7200610100R13
Forced Air Heater
RFI-D Series
WARNING:
Wiring procedures and connections should be
in accordance with the National Electric code (NEC & CEC)
and local codes.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
the heater.
CAUTION:
High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical
cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least
3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
Remove heater from carton. The front grille and trim can be
lifted off the assembly, and placed in carton to prevent dam
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age. Remove screws securing heater assembly to the recess
box and separate. (Figure 1).
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NOTE:
Mount the heater a minimum of 12” (30.5cm) from
the finished floor, and a minimum of 6” (15cm) from any verti
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cal surface if installed in the ceiling.
Recessed Installation
1.
The recess box provided with the heater is designed for
attachment between studs placed on 16” (40.6cm) cen
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should al
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ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the heater.
2.
The heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. The trim around the heater
outlet becomes hot during heater operation. Keep com
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bustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, pa
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pers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the
front of the unit and keep them away from the sides and
rear.
3.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and whenever the unit is left
operating and unattended.
4. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Discon
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nect power at the service panel and have the heater in
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spected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
5.
Do not use outdoors.
6.
To disconnect the unit, turn the controls off, and then
switch off at main power supply panel.
7.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti
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lation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage to the heater.
8.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or ex
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haust in any manner.
9.
All electrical heaters have hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flam
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mable liquids are used or stored.
10.
Do not modify this heater. Use it only as described in this
manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufac
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turer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
FRONT PANEL
(GRILLE) & TRIM FRAME
GROUND
SCREW
HEATER
ASSEMBLY
RECESS BOX
FINISHED WALL
SURFACE
SIDE FLANGES
15"
[38cm]
min. 12"
[30.5cm]
3 5/8"
[9cm]
14 1/4"
[36cm]
19 3/4"
[50cm]
7/8"[22mm] DIA
KNOCKOUT
FINISH FLOOR
19 3/4"
[50cm]
14 1/4"
[36cm]
min. 12"
[30.5cm]
Figure 2
A
B
