Is the heater operated at least three feet away from upholstered furniture, drapes, bedding and other combustible materials?

Buy an approved heater that has been tested by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). It should be equipped with a safety light, loud alarm, or a switch that will automatically shut off the heater if it tips and a cut-off device in case of overheating. Read the owners manual before operating the heater.

Maintain the heater according to the manual. Follow the instructions on the heater label for proper location from combustibles. The heater should be placed at least three feet from combustibles.

Turn the heater off when family members leave the house or are sleeping. Never use heaters to dry wearing apparel or shoes. €¢ If an extension cord is used, is it marked #14 or #12 American Wire Gauge (AWG)?

Avoid using extension cords unless absolutely necessary. If you must use an extension cord with your electric heater, make sure it is marked with a power rating at least as high as that of the heater itself. Keep the cord stretched out.

Do not permit the cord to become buried under carpeting or ... more.

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