Cadet CGH402 User Manual

15.75”

(40.01 cm)

Cadet Garage/Utility Unit Heater

OWNER’S GUIDE

Features & Benefits

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Operates on 240 or 208 volts

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Internal manual reset thermal cutout

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Finned steel tubular heating element

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6 foot cord with molded plug

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Built-in single pole thermostat
with mechanical “OFF” position

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Bracket for Wall- or Ceiling-Hung
and floor stand use

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1 year extended warranty

Models:
CGH402

10.5”

(26.7 cm)

13.25

(33.66 cm)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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. When
using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.

2. Do not place heater against paperboard or low-density
fiberboard surfaces.

3. Do not use outdoors.

4. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry
areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

5. Do not place heater below an electrical convenience receptacle.

6. WARNING Overheating or fire may occur. Do not
place the heater behind doors.

7. WARNING Fire or explosion may occur. Heater has hot
and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.

8. WARNING Burn Hazard. This heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from
the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides
and rear. Use extreme caution when any heater is used
by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating unattended.

9. WARNING Risk of electrical shock. Connect to properly
grounded outlets only. 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. Unplug
heater before performing any maintenance or when not in
use. To disconnect heater, turn control to low, then remove
plug from outlet.

10. WARNING Risk of electrical shock or injury. Do not run

cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or the like. Do not route cord under furniture or
appliance. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not
cause a tripping hazard. Do not operate heater with a damaged
cord or plug, or after heater malfunctions, or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return
to authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

11. WARNING Risk of Fire. To prevent a possible fire, do

not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use
on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become
blocked. Heater must be kept clear of all obstructions:
maintain a 3 foot minimum clearance from front and 12
inches from sides and rear. Heaters must be kept clean
of lint, dirt and debris. (See Maintenance Instructions)

12. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle.

Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power
tap (outlet/power strip).

13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other

use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons.

14. WARNING Risk of Fire. Do not use as a residential or

household heater.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

www.cadetco.com Tel: [phone] P.O. Box 1675 Vancouver, WA 98668-1675

Grounding Instructions

This heater is for use on 240 (or 208) volts. The cord has a plug
as shown to the right. No adapter is available for this blade
configuration, and none should be used. The outlet type is a 240 (or

208) volt grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides a
ground connection through the cord to the heater to protect
the operator from electrical shock.

CGH402 – 20 AMP

Plug Configuration

Receptacle Configuration

Installation Instructions

CAUTION: Heater will operate on either 240 or 208 volts. Check
heater voltage and phase on label on back of heater to make sure
they are the same as the electrical service supplied. See plug
configurations below. Altering the cord in any way will void

the warranty!

Be sure that the electrical receptacle is of the configuration and
capacity appropriate for the heater. The heater may be used as a
heavy duty portable. It may also be hung on the wall or ceiling using
the bracket provided. The wall/ceiling mounting structure and
anchoring provisions must be of sufficient strength to support the
combined weight of the heater and mounting bracket.

Specifications

MODEL WATTS VOLTS (60 Hz) BTUs AMPS PLUG TYPE

CGH402 4000/3000 240/208 13,648/10,236 16.7/14.4 20 Amp

Operation and Maintenance

How To Operate Your Heater

1. Turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise .

2. When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermostat
knob counter clockwise until the heater shuts off. One or
two minor adjustments may be necessary as the heat becomes
better distributed throughout the area.

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

Maintenance

Heaters are equipped with a permanently lubricated motor and,
therefore, no maintenance other than occasional cleaning
is required.

WARNING WHEN CLEANING OR DISSASEMBLING HEATER,

BE SURE TO DISCONNECT HEATER CIRCUIT.
To disconnect heater, turn thermostat to “OFF”, then remove plug from

electrical outlet before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Allow heater to cool. IMPORTANT: Heater must be unplugged
before performing any maintenance.

For dusting, use a soft cloth. For cleaning, use only a damp rag
and nonabrasive dish detergent. Do not use abrasive or
chemical cleaners as these may damage the finish. If heater is
used in a dusty location, use a vacuum cleaner dust brush to
remove dust and other foreign particles from the grill. Always
unplug cord and wind it around heater handles when not using.
Keep heater in a safe location for storage.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.

Temperature Limiting Device

All heaters are equipped with a thermally actuated manual reset
limit control which automatically disconnects heating element
and motor in the event normal operating temperatures are
exceeded. If heater should fail to operate with thermostat
turned clockwise to its limit, disconnect heater and wait a few
minutes allowing heater to cool. Using a small straight object such
as a pencil, push in button located inside small hole marked
RESET. The thermal cutout almost invariably indicates a partial
or complete blockage of the air intake or exit. Be sure to keep
these areas clear in order to allow proper circulation of air.

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
Garage/Utility Unit Heater (CGH) element or motor found to be defective
within one year after the date of purchase.

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 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

Visit http://support.cadetco.com for information on where to obtain parts
and service.

©2009 Cadet Manufacturing Co. Printed in U.S.A. Rev. 11/10 #720100

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