Troubleshooting - Cadet THE HOT ONE Owner's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR HEATER
Symptom
The plug does 1. Heater is 240 volt requiring
not fit recep- a 20 amp or 30 amp 240
tacle. volt receptacle (see Figure
1 in "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS").
Heater does 1. Heater is or has been
not operate. blocked.
2. Thermostat set too low.
3. Circuit breaker not turned
on.
4. Loose plug connection.
5. Defective manual reset limit.
Elements 1. Jammed fan blade.
heat, fan does
not operate. 2. Defective motor.
Heater fan 1. Manual reset limit tripped.
operates,
but does not 2. ON/AUTO switch is "ON"
discharge and thermostat setting is
warm air. below actual temperature.
3. Defective heater elements.
4. Wire loose from elements.
5. Temperature rise on heater
is 40°F.
Heater does 1. Heat loss from area is
not shut off. greater than heater capacity.
2. Defective thermostat.
3. ON/AUTO switch in "ON"
position.
Heater 1. Dust, dirt, and lint
discharges accumulated inside the
smoke. heater.
2. Jammed blade.
Manual reset 1. Overheating.
limit trips re-
peatedly.
2. Overheating at shutdown.
3. Overheating from excessive
dust or dirt particles.
4. Overheating due to elevation
of location.
If you are uncomfortable working with electricity, running electrical supply
wire or installing a circuit breaker, please consult a licensed electrician.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
8
Solution
1. DO NOT alter cord. Install the proper 240 volt
receptacle (see Figure 1 in "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS").
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. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace fan motor.
1. Allow heater to cool, then push reset.
2. Increase the thermostat setting; turn ON/AUTO
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 ON/AUTO switch to "AUTO" setting.
1. Clean heater. (See "MAINTAINING YOUR
HEATER" section for instructions). Blow dirt
accumulation off heater with compressed air (air
compressor recommended).
2. Remove obstruction.
1. Check all clearance requirements. 6" minimum
clearance required between top of heater and
ceiling. Tilt top of heater down approximately 30 to
45 degrees toward your work area.
2. Discontinue use of breaker to control heater.
3. Clean heater (See "MAINTAINING YOUR
HEATER" section for instructions).
4. Location elevation exceeds recommended 7500
feet.