Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STRAIN RELIEF
CONNECTOR
KNOCK-OUT
(TWIST TO REMOVE)
SUPPLY WIRE
GROUNDING
SCREW
1. WARNING
Verify that the electrical supply wires are the same
voltage as the heater.
2. If replacing an existing heater, check the label
of the old heater.
3. All electrical work and materials must comply
with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Occu-
pational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all
state and local codes.
4. Heater must be connected to a GFCI protected
branch circuit. If you need to install a new circuit
or need additional wiring information, consult a
qualiedelectrician.
5. Use copper conductors only.
6. WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock. DO NOT install the heat-
er directly above bathtub or sink. DO NOT install
in shower stall area (Manufacturer recommends a
minimum 2 foot clearance).
7. Heater must be installed in a wall can:
Model CB Wall Can CC
8. WARNING
RiskofFire.DONOTinstalltheheaterinaoor,
in the ceiling, below a towel bar, behind a door,
or anywhere the air discharge may be blocked in
any manner.
9. WARNING
Fire or Explosion May Occur. A heater has hot
and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it
inareaswheregasoline,paint,orammableva-
pors or liquids are used or stored.
10. WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect grounding lead
to grounding screw provided. Keep all foreign ob-
jects out of heater.
11. WARNING
Risk of Fire. This heater is hot when in use.
Caution—High Temperature. Risk of Fire. Keep
electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other
combustibles at least 3 feet from the front of the
heater and 6 inches above and on both sides.
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Part One
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PLACEMENT: Install the Com-Pak Bathroom Heater (Model CB) vertically. Heater is not approved for horizontal or ceiling mount appli-
cations.
THERMOSTAT: A built-in thermostat and 60 minute timer. (Note: Cannot be used with a wall thermostat.)
REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent
surfacesand4½inchesfromtheoor(SeeFigure4).However,
Cadetrecommends12inchesfromadjacentsurfacesandoor
for longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at
least 3 feet apart.
Secure the wall can to the stud with 2 screws (not included)
through holes provided in the wall can. As an option, the rubber
shim provided may be attached to the side of the wall can to
square the wall can to the stud (See Figures 1 and 2).
STEP 1
Figure 1
Figure 2
Face of wall
can must
extend ½
inchor⅝
inch from
face of stud
to allow for
thickness of
sheetrock.
Attach wall can to stud with
screws (not included), through
holes provided in wall can.
STEP 2
Route supply wire from the GFCI
circuit breaker to the wall can. Re-
move a knockout from the wall can
and attach the supply wire with a
strain relief connector (not includ-
ed) leaving a minimum of 6 inches
wire lead. Connect supply ground
wire to grounding screw in wall can
(See Figure 3).
Proceed to Part Two.
STEP 1
Cut A Hole In The Wall
REQUIRED MINIMUM distance of 6 inches from adjacent
surfacesand4½inchesfromtheoor(SeeFigure4).However,
Cadetrecommends12inchesfromadjacentsurfacesandoorfor
longer and cleaner performance. Heaters must be spaced at least
3 feet apart.
Cut a hole 8 inches wide by 10¼ inches high next to a wall stud.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Route Supply Wires
Mount The Wall Can
Insertwallcanintoopening;keepingfrontofthewallcanush
withthenishedwallsurface.Securethewallcantothestudwith
2 screws (not included) through holes provided in the wall can. As
an option, the rubber shim provided may be attached to the side
of the wall can to square the wall can to the stud (See Figures 1
and 2).
Proceed to Part Two.
Route supply wire from the GFCI circuit breaker to the wall can.
Remove a knockout from the wall can and attach the supply wire
with a strain relief connector (not included) leaving a minimum of 6
inches wire lead. Connect supply ground wire to grounding screw
in wall can (See Figure 3).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Mount The Wall Can
Route Supply Wires
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