Cadet C052 Replacement Instructions Download Page 2

To Thermostat or Wall

Upper 5/16”

Pass through

Hole

Lower 5/16”

Pass through

Hole

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARRANTY

©2016 Cadet   Printed in U.S.A.   11/16   #720201

LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY

: Cadet will repair or replace any part found to 

be defective within 90 days after the date of purchase.

These warranties do not apply

:

1.  Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or incorrect 

supply voltage;

2.  Damage occurs to the product through improper maintenance, misuse, 

abuse, accident, or alteration;

3.   The use of unauthorized accessories or unauthorized components constitutes 

an alteration and voids all warranties. Refer to Cadet website or call customer 

service at 855.CADET.US for list of authorized accessories and components. 

4. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
5.  IN THE EVENT CADET ELECTS TO REPLACE ANY PART OF YOUR 

 

CADET PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO 
THE SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PRODUCT. THE INSTALLATION OF 

 

REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE  UN-
DERLYING WARRANTIES. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY CADET 
PRODUCT OR PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WARRANTIES.

If  you  believe  your  Cadet  product  is  defective,  please  contact  Cadet 

during the warranty period, for instructions on how to have the repair or 

replacement processed.

Parts and Service

Visit cadetheat.com/parts-service for information on where to obtain parts 

and service.

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

This  product  is  made  primarily  of  recyclable  materials. You  can 

reduce your carbon footprint by recycling this product at the end 

of its useful life. Contact your local recycling support center for 
further recycling instructions.

For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the instructions. Failure to properly maintain 

the heater will void any warranty and may cause the heater to function improperly.

1. Remove knob (if applicable) and screws that hold grill in place.
2. Remove grill.
3.  Remove securing screw at the top of heater and remove 

 

heatbox from wall can.

4. Unwiring

  A.  Remove insulated wire connectors that connect heatbox to wall can.

  B.  Cut as many wire-ties on back of heatbox as necessary 

 

for easier accessibility.

  C.  Cut both wires one inch above upper pass through. (See Figure 1)
5.  With heater facing upward, remove the screw at the bottom 

 

of face cover. (See Figure 2)

6.  Lift face from bottom and slide over tab on top of box and set aside.
7.  Bend a single tab at top of shell flange (right or left side) with pliers to 

allow shell flange to move outward. (See Figure 4)

8. Pull old element from slots and set aside.

9.  Feed new element wires through upper 5/16” hole. Make sure 

element end with wires is closest to pass through hole and DO NOT 

leave any slack in lines.

10. Carefully place new element in element slots. (See Figure 4)
11.  Align side tab and slot on heater shell. Bend side tab 45 degrees 

 

to secure shell. (See Figure 4)

12.  Take face cover previously set aside and place over tab on top. 

 

Be sure the face covers shell flange completely and snugly. All 

 

pieces of flange must be within edges of face to secure it properly.

13. Tighten securing screw on bottom of face. (See Figure 2)

14. Wiring
 

A.  Attach new element wires to lead wires using wire connectors. 

(See Figure 1)

  B.  Fasten wiring with wire ties so all wires fit neatly to the side of the 

motor and are out of the way. Cut off wire tie ends.

 

C.  Re-connect supply lead wires to heater securely, using wire  

connectors. Double check connections for tightness.

15. Reinstall heater into wall can, tabs first, then attach screw. 
16. Attach grill and knob (if applicable).

17. Turn power on and test heater’s operation.

Figure 1

Face Cover

Shell Flange

Shell

Flange

Screw (remove 

to seperate)

Figure 2

Shell

Flange

Loosened

Figure 3

Element

Slots

Side Tab

Figure 4

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