Sylvania SOM904L-42FBK Instruction Manual

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE hEATER
Model: SOM904L-42FBK
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 ASSEMBLING ThE uNIT, WITh hOW ThE VARIOuS
FuNCTIONS WORK OR WITh DAMAGE 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 FIREPLACE hEATER.
NOTE: Light bulbs may become loose during shipping. If the fl ame effect is dim or
does not work, please check that light bulb or bulbs are fi nger tight in socket. See
instructions for replacing bulb or bulbs.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATTENTION:
1. Find a location for the fi replace heater that is protected from direct sunlight.
2. Do not plug the unit into the power outlet before reading all instructions.
SAVE ThESE INSTRuCTIONS FOR FuTuRE uSE.

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 fi replace heater.
2) This electric fi replace 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 fi replace is left operating and
unattended.
4) Always unplug fi replace when not in use.
5) Do not operate any electric fi replace 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 fi replace 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 traffi c area and where it will not
be tripped over.
9) To disconnect fi replace, 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 fi re, or damage the heater.
12) To prevent a possible fi re, 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 fl ammable liquids are used or stored.
14) Use this fi replace heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fi re, 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 fi re. 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) Caution: 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.
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
SWITCh BuTTONS AND WAIT APPROxIMATELy 5 -10 MINuTES. IT ShOuLD
RESET AuTOMATICALLy ONCE ThE uNIT COOLS DOWN.
WARNING - DO NOT LOAD MORE ThAN 50KG ON ThE TOP ShELF.
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 fi replace 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 then 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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