Use and Care Guide
2
STEP 1
Heater Inspection and Assembly
STEP 2
Plug and Receptacle
Requirements
STEP 3
Assembly
PLACEMENT: The Hot One
®
may sit on the floor with stand or be mounted to the wall using universal
bracket provided. If mounted on the wall, Cadet recommends a 12 inch clearance from the top of the unit
to the ceiling. The Hot One is not recommended for ceiling mount or elevations over 7500 feet.
Thoroughly inspect your heater for any shipping
or handling damage and remove any paper or
packaging material found around the heater.
Installation Instructions
This heater is a
major electrical
appliance and
requires adequate
electrical connec-
tions for safe use.
Plug the heater
directly into a 240
volt wall or floor
receptacle.
WARNING!
Risk of fire.
Heater must be
kept clear of all
obstructions:
3 foot minimum
clearance from
front, 6 inch from
back and top, and
12 inches from
sides of the
heater.
WARNING!
Risk of electrical
shock. Unplug
the unit before
performing any
maintenance on
heater. Failure to
do so could result
in serious injury
or death!
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INFORMATION
RCP402S – 20 AMP
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Configuration
Plug
Configuration
Receptacle
Configuration
Plug
Configuration
CAUTION: This is a 240 volt heater and requires
a 240 volt receptacle. See plug configurations
(Figure 1) below. Altering the cord in any way
will void the warranty!
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Heater may sit on a floor surface or be mounted
to a wall using the stand provided. The universal
stand is assembled as follows:
Floor Stand Assembly
1. Place steel washer, then rubber washer on
each knob shaft provided.
2. Screw each knob into the bracket found on
both sides of the heater, but do not tighten.
3. With heater sitting on a firm surface, slide the
s
tand onto each knob shaft between the steel
and rubber washers (See Figure 2).
4. Tighten knobs.
Note: The heater must be operated with the stand
attached to the heater.
Wall Mount Assembly
1. Place steel washer, then rubber washer on
each knob shaft provided.
2. Screw each knob into the bracket found on
both sides of the heater, but do not tighten.
3. Mount stand to wall. The wall and mounting
hardware must be of adequate strength to
support the heater. Note: A 240-volt receptacle
must be within six feet of the heater.
4. Slide the stand onto each knob shaft between
the steel and rubber washers (Figure 2).
5. Tighten knobs.
Figure 1
RCP502S – 30 AMP
MODEL WATTS(HI/LO) VOLTS (60 Hz) BTUs (000) AMPS PLUG TYPE
RCP402S 4000 / 2667 240 13,648 / 9,100 16.7 / 11.1 20 Amp
RCP502S 5000 / 3333 240 17,060 / 11,372 20.8 / 13.9 30 Amp
Specifications
Operation and Maintenance
WARNING: This heater is a major electrical
appliance and requires adequate electrical
connections for safe use. Plug the heater directly
into a 240 volt wall or floor receptacle.
Plug the electrical cord into a 240 volt receptacle.
The plug should fit tightly into the receptacle for
a proper electrical connection. Power to the unit
is indicated by illumination of the red light.
How To Operate Your Heater
NOTE: Before operating heater, Heater Inspection
and Assembly Steps 1 through 3 must be completed:
“AUTO” SETTING
1. Choose the “HI” or “LOW” wattage setting as
suggested in the Specifications table (See Above).
2. Set heater to “AUTO” position.
3. Turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise .
4. When the room reaches your comfort level,
turn the thermostat knob counter clockwise
until you hear a click sound. The heater
will automatically cycle around this preset
temperature.
5. To reduce the room temperature, turn the knob
counter clockwise . To increase the room
temperature, turn the knob clockwise .
NOTE:
The Hot One discharges air with a temperature rise
of 40˚F. In extremely cold circumstances, air emitted
from the heater will not feel hot. This is within
normal operational limits. As the room temperature
rises, the air emitted from the heater will also
increase.
IMPORTANT!
The fan operation will be delayed approximately
20 seconds on startup. This allows the element
to heat before blowing air, thereby eliminating
cold startups. Fan operation will continue for
approximately 90 seconds after elements shut off
to disperse residual heat.
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