Sylvania SBW914T-24BK Instruction Manual

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
Model: SBW914T-24BK
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, OR HAvE dAMAgEd
OR MIssINg PARTs PLEAsE CALL 1‑800‑459‑4409 (MONdAy TO FRIdAy,
8:30AM TO 5:00PM, EsT) IMMEdIATELy FOR sERvICE.
NOTE: dO NOT RETuRN uNIT TO THE sTORE bEFORE CALLINg THE TOLL FREE
NuMbER. dO NOT dIsPOsE OF yOuR CARTON uNTIL yOu ARE COMPLETELy
sATIsFIEd wITH yOuR NEw FIREPLACE HEATER.
NOTE: Light bulbs may become loose during shipping. If the flame effect is dim or does
not work, please check that light bulb or bulbs are finger tight in socket. See instructions
for replacing bulb or bulbs.
NOTE: The electric fireplace heater may emit a slight harmless odor when first turned
on. This is caused by activating the internal heater components for the first time and
should not occur again.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATTENTION:
1. Find a location for the fireplace heater that is protected from direct sunlight.
2. Do not plug the unit into the power outlet before reading all instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 electric fireplace heater.
2) This electric fireplace heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front of the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater operation. keep combustible materials, such
as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) away from the front of the unit and keep them away from the
sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or individuals with disabilities and whenever the fireplace is left
operating and unattended.
4) Always unplug fireplace when not in use.
5) do not operate any electric fireplace with a damaged cord or plug or after
the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
6) do not use outdoors.
7) This electric fireplace 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.
8) do not run cord under carpeting. do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and
where it will not be tripped over.
9) To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
10) Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
11) 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.
12) 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.
13) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
14) use this fireplace heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
15) Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension
cord, the cord shall be No.14 Awg minimum size and rated not less than
1875 watts.
16) do not plug this product into a receptacle controlled by a wall switch
or dimmer.
17) when storing or transporting the unit and cord, keep in a dry place, free
from excessive vibration and store so as to avoid damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
CAUTION:
If you use this heater in conjunction with a thermal control, a program controller, a timer
or any other device that switches the heater on automatically, remember to observe all
safety warnings at all times. The fireplace heater has safety overheat protection. If the
overheat protection trips, switch off all switches and wait approximately 5–10 minutes.
It should reset automatically once the unit cools down.
wARNINg:
PROCEduREs ANd TECHNIquEs, IF NOT CAREFuLLy FOLLOwEd, wILL
REsuLT IN dAMAgE TO THE EquIPMENT, ANd wILL ExPOsE THE usER TO
THE RIsk OF sERIOus INJuRy, ILLNEss OR dEATH.
This electric fireplace heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown at A
in illustration below. An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade
grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The green grounding plug extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box. The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is
available. A 15 amp circuit is required to operate this heater. If the breaker trips when the
heater is used, you may need to move the heater to another location or unplug other
appliances that are on the same circuit. If you require an extension cord, use one that is
rated at 1875 watts.
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