Operation & Maintenance
How To Operate Your Heater
1.Switch the power on at the electrical panel board. PLEASE NOTE: Upon initial
is not dangerous, and is due to a protective lubricant used during the manufacturing process. It typically dissipates within several hours.
2.Turn the thermostat fully clockwise. 
3.When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermostat knob counterclockwise 
until a clicking sound is heard (if using a digital thermostat, set at desired room temperature). The baseboard will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.
Maintenance
Cadet electric baseboards are virtually
1.Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag the panel board door to prevent someone from turning on power while you are working on the heater. Failure to do so could result in serious electrical shock, burns, or possible death.
2.Vacuum inside the unit, being careful not to damage the aluminum fins on the heat exchanger.
Troubleshooting Chart
CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
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Snapping noise | 1. Unit may have a loose end plate | 1. | Loosen end plate screws ¼ turn after allowing heater to warm, move end | |
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| plate back and forth, then tighten |
| 2. | Heater may not be mounted properly | 2. | Loosen heater from wall by turning mounting screws ¼ turn |
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Heater not working | 1. Heater does not have proper voltage | 1. | Check voltage at the heater between supply wires and make sure it | |
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| matches required heater voltage |
| 2. | Loose wire connections | 2. | Tighten any loose wire connections |
| 3. | Incorrect circuit breaker | 3. | Circuit breaker positioned incorrectly - relocate breaker |
| 4. | Defective limit | 4. | Replace limit |
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Heater will not shut off | 1. Heat loss from room is greater than | 1. | Close doors and windows. Provide additional insulation, install a higher- | |
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| heater capacity |
| wattage heater or multiple heaters if necessary |
| 2. | Defective thermostat | 2. | Adjust thermostat to its lowest setting. If heater continues to run |
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| (allow two minutes for the thermostat to respond), replace thermostat |
| 3. | Thermostat wired incorrectly to heater | 3. | Refer to thermostat documentation and correct wiring |
| 4. Temperature in room lower than | 4. | Change thermostat to double pole model with positive off (single pole | |
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| thermostat’s lowest setting |
| thermostats have a minimum temperature setting with no “off” position). |
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Black streaks (sooting) | 1. Excessive hydrocarbons present in | 1. | Remove/reduce use of items emitting hydrocarbons. (Common sources: | |
depositing on baseboard, |
| home environment* |
| insect foggers, aerosol sprays, carpet cleaning chemicals, candles, plants, |
walls, and drapes |
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| dust, cigarette smoke and fireplaces) |
| 2. | Not enough fresh air flowing through | 2. | Increase amount of fresh air available in room. Do not use heater during |
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| any chemical usage (insect fogging, carpet cleaning, etc.) and allow for |
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| outside air exchange before |
| 3. | Streaking being allowed to build up | 3. | More frequent cleaning of streaking to reduce amount of |
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* Black soot and residue is formed by the combustion of hydrocarbons. Existing hydrocarbons in environment pass through heater element and scorch,
exit the heater and deposit on walls and room surfaces. Note: The heater itself does not produce/release any hydrocarbons.
WARRANTY
Maintenance: For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the mainte- nance instructions included with each heater. Failure to properly maintain the heater will void any warranty and may cause the heater to function improperly. Warranties are non transferable and apply to original consumer only. Warranty terms are set out below.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any Cadet baseboard (F) element found to be defective at any time.
THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY:
1.Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or incorrect supply voltage;
2.Damage occurs to the product through improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, or alteration;
3.The product is serviced by anyone other than Cadet;
4.If the date of manufacture of the product cannot be determined;
5.If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault of Cadet.
6.CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAM- AGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
7.IN THE EVENT CADET ELECTS TO REPLACE ANY PART OF YOUR CADET PRODUCT,THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE SUBJECTTO THE
SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PRODUCT. THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE UNDER- LYING WARRANTIES. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY CADET PRODUCT OR PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WARRANTIES.
8.These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet neither assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other obli- gation or liability in connection with its products other than as set out herein.
If you believe your Cadet product is defective, please, contact Cadet Manufacturing Co. at
Parts and Services
Visit http://support.cadetco.com for information on where to obtain parts and service.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
This product is made primarily of recyclable materials. You can reduce your carbon footprint by recycling this product at the end of its useful life. Contact your local recycling support center for further recycling instructions.
©2008 Cadet Manufacturing Co. | Printed in U.S.A. 08/08 #720001 |
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