Symptom Problem
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
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wire or installing a circuit breaker, please consult a licensed electrician.
The plug does
not fit recep
-
tacle.
1.
Heater is 240 volt requiring
a 20 amp or 30 amp 240
volt receptacle (see Figure
1 in “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS”).
1. DO NOT alter cord. Install the proper 240 volt
receptacle (see Figure 1 in “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS”).
Heater does
not operate.
1. Heater is or has been
blocked.
2. Thermostat set too low.
3. Circuit breaker not turned
on.
4. Loose plug connection.
5. Defective manual reset limit.
1. Remove obstruction. Push manual reset button
found in front lower panel.
2. Turn knob clockwise until a click sound is heard.
3. Turn circuit breaker on.
4. Check plug connection.
5. Replace manual reset limit.
Elements
heat, fan does
not operate.
1. Jammed fan blade.
2. Defective motor.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace fan motor.
Heater fan
operates,
but does not
discharge
warm air.
1. Manual reset limit tripped.
2. ON/AUTO switch is “ON”
and thermostat setting is
below actual temperature.
3. Defective heater elements.
4. Wire loose from elements.
5. Temperature rise on heater
is 40°F.
1. Allow heater to cool, then push reset.
2. Increase the thermostat setting; turn ON/AUTO
switch to “AUTO”.
3. Replace elements.
4. Check and correct loose wire.
5. Close doors or windows. Provide additional
insulation and/or heaters. Wait for room to warm
up.
Heater does
not shut off.
1. Heat loss from area is
greater than heater capacity.
2. Defective thermostat.
3. ON/AUTO switch in “ON”
position.
1. Close doors or windows. Provide additional
insulation and/or heaters.
2. Replace thermostat.
3. Change ON/AUTO switch to “AUTO” setting.
Heater
discharges
smoke.
1. Dust, dirt, and lint
accumulated inside the
heater.
2. Jammed blade.
1. Clean heater. (See “MAINTAINING YOUR
HEATER” section for instructions). Blow dirt
accumulation off heater with compressed air (air
compressor recommended).
2. Remove obstruction.
Manual reset
limit trips re-
peatedly.
1. Overheating.
2. Overheating at shutdown.
3. Overheating from excessive
dust or dirt particles.
4. Overheating due to elevation
of location.
1.
Check all clearance requirements. 6” minimum
clearance required between top of heater and
ceiling. Tilt top of heater down approximately 30 to
45 degrees toward your work area.
2. Discontinue use of breaker to control heater.
3. Clean heater (See “MAINTAINING YOUR
HEATER” section for instructions).
4. Location elevation exceeds recommended 7500
feet.
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MAINTAINING YOUR HEATER
