Sylvania SGCVT-500 Instruction Manual

ConveCtion heater with built-in thermostat
Model: SGCVT-500 / SGCVT-1000 / SGCVT-1500 / SGCVT-2000
imPortant
Please note: when you oPen the Carton Carefully CheCk
the unit and make sure there is no damage. if you have any
Problems with the unit, with how the various funCtions
work, damaged or missing Parts Please Call 1-800-459-4409
(9 am to 5 Pm est) immediately for serviCe.
note: do not return unit to the store before Calling the toll
free number. do not disPose of your Cartons until you are
ComPletely satisfied with your new ConveCtor heater.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
attention: Find a location for the convection heater that is protected from
direct sunlight.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

warning: the heater must be installed by a Certified
eleCtriCian and in aCCordanCe with all loCal and national
eleCtriCal Codes.
this unit reQuires 240v hard wiring.
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 carefully before using the 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, clothing
and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from front, sides and rear of the
heater.
3) extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or individuals with disabilities and whenever the heater is left operating
and unattended.
4) do not operate the heater if the heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. disconnect power at service panel and have
heater inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
5) do not use outdoors.
6) this heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or in wet
or moist indoor locations. never place the heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water containers.
7) to disconnect the heater, turn controls to off and turn off power to heater at
main disconnect panel.
8) do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
openings as this may cause an electric shock, fire or may damage the
heater. do not use on soft surfaces, such as a bed where openings may
become blocked.
9) to prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner.
10) heaters may have hot and sparking parts inside. do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
11) 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This convection heater is intended for permanent wall-mounting with the
provided brackets.
The heater has a thermal cut-off protection. If the thermal cut-off protection trips,
switch off the power. The unit should reset automatically after 10 minutes. If the
thermal cut-off protection trips again, determine the reason for overheating.

SPECIFICATIONS

eleCtriCal rating
model
VOLTS
SGCVT-500 240
SGCVT-1000 240
SGCVT-1500 240
SGCVT-2000 240

PARTS LIST

Mounting bracket ...........................................................................................................1
Screws ..............................................................................................................................4
Wall Anchor .....................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION
Tools required:
• Electric drill
• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver
• Tape measure
Choose a suitable location for mounting the convector. The location shall have
enough space and clearance as illustrated in Fig. 1.
1
ProduCt dimensions
WATTS HEIGHT (cm) WIDTH (cm) DEPTH (cm)
500 33.1 44.6
1000 40.5 53.7
1500 44.3 58.1
2000 44.3 72.6
9.2
11.2
11.2
11.2