KING WHF User Manual
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WHF Fan Force
Electric Space Heater
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DANGER
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ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
Figure 1
Covers all WHF Series 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 3ft (.9 m) from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the
sides and rear.
3. CAUTION: Extreme caution is necessary when
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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
Figure 2
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main disconnect panel.
7. WARNING: Do not insert or allow foreign objects
to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock, fire, 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.
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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WHF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Turn OFF all electrical power
to install heater
Figure 2
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DANGER
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ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
Figure 3
Selecting A Location For Your Heater:
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, curtains, etc. Be
sure the location selected allows sufficient space for the
heater as shown by Table 1. DO NOT locate this heater
in an area where combustible vapors, gases liquids, or
excessive lint, dust or moisture is present.
Minimum Clearances for heater: Table 1
Front TOP BOTTOM SIDES
36 in 12 in 4 in 6 in
0.9 m 30.5 cm 10.2 cm 15.2 cm
Zero clearance to insulation.
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
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. Set the bag containing the grille and packet with
two (2) grille screws aside.
4. Loosen mounting screw and remove fan heater assembly.
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 strain relief connectors for your wire entering the wallbox.
Circuit Breaker or
Fuse Size
Rating Label Location
Figure 4
6. Install wallbox a minimum of 6” from vertical side-
walls and 4” above floor. The front edge of wall
can MUST extend 1/2” beyond finished wall sur-
face.
7. Secure wallbox to the 2 x 4 studs using the two (2)
holes on the side of the wallbox. Secure to wall stud
on opposite side if required.
8. Connect supply wires, attach ground feed wire to
the green ground wire with wire nuts.
9. Reinstall heater assembly into wallbox with screw at
top of interior.
10. Install grille securely with screws provided in packet. Do not over tighten.
11. Test unit by turning thermostat up past room temperature. 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.
12. 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 electri-
cal cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combusti-
bles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the
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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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