Hearth & Home Technologies SILH50ENH-B User Manual

Heatilator • SILHOUETTE Series Electric Fireplace • 4030-780 Rev F • 10/06

5

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service 

or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. 

Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with 

this heater. For assistance or additional information 

consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or your 

dealer.

When using electrical heaters, basic precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, 
and injury to persons, including the following:

•  Read all instructions before using this heater.
•  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 12 in. (305 mm) from the front of the 
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.  

•  Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used 

by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater 
is left operating and unattended.

•  Always unplug heater when not in use.
•  Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug 

or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or 
damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized 
service facility for examination, electrical or mechanical 
adjustment, or repair.

•  Do not use outdoors.
•  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.

•  Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with 

throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from 
traffi c area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not 
coil cord.

•  To disconnect heater, turn controls to “OFF”, then remove 

plug from outlet.

•  Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation 

or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock 
or fi re, or damage the heater.

•  To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or 

exhaust in any manner. 

•  A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do 

not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable 
liquids are used or stored.

•  Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other 

use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause 
fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.

•  Avoid the use of an  extension cord because the extension 

cord may overheat and cause a risk of fi re. However, if you 
have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 16 
AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts. 
Use minimum length and do not coil cord.

•  Always use properly grounded fused and polarized 

outlets.

•  Always use ground fault protection where required by 

electrical code.

•  Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, 

maintenance or relocation of the heater.

•  To prevent a possible fi re, do not burn wood or other 

materials in this heater.

•  To prevent electric shock or fi re, always use a certifi ed 

electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.

•  When transporting or storing the heater, keep in a dry 

place free from excessive vibration and store as to avoid 
damage.

•  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE 

REFERENCE.

•  Do not install or operate damaged 

heater.

• Do 

not modify heater.

•  Installation other than as instructed by 

Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. is 
strictly prohibited.

•  Do not operate the heater without fully 

assembling all components.

•  Installation and/or use of any component 

part not approved by Hearth & Home 
Technologies.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility 
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by 
the above actions.