KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO.
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9131 10TH AVENUE SOUTH · SEATTLE, WA 98108 · TEL: 206.762.0400 · FAX: 206.763.7738
BASEBOARD HEATER
INSTALLATION GUIDE
ATTENTION: Before attempting to install your heater verify the power supply
wires are the same voltage as the heater you are installing. The best way to
check for proper voltage is by using a voltmeter, testing between supply lines
1 & 2. 240 and 120 Volt heaters are not interchangeable. Connecting a
240 Volt heater to a 120 Volt circuit will reduce the wattage 75% making the
heater feel barely warm. Connecting a 120 Volt heater to a 240 Volt circuit will
destroy the heater, voids all warranties and could cause fi re damage.
WARNING: Turn off power source to the heater before attempting installa-
tion, maintenance or repairs. Lock, tape or tag circuit breaker or fuse so that
power cannot be turned on by accident. Failure to do so could result in serious
electrical shock, personal injury, property damage or death.
PLACEMENT: When possible baseboard heaters should be placed on an
outside perimeter wall under a window. This is due to the fact that the out-
side wall is usually the spot of greatest heat loss. A baseboard heater may
sit directly on any fl oor surface including carpet. Do not allow carpet to block
air intake at bottom.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Keep electrical cords, any bulky fur-
niture or other household items that could restrict airfl ow away from heater.
Refer to clearance diagram for drapes. Do not install heater below an electri-
cal outlet or against vinyl wallpaper, paperboard or low density fi berboard
surfaces. Do not recess mount heater. Do not mount heater vertically. Do not
store fl ammable liquids in vicinity of the heater. Installation must comply with
applicable national and local electrical codes. Protect electrical supply wire
from nicks, sharp objects, oil, grease or other chemicals that could damage
the insulation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure heater is positioned on the wall with the “Bottom” label facing
the
fl oor. Mounting the heater upside down could be a hazard.
2. Remove junction box cover from left or right end. The heater can be
wired from either end.
3. Remove knockout and pull supply wires through. Use a cable fi tting to
secure the power wires.
4. Locate wall studs and secure heater to wall with a nail or screw. Use the
mounting dimples in the back can to position the fastener. The dimples
will prevent the fastener from slipping when applying pressure to pierce
the metal back can. The cover or refl ector to do not need to be removed
to mount the heater.
5. Connect electrical wires and groundwire to the heater per the appropri
ate wiring diagram on following pages.
CIRCUIT SIZING TABLE
2007 K series.indd : 6/07
1½" between drapes
and ceiling
1½"
4"
1½" above carpet
CEILING
W
ALL
FLOOR
16" to 24"
from furniture
CLEARANCE MINIMUMS FOR DRAPES
