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www.stelpro.com
User’s guide
‘‘SK’’ series
Ceiling fan heater
Replacement component list included
For further information or to consult this guide on line, please visit our Web site.
This unit complies with
the CSA and UL standards
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WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Before installing and operating this product, the user and/or installer must read, understand and follow these instructions and keep them
handy for future reference. 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 product must be installed by a qualified person and connected by a certified electrician, according to the electrical and building
codes effective in your region.
The following instructions must be adhered to in order to avoid personal injuries or property damages, serious injuries and potentially fatal
electric shocks.
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.
This unit must be grounded.
Switch off the power at the circuit breaker/fuse before installing, repairing and cleaning the unit.
Make sure the unit is appropriate for the intended use (if needed, refer to the product catalog or a representative).
Recommended heating capacity:
1.25 W/cubic foot (0.03 m³).
It corresponds to 10 W/square foot (0.09 m²) based on a standard ceiling height of 8 feet (2.44 m). The recommended capacity is usually
sufficient for normal heating needs. Please note that the insulation quality of walls and windows are some of the factors that influence heat
losses, which modify the required capacity to heat a room. If needed, refer to a specialist (industrial and commercial buildings) who will
be able to calculate these heat losses and optimize the required capacity or consult the “Online heating calculation” section of the Stelpro
Design Web site (residential buildings). To heat a large room and to increase your comfort, it is recommended to install several units instead
of one. For example, 2 X 1000 W rather than 1 X 2000 W.
Do not install the unit where objects or pieces of furniture could be heat damaged.
If the unit capacity is insufficient for the size of the room, it will be in operation continuously, and may become defective earlier and turn
yellow.
Respect distances and positions indicated in the installation section.
If the installer or the user modifies the unit, he will be held responsible for any damage resulting from this modification, and the CSA
certification could be void.
This unit must not come into contact with a water source such as, but not limited to, showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, etc. and must be
protected from splashes. Do not use it if any part has been immersed.
When mounting the unit, make sure that the anchorage used can support the total weight of the unit with the mounting brackets.
When cutting or drilling into a ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
When starting up the unit for the first time or after a long period, it is normal that it produces some temporary odours and whitish smoke.
Because this unit is hot when in use, it may pose risks even in normal operation. Therefore, be careful and responsible when using it. To
avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. The unit must cool down for few minutes since it will stay warm for some time after
shut-down.
This unit must be installed at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) from the walls and between 8’ (244 cm) and 9’ (274cm) from the oor. However,
make sure objects or pieces of furniture do not come into contact with the unit and keep them at least 12 inches (30 cm) from the unit
since they are more flammable than walls and floors. Failure to comply with this warning could lead to a fire. Some materials are more heatsensitive than others, so make sure those near the unit can withstand heat.
Never block unit air vents. This obstruction could lead to overheating, which could result in a fire.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any air vent as this may cause electric shocks, fires, or damages to the unit.
This unit has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. It is not designed to be used or stored in wet areas or areas containing flammable
liquids, combustible materials or corrosive, abrasive, chemical, explosive and flammable substances such as, but not limited to, gasoline,
paint, chlorine, sawdust and cleaning products.
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 and inside air vents. Accumulated dirt can lead to a component malfunction or discoloration (yellow). It may cause a fire
hazard if not installed and maintained in accordance with these instructions.
The thermal protection activation indicates that the unit has been subjected to abnormal operating conditions. If the thermal protection
remains activated or activates and deactivates repeatedly, it is recommended that a qualified electrician or a certified repair centre examine
the unit in order to make sure it is not damaged. (Refer to the limited warranty)
If the unit is damaged or defective, cut off power supply at circuit breaker and call a certified repair centre. (Refer to the limited warranty)
Make sure that all the electrical connections are secure and have been made properly. Pull each wire to ensure it is not loose in the connector
or the terminal board as this may cause a fire.
If an option must be added, make sure it has been approved by Stelpro. This way, it will ensure that it has been tested in accordance with
our safety rules and that an appropriate installation has been planned into the unit.
