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Operating your thermostat

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Warranty

1. All electrical work and materials must comply 

with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occu-

pational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all 

state and local codes.
2. Use copper conductors only.

3. Turn off power to heater circuit at main discon-

nect panel.
4. Connect grounding lead to grounding screw 

provided.

Carefully remove front cover from heater by lifting cover up from the bottom, and then outwards. Set aside. Remove wiring 

compartment cover, held by one screw. (Figure 1). This thermostat kit occupies 2.4 cubic inches (39 cubic centimeters).

1. Once installation is complete and power has been restored, turn the thermostat fully on by turning the knob clockwise to 

the highest position.
2. When the room reaches your comfort level, slowly turn the thermostat knob counterclockwise until the heater turns off 

and a click sound is heard. The heater will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.
3. To reduce the room temperature, turn the knob counterclockwise. To increase the room temperature, turn the knob 

clockwise.

After following steps above for a new or previously installed model, then:

Attach heater to the wall, making sure the power supply wires are not pinched between the wall and the heater.

240 Volt:

 If your SoftHEAT baseboard is 240 volts or 208 volts, connect the two red wires from the thermostat to the two 

power supply wires (see Figure 2). Then connect the two black wires from the thermostat to the two black wires from the 

heater. 

120 Volt:

 If your SoftHEAT baseboard is 120 volts, connect the two black wires from the thermostat together. Then con-

nect the white wire from the baseboard to the neutral power supply wire (Figure 3). Then connect the black wire from the 

baseboard  to one of the red wires of the thermostat. Finally connect the remaining red thermostat wire to the remaining 

power supply wire.

Inspect all wire connections to be sure they are fastened securely. Push wiring back into the wiring compartment and 

attach the wiring compartment cover.  

Attach the heater front cover. Restore power at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box).

If installing on a new EBHN 

heater:

1. Remove the end cap by remov-

ing the screw and clip located on 

the back of the heater and sliding 

the end cap away from the heater. 

Keep screw and clip for future use. 
2. Attach the new EBKN ther-

mostat kit by sliding it onto the 

heater, making sure no wires are 

caught between the thermostat 

and heater. Secure in place using 

the screw and clip previously 

removed.
3. Make wire connections below, 

then refer to the EBHN owner’s 

guide for instructions on how to 

finish installing your heater.

If installing on an older model EBHA heater or a previously installed heater:

A new wiring compartment cover is required for the thermostat to fit properly on 

an EBHA model heater. Use the wiring compartment cover provided and discard 

your old cover.  

1. Disconnect the power supply wires and remove the strain relief connector from 

the heater. Unscrew grounding lead from ground screw.
2. Remove the heater from the wall. It is easier to replace the thermostat while 

the heater is not mounted.
3. Remove the existing end cap or thermostat kit by removing the screw and clip 

located on the back of the heater and sliding the end cap away from the heater. 

Keep screw and clip for future use. 
4. Attach the new EBKN thermostat kit by sliding it onto the heater, making sure 

no wires are caught between the thermostat and heater. Secure in place using 

the screw and clip previously removed.
5. Route power supply wires through the wiring knockout hole and secure to 

heater using the strain relief connector. Reconnect grounding lead to green 

ground screw.

For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of the 

heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the maintenance instructions. 

Failure to properly maintain the heater will void any warranty and may 

cause the heater to function improperly. Warranties are non transferable 

and apply to original consumer only. Warranty terms are set out below.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: 

Cadet will repair or replace any 

SoftHEAT (EBKN) thermostat found to be defective within one year after 

the date of purchase.

These warranties do not apply:

1. Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or incor-

rect supply voltage;

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

abuse, accident, or alteration;

3. The product is serviced by anyone other than Cadet;

4. If the date of manufacture of the product cannot be determined;

5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault of Cadet.

6. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

AS SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES 

SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG-

ES AND/OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BREACH 

OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 

WARRANTY.

7. 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 

UNDERLYING WARRANTIES. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY 

CADET PRODUCT OR PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WAR-

RANTIES.

8. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also 

have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet neither assumes, 

nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other obligation or liability in 

connection with its products other than as set out herein.

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

Manufacturing Co. at 360-693-2505, during the warranty period, for 

instructions on how to have the repair or replacement processed. War-

ranty claims made after the warranty period has expired will be denied. 

Products returned without authorization will be refused.

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.

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