TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions………………………………………. 3 Installation Instructions………………………. …………….. 5 Specifications and Wiring Diagram ……………………….. 8 Parts of the Heater……………………….…………..……… 9 Operating Instructions……………………….………..…… 10 Maintenance and Cleaning…………………………………. 12 Troubleshooting……………………………………………… 13...
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when unit is first operated. Don’t be alarmed. This indicates that a drop of oil fell on the heating coil during the manufacturing process. It will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.
9) Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire and potentially damage the heater. 10) To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: All wiring must be installed by a certified/licensed electrician. The heater must be grounded in accordance with applicable national and local building codes. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
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or walls. 3. Keep at least 1 foot (0.3 m) from the back wall, regardless of whether the wall mount bracket is used. 4. Mark the drill-hole positions in the wall or ceiling for the mounting bracket. 5. Drill the required holes with diameter fitted to the anchor provided for positioning the wall mount bracket.
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10. Remove the wiring compartment cover in the rear of the heater by loosening the screw. 11. Run the electrical power supply cable in flexible conduit and connect to the wiring compartment via the knock-out at rear of the heater. 12.
PARTS OF THE HEATER A. Upper Enclosure G. Power Indicator B. Tilt Adjustable Knob H. Timer Indicator C. Front Exhaust Grill I. Low Indicator D. Louver for air direction J. High Indicator E. Control Panel K. Internal/Wall Thermostat Switch F. Alarm LED L.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - The heater must be properly installed before it is used. HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH: Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70. A circuit breaker must be installed and serviced only by qualified electrical personnel.
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TURNING THE HEATER ON To turn the heater ON, select ON position on the ON/OFF rocker switch. The power indicator light will turn on and display the room temperature. The default temperature setting is 70°F. If you select Inside Thermostat and the room temperature is lower than or equal to 68°F, the heat function on the heater will engage on HIGH mode and will turn off when the room temperature is higher than or...
To turn off the heater, switch off the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker serves as the power source for the heater. This heater includes a visual alarm to warn that parts of the heater are getting excessively hot. If the alarm flashes, immediately turn the heater OFF and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may cause high temperatures.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your heater fails to operate, please follow these procedures: This heater is intended to be a ceiling/wall-mounted heater. It has a thermal cut-off protection. If the thermal cut-off protection trips, switch off the power. Switch off the circuit breaker. The unit should reset automatically after 10 minutes.
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1-800-317-1688. Prior to your call, please have your product’s model number, serial number, and purchase receipt/invoice ready so that we may assist you more expediently. Dr. Heater USA 239 Harbor Way SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 TEL: 800-317-1688 EMAIL: SERVICE@DRHEATERUSA.COM...
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