7214060100R01
Ceiling-mounted Heater
RCH5031W
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2
WARNING:
Wiring procedures and connections should be in ac-
cordance with the National Electric code (NEC) and local codes.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
CAUTION:
The heater should be mounted for DOWNWARD dis
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charge only.
CAUTION:
High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords,
drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9m)
from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear.
1.
Unpack the heater from the carton.
2.
With the unit outlet pointing up, using the provided allen key,
remove the 4 screws to remove the grill box off of the unit.
3. Flip the unit over and loosen 1 screw to remove the mounting
bracket.
4.
Determine the desired location, keeping in mind the
minimum
clearances indicated in Figure 2.
5.
Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling.
CAUTION:
The ceiling and mounting hardware must have ad
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equate strength to support the heater. Attachment to a firm support
is a necessity.
6.
Loosen 2 screws to remove the wiring compartment cover. (Fig
-
ure 1)
7.
Remove the desired knockout from the terminal box.
!
NOTE:
It is only necessary to remove the knockout(s) that will
feed the power supply wiring, keeping in mind the heater mounting
location and supply wire location.
8.
Hang the heater from the hooked edge of the mounting bracket.
9. Connect power supply the wires to the wires in the unit - black
(L1) and white (L2). Ground wire should be secured to the green
wire provided inside of the heater.
WARNING:
All wiring must be installed by a certified electrician
according to the electrical safety. The ceiling heater must be ground
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ed in accordance with all national and local building codes.
10.
Replace the wiring compartment cover and replace with the 2
screws.
Figure 1
Mounting
Bracket
Grill Box
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per
-
son, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2.
The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least
a 3 ft. (1 m) from the front of the heater and keep them away
from the sides.
3.
Wiring procedures and connections should be in accordance
with the National Electric Code (NEC & CEC) and local codes.
4.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
5.
Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a certified
electrician before reusing.
6.
To disconnect heater, turn off power to heater circuit at main dis
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connect panel.
7.
Do not use outdoors.
8.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
9. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use
it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used
or stored.
10.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials such as:
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains away
from heater.
11.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater.
12.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust in
any manner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
Knockouts
MINIMUM
6" (15.3 cm)
MINIMUM
8' (244 cm)
Wiring Compartment
Cover
Securing
Screws
