User Guide

Installation

WIRING OF MULTIPLE ELECTRIC BASEBOARDS

Line Voltage Wall Thermostat

Multiple Electric Baseboards MUST

be Wired in Parallel

Radiator

Junction Boxes

Radiator Radiator

Knockout

Plugs

Knockout

Plugs

White High Temp.

Black

Green

Ground

White High Temp.

Thermostat: A line voltage thermostat or a low voltage thermostat with a relay is recommended for room

temperature regulation, and for switching off the baseboard when not in use. Thermostat and/or relay are not

supplied with the baseboard.

Note: Thermostat location recommendations

• Locate the thermostat away from the heater and other appliances that give off heat.

• Locate the thermostat where it will not be in direct sunlight.

• Locate the thermostat on an inside wall away from drafts.

• Do not exceed the electrical rating of the thermostat, relay or other switching device.

• Most thermostats are mounted 4 to 5 feet off of the floor. Check with your local code officer, as ADA regulations may apply.

Location: For best results locate the baseboard heater on an outside wall, under a window or near an entry door.

Voltage: It is important that you verify that the electrical supply wiring is the same voltage as the electric

baseboard heater. Connecting a 208 volt electric baseboard radiator to 240 volt supply will increase the heater’s

output; connecting a 240 volt heater to a 208 volt supply will decrease the heater’s output.

Warning: Do not install heaters against combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard surfaces. Keep drapes

2 inches away from the electric baseboard radiator. Do not install baseboard heater below an electrical

convenience receptacle. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of the heater. Only install as illustrated in this manual.

Name Plate Location: (UL Label) The name plate is located on the right side of the radiator.

The Runtal Electric Baseboard is available in one foot increments from 3’ to 10’ long.

The heat output is 500 BTUH per foot of radiator.

CAUTION: High temperature, keep electrical cords, drapes, and other furnishings away from heater.

Illustration 1