When a part of the product specification must be changed to improve operability or other functions, priority is given to the product
specification itself. In such 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
2''
CEILING FAN HEATER
MODEL SKI SKII
VOLTS 120, 208, 240, 277 V 277, 347 V
WATTS 500 to 2000 W 1000 to 2000 W
WEIGHT
DEPTH
WIDTH
HEIGHT
11 lb / 5 kg 14 lb / 6.4 kg
4 3/8’’ / 111 mm 6 3/8’’ / 161 mm
14 1/16” / 357 mm 14 1/16” / 357 mm
11 1/2” / 292 mm 11 1/2” / 292 mm
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
4 3/8''
SK
[111 mm]
14''
[355 mm]
INSTALLATION
N.B. Cut off power supply at circuit breaker/fuse before proceeding to the installation.
This unit must be installed at no less than 6” (15.2 cm) from adjacent walls and between 8’ (244 cm) and
9’(274cm) from the oor. Moreover, it can be ceiling mounted only.
SKII
5/8''
[16 mm]
11 1/2''
[292 mm]
6 3/8''
[161 mm]
14 1/16''
[357 mm]
TOP
16 1/2''
[419 mm]
FRONT
[51 mm]
KOE Ø
2''
[51 mm]
1 7/16''
[37 mm]
KOE Ø
1''
[25 mm]
7/8''
[22 mm]
7/8''
[22 mm]
1 1/4''
[32 mm]
SIDE
KOE Ø
7/8''
[22 mm]
1 3/16''
[30 mm]
9 1/8''
[232 mm]
An installation template has been placed in this document to help you throughout the installation process. Pin the template onto the
ceiling. This user’s guide will let you know when it is time to refer to the template, indicating: Follow cut (A, B or C) on template.
N.B. You must follow the template accurately so that once the surface grille is installed, it will completely cover the
opening you have made in the ceiling.
RECESSED INSTALLATION INTO A FINISHED CEILING
Unit
14 1/4”
[362 mm]
When the unit is recessed, the
flanged shoulders must rest
on the finished surface.
SKI
SKII
4 1/2”
[114 mm]
6 1/2”
[165 mm]
9 1/4”
[235 mm]
Opening dimensions required
for a recessed installation into
a finished ceiling.
THREE INSTALLATION OPTIONS
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1. The longer side of the unit
Placed directly
resting perpendicular to the
ceiling joists.
between the joists.
2. The longer side of the unit
resting parallel to the ceiling
joists. (When you have access
to the attic)
Interchangeable
shoulder (fixed
to the unit)
Follow
cut C on
template
You must unscrew the shoulder and reposition it on the side that will rest on the ceiling
joist. Screw the shoulder into the lowest level
of holes on the enclosure so that they will be in
line.
Ceiling
bracket
(included)
3. The longer side of the unit
resting parallel to the
ceiling joists. (When you do
not have access to the attic)
Screw wooden boards (2’’ X 4’’) between
the ceiling joists in order to create a ‘‘box’’ in
which you will insert the unit.
The enclosure must rest on the nished
ceiling.
Follow
cut A on
template
If the ceiling is not nished yet,
the interchangeable shoulders
should be raised by screwing
them into the second level of
holes on the enclosure. So, once
installed, the enclosure will rest
ush with the nished ceiling
(see the ILLUSTRATION OF THE
ADJUSTMENT HOLES).
Measure the distance between the enclosure
and the joist on which the brackets will be xed.
Insert the brackets into their respective slots on
the enclosure. Adjust the brackets using screws
(2 per bracket) until the proper length has been
achieved.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Follow cut B
on template
(to cut the
plasterboard
before its
installation)
Follow
cut A on
template
Follow cut C
on template
(to cut the
plasterboard
before its
installation)
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RECESSED INSTALLATION INTO A SUSPENDED CEILING
Within the current suspended ceiling tile Within the T-bar adapter (optional)
1. Remove a tile where you want to install the unit and cut on an opening
within it (see dimensions hereinafter).
Follow
cut A on
template
14 1/4”
[362 mm]
2. Put the cut tile back on.
3. Fix the unit between two wooden boards (2” x 4”) using four (4) screws
and the shoulders xed at each side of the unit (the two boards must be
long enough to cross over the T-bar ceiling supports in order to support
the weight of the heater).
