Specifications

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* Black soot and residue is formed by the combustion of hydrocarbons. Existing hydrocarbons in environment pass through heater element and scorch,

exit the heater and deposit on walls and room surfaces. Note: The heater itself does not produce/release any hydrocarbons.

CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

Snapping noise

Heater not working

Heater will not shut off

Black streaks (sooting)

depositing on baseboard,

walls, and drapes

1. Unit may have a loose end plate

2. Heater may not be mounted properly

1. Heater does not have proper voltage

to function correctly

2. Loose wire connections

3. Incorrect circuit breaker

4. Defective limit

1. Heat loss from room is greater than

heater capacity

2. Defective thermostat

3. Thermostat wired incorrectly to heater

1. Excessive hydrocarbons present in

home environment*

2. Not enough fresh air flowing through

baseboard

3. Streaking being allowed to build up

on room surfaces

1. Loosen end plate screws ¼ turn after allowing heater to warm, move end

plate back and forth, then tighten

2. Loosen heater from wall by turning mounting screws ¼ turn

1. Check voltage at the heater between supply wires and make sure it

matches required heater voltage

2. Tighten any loose wire connections

3. Circuit breaker positioned incorrectly - relocate breaker

4. Limit defective - replace limit

1. Close doors and windows. Provide additional insulation, install a higher-

wattage heater or multiple heaters if necessary

2. Adjust thermostat to its lowest setting. If heater continues to run (allow

two minutes for the thermostat to respond), replace thermostat

3. Refer to thermostat documentation and correct wiring

1. Remove/reduce use of items emitting hydrocarbons. (Common sources:

insect foggers, aerosol sprays, carpet cleaning chemicals, candles, plants,

dust, cigarette smoke and fireplaces)

2. Increase amount of fresh air available in room. Do not use heater during

any chemical usage (insect fogging, carpet cleaning, etc.) and allow for

outside air exchange before re-use of heater(s)

3. More frequent cleaning of streaking to reduce amount of build-up

Symptom Problem Solution

Troubleshooting Chart

WARRANTY

Maintenance: For more effective and safer operation and to prolong

the life of the heater, read the Owner’s Guide and follow the main-

tenance instructions included with each heater. Failure to properly

maintain the heater will void any warranty and may cause the

heater to function improperly. Warranties are non transferable and

apply to original consumer only. Warranty terms are set out below.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Cadet will repair or replace any

Cadet baseboard (F) element found to be defective at any time.

THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY:

1. Damage occurs to the product through improper installation or

incorrect supply voltage;

2. Damage occurs to the product through improper maintenance,

misuse, abuse, accident, or alteration;

3. The product is serviced by anyone other than Cadet;

4. If the date of manufacture of the product cannot be determined;

5. If the product is damaged during shipping through no fault

of Cadet.

6. CADET’S WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

AS SET OUT HEREIN. CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAM-

AGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES AND/OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

BREACH OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR ANY EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

7. IN THE EVENT CADET ELECTS TO REPLACE ANY PART OF YOUR

CADET PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO

THE SAME WARRANTIES AS THE PRODUCT. THE INSTALLATION

OF REPLACEMENT PARTS DOES NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE

UNDERLYING WARRANTIES. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY

CADET PRODUCT OR PART DOES NOT CREATE ANY NEW WAR-

RANTIES.

8. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state. Cadet neither

assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other obli-

gation or liability in connection with its products other than as set

out herein.

If you believe your Cadet product is defective, please, contact

Cadet Manufacturing Co. at 360-693-2505, during the warranty period,

for instructions on how to have the repair or replacement

processed. Warranty claims made after the warranty period has

expired will be denied. Products returned without authorization

will be refused.

Parts and Services

Visit support.cadetco.com for information on where to obtain parts

and service.