Sylvania SOM995P-26FDC Instruction Manual Download Page 1

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER

Model:  SOM995P-26FDC

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 (9:00AM - 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 PACKAGING CARTONS UNTIL 

YOU ARE COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH YOUR NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 

HEATER. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING 

YOUR NEW ELECTRIC 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.  

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION: 

1.  Find a location for the electric 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 electric fireplace heater when not in use.
5)   Do not operate any electric fireplace heater 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 electric fireplace heater, 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 electric 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.16AWG 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.

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 

SWITCH BUTTONS 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 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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Summary of Contents for SOM995P-26FDC

Page 1: ...sconnect electric fireplace heater 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...

Page 2: ...l 1 L Right lower side panel 1 O 4 holes wood connectors 4 P Washers 2 Q Large L brackets 2 R Nuts 2 S Small bracket 3 T Small screws 2 U Short KD screws 2 V Medium KD screws 3 W KD screws 63 X Plasti...

Page 3: ...l panels are assembled Step 1 Attach 15 plastic connectors X to panels C D E F G H K and L with 30 KD screws W See Fig A Fig A BACK Step 2 Attach panels G and K together with 4 holes wood connector O...

Page 4: ...nsert can be installed after the mantel has been fully assembled WARNING Make sure the fireplace insert controls are in the OFF position and the unit is NOT plugged in Step 1 Attach 2 large L brackets...

Page 5: ...tton for main power and flame effect The indicator light will turn on See below for other control switches 1250W For heat function Press this switch while the O I switch is in the ON position The indi...

Page 6: ...tic connector 1 Place the plastic connector on the mantel unit and mark the drill holes as shown in Fig A Fig A 2 Drill the holes with diameter 3 4 inches 10 mm and depth 3 4 inches 10 mm on the mante...

Page 7: ...anteed for one year If the unit should fail to operate correctly within one year from the date of purchase call customer service at 1 800 459 4409 EST We will at our discretion either repair or replac...

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