Cadet RM151 Operation & Maintenance, Troubleshooting Chart, Warranty, Symptom, Problem, Solution

Operation & Maintenance

How to operate your heater

1.Once installation is complete and power has been restored, turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise.

2.When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermostat knob counterclockwise until the heater turns off. The heater will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.

3.To reduce the room temperature, turn the knob counterclockwise. To increase the room temperature, turn the knob clockwise.

Maintenance As needed, or every six months, minimum.

1. WARNING! Before removing grill, turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box). Lock or tag the panel board door to prevent someone from accidentally turning the power

on while you are working on the heater. Failure to do so could result in serious electrical shock, burns, or possible death.

2.It is important that you verify power has been turned off and no power is going to the heater before proceeding. Circuit breakers are often not marked correctly and turning the wrong breaker off could mean electricity is flowing to the heater, even if the heater does not appear to be working. If you are uncomfortable working with electrical appliances, unable to follow these guidelines,

or do not have the necessary equipment, consult a qualified electrician.

3.Once you verify the power has been turned off correctly, proceed to the next step.

4.Remove screws and take off grill.

5.Wash grill with hot soapy water and dry immediately.

6.While holding blower wheel (to avoid damage or bending), use a hair dryer or vacuum on blow cycle to blow debris through the element (Do not touch element).

7.Vacuum blower area without touching the elements.

8.Replace grill and secure with screws.

9.Turn thermostat to desired setting.

10.Turn power back on at the electrical panel board.

About the Manual Reset Temperature Limit Control

The heater is protected by a temperature-limiting control. The manual reset temperature limit control is designed to open the heater circuit when excessive operating temperatures are detected. The problem must be assessed and the limit must be reset to resume operation.

Resetting the Manual Reset Temperature Limit Control

If the manual-reset limit control has opened the heater circuit due to excessive operating temperatures, the heater will not work until the manual reset limit button is pressed. After allowing the unit to cool for at least 10 minutes and resolving the problem causing the limit to trip; use a narrow object such as

aball-point pen to access the manual reset button through the lower-right center section of the heater grill. Press FIRMLY and be sure to listen and feel for a click, indicating it has been reset.

Troubleshooting Chart

CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

Symptom	Problem	Solution
Breaker trips immediately	1. Incorrect supply voltage.	1.	Verify that supply voltage matches the heater rating.
upon energizing heater.	2. Overloaded circuit.	2.	The total amperage of all heaters on a branch circuit must not be more than 80% of the
			amperage rating of the circuit breaker and supply wire ratings. Use a lower wattage heater,
			or reduce the number of heaters on the circuit.

3.A short circuit exists in the supply or heater wiring. 3. Shorted supply or heater wires may be accompanied by severe sparking. Inspect all supply and heater wiring insulation for damage. Do not reset the circuit breaker until all electrical shorts have been repaired.

	4. Defective circuit breaker.	4.	Replace the circuit breaker.
Heater fan operates, but	1. Insufficient element temperature.	1.	Allow a few moments for element to reach operating temperature.
does not discharge warm air.	2. Incorrect supply voltage.	2.	Verify that supply voltage matches the heater rating.
	3. Element has failed.	3.	Replace element.
Heater will not shut off.	1. Heat loss from room is greater than heater capacity.	1.	Close doors and windows. Provide additional insulation or install a higher-wattage heater
			or multiple heaters if necessary (if your circuit is rated for more capacity).
	2. Defective thermostat.	2.	Adjust thermostat to its lowest setting. If heater continues to run (allow two minutes for the
			thermostat to respond), and room temperature is greater than 50 degrees; replace thermostat.
	3. Thermostat wired incorrectly to heater.	3.	Refer to thermostat documentation and correct wiring.
Heater discharges smoke	1. Dust, lint or other matter has accumulated	1.	Clean heater (see “Operation & Maintenance” section for instructions).
or emits a burnt odor.	inside heater.
Element heats for a moment	1. Defective motor or internal connection.	1.	Heater or fan motor requires replacement.
without the fan turning, then	2. Fan or motor jammed.	2.	Remove obstruction, and press heater manual reset button (see “Operation & Maintenance”
immediately stops heating.			section for instructions).
Heater does not run.	1. Thermostat set too low.	1.	Adjust thermostat to a higher temperature until heater operates (see Problem #6 if the
			problem persists).
	2. Heater has tripped the manual reset temperature	2.	Press the manual reset button (see “Operation & Maintenance” section for instructions).
	limit control.
	3. Power not on at the circuit breaker.	3.	Turn on the correct circuit breaker in the main panel.
	4. Broken or poorly connected wire(s) to heater.	4.	Turn off power at circuit breaker. Check supply wire continuity and proper connection
			to heater wires.
	5. Defective thermostat.	5.	The entire heater, or any of its components may be checked for continuity to determine
			the cause of any problem. Repair or replace the heater.
Heater continually trips the	1. Dust, lint or other matter has accumulated	1.	Clean heater (see “Operation & Maintenance” section for instructions.)
manual reset temperature	inside heater.
limit control.	2. Airflow is blocked.	2. Remove obstruction. Maintain a minimum distance of 6 inches from adjacent surfaces, 4.5 inches
			from the floor, and 3 feet for furniture or other objects placed directly in front of the heater.
	3. Fan or motor is jammed.	3.	Remove obstruction, and press heater manual reset button (see “Operation & Maintenance”
			section for instructions).
	4. None of the above.	4.	Replace heater assembly.

Warranty

Maintenance: For more effective and safer operation and to prolong the life of the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the maintenance 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 ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any Cadet product, including thermostats, found to be defective within one year after the date of purchase.

Extended Product Warranty

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any Register Plus (RM) series element or motor found to be defective or malfunctioning from first date of purchase through the fifth year.

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, acci- dent, 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 DAMAGES 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 SUBJECT TO THE SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PRODUCT. THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE UNDERLYING 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 obligation 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 360-693-2505, during the warranty period, for instructions on how to have the repair or replacement processed. Warranty claims made after the warranty period has expired will be denied. Products returned without authorization will be refused.

Parts and Service

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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.

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