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KING PAW Series Important Instructions page 2

Paw series squirrel cage electric space heater

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Figure 2
DANGER
!
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
Selecting A Location For Your Heater:
DO NOT install less than 6" (15cm) from vertical side
walls or open edge of door. This heater must have an
unrestricted airflow. DO NOT select a location where it
is likely to be blocked by furniture, curtains, etc. Be
sure the location selected allows sufficient space for the
heater as shown by Table 1. DO NOT locate this heater
in an area where combustible vapors, gases liquids, or
excessive lint, dust or moisture is present.
Minimum Clearances for heater:
Front
TOP
BOTTOM
36 in
12 in
0.9 m
30.5 cm
10.2 cm
Zero clearance to insulation.
The wire and breaker sizing chart will give a general rule
of installation size. Consult an electrician if you are not
knowledgeable about wiring codes.
Wire and Breaker Sizing:
Minimum AWG. Wire
Total Amps
Size (Copper
0 thru 12
12.1 thru 16
16.1 thru 24
WIRING: Branch Circuit Connection
1. Connect heater only to the voltage, amperage and
frequency specified on the nameplate.
2. Wiring procedures and connections shall be in ac-
cordance with all National and local codes having
jurisdiction.
3. Set the bag containing the grille and packet with
two (2) grille screws aside.
4. Loosen mounting screw and remove squirrel cage
heater assembly.
5. A knockout of 1/2 inch conduit size (7/8 inch /
2.2cm) is provided in the back and side of the heater
for power to enter. Provide proper strain relief con-
nectors for your wire entering the wallbox.
PAW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Turn OFF all electrical power
to install heater
!
Table 1
SIDES
4 in
6 in
15.2 cm
Table 2
Circuit Breaker or
Fuse Size
#14
15 amp
#12
20 amp
#10
30 amp
6. Install
wallbox a
minimum
of 6"
from
vertical
sidewalls and 4" above floor. The front edge of
wall can MUST extend 1/2" beyond finished wall
surface.
7. Secure wallbox to the 2 x 4 studs using the two (2)
holes on the side of the wallbox. Secure to wall stud
on opposite side if required.
8. Connect supply wires, attach ground feed wire to
the green ground wire with wire nuts.
Figure 3
9. Reinstall heater assembly into wallbox with screw at
top of interior.
10. Install grille securely with screws provided in pack-
et. Do not over tighten.
11. Test unit by turning thermostat up past room tem-
perature. You will see a puff of smoke as the ele-
ments are energized and the fan turns on. This is a
normal burn off of manufacturing lubricants and will
dissipate in 5 minutes.
12. Heater will continue to run until the room tempera-
ture you set is reached and then turn itself off until
the temperature drops again.
CAUTION - High temperature. Risk of fire, keep
!
electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combus-
tibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heat-
er as well as away from the side and rear. To reduce the
risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
Figure 4
Wiring Diagram
Rating Label Location
Note: label under location
2
Figure 5

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