Do you have a question about the 2F500-1 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Bob
February 24, 2025
Cadet unit still heats but is putting out less heat. Thermostat at max setting. Is it the heater or thermostat?
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Mr. Anderson
February 24, 2025
The Cadet heater model 2F500-1 operates at different wattages depending on the voltage supplied. If it is connected to a 208V power source instead of 240V, its wattage output will be 75% of its rated power. This means it would produce less heat than expected. Additionally, ensure that the thermostat is functioning correctly and that there are no obstructions affecting airflow. If the heater is still underperforming despite these checks, it may require further troubleshooting or maintenance.
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5F1250-8 1250 • Durable, powder-coated finish stands up to 6F1500-8 1500 nicks and scratches 8F2000-8 2000 • Your Cadet electric baseboard heater has 8F2500-8 2500 been thoroughly tested and is guaranteed 2F350 with a limited lifetime warranty 2F500 3F750 4F1000...
...about the Cadet Electric Baseboard The Cadet Electric Baseboard is designed to provide zonal heat to a room by using convection to naturally circulate warm air. Safety is Cadet’s first priority. All F-Series electric baseboards feature an oversized high temperature limit switch with a full length capillary sensor tube that temporarily shuts the heater off when excessive operating temperatures are detected.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Heater should be set flush against surface of 1. All electrical work and materials must comply with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occu- the wall. pational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all 7. Remove any obstructions between the back of state and local codes.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Baseboard Wiring STEP 2 1. Verify the electrical supply wires are the same voltage as the heater. Check heater specifications to ensure correct wiring. Failure to do so may destroy the heater and void your warranty. Both 120 volt and 240 volt baseboard wiring utilize three supply wires. 120 volt baseboard wiring: 1 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground.
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Refer to the wiring diagram below that corresponds to your thermostat application. Note: Wiring diagrams are for reference only. See wall thermostat instructions included with your thermostat for your specific application. For instructions on wiring using a built-in thermostat, see Cadet BTF1, BTF2 and SBFT2 Installation Instructions. Single Pole Wall Thermostat (Figure 12) To Supply 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The heater must be properly installed before it 3. If the heater over temperature limit trips more is used. than once per day, the heater must be replaced. 2. DANGER: High temperatures may be gener- 4. Clean heater at least every 24 months or as ated under certain abnormal conditions.
8. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may any Cadet Electric Baseboard (F) heater found to be defective at also have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet nei- any time. ther assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other...
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6F1500-8 1500 8F2000-8 2000 • Acabado durable, revestido resiste mellas 8F2500-8 2500 y rayas 2F350 • Su calentador Cadet ha sido completa- 2F500 mente probado y cuenta con una garantía vitalicia limitada 3F750 4F1000 1000 5F1250 1250 6F1500 1500...
...acerca del Zócalo Eléctrico Cadet El zócalo eléctrico Cadet está diseñado para brindar calor zonal a una habitación usando convección a fin de hacer circular el aire caliente en forma natural. La seguridad es la principal prioridad de Cadet. Todos los zócalos eléctricos de la serie F cuentan tanto con un interruptor límite de alta temperatura y gran tamaño como con un tubo sensor capilar de plena longitud que apaga proviso-...
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN 1. Todo trabajo y materiales eléctricos deben 6. El calentador se debe instalar a ras de la su- perficie de la muralla. cumplir con el Código Eléctrico Nacional (“NEC”, por su sigla en inglés), con la Ley de Seguridad 7.
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INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACIÓN (continuación) Cableado del Zócalo PASO 2 1. Verifique que todos los cables de suministro eléctrico sean del mismo voltaje que el calentador. Revise las especificaciones del calentador para cerciorarse de realizar el cableado correcto. En caso contrario, podría destruir el calentador e invalidar la garantía. El cableado del zócalo tanto de 120 voltios como el de 240 usa tres cables de suministro.
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Consulte las instrucciones del termostato mural incluidas para su aplicación específica. Si desea información sobre el cableado usando un termostato incorporado, consulte las instrucciones de instalación de BTF1, BTF2 y SBFT2 de Cadet. Termostato Mural de un Solo Polo Al Suministro 1.
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OPERACIÓN DEL CALENTADOR 1. El calentador debe instalarse correctamente 4. Limpie el calentador por lo menos cada 24 antes de usarlo. meses o según sea necesario. Consulte la sec- ción “Mantenimiento del Calentador”. 2. PELIGRO. Bajo ciertas condiciones anormales se pueden generar altas temperaturas. No cubra 5.
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GARANTÍA. 8. Estas garantías le otorgan derechos legales específicos y es posible de un calentador de zócalo Cadet (F) en el momento que sea, tras com- que usted tenga otros derechos que varíen de un estado a otro. Cadet probarse que haya sufrido una avería.
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Do you have a question about the 2F500-1 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Cadet unit still heats but is putting out less heat. Thermostat at max setting. Is it the heater or thermostat?
The Cadet heater model 2F500-1 operates at different wattages depending on the voltage supplied. If it is connected to a 208V power source instead of 240V, its wattage output will be 75% of its rated power. This means it would produce less heat than expected. Additionally, ensure that the thermostat is functioning correctly and that there are no obstructions affecting airflow. If the heater is still underperforming despite these checks, it may require further troubleshooting or maintenance.
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