
Kickspace Heater
3 5/8"
22 3/8"
CABLE
SERVICE
KNOCKOUTS
3 1/2"
9 1/2"
22"
10" MIN.
CKHA/RKHA Series
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please carefully read and save these instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock
and injury to person, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.1.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do 2.
not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or ammable
liquids are used or stored.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let 3.
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 away from heater.
To prevent a possible re, do not block air intakes or 4.
exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces like
a bed where openings may become blocked.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any venti-5.
lation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or re, or damage the heater.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Measure area of intended use. If there is not sufcient 1.
room for the grille frame, the frame may be removed by
removing grille frame from heater (screw “A”), remove
frame and re-insert grille.
Cut 22 3/8” x 3 5/8” opening (Figure 2). Keep clearance 2.
area free of obstructions.
Bring in service cable to left or rear of 10” minimum area 3.
as shown in Fig.2.
Remove heater cover and appropriate knockout. Attach 4.
service cable to unit with approved connector and connect colour to colour in outlet box. To change wattage or
voltage connections, see Figure 4.
Replace cover, slide unit into opening, and secure each 5.
side (Figure 1).
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NOTE: Make sure unit is installed right side up. Re- Make sure unit is installed right side up. Re-
fer to “TOP” label.
For inspection of eld wiring, see instruction under “Electrical
Inspection”.
FIGURE 1
Top Label
Heater Cover
Junction Box Cover
Installation Instructions
Congratulations on purchasing a kickspace heater from
Dimplex North America. Your heater is manufactured using
the highest quality materials and workmanship and will
provide many years of trouble free service.
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NOTE: It is extremely important to read all information
labels. Care must be taken to ensure that the heater is
rated the same voltage as the electrical supply wires.
Failure to do so could result in unsafe heater operation as
well as damage to the unit. If replacing an existing heater,
check the labels of the old heater to ensure the voltage of
the new heater is compatible.
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NOTE: Care must be taken to prevent undue strain on all
wiring or heating element assembly, when removing and
re-assembling heating element assembly.
CAUTION: For eld rewiring to 120V all leads must be
secured under wire clamps.
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NOTE: Air and grille temperatures conform to CSA & UL
regulations but may discolour certain materials, particularly those materials incorporating clear vinyl. Materials
should be checked prior to installation to determine if
discolouration or distortion would occur in the vicinity of
60°C (140° F)
Kickspace Installation
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NOTE: Unit should be installed so that it is not directly
under sink or other frequently used work area as air temperature may be uncomfortably warm. Also, if carpeting is on
oor, mount unit so bottom of grille is level or above the top
of the carpet pile.
Screw ‘A’
FIGURE 2
Screw ‘C’
Heater
Element
Screw‘B’
Grille
Trim Frame
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SoftorStairRiserInstallation
MIN.
3/4
ADDED SUPPORT
PARTITION OR
DOOR
HEATER
GRILLE
CEILING
CABINET
Cut opening as for kickspace installation (22 3/8” x 3 1.
5/8”). Allow 3/4” clearance above cabinet doors. Add
supports for unit (Figure 3).
Proceed as for kickspace installation. After securing unit 2.
in opening, install combination of frame and grille (Figure
1).
FIGURE 3
Operation
This heater must be properly installed before it is used.1.
Prior to energization remove all construction dirt (plaster, 2.
sawdust, etc.) from interior and exterior of heater.
Adjust thermostat with screwdriver. This unit is also 3.
controllable from a line voltage wall thermostat or eld
installed built-in tamperproof single or double pole
thermostat kit.
Dimplex kickspace heaters are designed and tested for safe
and trouble-free operation. All Dimplex kickspace heaters
are protected against overheating by a built-in thermal cutout.
Free airow throughout the heater is extremely important for
the most efcient operation of the heater. Restricted airow
may cause the thermal overload protector to cycle the heater
“ON and OFF”. A cycling heater will not supply sufcient heat
to the room.
Avoid direct contact of paper, fabric, or furniture with heater.
Maintenance
CAUTION: Disconnect all power coming to heater at
main service panel before wiring or servicing.
SERVICING - Remove grille and frame by removing screws
“A”. Remove two screws “B”, and slide out heating assembly. When re-assembling, reverse the procedure above.
Cleaning
With grille in place• - Use vacuum cleaner hose to suck
out lint and dirt around grille. Reverse hose on vacuum
to use as a blower to move dust out of enclosure. Re-
verse hose back to suck out dirt at front area of heater.
With grille removed• - Remove two screws “B” at bottom
front of heating element assembly. Pull gently to remove
it from enclosure. Swing assembly out. Vacuum inside
of enclosure and around heating element assembly. Reverse procedure above to re-assemble unit.
Figure 4
FACTORY CONNECTION
208/240 VOLT 675/900 WATTS
3.2 A / 3.7A
M
FAN
IMPORTANT: RETIGHTEN ALL LEADS WITH CABLE CLAMP AFTER RECONNECTING
UNINSULATED ENDS OF UNUSED LEADS WITH WIRE NUTS
NOTE: If installing unit with factory thermostat, see supplemental wiring diagram, Fig. 4a.
FACTORY CONNECTION
208/240 VOLT 1350/1800 WATTS
6.5 A / 7.5 A
FAN
SAFETY SWITCH SAFETY SWITCHSAFETY SWITCH
FACTORY CONNECTION
120 VOLT
MM
FAN
RATING CONNECT
450W/ 3.75A 7-8 (AS SHOWN)
900W/ 7.5A 7-8, 1-2
1350W/ 11.2A 7-8, 1-2, 3-4
1800W/ 15A 7-8, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Figure 4a
THERMOSTAT
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Warranty
The Manufacturer warrants the heating elements and
components of the enclosed product against any defect in
material or workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. In full satisfaction of any claims under
this Warranty the Manufacturer will repair or replace without
charge, in its factory or in the eld as it alone may decide,
any parts which in its opinion are defective.
The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any
transportation or shipping costs in relation to such repair
or replacement except as specically assumed by it.
Misuse of this product or repairs by persons other than
the Manufacturer’s authorized personnel without the
Manufacturer’s written approval, will void this Warranty.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties or conditions
whether expressed or implied including but not limited to
those of merchantability or tness for purpose and shall
constitute the sole remedy of the Purchaser and the sole
liability of the Manufacturer in respect of the sale of the
product, whether in the nature of breach or breach of
fundamental term, or of negligence or otherwise.
The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any special, indirect
or consequential damages or for any damages resulting from
removal or replacement of a heater subject to warranty claim
without the Manufacturer’s authorization.
Replacement Parts
CKHA20D31 CKHA20D31W RKHA20D31W
Motor 2000280400RP
Fan Blade 5300210100RP
Element 2203260100RP
Cut Out
(Manual)
Cut Out
(Automatic)
Grill Kit CKHABG CKHAWG CKHAWG
03005035RP
211A619RP
This Warranty is transferable by the original consumer
purchaser of the product. Any claims under this Warranty
must be submitted in writing to the Service Manager, Dimplex
North America Ltd., 1367 Industrial Rd., Cambridge, Ontario
N1R 7G8, Canada.
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
1-888-346-7539 www.dimplex.com
In keeping with our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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