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Patron E3 - 12/00
3. OPERATION
REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.
THEY ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE USE OF THE HEATER.
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES.
This heater is for use on 240 volts.
The cord has a plug as shown in the figure.
The type of outlet is a 240-volt grounding outlet. When properly installed, it pro-
vides a ground connection through the cord to the heater to protect the operator
from electric shock.
TO START HEATING:
1. Place the heater on a stable and level surface. Make sure that no explosive
or combustible fumes or dust are present
2. Connect power cord of heater into 240 V / 60 Hz power source. See para-
graph “Technical specifications” in this manual for correct amperage rating
3. Set the thermostat to a temperature above the ambient room temperature by
turning the knob. Note! The heater will start only if the thermostat “calls for
heat” meaning that it is set to higher than prevailing ambient temperature
4. The heater will now operate automatically, controlled by the thermostats
TO STOP HEATING:
1. Turn the thermostat into “OFF” position
2. Disconnect the power supply plug
NOTE!
THE HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERHEAT LIMIT SWITCH WHICH
MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO STOP.
CHECK AND REMOVE THE CAUSE FOR OVERHEATING BEFORE RE-
STARTING.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS:
OUTLET = 6 feet
SIDES = 1 foot
TOP = 2 feet
REAR = 2 feet
FLOOR = COMBUSTIBLE
15 A 250 V
Grounding pin