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KING  ELECTRICAL  MFG.  CO.

 

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9131 10TH AVENUE SOUTH · SEATTLE, WA 98108 · TEL:  206.762.0400 · FAX:  206.763.7738

BASEBOARD HEATER
INSTALLATION GUIDE

ATTENTION: Before attempting to install your heater verify the power supply 
wires are the same voltage as the heater you are installing. The best way to 
check for proper voltage is by using a voltmeter, testing between supply lines 
1 & 2. 240 and 120 Volt heaters are not  interchangeable. Connecting a  
240 Volt heater to a 120 Volt circuit will reduce the wattage 75% making the 
heater feel barely warm. Connecting a 120 Volt heater to a 240 Volt circuit will 
destroy the heater, voids all warranties and could cause fi re damage.

WARNING: Turn off power source to the heater before attempting installa-
tion, maintenance or repairs. Lock, tape or tag circuit breaker or fuse so that 
power cannot be turned on by accident. Failure to do so could result in serious 
electrical shock, personal injury, property damage or death. 

PLACEMENT: When possible baseboard heaters should be placed on an 
outside perimeter wall under a  window. This is due to the fact that the out-
side wall is usually the spot of greatest heat loss. A baseboard heater may 
sit directly on any fl oor surface including carpet. Do not allow carpet to block 
air intake at bottom.   

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Keep electrical cords, any bulky fur-
niture or other household items that could restrict airfl ow away from heater.  
Refer to clearance diagram for drapes. Do not install heater below an electri-
cal outlet or against vinyl wallpaper, paperboard or low density fi berboard 
surfaces. Do not recess mount heater. Do not mount heater vertically. Do not 
store fl ammable liquids in vicinity of the heater.  Installation must comply with 
applicable national and local electrical codes. Protect electrical supply wire 
from nicks, sharp objects, oil, grease or other chemicals that could damage 
the insulation.  

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure heater is positioned on the wall with the “Bottom” label facing  
 the 

fl oor. Mounting the heater upside down could be a hazard.  

2. Remove junction box cover from left or right end. The heater can be  
  wired from either end.
3. Remove knockout and pull supply wires through. Use a cable fi tting to  
  secure the power wires.
4. Locate wall studs and secure heater to wall with a nail or screw. Use the  
  mounting dimples in the back can to position the fastener. The dimples  
  will prevent the fastener from slipping when applying pressure to pierce  
  the metal back can. The cover or refl ector to do not need to be removed  
  to mount the heater.  
5. Connect electrical wires and groundwire to the heater per the appropri 
  ate wiring diagram on following pages.

  

CIRCUIT SIZING TABLE

2007 K series.indd : 6/07

1½"  between drapes 
and ceiling

1½"

4" 

1½" above carpet

CEILING

W

ALL

FLOOR

16" to 24" 

from furniture

CLEARANCE MINIMUMS FOR DRAPES

Summary of Contents for K Series

Page 1: ...ords any bulky fur niture or other household items that could restrict airflow away from heater Refer to clearance diagram for drapes Do not install heater below an electri cal outlet or against vinyl wallpaper paperboard or low density fiberboard surfaces Do not recess mount heater Do not mount heater vertically Do not store flammable liquids in vicinity of the heater Installation must comply wit...

Page 2: ...ct power supply wires from wall thermostat as shown 2 Black and white supply wires can be connected to the heater in reverse order For simplicity the most common method is shown 3 Connect bare groundwire to green groundwire Connection Diagram for BKT 1 Thermostat 1 Mount thermostat per instructions 4 White supply wire to heater 2 Red thermostat wire to black supply wire 5 Bare groundwire to green ...

Page 3: ...es can be connected to the heater in reverse order For simplicity the most common method is shown 3 Connect bare groundwire to green groundwire Connection Diagram for BKT 2 Thermostat 1 Mount thermostat per instructions 3 Connect the two black thermostat wires to the two heater wires 2 Connect the two red thermostat wires to the 4 Bare groundwire to green groundwire black and white supply wires Cu...

Page 4: ...A standard home wall paint will burn off and discolor Ahigh temperature stove paint will work but be careful to not get any paint on the element or limit Q How much heat do I need A A general rule of thumb is 10 Watts for every square foot of floor space For example A 10 x 10 room is 100 ft 10 w ft x 100 ft and would require 1000 Watts of heat If you live in a cold climate or if the room has a cei...

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