Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR VOLTAGE!
120 volt
single-pole breaker
240 volt
double-pole breaker
•  Connecting a 120 volt heater to a 240 volt electrical supply will destroy the 
heater and void your warranty! Connecting a 240 volt heater to a 120 volt 
electrical supply will only give you one quarter of the heat output.
•  Make sure the heater is the same voltage as the electrical supply wires you’re 
using. The wire size must be correct for the voltage, the heater wattage and 
the circuit breaker.
1.
 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.
2.  Use copper conductors only.
3.  DO NOT install the heater 
directly above bathtub or sink. 
DO NOT install in shower stall 
area. Manufacturer recommends 
a minimum 2 foot (61 cm) side 
clearance.
4.  Heater must be installed in a wall 
can:
 Model RM - wall can model RMC  
5.  DO NOT install the heater in a 
floor,    in the ceiling,  below  a  tow-
el bar, behind a door, or anywhere 
the air discharge may be blocked 
in any manner.
6.   A heater has hot and arcing or 
sparking parts inside. Do not use 
it in areas where gasoline, paint, 
or flammable vapors or liquids are 
used or stored.
7.  Connect grounding lead to ground-
ing wire provided. Keep all foreign 
objects out of heater.
8.   CAUTION – High temperature, 
risk  of  fire,  keep  electrical  cords, 
drapery, furnishings, and other 
combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 
m) from the front of the heater and 
away from the side.
PARTS OF YOUR HEATER
RESET
See Instructions
If you are uncomfortable working with electricity, running electrical supply 
wire or installing a circuit breaker, please consult a licensed electrician.
•  CHECK YOUR BREAKER! If you’re replacing an existing heater, check the 
labels of the old heater and use the same voltage.
Unanswered questions? Call our technical support team in Vancouver, 
Washington at 855.CADET.US.
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