9 1/4”
[235 mm]
Suspended
ceiling tile
1. Fix the unit directly to the T-bar adapter (optional) by screwing the
shoulders into the adapter at both sides with four (4) screws, in
such a way that the unit will be entirely recessed.
2. Install the grille by putting the clips into their respective slots within
the enclosure and pushing it up into place.
3. Insert the T-Bar adapter (optional) into its desired position by rst
removing the existing suspended ceiling tile.
T-Bar adapter
(optional)
(2”x2”)
The enclosure of the unit must rest ush with the nished ceiling
so that the clips on the grille extend far enough to properly hold the
grille in place. To adjust the level of the enclosure, you must move
the interchangeable shoulders either up or down and screw them
in the proper adjustment holes. (See the ILLUSTRATION OF THE
ADJUSTMENT HOLES)
4. A) Remove a tile beside the one you have cut in order to have enough
room to put the two boards at their respective locations.
B) Pick up the assembly and place it above the cut tile, and across the
T-bar ceiling supports. The enclosure of the heater must be suspended exactly above the opening and in line with the tile.
C) Put the adjacent tile back on.
5. Install the grille by putting the clips into their respective slots within the
enclosure and pushing it up into place.
With threaded rods
Threaded
rods
installation
holes
Illustration of the adjustment holes
Will adjust to all types of
suspended ceilings.
* Wooden boards are merely a recommendation, any other material capable
of supporting the weight of the heater may be used.
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SURFACE INSTALLATION (with an optional surface adapter)
Finished ceiling
1. Screw the surface adapter (optional) to the ceiling (4screws),
making sure the joist will support
its weight.
2. Screw the unit to the surface
adapter (optional) (4 screws).
3. Install the grille by putting the
clips into their respective slots
within the enclosure and pushing
it up into place.
To the suspended ceiling tile
1. Insert the surface adapter
(optional) into the tile and screw
it in place (4 screws). Continue
to screw through two wooden
boards (2’’x 4’’) which should be
laying across the supports of the
T-Bar ceiling.
2. Screw the unit to the surface
adapter (optional) (4 screws).
3. Install the grille by putting the
clips into their respective slots
within the enclosure and pushing
it up into place.
Suspended ceiling
To the T-Bar
adapter (optional)
1. Screw the surface adapter
(optional) (4 screws) directly
onto the T-Bar adapter (optional).
2. Screw the unit to the surface
adapter (optional) (4 screws).
3. Install the grille by putting
the clips into their respective
slots within the enclosure
and pushing it up into place.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The ground fault protection connection must be made by connecting the green wire coming from the circuit breaker panel to the green screw located
inside the junction box of the heater.
N.B. All electrical connections must be made by a qualied electrician, according to the electrical and building codes effective in your
region.
OPERATION
This heater must be controlled by a wall thermostat or a 60-minute timer (# FD60MCW70). The voltage must correspond to the technical specications
of the heater (thermostat and timer not included).
MAINTENANCE
N.B. In order for the warranty to be valid, the unit must be cleaned regularly.
Cut off power supply at circuit breaker/fuse before cleaning this heater. Use a soft rag for dusting. When cleaning, use only a damp rag and nonabrasive dish soap. Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners because they may damage the nishing. If the unit is used in a very dusty location, use a
vacuum brush to remove dust and other foreign objects from the grilles. Note that cigarette smoke could yellow the discharge grille and that the best
way to prevent it is to clean the unit on a regular basis.
Do not use cleaning products identied with these symbols:
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 energized.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM DEFECTIVE PART OR PART TO CHECK
The unit does not work - Defective thermostat/timer or wrong thermostat/timer setting
The unit runs continuously - Defective thermostat/timer or wrong thermostat/timer setting
The enclosure is extremely hot - Defective thermal protection
The unit cycles under control of the thermal protection (overheat
indicator)
Overheating - Defective thermostat/timer or wrong thermostat/timer setting
The breaker trips when the heater is turned on - Faulty connections
Elements are on, but the motor does not work - Defective motor
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 “Limited warranty” section to obtain the phone numbers).
