OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Resetting the Manual Power Reset Limit Control
Warranty
How to operate your heater
Once installation is complete and power has been restored, turn
the heater switch on.
Important:
The heater will remain on until it is manually turned
off.
About the Heater Temperature-Limiting Controls
If normal operating temperatures are exceeded (due to abnormal
circumstances), the heater has two temperature-limiting controls.
Both limiting controls are located on the element assembly. The
first is a manual power reset limit control, designed to open the
heater circuit when excessive operating temperatures are detect-
ed. The problem must be assessed and the limit must be reset to
resume operation.
Further protection is provided by a secondary over-temperature
fuse, which will open the heater circuit in severe over-tem-
perature conditions, or in the event of component failure. If this
occurs, the heater must be repaired or replaced.
If the manual power reset limit has opened the heater circuit due to excessive operating temperatures, the heater will not
work until it is reset. This can be done at the ON/OFF rocker switch control or the circuit breaker controlling the heater.
1. Change rocker switch control to OFF position.
2. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes.
3. Resolve the problem causing the limit to trip (typically the heat-
er is blocked or needs cleaning, see Maintenance Instructions).
4. Change rocker switch control to the ON position. The heater
should come back on. If it does not come back on, reset heater at
the circuit breaker, using directions to the right. An additional 20
minute waiting period is required every time the power is turned
off. Restoring power, even briefly, will heat the limit even though
the heater does not come on.
5. The heater is now functional.
1. Trip the breaker by switching it to the OFF position.
2. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes.
3. Resolve the problem causing the limit to trip (typically the heat-
er is blocked or needs cleaning, see Maintenance Instructions).
4. Restore power to the heater by switching the breaker to the
ON position.
5. Change rocker switch control to the ON position. The heater
should come back on. An additional 20 minute waiting period
is required every time the power is turned off. Restoring power,
even briefly, will heat the limit even though the heater does not
come on.
6. The heater is now functional.
Note that resetting the manual power reset control may not restore heater operation if a severe over-temperature
condition has occurred. See the Troubleshooting Guide on next page for more information.
To Reset Heater at the ON/OFF rocker switch control
To Reset Heater at the Circuit Breaker (recommended
if room temperature is below 45
°
)
For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of
the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the maintenance
instructions. Failure to properly maintain the heater will void any
warranty and may cause the heater to function improperly. War-
ranties are non transferable and apply to original consumer only.
Warranty terms are set out below.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY:
Cadet will repair or replace
any RBF heater found to be defective within two years after the
date of purchase.
These warranties do not apply:
1. Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or
incorrect 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 deter-
mined;
5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault of
Cadet.
6. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT AS SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR INCIDENTAL EX-
PENSES 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 PROD-
UCT. 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 nei-
ther 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. Products returned without authorization
will be refused.
Parts and Service
Visit http://www.cadetheat.com/parts_service.php for information
on where to obtain parts and service.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
This product is made primarily of recyclable materials. You
can reduce your carbon footprint by recycling this product at
the end of its useful life. Contact your local recycling support
center for further recycling instructions.
WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock and Fire.
The heater must be properly installed before it is
used.
1. Do not operate without grill.
2. Keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings and
other combustibles at least 3 feet away from the
front of the heater and 6 inches away from the
sides.
3. Do not tamper with the over temperature limit
control.
4. If the heater over temperature limits trip more
than once per day, the heater must be replaced.
5. Clean heater at least every six months.
6. After allowing the heater to cool, turn power off
at circuit breaker panel before removing grill.
7. Use a hair dryer or vacuum on blow cycle to
blow debris through the top element (do not touch
element).
8. Install the grill before turning on power.
WARNING:
Any other service not detailed in
this Owner’s Guide should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
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