IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 1. When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 2. Read all instructions before using this heater. 3. CAUTION: High temperatures. Keep cords and all other combustible material, such as furniture, papers, clothes and curtains away from the heater.
38” Description – Fostoria portable and suspended electric heaters provide clean, quiet, odor-free, fan-forced heat. They are designed to circulate room air continuously; gradually heating a confined space. The best results will be obtained when using these heaters in smaller, insulated spaces. Features include a safety-yellow enclosure with front and rear safety screens;...
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YES - SERIES INSTALLATION ALL Fostoria YES models require some assembly. Four steps are required to complete the assembly and installation. Step 1: Install (1) side rotating stop over bolt Tools required: (2) ¾” socket or box wrenches. and into curved slot (as shown at right) on each side of heater.
FES – SERIES ASSEMBLY Tools Required: (2) 7/16” socket or box wrenches. To position the handle at operating height: BOLTS Step 1: Remove and keep the hardware securing the handle to the legs. Step 2: Raise handle until holes align with the upper WASHERS holes in the legs.
WIRING (continued) Models FES-1024-1CA and FES-0924-1C are FES-1024-1CA, FES-0924-1C shipped with a cordset factory-installed. This 240 VOLT / 2500 WATT ELEMENTS cordset contains a plug for use with a 50A household CONTACTOR TYP. 4 GROUND COIL range receptacle. The blade configuration on the GREEN plug included on these heaters is represented in WHITE...
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WIRING (continued) YES-1524-1A 240 V / 2500W ELEMENT (TYP. 6) CONTACTOR FUSE FLNR-40 250V THERMOSTAT FAN MOTOR TERMINAL GROUND LUG NON-CYCLING BLOCK CONTACTOR COIL THERMOSTAT 240 VOLTS 60 HZ 1-PHASE 15KW CYCLING OVER-TEMP. SWITCH MAXIMUM OVER CURRENT PROTECTION 80 MAPS USE COPPER WIRE ONLY Attach feeder cable or cable kit to heater as shown in photograph at right for the single-phase models indicated.
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WIRING (continued) FES-1524-3E & YES-1524-3E FES-1520-3A & YES-1520-3A 208 VOLTS 60HZ 240 VOLTS 60HZ 3-PHASE 15KW 3-PHASE 15KW L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 55 AMPS, MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 45 AMPS, USE COPPER WIRE ONLY USE COPPER WIRE ONLY CABLE NOT INCLUDED CABLE NOT INCLUDED 240V / 2500W ELEMENTS...
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WIRING (continued) FES-3048-3A & YES-3048-3A FES-3060-3A & YES-3060-3A 600 VOLTS 60HZ 480 VOLTS 60HZ 3-PHASE 30KW 3-PHASE 30KW MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 40 AMPS, MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 45 AMPS, L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 USE COPPER WIRE ONLY USE COPPER WIRE ONLY CABLE NOT INCLUDED CABLE NOT INCLUDED GROUND LUG...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fostoria FES and YES series heaters are designed Note: ALL FES/YES models are equipped with to circulate room air across its heating elements an internal over temperature limit designed to to gradually increase room temperature. The best protect your heater if a restricted airflow condition performance results will be obtained when using occurs.
FES REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST& EXPLODED VIEWS GRILL ATTACHMENT THERMOSTAT Description 1524-1A Motor 08482001 (1) Bolt carriage ½-13 x 2-3/4 32137-001 (2) Rotating stop 32127-001 (2) Thermostat 02470300 (1) Washer Reducing ROTATING STOP (not shown) Knob thermostat 02470500 (1) Strap 32103-001 (1) Shroud 32136-101 (1) Motor mount bracket...
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Screw ½-13 x 1-1/2 28953-004 Rotating Stop – Side 32146-001 To convert an FES unit to a YES unit order the Fostoria kit Model WMK-FES p/n 04804102. Issue Date: 4-19-02 Rev. Date: 10/18 Rev. Level: 21 ECO1-7476 OIPM P/N 8997...
MAINTENANCE Other than periodic cleaning of the exterior, no maintenance is required for these heaters. • Do not hose these units down. Remove dust and dirt from inside heater with • compressed air. Do not operate these heaters without the grills or the •...
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