This product is designed and approved for use under normal, dry conditions. It is not intended for use or storage within damp and/or dusty conditions. It
gasoline, chlorine, cleaning products, sawdust, etc.
When choosing a heater, assure that it is suitable to the application. Should your application possess any of the above-mentioned conditions, then your
Stelpro Design inc. does not warrant their products should they be used under any condition to which their design is not intended, nor shall they be held
responsible for any incident arising as a result of improper use.
Please ensure that the plug of the unit is not impaired (color changes, rust, distorsion, etc.). It is important to inspect the plug and the electrical outlet at least
It is the user’s responsibility to evaluate if the unit must be cleaned based on the amount of dirt accumulated on and inside air vents. Accumulated dirt can
shock, and injury to persons, including the following. If these instructions are not followed, the warranty will be considered null and void and the manufacturer
deems no further responsibility for this product.
This unit must be used in accordance with the electrical and building codes effective in your region.
Protect the heating unit with the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse, in accordance with the nameplate.
Make sure the line voltage (volt) is consistent with that indicated on the unit’s nameplate.
Connect to properly grounded outlets only. (This item may be omitted if the heater is not provided with a grounding type attachment plug.)
Switch off the power at the circuit breaker/fuse before installing, repairing and cleaning the unit. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, then remove plug
from outlet.
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WARNING
Make sure the unit is appropriate for the intended use (if needed, refer to the product catalog or a representative).
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container. Do not use it if any part has been immersed. Moreover, do not turn it on or off when standing in water or if your hands are wet.
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
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Be careful and
responsible when using it. The unit must cool down for few minutes since it will stay warm for some time after shut-down.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet (0,9 m) from the front of the heater and keep them
away from the sides and rear (sides and rear restrictions apply to location dedicated heaters only).
are used or stored. Store it in a dry place when not using it.
Some areas are dustier than others. Thus, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate if the unit must be cleaned based on the amount of dirt accumulated on
The thermal protection activation indicates that the unit has been subjected to abnormal operating conditions. If the thermal protection remains activated or
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 authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
This heater includes a visual alarm (red light) to warn that parts of the heater are overheating. If the red light turns on, immediately turn heater off and inspect
instances, the instruction manual may not entirely match all the functions of the actual product. Therefore, the actual product and packaging, as well as the name
and illustration, may differ from the manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MODELSASCH48T, ASCH4800TASCH40T
VOLTS208/240 V240 V
WATTS3600/4800 W4000 W
AMPS17.3/20 A16.67 A
FREQUENCY60 HZ60 HZ
BTU/H12286/1638213648
WEIGHT
LENGTH9 5/8" / 245 MM9 5/8" / 245 MM
WIDTH10 1/2" / 267 MM10 1/2" / 267 MM
HEIGHT11" / 279 MM11 " / 279 MM
PORTABLE HEATER
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
11 1/16
281mm
POWER ON
OVER TEMP
GREEN LIGHT
RED LIGHT
DETAIL A
10 17/32
267mm
A
9 5/8
245mm
THERMOSTAT
CABLE EXIT 30A 250V
(3600/4800 W models)
CABLE EXIT 20A 250V
(4000 W models)
INSTALLATION
N.B. Cut off power supply at circuit breaker/fuse
before proceeding to the installation and wiring
connections. This product must be connected by a
2. Plug the unit into a properly grounded outlet only.
3. Check the heater’s voltage and amperage indicated on
the back of the unit to make sure it is compatible with the
electrical supply. Follow all other indications written on the
nameplate.
4. This heater is not suitable for use in wet or very humid
locations.
5. Before starting the unit, make sure the power cord is fully
inserted into the wall outlet. If it is a ceiling outlet, it is
This heater is for use on 240 or 208 Volts. The cord has a plug as shown on Figure 1. No adapter should be used with this unit. The type outlet is a 240 or 208
Volt grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides a ground connection through the cord to the heater to protect the operation from electric shock.
