KING KT Series, MKT Series Important Instructions Manual
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
KT and MKT Series Toe Space Heater
DANGER
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ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
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Covers all KT & MKT models
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WARNING
Read Carefully - These instructions are written in an effort to prevent potential difficulties that might arise during
installation. Studying the instructions first may save you considerable time and money later. Observing the following
procedures will keep installation time to a minimum. Save these instructions for future use.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical heating 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 wiring or using this
heater.
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2. WARNING: 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, boxes,
etc., and curtains at least 3 ft (.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the
sides and rear.
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3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by or near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions.
Disconnect power at service panel and have
heater inspected by qualified electrician for repair before reusing.
5. Do not use outdoors.
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6. WARNING: To disconnect heater, turn controls to
OFF, and turn OFF power to heater
circuit at main disconnect panel.
7. WARNING: Do not insert or allow
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foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock, fire,
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or damage to the heater.
8. To prevent a possible of fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
9. A heater has hot and arching or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or
stored.
10. WARNING: Use this heater only as described in this
manual. Any other use is not recommended by the
manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock,
explosion or injury to people and or property.
11. Heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar indoor locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
VISUAL ALARM
This heater may include a visual alarm to warn that
parts of the heater are getting excessively hot. If the
alarm illuminates, immediately turn the heater off
and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the
heater that may have blocked the airflow or otherwise caused high temperatures to have occurred. DO
NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM ILUMINATING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
King Electrical Mfg. Co. 9131 10th Ave So. Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-0400 www.king-electric.com
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KT & MKT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Turn OFF all electrical power
to install heater
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DANGER
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ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
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Selecting A Location For Your Heater:
This heater has been designed to allow it to be recessed at
floor level in the toe space of cabinets or under counters or
at the base of walls. When selecting the location, be sure
the materials that will be located in the air heated by this
heater (such as floor coverings) will not distort or discolor
at temperatures above 139°F (60ºC). DO NOT select a location directly beneath sinks or other work areas where people are likely to stand for extended periods of time. DO
NOT install less than 6” (15cm) from vertical side walls or
open edge of door. This heater must have an unrestricted
airflow. DO NOT select a location where it is likely to be
blocked by furniture, throw rugs, etc. Be sure the location
selected allows sufficient space for the heater as shown by
Table 2. DO NOT locate this heater in an area where combustible vapors, gases liquids, or excessive lint, dust or
moisture is present.
Minimum Clearances
when placed in toe space
of a cabinet
Front Top
9 in 0 in 0 in 6 in
23 cm 0 cm 0 cm 15 cm
Bottom
Sides
Depth of
Space
KT Heater
The heater is intended for a toe space installation. Other
grilles are available for a flush surface mount installation
that will trim out the wall can. The heater is designed to be
installed in the toe-space of a cabinet with a minimum of
2” overhang to maximum 7” of overhang. Shorter overhangs
may overheat the floor where longer than 7” overhangs
may overheat the cabinet door area.
The wire and breaker sizing chart will give a general rule of
installation size. Consult an electrician if you are not
knowledgeable about wiring codes.
Wire and Breaker Sizing: Table 2
Total Amps
0 thru 12 #14 15 amp
12.1 thru 16 #12 20 amp
16.1 thru 24 #10 30 amp
Minimum AWG. Wire Size
(Copper
Circuit Breaker or Fuse
Table 1
Min 2”
Max 7”
Cabinet
Overhang
Floor
Size
Rating Label Location
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WIRING: Branch Circuit Connection
1. Connect heater only to the voltage, amperage and frequency specified on the nameplate.
2. Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with all National and local codes having jurisdiction.
3. Remove the two screws holding the grille in place & set
grille aside retaining the screws.
4. Removing the two screws holding the cover in place on
each side of the heater will allow you access to the
wiring compartment.
5. A knockout of 1/2 inch conduit size (7/8 inch / 2.2cm)
is provided in the back and side of the heater for power
to enter. Provide proper conduit connectors for your
flexible connections.
6. Attach ground to the green wire attached to wall case
with a wire nut.
7. Assemble all covers on electrical and apply power. Test
unit by turning thermostat up past room temperat ure.
You will see a puff of smoke as the elements are energized and the fan turns on. This is a normal burn off of
manufacturing lubricants and will dissipate in 5 minutes.
8. Heater will continue to run until the room temperature
you set is reached and then turn itself off until the
temperature drops again.
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 as well as away
from the side and rear. To reduce the risk of fire, do not
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of the heater.
Wiring Diagram Figure 5
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