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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 using clothes, and curtains away from this heater. heater. 2. A heater has hot and arcing or 4. To prevent a possible fire, do not sparking parts inside. Do not use it in block air intakes or exhaust in any areas where gasoline, paint, or flam- manner.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. All electrical work and materials must comply with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all state and local codes. 2. Use copper conductors only. 3. Do not install below an electrical receptacle. 4. Do not install the heater against combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard. 5. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Baseboard Wiring • KNOW YOUR VOLTAGE and CHECK YOUR BREAKER! • All baseboards require three supply wires. For 120 volt baseboard wiring you will have 1 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground. For 240 volt baseboard wiring you will have 2 hots and 1 ground; no neutral needed. • If you’re wiring a model 8F2025, go to page 5 now.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8F2025 ONLY / LEFT SIDE WIRING 8F2025 ONLY / RIGHT SIDE WIRING If you’re wiring a BUILT-IN model BTF or SBF thermostat for your heater, go to those instructions now and follow that installation. When complete, proceed to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS below. If you’re wiring a WALL thermostat for your heater, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW and the diagrams in Figures 10 or 11, depending on which side you’re wiring.
MAINTAINING YOUR HEATER Clean heater at least every 24 months or as required. 1. It is important that you verify power has been turned off and the element is cool. 2. Remove cover. 3. Wash cover with hot soapy water and dry. 4. Use a hair dryer, or vacuum on blow cycle, to blow debris through the element (do not touch element). 5. Vacuum area without touching the element. 6. Replace cover. 7. Turn power back on at the main disconnect panel.
