Specifications

Installation Instructions
LOW
OFF
Figure 4
Left Side
Wiring Shown
Figure 5
Left Side
Wiring Shown
BASEBOARD WIRING WITH A SINGLE POLE (2 WIRE)
WALL THERMOSTAT - 120V OR 240V SUPPLY (See Figure 4)
1
. After you have disconnected factory connector A (left side) or
factory connector B (right side), proceed to the next step.
2. Route supply wires to the thermostat wiring box.
3. Connect one supply wire to one thermostat wire
(typically marked L1).
4. Connect remaining thermostat wire (typically marked T1)
t
o one heater wire.
5. Connect remaining supply wire to remaining heater wire.
6. Connect supply ground to grounding pigtail provided.
BASEBOARD WIRING WITH A DOUBLE POLE (4 WIRE)
WALL THERMOSTAT - 120V OR 240V SUPPLY (See Figure 5)
1. After you have disconnected splice A (left side) or splice B
(right side), proceed to the next step.
2. Route supply wires to the thermostat wiring box.
3. Connect one supply wire to one thermostat wire (typically marked L1).
4. Connect remaining supply wire to one thermostat wire
(
typically marked L2)
5. Connect one thermostat wire (typically marked T1) to one heater wire.
6. Connect remaining thermostat wire (typically marked T2)
to remaining heater wire.
7. Connect supply ground to grounding pigtail provided.
Refer to the wiring diagram below that corresponds to your heater and thermostat application.
Note: Wiring diagrams shown below are for reference only. All wiring must comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). See wall thermostat
instructions for your specific application.
Baseboard Heater
Baseboard Heater
Single Pole
Thermostat
Double Pole
Thermostat
To Supply
To Supply
STEP 4
Baseboard Wiring to a Wall Thermostat
Thermostat
wiring box
Side ‘A’ Shown
Thermostat
wiring box
Side ‘A’ Shown
L
1
T
1
T2
L
2
L1
T1
MULTIPLE BASEBOARD WIRING 240V SUPPLY ONLY
1. Left side wiring: disconnect A. Right side wiring: disconnect B.
2. Connect one wire from each heater to one supply wire.
3. Connect remaining wire from each heater to the remaining
supply wire.
4. Connect supply ground wire to both ground leads.
Multiple Baseboard Wiring - Optional
More than one baseboard heater can be wired in parallel on same circuit (Be sure to check national and local codes for safety requirements).
Follow these instructions if you are wiring more than one heater in parallel on same circuit. Wiring diagram shown below is for reference only.
All wiring must comply with the National Electric Code (NEC). See wall thermostat instructions to determine which thermostat wires are
appropriate for supply and which for heater.
B
Do not disconnectGround
Field Wiring
Heater Wires
To Supply
A
Operation & Maintenance
How To Operate Your Heater
1. Switch the power on at the electrical panel board. PLEASE NOTE:
Upon initial start-up, the heater may emit a burning odor. This is
not dangerous, and is due to a protective lubricant used during
the manufacturing process. It typically dissipates within several
hours.
2. Turn the thermostat fully clockwise.
3. When the room reaches your comfort level, turn the thermostat
knob counterclockwise until a clicking sound is heard (if using
a digital thermostat, set at desired room temperature). The
baseboard will automatically cycle around this preset temperature.
Maintenance
Cadet electric baseboards are virtually maintenance-free. However,
a certain amount of lint and dust will accumulate inside the unit
and should be periodically cleaned:
1. Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit
breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag the panel board door to
prevent someone from turning on power while you are working
on the heater. Failure to do so could result in serious electrical
shock, burns, or possible death.
2. Vacuum inside the unit, being careful not to damage the aluminum
fins on the heat exchanger.
For instructions on wiring using an in-built thermostat, see Cadet BTF1, BTF2 and SBFT2 Installation Instructions
Figure 6