OWNER’S GUIDE Electric Baseboard Heater Thank you for your purchase! Question or problem? Let us solve it with a single phone call, email or online chat! We’ll save you a trip back to the store! Customer Service Phone: 888.346.7539 (from US or Canada) email: cs@glendimplexamericas.com Assembled in USA gdaheat.
ZIRCON ZIRCON 2 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 install- 5. Do not insert or allow foreign objects ing or using this heater. to enter any ventilation or exhaust 2. A heater has hot and arcing or opening as this may cause an sparking parts inside.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. A ll 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 fiberboard. 5. C AUTION – High temperature. Keep electrical cords, drapes, and other furnishings away from heater. 6.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Mount heater to wall star dimples are easy to punch through with either screws or nails grounding screw 5. Mount the heater securely to two or three wall studs. 6. Connect the grounding lead to the green grounding screw on the side you’re wiring. STEP 3 Baseboard wiring • KNOW YOUR VOLTAGE and CHECK YOUR BREAKER! • All baseboard heaters require three supply wires. For 120 volt baseboard wiring you will have 1 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 120 VOLT ONLY LEFT SIDE WIRING supply wires RIGHT SIDE WIRING supply wires Figure 7c 120 volt baseboard B B new connection A new connection DO NOT CUT! new connection Figure 8c 120 volt baseboard new connection A. For 120 volts, connect the neutral (white) supply wire to the white heater wire. Proceed to STEP 4 Finish installation. A B. Connect remaining supply wire to remaining heater wire with a wire connector (not included).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MULTIPLE BASEBOARD HEATERS WITH ONE THERMOSTAT Multiple baseboard heaters can be wired in parallel on the same circuit breaker (check national and local codes for safety requirements). Additional electrical supply wire and cable clamp connectors are required. The thermostat and heaters must be in the same room. If you’re using a BTF, follow those instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure all wires are properly connected and installation is complete before you turn on the heater. 2. Do not tamper with the hightemperature safety shutoff. Complete installation After installation, turn your heater to the highest setting and let it run for 30 minutes. Some smoking may occur as the element initially burns off residue from manufacturing.
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. Wipe cover with damp cloth and dry. 3. Use a vacuum with an attachment to clean the heater. Do not touch the element. 4. Turn power back on at the main disconnect panel. ny service other than cleaning should be performed by an authorized A service representative.
