THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED
BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fi re,
electric shock, and injury, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.
- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable
liquids are used or stored.
- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, like
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains away
from heater.
- To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or exhaust in
any way whatsoever.
- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fi re, or
damage the heater.
- Do not install heater against combustible low-density cellulose
fi berboard surfaces.
- Do not use outdoors.
- CAUTION - High Temperature; Keep electrical cords, drapes,
and other furnishings away from heater.
- Use only with copper branch circuit conductors.
- For bathroom use, the heater must be installed so that switches
and other controls cannot be touched by anyone in the bath or
shower.
- Do not install this heating appliance beneath a wall outlet.
- To avoid possible electrical shock, disconnect all power at the
main panel prior to wiring, cleaning, or servicing.
-
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INS338-201204-01
FURNITURE AND DRAPES
For maximum satisfaction an air fl ow of 3 in. (76.2 mm)
clearance is recommended. Also allow 1 in. (25.4 mm) clearance
on top and bottom of drapes when drapes cover wall.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1- Remove wire holder (or knock-out) of the appropriate junction
box.
2- Make connection according to local and national codes and
replace wire holder. (Do not forget ground wire.)
3- Install the relay or thermostat by removing front panel and
junction box cover.
4- Check wire connection at the other junction box.
5- Fasten the baseboard to the wall using wood screws, tighten
then release 1/2 turn.
6- Replace all covers before energizing.
INTERCONNECTION
The connection boxes and wiring channel are approved for inter-
connection of baseboard heaters and components which are on the
same heating branch circuit. Use ‘‘BX’’ cable to run wiring for
all other options in this series. (Ex: Corner box, empty cabinets,
etc.).The heater junction box minimum volume without options is
31.2 in³ (512 cm³).
CORNERS AND BLANK SECTIONS
Install blank sections and corners the same way as heating unit of
this series. Use ‘‘BX’’cable to run wiring into these options.
OPTIONS
All heating equipment and options must be installed in accordance
with local and national codes.
Built-in thermostat:
CAUTION:
The thermostat should not be considered as an
infallible system where maintaining a temperature is considered
critical. Examples: Hazardous material storage, computer room,
etc. In these particular cases, it is imperative to add a monitoring
system to avoid the consequences of a failure of the thermostat.
- Refer to wiring diagram for connections.
- Refer to instructions supplied with the option for mounting.
Built-in relay:
- Refer to the diagram included with the relay option
for
connections.
- Refer to instructions supplied with the option for mounting.
MAINTENANCE
- Once a year or at the need, remove the front panel and use a
vacuum cleaner to remove the dust accumulation inside the
heater.
- Cleaning should be done while the heater is disconnected
from the main service panel. Wait until the housing and heating
element cool before performing maintenance.
Remove the front panel.
CAUTION: Fins on the element are sharp - Do not touch.
Replace all covers before energizing.
- Any other servicing should be performed by a qualifi ed
technician.
WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants the electric heating element of
this product for life. The other component parts are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship for a one year
period following the date of purchase, under normal use and
maintenance, provided that there is a proof of purchase to confi rm
this date. The obligation of the manufacturer, under the terms of
this warranty, is limited to replacing the unit (baseboard heater
only) and excludes all other costs related to the installation or
replacement of the unit or spare parts.
WIRING DIAGRAM
High-Limit
High-Limit
Heating
Element
Heating
Element
Thermostat
1/2’’ (12.7 mm)
6’’ (152.7 mm)
CAUTION
DRAPES
3’’
76.2 mm
1’’ minimum
25.4 mm minimum
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INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION
EBHB Model
