Cadet The Com-Pak Bath Heater CB103T, The Com-Pak CBC103TW Owner's Manual

The Com-Pak Bath Heater

OWNER’S GUIDE FOR MULTI-VOLT MODELS

32.07cm

12 5/8” Height

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Phillips Screwdriver
Straight Screwdriver
Wire Strippers

The Com-Pak Bath Heater

10” Width

25.4cm

Utility Knife

1

(4) 1

/2" Wood Screws
Insulated Wire Connectors
(1) Strain Relief Connector

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1/2” Depth

1.27cm

Features & Benefits

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Thermal safeguard

•

High temperature manual reset:
turns off heater if normal operating
temperatures are exceeded

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Commercial grade steel element - painted to resist rusting

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Built-in controls

- Single pole thermostat with disabled (no heat) position

- 60 minute timer overrides thermostat for instant warmth

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Powder coat paint process eliminates sharp cutting edges

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Three year extended warranty on element and motor

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Factory tested

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Multi-Volt configurations
120 or 240 Volt AC (1000 Watts)
*Factory set at 240-Volts

Models:
CBC103TW or CB103T The Com-Pak Bathroom Heater

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. Failure to do so could result in serious
electrical shock, burns, or possible death.

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.

2. Read all information labels. Verify that the electrical
supply wires are the same voltage as the heater.

3. All electrical work and materials must comply with the

National Electric Code (NEC), the Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA), and all state and local codes.

4. Connect the grounding screw provided in the wall can to
the supply ground wire.

f you need to install a new circuit or need additional

5. I
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iring information, consult a qualified electrician.

6. Protect electrical supply from kinks, sharp objects, oil,
grease, hot surfaces or chemicals.

7. WARNING
Overheating or fire may occur. DO NOT install the heater

in a floor, in the ceiling, below a towel bar, behind a door, or
anywhere the air discharge may be blocked in any manner.

8. WARNING
Fire or explosion may occur.

area where combustible vapors, gases, liquids, or excessive
lint or dust are present.

DO NOT install heater in any

9. WARNING
DO NOT install where heater is likely to get wet.

10. WARNING

Heater must be connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit.

11. WARNING
Burn Hazard. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns,

do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use extreme caution
when any heater is used by or near children or invalids.

12. WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock. DO NOT install the heater directly

above bathtub or sink. DO NOT install in shower stall area

Manufacturer recommends a minimum 2 foot clearance).

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13. WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect grounding lead to grounding

screw provided. Keep all foreign objects out of heater.

14. WARNING

Risk of Electrical Shock. Never place a switch where it can

be reached from the tub or shower enclosure.

15. WARNING
Risk of Fire. Do not block heater. Heater must be kept clear

of all obstructions: a minimum of 3 feet in front, 6 inches
above and on both sides. Heater must be kept clean of lint,

irt and debris. (See Maintenance Instructions.)

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Installation Instructions

Part One

PLACEMENT: Install The Com-Pak Bathroom Heater (Model CB) vertically. Heater is not approved for horizontal

or ceiling mount applications.

CONTROLS: A built-in thermostat and 60 minute timer. (Note: Do not use with a wall thermostat.)

IMPORTANT!

It is extremely

important you

verify the

electrical supply

wires are the
same voltage

as the heater

(i.e. 120 volt

heater to 120 volt

power supply and

240 volt heater

to 240 volt power

supply). If replacing

an existing heater,

check the labels of

the old heater and

replace using the

same voltage.

Hooking a 240 volt

heater to a 120 volt

power supply will

drastically reduce

the heater’s

output. Hooking

a 120 volt heater to

a 240 volt power

supply will destroy

the heater.

Connecting your

heater to an

incompatible
power supply will
void the warranty.

How do I install for new construction?

STEP 1

The CB Series heater REQUIRES A MINIMUM distance
of 6 inches from adjacent surfaces and 4½ inches from
the floor. However, Cadet RECOMMENDS 12 inches
from all adjacent surfaces and 12 inches above the
floor for longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must
be spaced at least 3 feet apart.

Secure the wall
Figures 1 & 2). As an option, the rubber shim provided
may be attached to side of wall can to square the wall
can to the stud.

STEP 2

Route the supply wire from circuit breaker to heater.
Remove a knockout and attach the supply wire with
a strain relief connector leaving 10 inch wire lead for
later use. Connect supply ground wire to grounding
screw in wall can (See Figure 3). Proceed to PART TWO.

KNOCK-OUT

(TWIST TO REMOVE)

Mount The Wall Can

can to the stud with 2 screws (See

Figure 1

Face of wall can must extend

5

½ or

/8 inch from face of stud to

allow for thickness of sheetrock.

Figure 2

Attach wall can to stud with
screws through holes provided
in wall can.

Connect Supply Wires

SUPPLY WIRE

How do I install in an existing wall?

STEP 1

Cut a hole 8 inches wide by 10¼ inches high next
to a wall stud. This heater REQUIRES A MINIMUM
distance of 6 inches from adjacent wall surfaces
and 4½ inches from the floor. However, Cadet
RECOMMENDS 12 inches from all adjacent wall
surfaces and 12 inches from the floor (See Figure 4).

