Broan B2197090, B2197074 User Manual

Wall Heaters

9810WH, 9815WH SERIES

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS HEATER.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

5. 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.

6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

7. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel (or operate internal disconnect switch, if provided).

10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.

12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or stored.

13. 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.

14. Install heater at least 6 inches from floor or any adjacent wall.

15. To avoid electrical shock: Do not install unit in a tub or shower enclosure or any location where it may come in contact with water. Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.

16. This product may ONLY be installed vertically in a wall. Do not mount in any other position.

17. Do not connect heater to dimmer switch or speed control.

18. This product must be grounded.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read all instructions and product labels before

beginning installation.

• Only mount the heater in a vertical position.

• Mount the heater at least 6” above the finished floor.

• Do not mount the heater over a bathtub or in a shower stall

enclosure.

• When mounted, the heater should not be closer than

12” to an adjacent wall.

• Do not block the wall heater — i.e., by mounting under a

towel rack, behind a door, etc.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: See wiring label on heater housing. The heater may be wired for either 120V or 240V operation and requires a separate circuit.

UNIT DIMENSIONS

Housing: 121/2” high x 101/2” wide x 33/8” deep. Grille: 143/4” high x 11 ” wide x 1” deep. Wall Cutout: 125/8” high x 105/8” wide.

INSTALLATION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

CAUTION: High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear.

MOUNTING THE HOUSING

(New Construction)

Refer to Figure 1.

1. Choose heater location. Make sure the heater will not be mounted closer than 12” from a vertical surface or 6” from the floor.

2. Using nails or screws, mount one side of housing to wall stud. The flange must be flush to the stud.

3. Run wiring from circuit breaker or fuse box to heater location.

4. Install box connector into wiring entrance hole in housing’s junction box.

5. Pull wiring through entrance hole and secure cable to box connector. Allow 6” of wiring to make connections.

6. Finished wall opening should be 125/8” high x 105/8” wide.

“B” UNIT MOUNTING HOLE

- TOP AND BOTTOM

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

JUNCTION BOX

HEATER ASSMBLY

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FIGURE 1

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MOUNTING THE HOUSING

(Existing Construction)

1. Choose heater location. Make sure the heater will not be

mounted closer than 12” from a vertical surface or 6” from the floor.

2. Refer to Figure 2. Make wall cutout next to a wall stud.

Cutout size: 125/8” high x 105/8” wide.with frame.)

3. Run wiring from circuit breaker or fuse box to heater

location.

4. Install box connector into wiring entrance hole in housing’s

junction box.

5. Pull wiring through cutout and secure cable to box

connector. Allow 6” of wiring to make connections.

6. Refer to Figure 3. Insert TOP of housing into cutout first

so that box connector clears the wall. Then, insert bottom of housing into cutout. The flange must be flush with the

wall.

7. Use nails or screws to mount one side of housing to wall

stud.

ROUGH-IN FRAME

MOUNTING

HOLES

WALL STUDS

WALL

CUTOUT

WALL STUDS

FIGURE 2

JUNCTION BOX

FLANGE

ROUGH-IN BOX

FIGURE 3

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

1. While making wiring connections, support the heater assembly on the bottom of the rough-in frame.

2. For 120 Volt operation, make wiring connections as shown in Figure 4.

3. For 240 Volt operation, make wiring connections as shown in Figure 5.

4. Use wire nuts to make connections. Insulate all connections with electrical tape.

SECURING THE HEATER

1. Dress all wiring back to into junction box.

2. Locate center holes in housing flange and align with mounting holes in grille.

3. Use two provided screws to attach grille to housing.

120vAC

240vAC

GREEN GROUND

YELLOW

WHITE

RED

BLACK

GREEN GROUND

YELLOW

WHITE

RED

BLACK

NO CONNECTION

GREEN OR BARE

GROUND

WHITE

BLACK

GREEN OR BARE

GROUND

RED OR WHITE

BLACK

120vAC

60HZ

FIGURE 4

240vAC

60HZ

FIGURE 5

OPERATION

Turn thermostat fully clockwise to HIGH position. Allow heater to run until room is at desired temperature. Adjust thermostat as required to maintain desired temperature. Turn the thermostat to FULL COUNTERCLOCKWISE position when operation is no longer desired.

Thermal protector: If for any reason temperatures increase beyond normal limits, a safety thermal fuse will shut heater off. The heater will require servicing by a qualified electrician.

Check entire installation to determine cause of overheating.

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