king electric LPWV Series Vandal Resistant Heaters Installation Guide
- June 15, 2024
- KING ELECTRIC
Table of Contents
king electric LPWV Series Vandal Resistant Heaters
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD READ ALL WIRE SIZING, VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS AND
SAFETY DATA TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING
READ CAREFULLY – Use the heater only as described in this manual. Any other
use is not recommended and could result in fire, electric shock, and personal
injury. Following these instructions will prevent difficulties that might
occur during the installation and use of the heater. Please study the
instructions first, as they may save considerable time and trouble during use
in addition to providing important safety information. Make sure to save these
instructions for future use.
WARNING 1. Power must come to the heater first.
WARNING 2. Read all instructions before wiring or using this heater.
WARNING 3. 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, boxes, etc., and curtains must be at least
3 feet away from the front and sides of the heater.
WARNING 4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
WARNING 5. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at the service panel and have the heater inspected by a qualified
electrician for repair before reusing.
WARNING 6. Do not use outdoors. Figure 2
WARNING 7. To disconnect the heater, turn the controls to OFF, and turn
OFF power from the main service panel.
WARNING 8. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire, or
damage to the heater.
WARNING 9. To prevent the possibility of fire, do not block air intake or
exhaust in any manner.
WARNING 10. A heater has hot and arching or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or any other flammable vapours or
liquids are stored.
WARNING 11. Use this heater only as described in the manual. Any other
use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock,
an explosion, injury or death to people and or property.
WARNING 12. This heater includes Smart limit protection that shuts down
the heater in the event of excessive overheating. To reset the heater Turn off
the power wait 15 minutes for the limit to reset & turn the power back ON.
LPWA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Turn OFF all electrical power to install the heater
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD READ ALL WIRE SIZING, VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS AND
SAFETY DATA TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY Selecting a location
for vour heater:
Selecting a location for your heater
Do Not install less than 6 inches from vertical side walls or open edge of the door. This heater must have an unrestricted airflow. Do Not select a location where it is likely to be blocked by furniture, curtains, etc. Be sure the location selected allows sufficient space for the heater as shown below in Table 1. Do Not locate this heater in an area where combustible vapours, gases, flammable liquids, or excessive lint, dust or moisture is present. The wire and breaker sizing chart will give a general rule of installation size. Consult an electrician if you are not knowledgeable about wiring codes.
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WIRING
Branch Circuit Connection
- Connect the heater only to the voltage, amperage and frequency specified on the nameplate.
- Wiring procedures and connections shall be by all National and local codes having jurisdiction.
- Set the bag containing the grill and packet with (8) grill screws aside.
- Loosen the mounting screws and remove the fan heater assembly.
- A knockout of 1/2 inch conduit size (7/8 inch) is provided in the back and side of the heater for power to enter.
- Provide proper strain relief connectors (not included) for your wire entering the wall box.
- Install a wall box a minimum of 6 inches from vertical side walls and 4 inches above the floor.
- Secure the wall box to the 2 x 4 studs using the (2) holes on the side of the wall box. Secure to a wall stud on the opposite side if required.
- Connect supply wires, and attach ground feed wire to the green ground wire with wire nuts.
- Reinstall the heater assembly into the wall box with a screw at the top of the interior.
- Install the grill securely with the screws provided. Do Not over-tighten.
- Test the unit by turning the thermostat up past room temperature. You will see a puff of smoke as the elements are energized and the turns on.
- This is a normal burn-off of manufacturing lubricants and will dissipate in 5 minutes.
- The heater will continue to run until the room temperature you set is reached and then turn itself off until the temperature drops again.
NOTE ABOUT THE FAN DELAY FEATURE
The fan delay feature enables the fan to run after the thermostat turns off to
remove residual heat from the elements. You may see the fan cycle on and off a
few times until the elements have cooled. This is a normal operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is shipped from the factory wired for maximum wattage. To reduce the wattage unplug (disconnect) an insulated push-on terminal and wrap it with electrical tape to prevent the possibility of electrical contact with other parts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is shipped from the factory wired for maximum wattage. To
reduce the wattage unplug (disconnect) an insulated push-on terminal and wrap
it with electrical tape to prevent the possibility of electrical contact with
other parts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is shipped from the factory wired for maximum wattage. To reduce
the wattage unplug (disconnect) an insulated push-on terminal and wrap it with
electrical tape.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is shipped from the factory wired for maximum wattage. To reduce
the wattage unplug (disconnect) an insulated push-on terminal and wrap it with
electrical tape to prevent the possibility of electrical contact with other
parts.
