Installation Instructions - Cadet SoftHEAT EBHN500-1 Manual Del Usuario

1. All electrical work and materials must comply
with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occu-
pational 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. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
stored.
STEP 1
This heating unit is designed for permanent installa-
tion. All wiring should be routed in compliance with the
National Electrical Code and all local codes, where
applicable. A maximum of No. 10 AWG wire may be
used with this heater. All wiring should be planned
and run before heating units are set in place. Left
end wiring is sold standard. (See Figure 2 for internal
heater wiring). The volume of the EBHN wiring com-
partment is 31.4 cubic inches (515 cubic centimeters).
When wiring unit through rear, remove knockout and
place heater on wall. Mark knockout location on wall.
ing and knockout in bottom of wiring compartment,
measure 1-1/2" (38mm) from wall and 2-1/4" (57mm)
centered on the measured location (See Figure 3).
Connect the grounding lead to the green grounding
screw (provided), using a connector. (See Figure 2).
Protect electrical supply from kinks, sharp objects, oil,
grease, hot surfaces or chemicals.
Grounding
Screw
Left end wiring
(standard)
Checking with level

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Knockout
Location
Knockout
Location
*Distance measured from
5. Do not install the heater against combustible
the wall.
7. Remove any obstructions between the back
of the unit and the surface of the wall.
surface, including carpet.
9. Maintain at least 12 inches minimum clearance
from objects hanging above (i.e., drapes), and 6
inches minimum clearance to any adjacent wall.
STEP 2
1. Locate wall studs closest to supply wires and posi-
tion heater (See Figure 4). NOTE: Wire connection is
from left side only on standard models.
Finished
Wall
- Floor
2. Carefully remove front cover from heater by lifting
cover up from the bottom, and then outwards. Set
aside.
3. Remove wiring compartment cover, held by one
screw. (Figure 5).
4. Remove slotted knockout closest to the supply
wires and install a strain relief connector.
5. Pull supply wires through the connector and
secure, leaving 6 inch wire leads for later use.
6. NOTE: If you plan to install a built-in EBKN
thermostat, you should do so now before mounting
your baseboard to the wall. See your EBKN
thermostat Owner's Guide for instructions.
7. Position the heater and fasten one end of heater
to wall stud with screw in safe drill area as shown in
Figure 6. Before fastening to wall stud at other end,
place level across top of heater and make sure heater
is level. (Figure 7).
heater to wall stud with screw to wall.
Left end wiring shown
Drill areas; left end wiring shown
Wall Studs
Supply
Wire
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