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FLCH4R Garage and

Utility Electric Heater

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions

WARNING

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Model No. Volts Amps Watts BTU/HR Phase

Min Fuse

Size*

High Low High Low High Low

FLCH4R

208 1 7. 3 8.66 3600 1800 12284 6142 1 25

240 20 10 4800 2400 16378 8189 1 25

5200-11227-000

PPD 39413

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING ELECTRIC 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 installing or using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare

skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as

furniture, pillows, bedding papers, clothes, etc. and curtains

at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.

3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by

or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left

operating and unattended.

4. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect

power at service panel and have heater inspected by a

reputable electrician before using.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn power to

heater circuit at main disconnect panel.

7. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire

or damage to the heater.

8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust

in any manner.

9. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not

use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are

used or stored.

10. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other

use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

11. This heater is provided with automatic resetting thermal limit

and an alarm beeper to alert user if heater has overheated.

If the alarm has activated, immediately turn off the heater

and inspect and remove any objects around heater that may

have blocked the airflow or otherwise caused the heater

to overheat. Do not continue to use heater if it repeatedly

overheats and activates the alarm.

CAUTION - On FFCH.R models, once heater has cycled off

on the thermal limit, the heater will not return to operation until

the user restarts and reprograms the control. Therefore, this

unit is not recommended for freeze protection applications.

12. This heater is intended for comfort heating applications and

not intended for use in special environments. Do not use

damp or wet locations such as marine or greenhouse or in

areas where corrosive or chemical agents are present.

13. When installing, see INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS for

additional warnings and precautions.

14. For safe and efficient operation, and to extend the life of

your heater, keep your heater clean - See MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS.

15. This heater is not to be used as a portable unit and or have a

cord and plug installed. (HARD WIRED ONLY)

GH48R/

FLCH4R

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FLCH4R Garage and Utility Electric Heater Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Model No. GH48R/ FLCH4R FLCH4R Volts Amps Watts BTU/HR Phase Min Fuse Size* High Low High Low High Low 208 17.3 8.66 3600 1800 12284 6142 1 25 240 20 10 4800 2400 16378 8189 1 25 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Unpacking Your New Heater INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ! Remove heater from box, locate parts bag in packing material, and inspect to make sure heater is not damaged or missing parts. If damaged or parts are missing, call our Technical Service Hotline at 1-800-642-4328 for assistance. Do not return to store where purchased until you first call the above number for assistance. To prevent a possible fire, injury to persons or damage to the heater, adhere to the following: 1.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Wall Mounting Figure 5 Ceiling Mounting 30° Tilt FOR WALL MOUNT APPLICATIONS FOR CEILING MOUNT APPLICATIONS DETAILED BRACKET ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATION Figure 6 Minimum Clearances WARNING: Fall Hazard - Heater must be attached to a joist with 3 screws (two at keyhole slots and third safety screw at center hole) to prevent heater from possibly falling.
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WIRING - INSTRUCTIONS After heater has been properly mounted to the building structure and appropriate branch circuit wiring has been routed to the heater location in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes, the heater is now ready for the heater to be connected to the branch circuit. WARNING ! Risk of Electric Shock or Fire Make sure electric power is disconnected at main electrical panel before attempting to connect heater to branch circuit.
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WIRING - INSTRUCTIONS Figure 12: Wiring Diagram for FLCH4R Figure 13: Field wiring connected to heater wires using wire nuts Figure 14: Wire connections carefully pushed into wiring compartment. Make the three connections as shown using wire nuts or approved connectors making sure all connections are tight. Carefully push the wires and connections into wiring compartment as shown making sure connections remain tight and replace wiring cover with the two screws.
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operating - INSTRUCTIONS Heater Control Panel: 1. 2. 3. 4. Heater must be properly installed and correctly wired before operation. Turn power supply to heater “ON” at main switch panel. Once the heater has power, the red POWER light will be on. Pushing the red POWER button will turn the heater ON and OFF. When this button os pressed, the heater and fan will immediately come on and the digital display will flash with the numbers “80” for approximately 5 seconds. a.
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Maintenance - INSTRUCTIONS User Cleaning Instructions: 1. After the heater has cooled, a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment may be used to remove dust and lint from exterior surfaces of the heater including the grille opening. Compressed air may also be used to blow out dust from inside heater. 2. With a damp cloth, wipe dust and lint from grille and exterior surfaces. Be careful not to let the water enter the inside of appliance. 3.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The products covered by this installation manual, manufactured and/or sold by Marley Engineered Products, are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for one year from date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, or alteration; nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage; nor to equipment improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of the product’s installation instructions.