Troubleshooting Chart; Warranty - Cadet The Hot One Series Owner's Manual

CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
Symptom Problem
The plug does 1. Heater is 240 volt requiring a 20 amp or
not fit receptacle
Heater does 1. Heater is or has been blocked
not operate 2. Thermostat set too low
3. Circuit breaker not turned on
4. Loose plug connection
5. Defective manual reset limit
Elements heat, fan 1. Defective fan delay relay
does not operate 2. Jammed fan blade
3. Defective motor
Heater fan operates, 1. Manual reset limit tripped
but does not discharge 2. Fan switch is "ON" and thermostat
warm air
3. Defective heater elements
4. Wire loose from elements
5. Temperature rise on heater is 40°
Heater does not 1. Heat loss from area is greater than
shut off
2. Defective thermostat
3. Fan switch in "ON" position
4. Fan dispersing warm air after shutdown
Heater discharges 1. Dust, dirt, and lint accumulated inside
smoke
2. Jammed fan blade
Manual reset limit 1. Overheating
trips repeatedly
2. Overheating at shutdown
3. Overheating from excessive dust or
4. Overheating due to elevation of location
Maintenance: For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life
of the heater, read the Owner's Guide and follow the maintenance
instructions included with each heater. Failure to properly maintain the
heater will void any warranty and may cause the heater to function
improperly. Warranties are non transferable and apply to original consumer
only. Warranty terms are set out below.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any Cadet
product, including thermostats, found to be defective within one year after the
date of purchase.
Model RCP
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any Cadet
240 Volt Portable Unit Heater (RCP) element or motor found to be defective
within five 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 determined;
5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault of Cadet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

30 amp 240 volt receptacle (see Fig. 1)
setting is below actual temperature
heater capacity
the heater
dirt particles
Solution
1. DO NOT ALTER CORD. Install the proper 240 volt receptacle (see Figure 1)
or return the heater in its original condition
1. Remove obstruction. Push manual reset button found in front lower panel
2. Turn knob clockwise until a click sound is heard
3. Turn circuit breaker on
4. Check plug connection
5. Replace manual reset limit
1. Replace the fan delay relay
2. Remove obstruction
3. Replace fan motor
1. Allow heater to cool, then push reset
2. Increase the thermostat setting; turn fan switch to "AUTO"
3. Replace elements
4. Check and correct loose wire
5. Close doors or windows. Provide additional insulation and/or heaters
Wait for room to warm up
1. Close doors or windows. Provide additional insulation and/or heaters
2. Replace thermostat
3. Change fan switch to "AUTO" setting
4. Fan will shut off in approximately 90 seconds
1. Clean heater. Blow dirt accumulation off heater with compressed air
(air compressor recommended)
2. Remove obstruction
1. Check all clearance requirements. 12" minimum clearance required
between top of heater and ceiling. Heater is not recommended for
ceiling mount
2. Discontinue use of breaker to control heater, or replace time delay switch
3. Clean heater (See "Operation and Maintenance" section for instructions)
4. Location elevation exceeds recommended 7500 feet

Warranty

6. CADET'S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SET
OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUCH AS
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES 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 PRODUCT. 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 neither 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
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