Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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. If you need to install a new circuit or need addi-
tional wiring information, consult a qualied elec-
trician.
5. Copper conductors are preferred. If aluminum
conductors are used, follow appropriate precau-
tions and instructions detailed on Page 5.
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. WARNING
Risk of Fire. DO NOT install the heater in a oor,
in the ceiling, below a towel bar, behind a door,
or anywhere the air discharge may be blocked in
any manner.
8. WARNING
Fire or Explosion May Occur. A heater has hot
and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it
in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable va-
pors or liquids are used or stored.
9. WARNING
Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect grounding lead
to grounding lug provided. Keep all foreign ob-
jects out of heater.
10. 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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Mounting the CEH Unit Heater
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CAUTION: THE CEILING OR WALL MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND ANCHORING PROVISIONS MUST BE OF
SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF THE HEATER AND MOUNTING BRACKETS.
a. Remove the four factory installed bolts from the top of the unit
and screw them into the threaded holes in the back.
b. Install four 5/16-18 threaded rods in holes and secure in place
using lock (jam) nuts.
c. Attach the four mounting rods to the ceiling or overhead struc-
ture and anchor securely.
Horizontal Discharge see Figure 2 for minimum clearances
OPTION 1
Mounting with rod from ceiling or super-
structure (Figure 6):
OPTION 2
Mounting with optional bolt-on ceiling
bracket CEKM1 (Figure 2):
a. Bolt mounting bracket on top of unit using the four factory
installed bolts.
b. Suspend the unit from ceiling or overhead structure using a 1/2
inch threaded rod or bolt, allowing a minimum 6 inches clearance
from the ceiling. Using lock (jam) nut, anchor securely.
Vertical Discharge see Figure 5 for minimum clearances
STEP 1
Install four 5/16-18 threaded rods into the threaded holes in the
back of the heater and secure in place using lock (jam) nuts
(Figure 7).
STEP 2
OPTION 3
Mounting with optional wall hanger arm
CEKWM and ceiling bracket CEKM1 (Fig. 13):
See Parts List items #8 and #9.
a. Bolt mounting bracket on top of unit using four factory installed
bolts.
b. Attach the wall hanger arm to wall using four 3/8 inch bolts or
masonry fasteners.
c. Suspend the unit from hanger arm using 1/2 inch bolt. Place the
rubber washer provided between the mounting brackets.
Attach the four mounting rods to ceiling or overhead structure and
anchor securely.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
NOTE: When mounting for vertical discharge, position unit so that
access door opens away from nearest wall. This permits maxi-
mum access to wiring compartment (Figures 2 and 5).
MOUNTING ROD DIMENSIONS
UNIT KW
ROD
THREAD
A B C D
5.0 5/16-18 6” (15.2 cm) 6.75” 4.04” .75”
MOUNTING ROD DIMENSIONS
UNIT
KW
ROD
THREAD
E F G H
5.0 5/16-18 6” (15.2
cm)
9.63”
(24.5 cm)
4.04”
(10.3
cm)
2.10”
(5.3
cm)
MAXIMUM MOUNTING HEIGHT TO BOTTOM OF UNIT
MODEL
HORIZONTAL
DISCHARGE
VERTICAL
DISCHARGE
CEH005P 9’ 10’
D
A
C
B
GE
H
F
Front
5/16-18
Threaded
Mounting
Holes
5/16-18
Threaded
Mounting
Holes
Horizontal Discharge Rod Spacing
Vertical Discharge Rod Spacing
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