IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver, Insulated Wire
Connectors (Wire Nuts®), Wire Strippers, Wire Cutters
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PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION OF THE “SBFT2”
THERMOSTAT INTO A CADET SERIES “F” BASEBOARD
For All Applications
The thermostat needs to be mounted into the same junc-
tion box (wiring compartment) as the supplied electrical
power. If the supplied case ground conductor is not in this
junction box it will need to be relocated to the end wired.
The installation of the SMART-BASE thermostat may
require a slight adjustment of the panel across the front of
the heater, to allow the thermostat to fit into the junction
box unobstructed. To do so, remove both junction box cov-
ers and unlatch the bottom of the panel from its hangers.
(Use a rubber-coated tool, or hammer handle to remove
the panel. Carefully pry upward to remove.) Next, slide it
back out of the junction box opening to be used for the
thermostat until its edge is just hanging over the partition.
Hold the panel and snap it back on to its hangers. The
thermostat will now have enough room to fit into the junc-
tion box opening.
Replacing Existing BTF Thermostat Control
SBFT2
SMART-BASE
Thermostat
Installation Instructions
1. Remove screw attaching the existing BTF assembly
(thermostat and plate) to the baseboard case and care-
fully pull it back to expose the wiring and connections.
(Test with meter or circuit tester to verify that no electri-
cal power is present before proceeding.)
2. If the power supply has been brought into the base-
board at this junction box, undo the wiring connections
and remove the old thermostat assembly. Follow the
appropriate wiring diagram (“FIGURE A” for left end
attachment, “FIGURE B” for right end attachment) and
the following instructions “Baseboard/Thermostat
Wiring” below to connect the SBFT2 to the baseboard
and power supply.
3. If the power supply has not been brought into the base-
board at this junction box, remove the old thermostat
assembly by removing the wiring connections. The new
thermostat (SBFT2) must be located in the same junction
box as the supplied electrical power; therefore, strip 1/2"
of insulation from the two loose leads (created when the
thermostat was removed) and join the two wires back
together using a wire connector. Remove the end plate
from the other junction box and apply it to the junction
box where the thermostat was removed. Follow the
appropriate wiring diagram (“FIGURE A” for left end
attachment, “FIGURE B” for right end attachment) and
the following further instructions “Baseboard/Thermostat
Wiring” to connect the SBFT2 to the baseboard and
power supply.
As Part of New Installation
Install the Cadet “F” series baseboard heater according to
the installation instructions supplied with the product. Keep
in mind the SBFT2 thermostat needs to be mounted into the
same junction box (wiring compartment) as the supplied
electrical power. If the supplied case ground conductor is
not in this junction box it will need to be relocated to the
end wired.
IMPORTANT!
It is extremely impor-
tant that you verify
the electrical power
to be supplied to the
heater is the same
voltage as the heater.
Connecting a heater
to a lesser voltage
supply than is intend-
ed will reduce the
heater's output, and
connecting it to a
greater voltage sup-
ply than it is intended
can cause property
damage and personal
injury. The electron-
ic thermostat will
only function cor-
rectly on 240 & 208
volt circuits.
TM
WARNING
Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel
board (circuit breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag the
panel board door to prevent someone from turning on
power while you are working on the heater. Failure to
do so could result in serious electrical shock, burns,
or possible death.
©2005 Cadet Manufacturing Co.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/05 #720004
