BTF Series Thermostat
WARNING
Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag
the panel board door to prevent someone from turning on power while you are working on the heater.
Failure to do so could result in serious electrical shock, burns, or possible death.
CONTROLS
Turn knob counter-clockwise for cooler room
temperature. Turn knob clockwise for warmer
room temperature.
If you are uncomfortable working with electrical appliances, unable to follow these
guidelines, or do not have the necessary equipment; consult a licensed electrician.
Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
The BTF series heater mount
thermostat for Cadet electric
baseboards can be used to
control a baseboard heater
at the unit. Designed to replace
the detachable baseboard end
plate, the BTF easily installs onto
either end of a Cadet F-series
baseboard heater.
The BTF line voltage thermostat
is capable of switching up to
17 amps, of a resistive load,
at 120, 208 or 240 VAC. Setpoint
temperature range: 45º - 80ºF.
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Warm
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BTF1
BTF2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
•
Phillips Screwdriver
•
Wire Connectors
•
Straight Screwdriver
BTF1TP
BTF2TP
STEP 1
Turn the electrical power off at
the circuit breaker or fuse box.
STEP 2
Remove the junction box cover
at the end of the baseboard
you wish to wire.
STEP 4
Disconnect one factory connector
on the side you have open,
leaving two loose heater wires.
REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THAT CORRESPOND TO YOUR THERMOSTAT APPLICATION.
PART 2 - STEP 5
BTF WIRING INSTRUCTIONS - PART 1
Model BTF1 - 120 Volt Application
A. Connect the hot supply wire to the
red
thermostat wire.
B. Connect the
black
thermostat wire to one
of the heater wires.
C. Connect the neutral supply wire to the
remaining heater wire.
PROCEED TO PART 3
A. Connect a hot supply wire to the
red
thermostat wire.
Model BTF1 – 240/208 Volt Application
B. Connect the
black
thermostat wire to one
of the heater wires.
C. Connect the remaining hot supply wire
to the remaining heater wire.
PROCEED TO PART 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 3
Connect the supply grounding
wire to the green grounding
pigtail provided.
PART 2 - STEP 5
(CONTINUED)
BTF WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CONCLUSION - PART 3
STEP 6
Carefully tuck all wires
into wiring compartment
and attach the thermostat
to the baseboard heater.
STEP 7
Turn the power back on at the
circuit breaker or fuse box.
STEP 8A
Turn the thermostat knob fully
clockwise. When the room
reaches comfort level, turn
the knob counterclockwise
until a slight click is heard.
The heater will now cycle
around this preset temperature.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Connect the red thermostat
wire labeled L2 to the black
thermostat wire labeled OFF
as shown.
Model BTF2 – 120 Volt Application
B. Connect the neutral supply
wire to one of the heater wires.
C. Connect the supply hot
wire to the remaining red
thermostat wire.
D. Connect the remaining
black thermostat wire to
the remaining heater wire.
PROCEED TO PART 3
RED
STEP 8B - Tamper
Proof Models
Remove plastic plug and adjust
the thermostat shaft to desired
setting using a screwdriver.
Replace the plastic plug. The
heater will now cycle around
this preset temperature.
Model BTF2 – 240/208 Volt Application
A. Connect the
black
thermostat wires to the
loose heater wires.
B. Connect the hot supply wires to the
red
thermostat wires.
PROCEED TO PART 3
BTF2
1. Disconnect one factory connector on each baseboard.
2. Connect one supply wire to each red thermostat wire.
3. Connect one black thermostat wire to one wire from each heater.
4. Connect remaining black thermostat wire to the remaining wire
from each heater.
5. Connect ground to both heaters.
IMPORTANT
: Wires shown in illustration are for reference only.
All electrical work and materials must comply with the National
Electric Code (NEC) and all state and local codes.
BTF1
1. Disconnect one factory connector on each baseboard.
2. Connect one supply lead to the red thermostat wire.
3. Connect black thermostat wire to one wire on each heater.
4. Connect remaining wire from each heater to the remaining
supply lead.
5. Connect ground wire to both heaters.
IMPORTANT
: Wires shown in illustration are for reference only.
All electrical work and materials must comply with the National
Electric Code (NEC) and all state and local codes.
More than one baseboard heater can be wired in parallel on same circuit (be sure to check national and local codes for safety requirements). Addi-
tional wire is required. Important: When wiring multiple heaters to one thermostat, the baseboards must be in the same room.
Maximum amperage rating: 17 amps.
MULTIPLE HEATER WIRING - OPTIONAL
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Printed in U.S.A. 08/10 #720107
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
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 Cadet
product, including thermostats, 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 in-
correct 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 DAMAGES
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 WARRANTIES.
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. Warranty
claims made after the warranty period has expired will be denied. Prod-
ucts returned without authorization will be refused.
Parts and Service
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parts and service.
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