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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
This heater is designed to provide years of efficient, trouble free operation as a primary or supplementary heat source for comfort heating in residential and commercial applications. Baseboard heaters must be thermostatically controlled for efficient, safe
operation. A thermostat is not provided with this heater. However, a single or double pole thermostat accessory is available for
installation into this heater at your place of purchase, or the heater may be connected to any suitable wall mounted thermostat
that will meet the electrical load requirements. Installation or use of this product in any manner not described herein will void
the warranty and could result in injury, damage to property, or permanent damage to heater.
WARNING
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)
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3)
Read all instructions before installing or using the heater.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside, Do
not use in areas where gasoline or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
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, and curtains away from heater.
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5)
6)
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the heater.
Serious injury or death could result from electric shock.
Make sure electrical power supply circuit coming to heater is disconnected at main disconnect or service panel
before installing or servicing this heater.
Table 1
Total Amps
NAMEPLATE
King Electrical Mfg. Co.
Seattle, WA
Model 2B2405
K SERIES 4
VOLTS 208/220/240
WATTS 375/420/500
CAUTION: ALL WIREWAY WIRING MUST BE
APPROVED FOR 75 C WIRE AND DERATED 58%
NO MORE THAN 3 #10 AWG CONDUCTORS IN
WIREWAY WITH NO MORE THAN 2
ENERGIZED. FIELD WIRING COMPARTMENT
APPROVED FOR 60 DEGREE C WIRE. THE
INSTALL BOTTOM OF HEATER NO LESS THAN
3/4" ABOVE THE FINISHED FLOOR.
Minimum AWG.
Wire Size
(Copper)
Circuit Breaker or
Fuse Size
0 thru 12
#14
15 amp
12.1 thru 16
#12
20 amp
16.1 thru 24
#10
30 amp
Table 2: Net Volumes of Wiring Compartment
Description
Cubic Inches
Cubic CM
Heater Only
(Each Wiring Compartment)
49.69
8.14
Heater with SP Thermostat
44.24
7.25
Heater with DP Thermostat
44.24
7.25
Figure 1: NameplateE Location
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UNPACKING HEATER
Check heater to make sure it has not been damaged in
shipping. Do not install or attempt to operate the heater if
damaged. Return to place of purchase or fileclaimwith
freight carrier.
Important Note: Certain fabrics and materials discolor or may
become damaged by heat. Therefore, avoid installing heater
against vinyl wall coverings or below plastic or vinyl items such
as blinds or vinyl drapes since these items may become
damaged by the heated air flowing from the heater.
Figure 2:
Clearance for
Drapery and Finished
Floor
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Serious injury or death could result from electric shock.
Make sure electrical power supply circuit coming to heater
is disconnected at main disconnect or service panel before
installing this heater.
2. Wiring procedures and connections must be in accordance
with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Figure 5. Make sure all electrical
connections are tight to prevent possible overheating. Use
Copper Supply Wire Only.
3. Verify the electrical power supply voltage matches the
voltage rating as printed on the heater nameplate – see Figure 1.
CAUTION - Never connect a heater to a voltage
greater than the nameplate voltage as this will
damage the heater and could cause a fire.
4. Do not install the heater against combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard surfaces, against or below vinyl wall
coverings, or below any materials that may be damaged by
heat such as vinyl or plastic blinds, curtains, etc.
5. Do not install heater below an electrical convenience receptacle (outlet).
6. CAUTION – Heater Operates at High Temperatures. Keep
Electrical Cords (including telephone and computer cables),
Drapes, and Other Furnishings Away From Heater. For efficient and safe operation, we recommend maintaining a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) clearance above and in front of
the heater at all times. See Figure 2 for minimum clearance
requirements for drapery.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the
heater.
8. Do not install heater upside down or in any position other
than as shown in this manual. Caution label with word “TOP”
must be at the top when heater is installed.
9. Do not recess heater in wall or install heater inside any
type enclosure as this will cause heater to overheat and
could create a hazard.
10. When mounting heater, (see Figure 4), make sure screws
do not damage crossover wiring or the safety limit in the
heater.
11. Do not remove or bypass the safety limit control as this
could allow heater to become a fire hazard – see Figure 4.
12. When using Transformer Relay Accessory, supply wiring
provided in compartment where this accessory is installed,
must be rated 90 °C minimum.
Minimum Clearances
Heater to Floor: heater may be mounted directly on finished
foor or, if desired, above floor (such as above the baseboard).
Up to 3/4 inch (19 mm) of carpeting may be installed up to and
around heater as long as it does not obstruct the air flow.
