INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Heavy Electric Utility Heater

Model：EH-4604

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.

2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
3. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
4. Always turn off the power of heater when not in use.
5. Do not operate any heater with the heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
8. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off.
9. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
10. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become
blocked.
11. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas
where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
12. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
13. This heater may include an audible (a visual) alarm to warn that parts of
the heater are getting excessively hot. If the alarm flashes, immediately turn
the heater off and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may
cause high temperatures. DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE
ALARM FLASHING.

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DESCRIPTION
Electric utility heaters are designed to meet a variety of heating requirements
by switching a few wires located in the base of the unit. Heat output is 17 065
BTU per hour. Features horizontal and vertical flow horizontal air flow. Built-in
thermostat with overheating safety thermal cutout.

SPECIFICATIONS
Rating AMPS BTU/hour
5000W III 240-1-60 20.9 17065
4000W II 240-1-60 16.7 14105
3000W I 240-1-60 12.5 11285

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This heater requires hardwire installation (no plug).

The installation of this product must be carried out by a

Certified Electrician and in accordance with all local and

national electrical codes.

Read and understand all installation & operation

instructions prior to operating this unit. Observe all safety instructions.

1. Use only copper wires rated for at least 60ºC.

2. Heater air flow must be directed parallel to or away from adjacent wall.
3. Observe all wall, floor and ceiling clearance requirements.
4. All wiring must be done according to national and local electrical codes.
The heater must be grounded as a precaution against possible electrical
shock. Heater circuit must be protected with proper fuses.
5. The mounting structure and the anchoring hardware must be capable of
supporting the weight of the heater and the mounting bracket (if used).
6. All electrical power must be disconnected at the main service box, which
must be locked before connecting, inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
hater. This is an important precaution to prevent serious electric shock.
7. This is heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations containing
explosive liquids or vapours. This heater has hot or arcing or sparking
pads inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored.

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 8. This heater is not suitable for use in corrosive atmospheres such as
marine greenhouses or chemical storage areas.
9. This heater must be mounted at least 8 feet off the floor. For specific
clearances, please see next page.

Improper installation or failure to follow the procedures

outlined in this instruction manual can result in serious electrical shock.

LOCATING HEATER
Install heater away from traffic areas, maintaining clearances stated in figure 2
(below). The air flow direction should not be restricted (ie. by columns or
machinery). The air flow should wipe exposed walls rather than blowing
directly on them. When more than one heater is used in an area, heaters
should be installed so that the air discharge of each heater supports the air
flow of the others, to provide best warm air circulation as shown in figure 3.

Figure 2

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 Figure 3

INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE BRACKET
Refer to Figures 4a and 4b.
1. Locate a wood stud in the wood ceiling joist. If you cannot locate a wood
stud, you have to install a wood piece on the ceiling as this heater must be
securely fastened.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from the heating unit by loosening bracket
screws with a wrench and slipping the handle off over the screw heads.
3. Place a washer on screws before inserting through the holes in the
mounting bracket and screw them securely into a ceiling joist.
NOTE: If you want to swivel the heater either to the right or left adding a
washer to both sides of the bracket is recommended. A longer lag bolt may be
required to properly secure the unit. See Figure 4a.

Wood Ceiling
Wood Ceiling

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HANGING THE HEATER
1) Attach the heating unit to the mounting bracket.
2) Lift the heater up and into the mounting bracket.
3) Align the bracket screws with the keyhole slots in the mounting bracket.
4) If the heater is to be tilted it must be positioned in the keyhole slots - see figure 5.
5) Tighten the bracket screws with a wrench so the unit is securely suspended at
horizontal or vertical level.

Figure 5

ADJUSTING AIR FLOW DIRECTION

1. To turn the unit when it has been installed with a single lag bolt (as shown in figure
4a), simply turn the entire heater as needed. The unit cannot be turned horizontally if
it has been installed with 2 lag bolts.
2. To tilt the unit vertically, loosen the bracket screws (see figure 5).

NOTE: For the heater to be tilted vertically, it must be mounted in bottom keyhole slots
of mounting brackets to maintain adequate clearance and prevent possible
overheating.

1. Adjust louvers to the desired position.

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NOTE: The louvers are designed so they cannot be completely closed. Do not attempt to
defeat this feature; damage to the unit can result.

To prevent possible electric shock, disconnect power to the heater at the

main service box before attempting to adjust the heat output of this unit.

MULTIPLE VERTICAL ANGLES

CONNECTING THE POWER

Warning: This appliance must be grounded!

Warning: The appliance must connect to a current protection circuit or
device at 50Amp or less before being connected to power supply!
1. Remove the screw from the front of the unit to connect the power to the
heater.
2. Attach the cable connectors to the unit (See Figure 6) and slide the
10-gauge wire through the cable connector.

NOTE: All wiring must be accordance to national and local electrical codes in
the United States. For certain applications conduit may be required See Figure
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6. Check local electrical codes. If you run the wiring in conduit and wish to be
able to turn the heater be sure to purchase enough flexible conduit to allow the
heater to be turned.
3. Connect the wire to the power block located in the base of the heater - See
Figure 7.
4. Turn on the power at the main service.

CAUTION:
High temperatures – risk of fire. Keep flammable materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) from the
front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
liquids are used or stored.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER THERMOSTAT
INDICATOR
(yellow)
SELECTION
CAUTION SWITCH
INDICATOR
(red)

WARNING: the heater must be properly installed before it is used.

SETTING THE THERMOSTAT

6) Rotate thermostat knob clockwise to high position, POWER INDICATOR
will turn yellow.
7) After room reaches desired comfort level rotate thermostat knob counter
clockwise until the thermostat to OFF position.
NOTE: Heater will cycle on and off to maintain room temperature.

SELECTION SWITCH
Using the SELECTION SWITCH, you can control the heating III I II
output: I for 3000W, II for 4000W, III for 5000W.
selection switch
THERMAL CUT-OUT
The heater will automatically shut off when parts of it overheat. The heater will
turn ON again when the abnormal temperature returns to normal levels.
Should the unit overheat and cause the thermal cut-out to cycle, the cause of
the overheating should be determined and corrective action taken before
further operation.

NOTE: When the thermal cut-out is activated, the caution indicator will turn red.
In this case, immediately turn the heater OFF and inspect for any objects on or
adjacent to the heater that may cause high temperatures. DO NOT OPERATE
THE HEATER WITH THE CAUTION INDICATOIR GLOWING RED.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

1. Before cleaning, make sure the power has been turned off at the circuit
breaker panel and that the heating element of the heater is cool.
2. To maintain the external appearance of the radiator, it need only be wiped
over occasionally with a dry duster. During the summer months, or at other
times when the appliance is not in use and is completely cold, It should be
the best opportunity to wipe over with a damp cloth.
3. Do not use abrasive clearing powders or furniture polish. Do not use
chemical or abrasive products, metallic scourers and so on, which may
deteriorate the surface, to clean the appliance.
4. All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel. Do
not try to repair the heater yourself.

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