- Open circuit breaker or fuse
- The thermal protection has been activated
- Faulty connections
- Heat losses higher than the unit capacity
- Blocked air vents
- Defective motor
- Blocked air vents
- Defective motor
- Defective motor
- Voltage higher than that written on the nameplate
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REPLACEMENT COMPONENT LIST
# diagram # part Description
1 ELF-SK001 ELEMENT (KIT) 500 W-120 V / 2000 W-240 V / 1500 W-208 V
1 ELF-SK002 ELEMENT (KIT) 500 W-240 V
1 ELF-SK003 ELEMENT (KIT) 1000 W-240 V / 750 W-208 V
1 ELF-SK004 ELEMENT (KIT) 1000 W-120 V
1 ELF-SK005 ELEMENT (KIT) 1000 W-347 V
1 ELF-SK006 ELEMENT (KIT) 1250 W-240 V
1 ELF-SK007 ELEMENT (KIT) 1500 W-120 V
1 ELF-SK008 ELEMENT (KIT) 1500 W-240 V
1 ELF-SK009 ELEMENT (KIT) 2000 W-208 V / 750 W-120 V
1 ELF-SK010 ELEMENT (KIT) 2000 W-347 V / 1250 W-277 V
1 ELF-SK011 ELEMENT (KIT) 1000 W-600 V / 1500 W-600 V / 2000 W-600 V
1 ELF-SK012 ELEMENT (KIT) 750 W-240 V / 1000 W-277 V / 1500 W-347 V
1 ELF-SK013 ELEMENT (KIT) 1250 W-120 V
1 ELF-SK014 ELEMENT (KIT) 1250 W-347 V / 750 W-277 V
1 ELF-SK015 ELEMENT (KIT) 2000 W-277 V
1 ELF-SK016 ELEMENT (KIT) 500 W-277 V
# diagram # part Description
1 ELF-SK017 ELEMENT (KIT) 500 W-208 V
1 ELF-SK018 ELEMENT (KIT) 1000 W-208 V
1 ELF-SK019 ELEMENT (KIT) 1500 W-277 V
1 ELF-SK020 ELEMENT (KIT) 1250 W-208 V
2 M-SK00A* GRILLE
3 MO-008 MOTOR/BLOWER (240 V)
3 MO-009 MOTOR/BLOWER (120 V)
3 MO-032 MOTOR/BLOWER (240 V)
4 PROT-005 THERMAL PROTECTION (AUTO.) (L175)
5 TRF320100 TRANSFORMATOR 347/240/100 VA
5 TRF620100 TRANSFORMATOR 600/240/100 VA
5 TRF720100 TRANSFORMATOR 277/240/100 VA
6 SKTBA SUSPENDED CEILING ADAPTATOR
7 SKSA SURFACE ADAPTER120, 208 AND 240 V (OPTIONAL)
7 SKSAII SURFACE ADAPTER 347 AND 600 V (OPTIONAL)
FD60MCW70 60-MINUTE TIMER (WHITE)
6
5
1
4
7
3
2
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Limited warranty
This limited warranty is offered by Stelpro Design inc. (“Stelpro”) and applies to the following products made by Stelpro: models SKI and SKII.
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: 10 years (heating element) and 1 year
(other components). 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.
Before returning a product to Stelpro, you must have a Stelpro authorization number (RMA). To obtain it, call the customer service department at:
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.
Conditions, exclusions and disclaimer of liability
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other representations and warranties (except of title), expressed or implied, and Stelpro expressly
disclaims and excludes any implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of tness for a particular purpose.
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, penalties, special or punitive damages, damages for lost prots, loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute
products, facilities or services, shutdowns, slowdowns, or for other types of economic loss or for claims of a dealer’s customers or any third
party for such damages. Stelpro specically disclaims all consequential, incidental and contingent damages whatsoever.
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 disaster or an event out of Stelpro’s control, including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks,
wars, overvoltage, ooding, water damages, etc. This warranty does not cover any accidental or intentional losses or damages nor does it
cover damages caused by 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 the written authorization of Stelpro and if the nameplate numbers have been removed or modied. This warranty does not cover
scratches, dents, corrosion or discoloration caused by excessive heat, chemical cleaning products and abrasive agents. It does not cover any
damage that occurred during the shipping.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and some of them do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or from province to province.
This unit complies with the CSA and UL standards
Stelpro Design inc.
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (Quebec) J3V 6L7
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