Heater to Drapery: do not install heater where curtains or
drapery will contact the heater. See Figure 2 for required minimum clearances.
Furniture: maintain at least 6 inches (152 mm) space between
furniture and heater to allow for proper air flow.
1. Remove wiring compartment cover at end of heater where
power supply cable is to enter (Figure 3). Determine desired
mounting location, position heater to wall and mark wall
(or fl oor) at location where power supply is to enter heater.
2. The air inlet of the heater cannot be obstructed by the
finished floor materials such as carpet, tile or hardwood. The
installer, must make allowance for the finished floor materials
when installing the heater during rough-in construction on a
subfloor. For example if thickness of the padding and carpet
to be installed is 3/4", then the heater must be mounted 3/4"
above the subfloor.
Wiring compartment
cover
Front Cover
Screw
Figure 3
NOTE: For most efficient operation locate heaters along outside wall under windows. Position heater so it can be secured
to wall stud. Power cable must enter heater through built
in cable clamp or one of the knockouts provided in wiring
compartment.
2. Drill hole in wall (or floor) at desired location for power supply entry. Install power supply wiring to heater and thermostat
location as determined by thermostat option selected. Allow
approximately 10 to 12 in (254mm to 305mm) of wire at heater
for connections.
3. If any accessories are to be used with this heater, refer to
installation instructions provided with the accessory for proper
installation and wiring. Visit www.king-electric.com for instructions on some common accessories.
4. Position heater at desired location and attach to wall using
good screws or appropriate hardware. Locate studs and drive
screws into studs where possible. For heaters up to 6 feet (1.8
m) in length, one screw at each end is adequate. For longer
units, an additional screw in center is required. Tighten screws
and then loosen screws at least ¼ turn to allow heater to expand and contract during use. If unit is mounted above floor,
two additional mounting holes are provided at each end below
the heating element (see Figure 4). Install an additional screw
at each end for stability making sure to loosen each screw at
least ¼ turn.
5. Connect the supply cable grounding wire to the green wire
pigtail in wiring compartment.
2 1/8"
Screwdriver Bit
or Nailing Tool
Location
Air Guide
6. Follow the desired wiring diagram, as shown in Figure 5, to
connect the power supply to the heater using approved wire
nuts.
NOTE: When accessories are installed, use wiring diagram supplied with the accessory.
7. If front cover was removed, reinstall by hooking the top edge
on the support bracket(s). Then push down to latch onto the
support bracket(s).
8.Replace wiring compartment cover(s).
9.Follow instructions accompanying thermostat for installation
and wiring thermostat. Visit www.king-electric.com for typical
thermostat wiring diagrams.
Self Drilling Screw
or Nail Location
Limit
Element
Crossover Wire K Series
VOID in CB Series
Figure 4
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For CB Ceramic Element Baseboard Heater Models
The CB Series baseboard heater has the return wire within
the element and the wireway is empty. If your power supply is
on the right side you will need to cut the loop to apply your
power. If the power supply is on the left, cut one connector
to apply power supply similar to diagram in Figure 5.
Figure 5
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For K Series Element Baseboard Heater Models
Cut to Apply Power to
LEFT SIDE
Power Supply Connection
LEFT SIDE
Figure 5
Cut to Apply Power to
RIGHT SIDE
Power Supply Connection
RIGHT SIDE
Instructions for Left or Right Side Wiring
1. Heater can be wired from either side - wire
one side only.
2. Cut one factory splice cap as shown.
3. This leaves two wires for power connection.
4. Caution: Do not cut both factory splice caps
on left side - you need only two wires for
power connection.
Connection Diagram for Wall Thermostat
1. Connect power supply wires from wall thermostat as shown.
2. Black and white supply wires can be connected
3. to the heater in reverse order. For simplicity
the
4. most common method is shown.
5. Connect bare groundwire to green groundwire.
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SUPPLY WIRES
SUPPLY WIRES
WIRE COLOR CHART
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
BARE GROUNDWIRE
WHITE WIRE
HEATER WIRES
Connection Diagram for Wall Mounted Single Pole Thermostat
1. Red thermostat wire to black power supply wire.
2. Black thermostat wire to black heater wire.
3. White power supply wire to white heater wire.
4. Connect all bare groundwires together.
HEATER WIRES
Connection Diagram for Wall Mounted Double Pole Thermostat
1. Connect the two red thermostat wires to the black and
white power supply wires.
2. Connect the two black thermostat wires to the black and
White heater wires.
3. Connect all the bare groundwires together.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This heater must be properly installed in accordance with
the National Electrical Codes (NEC) & local electrical codes before it is used.