Figure 4
Model CB

STEP 2

Route supply wire from circuit breaker directly to
heater. Remove a knockout and attach the supply
wire with a strain relief connector, leaving 10 inch
wire lead
ground wire to grounding screw supplied in wall can.

STEP 3

Insert wall can into opening; keeping wall can flush
with wall surface. Secure can to wall stud with 2 screws
through holes provided in can.

Proceed to PART TWO

Cut Hole In Wall

Connect Supply Wires

for later use (See Figure 3). Connect supply

Mount The Wall Can

STRAIN RELIEF

Warranty is void if

CONNECTOR

any material is
sprayed on the

element or blower.

Figure 3

2

GROUNDING

SCREW

Proceed to Part Two

Installation Instructions

Part Two

Multi-Volt Element Wiring Configuration: Refer to Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 for desired voltage.

STEP 1

Heater must be connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit.

Before installing the heater, it is extremely important you verify the heater is configured for the correct supply

voltage. The Com-Pak Bathroom Heater is configured for 240-Volt operation by default. For 120-Volt installation

you must reconfigure the heater wiring. Installing the heater without configuring for the correct voltage will

destroy the heater and void your warranty.

How to determine the supply voltage:

If replacing an existing heater, check the labels of the old heater and replace using same voltage. For new
construction, heater wires must be configure

consult a qualified electrician.

STEP 2

For 240-Volt configuration:

The Com-Pak Bathroom Heater is configured for
240-Volt operation by default.

Determine Supply Voltage

d to the same voltage as the supply wires. If you need assistance,

Select Proper Heater Voltage

For 120-Volt Configuration:

To configure heater for 120-Volt, disconnect the blue
wire from terminal D and connect it to terminal A.
Then connect the loose red wire to terminal D.

240 VOLT POWER SUPPLY 120 VOLT POWER SUPPLY

Figure 5

TIMER

MANUAL

RESET

HIGH

TEMPERATURE

LIMIT

THERMOSTAT

3 6

1 4

L1 L2

JUMPER WITH
INSULATED Q. D.

D

C

HEATING ELEMENT

TERMINAL

ON ELEMENT

A

SHORTING

B

MOTOR

SPARE

BAR

Figure 6

THERMOSTAT

TIMER

MANUAL

RESET

HIGH

TEMPERATURE

LIMIT

JUMPER WITH
INSULATED Q. D.

3 6

1 4

L1 L2

D

C

HEATING ELEMENT

A

B

MOTOR

SPARE

TERMINAL

ON

ELEMENT

SHORTING

BAR

CORRECT 240 VOLT CONFIGURATION CORRECT 120 VOLT CONFIGURATION

Figure 7

Figure 8

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. Failure to
do so could result
in serious electrical
shock, burns, or
possible death.

WARNING
Risk of Electrical
Shock. Connect
grounding lead to
grounding screw
provided. Keep all

oreign objects out

f
o

f heater.

A

C

B

D

WARNING
Risk of Fire.

A

B

C

D

Heater must be
kept clear of all
obstructions: a
minimum of 3’ in
front; 6” on both
sides and above.
Heater must be
kept clean of lint,
dirt and debris.

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Installation Instructions

How do I insert the heater assembly into the wall can?

STEP 3

Turn heater assembly upside down (element down with motor facing you). Connect the supply wires to the
heater wires with connectors (See Figure 9). Now rotate the heater so the element and the fan are facing you.
The element should be at the top.

Insert the bottom edge of the heater assembly into the half round slots in the bottom lip of the wall can (See
Figure 10). [IMPORTANT: Push wires into bottom of wall can during insertion. Be sure that supply wires are not
caught between motor and wall can, attach assembly at top with screw provided.]

Figure 9

Install Heater Assembly

Warranty is void

if any material

is sprayed

on the element

or blower.

Operation & Maintenance

How to operate your heater

1. Once installation is complete and power has been restored, turn
the thermostat knob fully clockwise. (The thermostat is on the right.)

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

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

4. For additional heat beyond thermostat setting, when room is
occupied, turn timer to desired minutes. (The timer is on the left
and represented by the symbol . The numbers indicate minutes.)

Heater will remain on until time expires, then control of the heater
will return to the thermostat and the previous set

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.

. It is important that you verify power has been turned off and no

2

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

*Note: If thermostat knob is turned fully counterclockwise, it will be in the

disabled (no heat) position.

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the necessary equipment, consult a qualified electrician.

turn the knob counterclockwise.

-point setting.

STEP 4

Secure grill with the screws provided. Slide thermostat
knob onto right control shaft extending through the grill
and the timer knob onto the left shaft. Turn power on at
the electrical panel board

Install Grill

.

Figure 10

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 fan (to avoid damage or bending), use a hair dryer
or vacuum on blow cycle to blow debris through the top element
(do not touch element).

7. Vacuum fan area without touching the elements.

8. Replace grill and secure w

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 re

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 a ball-point pen to a

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.

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