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Heater, Electric

Object number2007.167.683

Manufacturer Air Care Industries

OriginUnion, IL

MediumMetal; Plastic

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack and brown metal electric heater. Rectangular base, with four rounded feet, that slopes up to a rectangular brown body. Black rectangular metal handle on top. The back is black metal with a silver metal square opening. Inside are white plastic holders with silver metal coils. White text above on a clear sticker. The front is a black metal with two circular black plastic knobs. White text around the knobs. Black electrical cord extends from the front, near the base, and extends to the plug.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.625 x 5 x 7.125 in. (16.8 x 12.7 x 18.1 cm)
Length (cord): 77.6 in. (197.1 cm)
InscriptionsWhite text on the back sticker states "CAUTION: SOURCE OF POSSIBLE IGNITION / HIGH TEMPERATURE KEEP COMBUSTIBLE / MATERIAL AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF HEATER".

White text around the left knob on the front states "OFF / FAN / WARM / HOT".

White text around the right knob on the front states "WARMER".
MarksWhite text on the front of the electric heater states "BIG / HEAT / Model 6200 Serial A2117913 / 120 V. 60 HZ. 1500/1200 Watts / PAT. PEND. AIR CARE INDUSTRIES/ UNION, ILL.60180 / LISTED / AIR / HEATER".

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