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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SCREW

GROUND

WIRE

WALL CAN

GROUND

SCREW

STRAIN

RELIEF

CONNECTOR

SUPPLY

WIRES

1. WARNING

Verify that the electrical supply wires are the same

voltage as the heater.

2. If replacing an existing heater, check the label

of the old heater.

3. 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.

4. If you need to install a new circuit or need addi-

tional wiring information, consult a qualied elec-

trician.

5. Use copper conductors only.

6. WARNING

Risk of Electrical Shock. DO NOT install the heat-

er directly above bathtub or sink. DO NOT install

in shower stall area (Manufacturer recommends a

minimum 2 foot clearance).

7. Heater must be installed in a wall can:

Model RBF Wall Can RBFC

8. WARNING

Risk of Fire. DO NOT install the heater in a oor,

in the ceiling, below a towel bar, behind a door,

or anywhere the air discharge may be blocked in

any manner.

9. WARNING

Fire or Explosion May Occur. A heater has hot

and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it

in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable va-

pors or liquids are used or stored.

10. WARNING

Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect grounding lead

to grounding screw provided. Keep all foreign ob-

jects out of heater.

11. WARNING

Risk of Fire. This heater is hot when in use.

Caution—High Temperature. Risk of Fire. Keep

electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other

combustibles at least 3 feet from the front of the

heater and 6 inches above and on both sides.

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Part One

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PLACEMENT: The RBF is UL approved for vertical installation only.

CONTROL: An ON/OFF control is built into the product.

REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent surfac-

es and 4-1/2 inches from the oor (See Figure 3). However, Cadet

RECOMMENDS 12 inches from adjacent surfaces and oor for

longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at least

3 feet apart.

Note: Front edge of wall can must be ush with nished wall. If

installing on unnished wall; face of wall can must extend from

face of stud to allow for thickness of sheetrock (See Figure 1). Se-

cure the wall can to the stud with 2 or more screws (not included)

through holes provided in wall can.

How do I install for new construction?

STEP 1

Mount The Wall Can

Figure 1

Figure 2

Face of wall can must

extend 1/2 inch or 5/8

inch from face of stud

to allow for thickness

of sheetrock.

STEP 2

Route Supply Wires

Route supply wire from circuit breaker through opening in bottom

of wall can and secure with strain relief connector, leaving 6 to

10 inches wire lead for later use. Connect supply ground wire to

grounding screw in wall can (See Figure 2).

Proceed to PART TWO.

How do I install in an existing wall?

STEP 1

Cut A Hole In The Wall

REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent surfac-

es and 4-1/2 inches from the oor (See Figure 3). However, Cadet

RECOMMENDS 12 inches from adjacent surfaces and oor for

longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at least

3 feet apart.

Cut a hole 10¼ inches wide by 16¾ inches high next to wall stud.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Route Supply Wires

Mount The Wall Can

Insert wall can into opening. Note: Front edge of wall can must be

ush with nished wall (See Figure 1). Secure the wall can to the

stud with 2 or more screws (not included) through holes provided

in wall can.

Proceed to PART TWO.

Route supply wire from circuit breaker through opening in bottom

of wall can and secure with strain relief connector, leaving 6 to

10 inches wire lead for later use. Connect supply ground wire to

grounding screw in wall can (See Figure 2).

Figure 3

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