Installation Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Resetting the Manual Power Reset Limit Control
Warranty
 How to operate your heater
The room temperature is controlled by a line voltage thermostat 
located either on the wall, or at the lower left on the heater (See 
Page 1; In-built Thermostat).
1. Once installation is complete and power has been restored, 
turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise.
2. When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermo-
stat knob counterclockwise until the heater turns off. The heater 
will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.
3. To reduce the room temperature, turn the knob counterclock-
wise. To increase the room temperature, turn the knob clockwise.
 Over Temperature-Limiting Controls
If normal operating temperatures are exceeded (due to abnormal 
circumstances), the heater has two temperature-limiting controls 
(for Model CST, four controls are used). Both limiting controls are 
located on the element assembly. The rst is a manual power 
reset limit control, designed to open the heater circuit when ex-
cessive operating temperatures are detected. The problem must 
be assessed and the limit must be reset to resume operation.
Further protection is provided by a secondary over-temperature 
fuse, which will open the heater circuit in severe over-tem-
perature conditions, or in the event of component failure. If this 
occurs, the heater must be repaired or replaced.
If the manual power reset limit has opened the heater circuit due to excessive operating temperatures, the heater will not 
work until it is reset. This can be done at the thermostat or the circuit breaker controlling the heater.
1. Lower the temperature on the thermostat below room tempera-
ture.
2. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes.
3. Resolve the problem causing the limit to trip (typically the heat-
er is blocked or needs cleaning, see Maintenance Instructions).
4. Raise the temperature on the thermostat back above room 
temperature. The heater should come back on. If it does not come 
back on, reset heater at the circuit breaker, using directions below. 
An additional 20 minute waiting period is required every time the 
power is turned off. Restoring power, even briey, will heat the 
limit even though the heater does not come on.
5. The heater is now functional and the thermostat can be reset to 
your comfort level.
1. Trip the breaker by switching it to the OFF position.
2. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes.
3. Resolve the problem causing the limit to trip (typically the heat-
er is blocked or needs cleaning, see Maintenance Instructions).
4. Restore power to the heater by switching the breaker to the 
ON position.
5. Raise the temperature on the thermostat above room tempera-
ture. The heater should come back on. An additional 20 minute 
waiting period is required every time the power is turned off. 
Restoring power, even briey, will heat the limit even though the 
heater does not come on.
6. The heater is now functional and the thermostat can be reset 
to your comfort level.
Note that resetting the manual power reset control may not restore heater operation if a severe over-temperature 
condition has occurred. See the Troubleshooting Guide on next page for more information.
To Reset Heater at the Thermostat
To Reset Heater at the Circuit Breaker (recommended 
if room temperature is below 45
°
)
For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of 
the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the maintenance 
instructions. Failure to properly maintain the heater will void any 
warranty and may cause the heater to function improperly. War-
ranties are non transferable and apply to original consumer only. 
Warranty terms are set out below.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace 
any Com-Pak (CS), Com-Pak Twin (CST) heater found to be 
defective within two years after the date of purchase.
These warranties do not apply:
1. Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or 
incorrect supply voltage;
2. Damage occurs to the product through improper maintenance, 
misuse, abuse, accident, or alteration;
3. The product is serviced by anyone other than Cadet;
4. If the date of manufacture of the product cannot be deter-
mined;
5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault of 
Cadet.
6. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT AS SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE 
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR 
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR INCIDENTAL EX-
PENSES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF THESE WRITTEN 
WARRANTIES OR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
7. IN THE EVENT CADET ELECTS TO REPLACE ANY PART 
OF YOUR CADET PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS 
ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PROD-
UCT. THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES 
NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE UNDERLYING WARRANTIES. 
REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY CADET PRODUCT OR 
PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WARRANTIES.
8. These warranties give you specic legal rights, and you may 
also have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet nei-
ther assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other 
obligation or liability in connection with its products other than as 
set out herein.
If you believe your Cadet product is defective, please contact 
Cadet Manufacturing Co. at 360-693-2505, during the warranty 
period, for instructions on how to have the repair or replacement 
processed. Warranty claims made after the warranty period has 
expired will be denied. Products returned without authorization 
will be refused.
Parts and Service
Visit cadetheat.com/parts-service for information on where to 
obtain parts and service.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
This product is made primarily of recyclable materials. You 
can reduce your carbon footprint by recycling this product at 
the end of its useful life. Contact your local recycling support 
center for further recycling instructions.
 WARNING Risk of Electrical Shock and Fire.
The heater must be properly installed before it is 
used.
1. Do not operate without grill.
2. Keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings and 
other combustibles at least 3 feet away from the 
front of the heater and 6 inches away from the 
sides.
3. Do not tamper with the over temperature limit 
control.
4. If the heater over temperature limits trip more 
than once per day, the heater must be replaced.
5. Clean heater at least every six months.
6. After allowing the heater to cool, turn power off 
at circuit breaker panel before removing grill.
7. Use a hair dryer or vacuum on blow cycle to 
blow debris through the top element (do not touch 
element).
8. Install the grill before turning on power.
    WARNING:  Any other service not detailed in 
this Owner’s Guide should be performed by an 
authorized service representative.
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