K Series Installation Manual

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Minimum Clearances

Heater to Floor: heater may be mounted directly on ﬁ nished

foor or, if desired, above ﬂ oor (such as above the baseboard).

Up to 3/4 inch (19 mm) of carpeting may be installed up to and

around heater as long as it does not obstruct the air ﬂ ow.

Heater to Drapery: do not install heater where curtains or

drapery will contact the heater. See Figure 2 for required mini-

mum clearances.

Furniture: maintain at least 6 inches (152 mm) space between

furniture and heater to allow for proper air ﬂ ow.

UNPACKING HEATER

Check heater to make sure it has not been damaged in

shipping. Do not install or attempt to operate the heater if

damaged. Return to place of purchase or ﬁ le claim with

freight carrier.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Serious injury or death could result from electric shock.

Make sure electrical power supply circuit coming to heater

is disconnected at main disconnect or service panel before

installing this heater.

2. Wiring procedures and connections must be in accordance

with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Figure 5. Make sure all electrical

connections are tight to prevent possible overheating. Use

Copper Supply Wire Only.

3. Verify the electrical power supply voltage matches the

voltage rating as printed on the heater nameplate – see Fig-

ure 1.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK

OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

CAUTION - Never connect a heater to a voltage

greater than the nameplate voltage as this will

damage the heater and could cause a ﬁ re.

4. Do not install the heater against combustible low-den-

sity cellulose ﬁ berboard surfaces, against or below vinyl wall

coverings, or below any materials that may be damaged by

heat such as vinyl or plastic blinds, curtains, etc.

5. Do not install heater below an electrical convenience re-

ceptacle (outlet).

6. CAUTION – Heater Operates at High Temperatures. Keep

Electrical Cords (including telephone and computer cables),

Drapes, and Other Furnishings Away From Heater. For efﬁ -

cient and safe operation, we recommend maintaining a mini-

mum of 6 inches (152 mm) clearance above and in front of

the heater at all times. See Figure 2 for minimum clearance

requirements for drapery.

7. To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, do not store or use gasoline

or other ﬂ ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the

heater.

8. Do not install heater upside down or in any position other

than as shown in this manual. Caution label with word “TOP”

must be at the top when heater is installed.

9. Do not recess heater in wall or install heater inside any

type enclosure as this will cause heater to overheat and

could create a hazard.

10. When mounting heater, (see Figure 4), make sure screws

do not damage crossover wiring or the safety limit in the

heater.

11. Do not remove or bypass the safety limit control as this

could allow heater to become a ﬁ re hazard – see Figure 4.

12. When using Transformer Relay Accessory, supply wiring

provided in compartment where this accessory is installed,

must be rated 90 °C minimum.

Important Note: Certain fabrics and materials discolor or may

become damaged by heat. Therefore, avoid installing heater

against vinyl wall coverings or below plastic or vinyl items such

as blinds or vinyl drapes since these items may become

damaged by the heated air flowing from the heater.

1. Remove wiring compartment cover at end of heater where

power supply cable is to enter (Figure 3). Determine desired

mounting location, position heater to wall and mark wall

(or ﬂ oor) at location where power supply is to enter heater.

2. The air inlet of the heater cannot be obstructed by the

finished floor materials such as carpet, tile or hardwood. The

installer, must make allowance for the finished floor materials

when installing the heater during rough-in construction on a

subfloor. For example if thickness of the padding and carpet

to be installed is 3/4", then the heater must be mounted 3/4"

above the subfloor.

Figure 3

Wiring compartment

cover

Front Cover

Screw

NOTE: For most efﬁ

cient operation locate heaters along out-

side wall under windows. Position heater so it can be secured

to wall stud. Power cable must enter heater through built

in cable clamp or one of the knockouts provided in wiring

compartment.

Figure 2:

Clearance for

Drapery and Finished

Floor

2. Drill hole in wall (or ﬂ oor) at desired location for power sup-

ply entry. Install power supply wiring to heater and thermostat

location as determined by thermostat option selected. Allow

approximately 10 to 12 in (254mm to 305mm) of wire at heater

for connections.

3. If any accessories are to be used with this heater, refer to

installation instructions provided with the accessory for proper

installation and wiring. Visit www.king-electric.com for instruc-

tions on some common accessories.

4. Position heater at desired location and attach to wall using

good screws or appropriate hardware. Locate studs and drive

screws into studs where possible. For heaters up to 6 feet (1.8

m) in length, one screw at each end is adequate. For longer

units, an additional screw in center is required. Tighten screws

and then loosen screws at least ¼ turn to allow heater to ex-

pand and contract during use. If unit is mounted above ﬂ oor,

two additional mounting holes are provided at each end below

the heating element (see Figure 4). Install an additional screw

at each end for stability making sure to loosen each screw at

least ¼ turn.

5. Connect the supply cable grounding wire to the green wire

pigtail in wiring compartment.

WARNING