OPERATION
Warning: the heater must be properly installed before it is used.
Set the thermostat to its full counter-clockwise position. Plug the unit into a properly grounded 240 V outlet in accordance with all the guidelines indicated in
this guide. Set the thermostat to its furthest clockwise position. The fan should turn on and the unit will start heating the room (the green pilot light will turn on).
temperature, turn the thermostat clockwise. To lower the temperature, turn the thermostat counter-clockwise. To turn off the heater, turn the thermostat to its
dusty location, use a vacuum brush to remove dust and other foreign objects
from the grilles. Wrap the power cord of the unit around the handle when it is
disconnected and has cooled.
N.B. Note that there is electrical current linked to the unit even if
the thermostat is set off. This means that there is a risk of electric
shock as long as the unit is connected.
Defective thermostat or wrong thermostat setting
The unit does not work
The unit runs continuously
Elements are on but the motor does not work
The enclosure is extremely hot
The desired room temperature cannot be reached
The unit cycles under control of the thermal protection
(overheat indicator)
N.B. If you do not solve the problem after checking these points, cut off the power supply at the main electrical panel and contact our customer service (see the
The thermal protection has been activated
Faulty connections
Damaged or defective plug or outlet
Protection device. See warning.
Defective thermostat or wrong thermostat setting
Heat losses higher than the unit capacity
Defective motor
The thermal protection has been activated
Blocked fan blades
Defective thermal protection
Blocked air vents
Defective motor
Defective thermostat or wrong thermostat setting
Voltage lower than that written on the nameplate
Heat losses higher than the unit capacity
Defective thermostat or wrong thermostat setting
Defective motor
Please read this limited warranty carefully. Subject to the terms of this warranty, Stelpro warrants its products and their components
against defects in workmanship and/or materials for the following periods from the date of purchase: 3 years (ASCH4800T) and 2 years
(ASCH48T and ASCH40T). This warranty applies only to the original purchaser; it is non-transferable and cannot be extended.
CLAIM PROCEDURE
If at any time during the warranty period the unit becomes defective, you must cut off the power supply at the main electrical panel and contact 1)
your installer or distributor, 2) your service center or 3) Stelpro’s customer service department. In all cases, you must have a copy of the invoice
and provide the information written on the product nameplate. Stelpro reserves the right to examine or to ask one of its representatives to
examine the product itself or any part of it before honoring the warranty. Stelpro reserves the right to replace the entire unit, refund its purchase price
or repair a defective part. Please note that repairs made within the warranty period must be authorized in advance in writing by Stelpro and carried out
by persons authorized by Stelpro.
1-800-363-3414 (electricians and distributors - French), 1-800-343-1022 (electricians and distributors - English), or 1-866-766-6020 (consumers).
The authorization number must be clearly written on the parcel or it will be refused.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other representations and warranties (except of title), expressed or implied, and Stelpro expressly disclaims
Stelpro’s liability with respect to products is limited as provided above. Stelpro shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever,
whether based on contract, tort or other theories of law, with respect to goods or services furnished by it, or any undertakings, acts or omissions
relating thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Stelpro expressly disclaims any liability for property or personal injury damages,
This warranty does not cover any damages or failures resulting from: 1) a faulty installation or improper storage; 2) an abusive or abnormal use, lack
of maintenance, improper maintenance (other than that prescribed by Stelpro) or a use other than that for which the unit was designed; 3) a natural
negligence of the user or owner of the product. Moreover, it does not cover the cost of disconnection, transport, and installation.
The warranty is limited to the repair or the replacement of the unit or the refund of its purchase price, at the discretion of Stelpro. Any parts
replaced or repaired within the warranty period with the written authorization of Stelpro will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
period. This warranty will be considered null and void and Stelpro will have the right to refuse any claims if products have been altered without
corrosion or discoloration caused by excessive heat, chemical cleaning products and abrasive agents. It does not cover any damage that occurred
during the shipping.