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Portable Baseboard
Models Covered
KP1205 27 inch 500 Watts 120 Volt
KP1207 36 inch 750 Watts 120 Volt
KP1210 48 inch 1000 Watts 120 Volt
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Made in USA. Seattle Washington
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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. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer and may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to person. Do not leave this heater in unoccupied areas or with unsupervised
children.
3. Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an extension cord or re-locatable power
tap (outlet/power strip). Extension cords can melt and cause a fire.
4. Connect to properly grounded outlets only. Check outlet for heat with indicates replacement is needed.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Discard heater or return to an authorized service facility for examination, and/or repair.
6. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route
cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
Never coil cord up when operating, doing this generates enough heat to melt the cord.
7. Always unplug heater when not in use.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug from outlet.
9. A heater has hot and arching or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored. Keep out of areas of wood flour or high dust. Blow out element yearly.
10. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handle when moving
this heater. Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains away
from heater.
11. 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 baseboard intake openings may become blocked.
12. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any inlet or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or
fire, or damage the heater.
13. This heater is not intended for use in wet areas like bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
14. Never run more than one heater on a receptacle or circuit.
15. Clean Heater surfaces with mild soap and water. Strong cleaners will ruin the finish.
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Portable Baseboard Heater
Heater Back
Caution Label
Handle
Reflector
Front Cover
Limit Control
Junction Box
Foot
Heating indicator
Thermostat
Power Cord
With ground
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Operation
Set heater on a floor that is flat and level. Both feet need to lay flat on the floor for proper safe operation.
1. Locate heater near the coldest part of the room like a window, No cords or other items should touch heaters surface.
2. Plug heater into a good quality grounded outlet and turn thermostat up until it clicks which indicates it is heating.
3. A protective coating on the element will create some visible smoke for a few minutes this is normal, pre-running the
heater for 30 minutes outside in a covered dry protected area may be a better option if smoke alarms could become
a nuisance or automatically call the fire department.
4. Feel plug and receptacle after 15 to 30 minutes of operation and continue to monitor for any hot to the touch overheating.
5. Make sure the circuit is rated for the added load of this heater. Never add two of any type electric heaters to one
receptacle or circuit. If cord gets hot at plug end have a qualified Electrician change the receptacle to a higher quality
stronger plug clamping force receptacle. Discontinue use until proper receptacle is installed if hot or warm to the
touch.
6. Do not coil the cord up when running heater, lay cord out flat and do not cover cord with anything including throw
rugs. Covering or coiling the cord increases the heat of the cord and will melt the cord and possibly start a fire.
7. A mechanical tip over switch is part of the safe operation of this heater and will turn off the heater if it is tipped. Do
not by pass this safety device in any manor.
8. A linear high limit senses an over heat condition if the heater is blocked and will turn it off until a lower temperature
is reached and then turn back on. This is an auto sensing device so you should monitor this heater to prevent accidental blockage of any type.
11. Thermostat is mounted in the junction box of this heater and can be adjusted to a comfort level. Temperature range
is from 40° F to 90°F
12. There are no user serviceable parts in this heater.
Note: Smoking and candles that are burned in the same room as this heater will cause discoloration to the finish.
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Wiring Diagram for Portable Baseboard
Ground
Heater Front
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N
Heat on Light
L1
Thermostat Limit Tip-over
Element
King Electrical Manufacturing
9131 10th Ave So.
Seattle WA 98108
206-762-0400
www.king-electric.com
This product is proudly made in the USA
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“CAUTION”– High Temperatures, Keep Electrical Cords, Drapes,
And Other Furnishings Away From Heater.
To re du ce t he r is k of f ir e do n ot s to re o r us e Ga so li ne o r an y other
Flammable vapors and liquids in vicinity of this heater.
Grounding Methods
Clearance from Drapery
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Clearance from objects.
Heater should be placed in an open area and on a flat
and level floor. Inlet and outlet of heater should never be
block or modified. Unobstructed airflow is important for
safe operation. Nothing should ever be placed on top of
the heater. Clearances from drapes is shown in the figure
above. 1 1/2 inches from front and 6 inches above the
heater. Any other items should stay at least 12 inches
from front of heaters. Back of heater can be against a
wall. Zero clearance from sides.
Note: Certain fabrics and materials discolor or may become damaged by heat. Keep this heater away from all
items.
Annual Maintenance
The user can perform cleaning, no lubrication is required
since there are no moving parts, All other service is to be
done by a qualified service personnel.
Before servicing Turn thermostat control to Off, then remove plug from outlet. Wait till the heater is cool to perform any cleaning.
Heater element should be cleaned once a year with a
vacuum and paint brush to remove dust and lint that will
accumulate in the heater. This will also reduce the Black
Soot streaking that can happen over time.
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Grounded Plug
The cord provided with this heater has a grounding pin
on it for your safety and is to be used on a 3 pin
grounded receptacle (Figure A). If you have a receptacle
like in Figure B without a ground, an adapter like the one
in figure C will need to be installed to properly ground the
heater and the cord.
Exploded view for Annual maintenance
Before Removing grill for cleaning the power must be
turned off at the breaker panel and the heater must be
cool.
Fig. 7
This product is proudly made in the USA
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