2. After the baseboard system has been completely installed,
all thermostats should be turned to LOW or NO HEAT. Turn on
breakers, wait 3 to 5 minutes and check to see that none of
the heaters are operating. If operating, disconnect power and
check wiring. If none are operating then turn thermostats to
highest position and wait 3 to 5 minutes. Check to see that all
heater(s) are operating. Should any not be operating, disconnect power and check wiring.
3. Allow entire system to operate steadily for 1/2 hour. This
should remove oily residue from manufacturing. (Some smoking
may occur).
4. Select the setting for comfort on all thermostats.
5. A safety limit control is provided to turn off the heater automatically if it is blocked or otherwise overheats due to an
abnormal condition-see Figures 4 and 5. DO NOT bypass or remove this safety device from the electrical circuit-see Warning
11 on page 2. During normal use, this safety control should not
operate. If you find that this control is operating, make sure the
heater is not being blocked. If it continues to cycle the heater
off, disconnect power to heater and have it checked and repaired by a qualified electrician.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Your heater will give you years of service and comfort with only
minimum care. To assure efficient operation follow the simple
instructions below.
WARNING
1. Serious injury or death could result from electric shock.
Make sure electrical power supply circuit coming to heater
is disconnected at main disconnect or service panel before
servicing this heater. Allow heater to cool before cleaning to
prevent a possible burn
2. Use care when cleaning element fins to avoid damaging
fins. Note also that fins are sharp and may cause cuts so
avoid contact.
1. The user can perform some basic cleaning of the heater. All
other servicing is to be done by qualified service personnel.
2. Because of the convection heating principle which depends
upon a circulation of air through the finned element, dust will
collect between the fins. The heater should be cleaned regularly for maximum efficiency.
3. To clean heating element fins, first remove both wiring compartment covers and the front cover. Using a vacuum cleaner
or compressed air, remove the dust and lint from the aluminum heating element fins while being careful not to damage
the fins.
4. The painted heater cabinet may be cleaned using a slightly
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or waxes as these may
damage the finish or leave a residue that will discolor.
5. Replace front cover (making sure it is latched in place at
each element support bracket and at each end) and two wiring
compartment covers (using the two screws provided), restore
power and check heater for proper operation.
Painting
If it becomes necessary to repaint heater, use only a quality
enamel paint suitable for metal surfaces following the instructions provided with the paint. DO NOT paint the heating element or safety limit capillary tube. Repaint only the exterior
of the cabinet.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR BASEBOARD HEATERS
SYMPTOM
Breaker trips
Heater not working
Heater Smokes
Room Temperature
does not match
thermostat setting
Room Temperature
swings from too hot
to too cold
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1. Short circuit
1. Find source of short. Trace heater circuit and verify the heater is wired properly.
2. Overloaded circuit
2. Reduce wattage in circuit. Refer to circuit sizing table for maximum wattage
3. Improper voltage
3. Verify the heater voltage matches the supply voltage.
1. No power
1. Turn breaker on. Turn thermostat on. Check that the breaker is positioned properly on panel bus-bar. A 2-Pole breaker
must be connected to both bus-bars (A&B phase) to produce 240V power.
2. Loose connections
2. Tighten wire connections.
3. Defective limit
3. By-pass the limit to test. If heater works, replace the limit.
1. Oil on element
1. It is normal for the element to burn off some light finishing oil used in the manufacturing process when first energized.
Open windows and allow room to vent until it stops, usually within a few minutes.
2. Needs cleaning
2. Remove any dust or dirt accumulation.
1. Thermostat affected by
another heat source
1. Sunlight or other heat sources can affect the thermostat. Move the thermostat to another location or remove the heat
source.
2. Improper calibration
2. Remove cover and adjust calibration screw.
1. Defective or low quality
thermostat
1. Replace with a better quality thermostat. Anticipated thermostats are fairly accurate; an electronic thermostat is the best.
WARRANTY
King Electrical Mfg Company will repair or replace, without charge to the original owner, any baseboard heater found to be
defective or malfunctioning within 1 year (K Series) or 5 years (CB Series) of installation. If the product becomes defective,
contact King at 206-762-0400 for instructions on how to replace heater. Do not return the heater to the store. All returned goods
require a Returned Goods Authorization. This warranty requires the owner or his agent install the heater in accordance with
these instructions, the National Electrical Code and any other applicable heating or electrical codes. It further requires that
reasonable and necessary maintenance be performed on the unit. The company is not liable for abuse or misuse of product.
KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. · 9131 10TH AVENUE SOUTH · SEATTLE, WA 98108 · TEL: 206.762.0400 · FAX: 206.763.7738