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WARNING
1.
Verify that the electrical supply wires are the same
voltage as the heater.
2. If replacing an existing heater, check the label
of the old heater.
3. All electrical work and materials must comply
with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occu-
pational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all
state and local codes.
4. If you need to install a new circuit or need addi-
tional wiring information, consult a qualified elec-
trician.
5. Use copper conductors only.
WARNING
6.
Risk of Electrical Shock. DO NOT install the heat-
er directly above bathtub or sink. DO NOT install
in shower stall area (Manufacturer recommends a
minimum 2 foot clearance).
7. Heater must be installed in a wall can:
Model RBF Wall Can RBFC
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PLACEMENT: The RBF is approved for vertical installation only.
CONTROL: An ON/OFF control is built into the product.
How do I install for new construction?
Mount The Wall Can
STEP 1
REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent
surfaces and 4½ inches from the floor (See Figure 3). However,
Cadet recommends 12 inches from adjacent surfaces and floor
for longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at
least 3 feet apart.
Note: Front edge of wall can must be flush with finished wall. If
installing on unfinished wall; face of wall can must extend from
face of stud to allow for thickness of sheetrock (See Figure 1). Se-
cure the wall can to the stud with 2 or more screws (not included)
through holes provided in wall can.
Figure 1
Face of wall can must
extend ½ inch or ⅝
inch from face of stud
to allow for thickness
of sheetrock.
Route Supply Wires
STEP 2
Route supply wire from circuit breaker through opening in bottom
of wall can and secure with strain relief connector (not included),
leaving 6 to 10 inches wire lead. Connect supply ground wire to
grounding screw in wall can (See Figure 2).
Proceed to Part Two.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Part One
Figure 2
WALL CAN
SCREW
GROUND
GROUND
WIRE
SCREW
SCREW
STRAIN
RELIEF
CONNECTOR
SUPPLY
WIRES
WARNING
8.
Risk of Fire. DO NOT install the heater in a floor,
in the ceiling, below a towel bar, behind a door,
or anywhere the air discharge may be blocked in
any manner.
WARNING
9.
Fire or Explosion May Occur. A heater has hot
and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it
in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable va-
pors or liquids are used or stored.
WARNING
10.
Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect grounding lead
to grounding screw provided. Keep all foreign ob-
jects out of heater.
WARNING
11.
Risk of Fire. This heater is hot when in use.
Caution—High Temperature. Risk of Fire. Keep
electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other
combustibles at least 3 feet from the front of the
heater and 6 inches above and on both sides.
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How do I install in an existing wall?
Cut A Hole In The Wall
STEP 1
REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent
surfaces and 4½ inches from the floor (See Figure 3). However,
Cadet recommends 12 inches from adjacent surfaces and floor for
longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at least
3 feet apart.
Cut a hole 10¼ inches wide by 16¾ inches high next to wall stud.
Route Supply Wires
STEP 2
Route supply wire from circuit breaker through opening in bottom
of wall can and secure with strain relief connector (not included),
leaving 6 to 10 inches wire lead. Connect supply ground wire to
grounding screw in wall can (See Figure 2).
Mount The Wall Can
STEP 3
Insert wall can into opening. Note: Front edge of wall can must be
flush with finished wall (See Figure 1). Secure the wall can to the
stud with 2 or more screws (not included) through holes provided
in wall can.
Proceed to Part Two.
Figure 3
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