SMART LIMIT PROTECTION
This heater is equipped with a thermal overload SMART LIMIT PROTECTION which
disconnects elements (fan delay & fan only function still works) in the event
normal operating temperatures are exceeded. If thermal overload trips due to
abnormal operating temperatures, thermal overload remains open until manually
reset by turning the heater Off for 15 minutes. Inspect for any objects on or
adjacent to the heater that may cause high temperatures.
After inspecting the heater, keep the power to the heater off for 15 minutes to reset the SLP thermal protector. If the SLP thermal protector PROTECTION shuts the heater off again, immediately turn the heater OFF at the circuit breaker and inspect the heater for possible fan motor failure or dirt and lint on the heating element. Repeat the starting procedure. DO NOT TAMPER WITH, BYPASS OR REMOVE THIS HIGH-LIMIT DEVICE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General information and guidelines: This heater must be properly installed
before it is used. DO NOT tamper with or change the operation of this heater.
Service personnel refer to the Maintenance & Warranty section for service of
any type.
Operation
- This heater must be properly installed by the National Electrical Codes (NEC) & local electrical codes before it is used.
- After the electric heater has been completely installed, all thermostats should be turned to LOW or NO HEAT.
- Turn ON the breaker test fan Only then turn to heat & turn up the thermostat; wait 3 to 5 minutes. Check to see that the heater is operating correctly.
- If the heater is not operating, disconnect the power by turning Off the heater & breaker and check the wiring connections.
- Allow the entire system to operate steadily for 1/2 hour. This should remove oily residue from manufacturing. (Some smoking may occur).
- Select the setting for comfort on the thermostat.
- A safety limit control is provided to turn off the heater automatically if it is blocked or otherwise overheats due to an abnormal condition.
- DO NOT bypass or remove this safety device from the electrical circuit- see Warning Figure 2-2 on page 5.
- During normal use, this safety control should not operate.
- If you find that this control is operating, make sure the heater is not being blocked.
- If it continues to cycle the heater off, disconnect the power to the heater and have it checked and or repaired by a qualified electrician.
MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY
Maintenance & Cleaning: Basic maintenance is listed below and should be performed annually. When necessary, any required servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel. Your heater will give you years of service and comfort with only minimum care. To ensure efficient operation follow the simple instructions below Before cleaning this heater, the heating element of the heater must be cool.
- Before removing the grille, turn the electrical power OFF.
- Circuit breakers are often not marked correctly and turning the wrong breaker off could mean electricity is flowing to the heater, even if the heater does not appear to be working.
- If you are uncomfortable working with electrical appliances, unable to follow these guidelines or do not have the necessary equipment, consult a qualified electrician.
- Once you verify the power is off completely, proceed to the next step.
- Remove the screws and take off the grille. Wash the grille with hot soapy water and dry it immediately
- Using a hair dryer or vacuum on the blow cycle, hold the fan in place to prevent it from turning and blow debris back through the element.
- Do not touch elements. Vacuum loose debris without touching the elements.
- Replace the grille and secure it with screws.
- Turn the thermostat to the desired setting.
- Turn the power back ON at the electrical panel board.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
King Electrical Manufacturing Company will repair or replace, without charge
to the original owner, any LPWA Series heater found to be defective or
malfunctioning within 5 years of installation. This warranty requires the
owner or his agent to install the equipment in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, any other applicable heating or electrical codes, and the
manufacturer’s installation instructions. It further requires that reasonable
and necessary maintenance be performed on the unit. Failure to properly
maintain the unit will result in the warranty being voided.
The company is not liable for abuse or misuse of product as may be finally determined by the company. The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation of products, including labour costs and shipping costs incurred to return products to King Manufacturing. King Manufacturing will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to the customer with return freight paid by King. King Manufacturing shall not be liable for consequential damages arising for the product, whether based upon negligence, tort, strict liability or contract.
No other written or oral warranty applies, nor any warranties by representatives dealers, employees of King, or any other person. All returns require a King Return Goods Authorization (RGA); Unauthorized returns will be refused. Do not return malfunctioning/defective products to the store.
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