SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
before you begin, you should know
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1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or
stored.
3. 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, clothes, and curtains away from
heater.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Save these 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:
...about the Cadet Electric Baseboard
...a thermostat is required
A Cadet wall thermostat is recommended for optimum performance, or you may prefer the convenience of a built-in thermostat kit.
For instructions on wiring a thermostat, see the instructions that were included with your thermostat. If you are installing a wall ther-
mostat, refer to the section later in this guide titled “Baseboard Wiring With a Wall Thermostat” prior to installing the baseboard.
For best results, install the baseboard heater under a window, along an outside wall, or as close as possible to an outside door.
Follow these instructions for selecting an ideal area of installation:
DO NOT INSTALL ANY BASEBOARD BELOW AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET
DO NOT INSTALL ANY BASEBOARD VERTICALLY. MOUNT THE BASEBOARD HORIZONTALLY ONLY
The seam at the junction of the wall and floor behind the heater should be caulked to prevent dust from being drawn into the room.
Heater should be set flush against surface of the wall.
Remove any obstructions between the back of the unit and the surface of the wall.
Baseboard heater may sit directly on any floor surface, including carpet. Do not allow carpet to block lower air intake located 1 inch
from the bottom.
Maintain at least 12 inches minimum clearance from objects hanging above (i.e. drapes).
...that voltage on all models is important
It is extremely important that you verify the electrical supply wires are the same voltage as the heater (i.e. 120 volt heater to 120 volt
power supply and 240 volt heater to 240 volt power supply). If replacing an existing heater check the labels of the old heater and
replace using same voltage. Hooking a 240 volt heater to a 120 volt power supply will drastically reduce the heater’s output. Hooking
a 120 volt heater to a 240 volt power supply will destroy the heater.
...placement
...wiring for Model 8F2025
Model 8F2025 is a multi-watt unit that can be
configured for either 2500 or 2000 watts. The heater is factory set for 2500 watts, but
the instructions vary depending on your desired wattage and which side you are wiring. Make sure you follow the directions in the
Owner’s Guide for your specific application. It is best to decide on your desired wattage prior to installing the baseboard.
The Cadet Electric Baseboard is designed to provide zonal heat to a room by using convection to naturally circulate warm air. Safety
is Cadet’s first priority. All F-Series electric baseboards feature an oversized high temperature limit switch with a full length capillary
sensor tube that temporarily shuts the heater off when excessive operating temperatures are detected. For effective and safe opera-
tion, and to prolong the life of the heater, read all instructions and safety information, and follow the maintenance instructions in this
Owner’s Guide.
See our How-To Video at
http://cadetheat.com/support/install-help
...wiring
Wire connection is possible from either right or left side of the baseboard heater. Determine on which side of the baseboard you are
making wire connections by locating the supply wires. You must locate the supply wires before mounting the heater. See section titled
“Baseboard Wiring With a Wall Thermostat” prior to wiring the baseboard if you are installing a wall thermostat.
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