the room reaches a comfortable temperature,
slowly turn the Thermostat Control “D” counter-clockwise until the heater turns off.
This is the point at which the thermostat setting equals the room temperature. At this
setting, the thermostat will automatically turn the heater on and off to maintain this
selected temperature.
CAUTION: This heater includes an Overheat Protection System that shuts the unit off
if it overheats due to abnormal conditions. If this occurs turn the heater “OFF”, unplug
it, and inspect and remove any objects on or adjacent to the heater. Allow it to cool for
a few minutes, plug it back in, and resume normal operation.
Note: This heater include a safety tip over switch, which will shut the heater off in case
it is tipped over. If at any time, the heater does tip over, please put the heater back in
the upright position (wheels on bottom, controls on top). The heater will resume its
normal operation.
This heater has additional features:
Cord Wrap-Neatly stores power cord when the heater is not used.
Convenient Carry Handles and Heavy-Duty Caster Wheels-Allow for easy
maneuvering from room to room.
If your heater fails to operate, please follow these instructions:
Ensure that your circuit breaker or fuse is working properly.
Be sure the heater is plugged in and that the electrical outlet is working properly.
Check for any obstruction. If you find any obstruction, turn the heater “OFF”.
Unplug the heater and wait a few minutes for it to cool down. Carefully remove
the obstruction. Plug the heater in and turn it on again by referring to the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
It is recommended that the heater be cleaned at least one time during the operating season in
order to provide the optimum level of performance. ALWAYS TURN THE POWER SWITCH
OFF AND UNPLUG THE HEATER BEFORE CLEANING. Be sure to save the box for off-
season storage.
Model No.: NY15AK-7
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Current: Maximum continuous draw: 12.5 Amps.
Output: 5200 BTUs
Power: LO = 600 Watts, MED = 900 Watts, HI = 1500 Watts
Tolerances on all specifications: Approximately +5%, -10%
Turn the heater “OFF”, unplug it and wait for the heater to cool down.
Use a dry cloth to clean only external surfaces of the heater.
Do not use any cleaning agents or detergents.
Never immerse the heater in water.
Pack the heater in the original carton and store it in a cool and dry place.
