Sylvania SGBD-500 Instruction Manual

BASEBOARD CONVECTION HEATER
Model: SGBD-500 / SGBD-1000 / SGBD-1500
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
(9AM 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 BASEBOARD CONVECTION
HEATER.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATTENTION: Find a location for the baseboard 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.
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 at least 3 in
(7.6 cm) away from the front and sides, and at least 6 in (15.25 cm) from the
top 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 if the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in
any manner.
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".
8. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
openings. Do not use on soft surfaces, such as a bed where openings may
become blocked.
9. Heaters may have hot and sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
10. 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.
11. Use only on a 15A or 20A branch circuit.
12. This heater must be used with a wall thermostat (not included).
13. This heater must be wall mounted.
14. This heater is not intended for use under a window or close to a window
or door.
15. WARNING: Do not locate the heater below an electrical outlet.
16. Do not install this heater against combustible, low density cellulose surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Min.
3 in
(7.5 cm)
Min.
3 in
(7.5 cm)

GENERAL INFORMATION

This convection heater is intended for permanent wall-mounting.
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.
This convection heater must be used in conjunction a wall thermostat.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL VOLTS
SGBD-500 240 V AC 500 W
SGBD-1000 240 V AC 1000 W
SGBD-1500 240 V AC 1500 W

PARTS LIST

Screws ................................................................................................................................. 4
Wall Anchor ........................................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION
Tools required:
• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver
• Electric drill and drill bits
1
Curtains or Blinds
Min. 6 in (15.25 cm)
WATTS HEIGHT WIDTH
174 mm 700 mm
(6.85 in) (27.56 in)
177 mm 1210 mm
(6.97 in) (46.74 in)
177 mm 1671 mm
(6.97 in) (65.8 in)
DEPTH
70 mm
(2.76 in)
70 mm
(2.76 in)
70 mm
(2.76 in)