Sylvania FAIRBANKS SRM850P-47BHO Instruction Manual

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER

FAIRBANKS

Model: SRM850P-47BHO (CTC # 64-3546)

IMPORTANT:
PLEASE NOTE WH EN 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 (EST) IMMEDIATELY FOR SERVICE.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

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) 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.

11) 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.

12) 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.

13) 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.

14) 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.

15) Caution: Do not plug this product into a receptacle controlled by a wall switch
or dimmer.

16) 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:

SYLVANIA is a registered trademark of OSRAM SYLVANIA, used under license.

IF YOU USE THIS HEATER IN CONJ UNCTION 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.

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.

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NOTE:
DO NOT RETURN UNIT TO THE STORE BEFORE CALLING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER.

Do not dispose of you cartons 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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST:

Fireplace insert ......................................................................................................................1

A) Top panel .........................................................................................................................1

B) Base panel .......................................................................................................................1

C) Upper front panel ..........................................................................................................1

D) Lower front panel...........................................................................................................1

E) Left front panel ...............................................................................................................1

F) Right front panel.............................................................................................................1

G) Left side panel ................................................................................................................1

H) Right side panel ..............................................................................................................1

P) Connectors ......................................................................................................................2

Q) Large ‘L‘ brackets ............................................................................................................2

R) Nuts ..................................................................................................................................2

S) Washers ...........................................................................................................................2

T) Small screws ...................................................................................................................2

U) Medium KD screws ........................................................................................................6

W) KD screws ..................................................................................................................... 52

X) Plastic connectors.........................................................................................................14

Y) SELF REPAIR SET
Touch-up repair paint (bottle)

L shape bracket .....................................................................................................................2

Screws for L bracket .............................................................................................................8

Plastic Connector ..................................................................................................................1

KD Screws ..............................................................................................................................3

KD Nuts ..................................................................................................................................3

Z) WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABLE

Wall Anchor ...........................................................................................................................1

Screw for wall anchor ..........................................................................................................1

Screw for mantle ...................................................................................................................1

Cable.......................................................................................................................................1

TOOLS REQUIRED: PH ILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER and ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

MANTEL ASSEMBLY:

CAUTION: Place a piece of cardboard or protective sheet on the floor in order to

avoid scratching the decorative surface of your mantel during assembly. Please DO
NOT fully tighten the KD screws until all panels are assembled.

NOTE: Each plastic connector is pre-assembled (pre-drilled) on the specific panels
with 2 screws. If the KD screw(s) do not fit during assembly, loosen the 2 (pre-drilled)
screws to adjust the plastic connector until the KD screws are able to be installed.
Tighten all KD screws once all panels are assembled.

Step 1: Attach 10 plastic connectors [X] to left side panel [G] and right side panel [H] with
20 KD screws (2 screws for each connector). Attach 2 plastic connectors to left front
panel [E] and right front panel [F] with 4 KD screws. Attach 2 plastic connectors to upper
front panel [C] with 4 KD screws and 2 connectors [P] to upper front panel [C] with 4 KD
screws. See Fig. A.

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fig. A

Step 2: Attach left side panel [G] to left front panel [E] with 2 KD screws. Attach right
side panel [H] to right front panel [F] with 2 KD screws. See Fig. B.

fig. D

Step 5: Attach upper front panel [C] as shown in Fig. E with 6 KD screws.

fig. E

fig. B

Step 3: Attach left side panel [G] and left front panel [E] to base panel [B] with 2 KD screws.
Attach right side panel [H] and right front panel [F] to base panel [B] with 2 KD screws.
See Fig. C.

fig. C

Step 4: Attach lower front panel [D] to left and right front panels [E & F] with 2 KD screws as
shown in Fig. D.

Step 6: Attach top panel [A] as shown in Fig. F with 4 KD screws.

fig. F

Step 7: Attach 2 large ‘L‘ brackets [Q] to each sides of fireplace insert with washers [S],
and fixed by small screws [T] and nuts [R]. See Fig. G.

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