PLANNING
This heater is intended to be used to suppply
supplemental heat from a wall location in new or
existing construction.
The heater can be operated using its built-in ther-
mostat or a remote thermostat (Broan Model 86W
Line-Voltage Thermostat - purchase separately).
Plan to supply the heater with proper line voltage
and appropriate power cable.
NOTE: Power can be tapped from a nearby circuit
depending on the heater wattage required and the
amperage rating of the circuit.
The table below lists the ratings for each model.
MODELS VOLTS AMPS WATTS BTU/HR
170
120 8.33
/4.16
1000
/500
3413
/1707
240 4.16 1000 3413
208 3.61 750 2560
174
120 12.5
/6.25
1500
/750
5120
/2560
240 6.25 1500 5120
208 5.41 1125 3840
178
240 8.33
/4.16
2000
/1000
6827
/3413
208 7.21/3.61 1500/750 5120/2560
BOLD
ratings are factory wired. See “OPTIONAL
WIRING CONVERSIONS” section on page 3 for
wattage and voltage conversion instructions.
Heater can be converted to half-wattage to avoid
overloading such circuits.
Follow these basic steps when installing this heater.
• Nail housing to studs.
• Connect power cable.
• Fasten heater assembly and grille to housing.
(FIG. 1)
FIG. 1
GRILLE
BUILT-IN
THERMOSTAT
WALL
STUD
POWER
CABLE
HEATER
HOUSING
DRYWALL