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ThermoSphere HA24-100M Instruction Manual

ThermoSphere HA24-100M Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty fan-forced ceiling-mountheater

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HEAVY-DUTY FAN-FORCED CEILING-MOUNT HEATER
MODEL: HA24-100M
Figure 1
PET OWNERS WARNING:
Health warning for some
small pets, including birds, as they are extremely sensitive to
the fumes produced during the first-time use of many appliances.
These fumes are not harmful to humans but we recommend that
you do not use your heater around birds and small pets during
its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion (anti-corrosion)
coatings burn off.
Technical Support: 1-866-206-0888
Service email: info@mecanair.net

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Summary of Contents for ThermoSphere HA24-100M

  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HEAVY-DUTY FAN-FORCED CEILING-MOUNT HEATER MODEL: HA24-100M Figure 1 PET OWNERS WARNING: Health warning for some small pets, including birds, as they are extremely sensitive to the fumes produced during the first-time use of many appliances. These fumes are not harmful to humans but we recommend that...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions…………………………………3 Description and Specifications………………………4 General Safety Information…………......5 Locating the heater……………………………………..6 Installation………………………………………………..7-9 Connecting the power………………………………….9-13 Operating Instructions…………………………………14-15 Maintenance Instructions………………………………15...
  • Page 3: Important Instructions

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before installing or using this heater. 2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
  • Page 4: Description And Specifications

    DESCRIPTION The heavy-duty electric heater is designed for garages, workshops and similar locations. It features two heat settings, for a maximum heat production of 34,410 BTU per hour. It includes horizontal and vertical air flow and a built-in thermostat with overheating safety thermal cut-out.
  • Page 5: General Safety Information

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION : This heater requires a hardwire installation (no plug). The installation of this product must be carried out by a certified electrician and in accordance with all local and national electrical codes. NOTE: This appliance is compatible with a 240V line voltage single pole wall thermostat (not included).
  • Page 6: Locating The Heater

    LOCATING THE HEATER Install heater out of traffic areas, maintaining clearances stated in figure 3. The direction of air flow should not be restricted by columns or machinery and the air flow should wipe exposed walls rather than blowing directly on them. When more than one heater is used in an area, the heaters should be installed in a way that the air discharge of each heater supports the air flow of the others, to provide best circulation of warm air as indicated in figure 4.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION Hardware needed You will also need the following hardware, which can be purchased from your local hardware store or electrical supply store:  Electric wire in the adequate gauge and length for your application  Proper size fuse or breaker for your heater’s amperage ...
  • Page 8 Lift the heater up and into the mounting bracket. 2) Align the bracket screws with the keyhole slots in the mounting bracket. 3) If the heater is to be tilted, it must be positioned in the keyhole slots - see figure 6. 4) Tighten the bracket screws with a wrench to secure the unit once suspended at horizontal or vertical level.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Power

    MOUNTING THE HEATER IN THE WALL’S WOOD STUDS ONLY NOTE: Do not place any objects on the heater. CONNECTING THE POWER...
  • Page 10 Figure 10 NOTE: If you use an external temperature control (external thermostat), please follow the instructions below: Note 1: Turn off the power to the supply line for the heater before you select the build-in / external thermostat. Note 2: Please find the rocker switch on the back of the heater as shown in Figure 11 and shift the switch to “II”...
  • Page 11 Note4. The external temperature control (external thermostat) should comply with CUL or CSA standard requirements. Note5. The lead wire of external temperature control (external thermostat) must have a minimum gauge of 16 AWG. External thermostat installation: 1. Pop the piece out to open the hole 2.
  • Page 12 Figure 12G 8. Tighten back the screws with a screwdriver Figure 12H Connection of power cables 1. Remove the screw from the front of the unit to connect the power to the heater. 2. Attach the cable connectors to the unit (See Figure 13) and slide the 8-gauge wire through the cable connector.
  • Page 13 Figure 13 Figure 14...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: After setting an external thermostat to control the heater, the power selection switch on the unit will be the only working function on the heater itself. TO PROTECT THE HEATING ELEMENT This unit has a fan delay function to provide warm air when it is first turned on. When the heater is turned off, the fan will continue working for a short while to cool the heating element;...
  • Page 15: Maintenance Instructions

    THERMAL CUT-OUT The heater will automatically turn off should it overheat. When this happens, the red indicator will turn on. After the unit has cooled back down to a normal level, the heater will turn ON again and the red indicator will turn off, but the reason of the overheating must be determined and corrective action must be taken before further operation.