STELPRO ALUX2 Series Aluminum Mini Architectural Baseboard User Guide

STELPRO ALUX2 Series Aluminum Mini Architectural Baseboard

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, in-cluding the following:

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. 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.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains away from heater.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. This product must be installed by a qualified person and connected by a certified electrician, according to the electrical and building codes ef-fective in your region and NEC. The following instructions must be adhered to avoid personal injuries or property damages, serious injuries and potentially fatal electric shocks.
7. Protect the heating unit with the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse, in accordance with the nameplate.
8. Make sure the line voltage (volt) is consistent with that indicated on the unit’s nameplate.
9. This unit must be grounded.
10. Switch off the power at the circuit breaker/fuse before installing, repairing and cleaning the unit.
11. Make sure the unit is appropriate for the intended use (if needed, refer to the product catalog or a representative).
12. Do not install the unit where objects or furniture could be damaged by the heat.
13. Respect distances and positions indicated in the installation section.
14. If the installer or user modifies the unit, they will be held responsible for any damage resulting from this modification, and the CSA/UL certifica-tion could be void.
15. When starting up the unit for the first time or after a long period, it is normal that it produces some temporary odours and whitish smoke.
16. Do not install on a wall behind a door.
17. Make sure the electrical connections are sturdy and have been executed correctly. Failure to comply with this directive could result in a fire.
18. Leave at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) between the front of the unit and objects such as, but not limited to, beds, tables, armchairs, curtains, etc. Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) of space between the top of the unit and objects such as, but not limited to furniture, pillows, curtains, blan-kets, towels, laundry baskets, clothing, papers, etc. Furthermore, certain materials are more sensitive to heat than others, you must assure that these materials are located at a proper proximity where they can handle the heat released. For “air inlet from below/output from the top models”, installation must be at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) from the floor.

RECOMMENDED HEATING CAPACITY

1.25 W/cubic foot (0.03 m³).
It corresponds to 10 W/square foot (0.09 m²) based on a standard ceiling height of 8 feet (2.44 m). The recommended capacity is usually suf-ficient for normal heating needs. Please note that the insulation quality of walls and windows are some of the factors that influence heat losses, which modify the required capacity to heat a room. If needed, refer to a specialist who will be able to calculate these heat losses and optimize the required capacity, or consult the “Online heating calculation” section of the Stelpro Design Web site (residential buildings). To heat a large room and to increase your comfort, it is recommended to install several units instead of one. For example, 2 X 1000 W rather than 1 X 2000 W.

Note: When a part of the product specification must be changed to improve operability or other functions, priority is given to the product specification itself. In such instances, the instruction manual may not entirely match all the functions of the actual product. Therefore, the actual product and packaging, as well as the name and illustration, may differ from the manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

DENSITY 150 W PER LINEAR FOOT| DENSITY 100 W PER LINEAR FOOT| VOLTAGE| LENGHT| WEIGHT
---|---|---|---|---
CODE| WATTS| CODE| WATTS| VOLTS| MM| IN| KG| LB
ALUX20603x| 300| –| –| X| 600| 23 5/8| 2.4| 5.2
ALUX20904x| 450| ALUX20903x| 300| X| 900| 35 7/16| 3.4| 7.4
ALUX21206x| 600| ALUX21204x| 400| X| 1200| 47 1/4| 5.0| 11.1
ALUX21507x| 750| ALUX21505x| 500| X| 1500| 59 1/16| 6.2| 13.7
ALUX21809x| 900| ALUX21806x| 600| X| 1800| 70 7/8| 7.4| 16.3
ALUX22110x| 1050| ALUX22107x| 700| X| 2100| 82 11/16| 8.5| 18.8
ALUX22412x| 1200| ALUX22408x| 800| X| 2400| 94 1/2| 9.9| 21.7
ALUX22713x| 1350| ALUX22709x| 900| X| 2700| 106 5/16| 9.9| 21.7

Add W for white, SW for soft white or CA for anodized aluminum. x = 1 (120 V) 2 (240 V) 3 (347 V) 5 (480 V) Please consult our product catalog for other available options.

• 6 (600 V)
• 7 (277 V)
• 8 (208 V)

TECHNICALS DRAWINGS

OPTION WITH 1 EXTENSION BOX

OPTION WITH 2 EXTENSION BOXES

INSTALLATION

CAUTION – HIGH TEMPERATURE, KEEP ELECTRICAL CORDS, DRAPES, AND OTHER FURNISHINGS AWAY FROM UNIT. Keep drapes at a distance of at least 6 inches (15 cm) from unit.
Do not to install unit against combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard surfaces or 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 unit. Do not install unit in contact with combustible materials.

N.B. Cut off power supply at circuit breaker/fuse before proceeding with the installation.

1. Remove the cover.
2. Screw the heater onto the wall (using the existing holes in the casing).
3. Make the required connections (see paragraph below).
4. Replace the cover.

N.B. The illustration indicates the airflow generated by the baseboard heater. This air corridor must remain clear in order to allow the unit to operate efficiently ; to ensure good air circulation and to avoid a fire hazard.  Do not install the baseboard below an electrical outlet.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

• This unit must be connected to an electrical power source according to the voltage of the unit chosen.
• To ground the heater, you must connect the green wire coming from the circuit breaker panel to the green screw located inside the junction box of the heater.

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

Double pole thermostat with series relay

Double pole thermostat with parallel relay

Single pole thermostat with series relay

Single pole thermostat with parallel relay

OPERATION

WARNING: the unit must be properly installed before being used.

MAINTENANCE

N.B. The unit should be cleaned at least once a year. All other servicing is to be done by qualified service personnel. This unit must be cleaned regularly In order for the warranty to be  valid. Make sure the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker panel and that the heating element has cooled before cleaning the unit or before removing grill for cleaning and lubrication. WARNING: if the unit is equipped with a circuit breaker, the power supply at the main breaker must be turned off before removing the cover of the junction box or to open or close the unit’s circuit breaker. Use a soft rag for dusting. When cleaning, use only a damp rag and non-abrasive dish soap. Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners because they may damage the finish. If the unit is used in a very dusty location, use a vacuum brush to remove dust and other foreign objects from the grilles. If needed, vacuum out the dust inside the unit. Note that cigarette smoke could yellow the discharge grille, the best way to prevent that is to clean the unit on a regular basis. Don’t forget to replace front grille (with the screws that were removed) if it was removed for cleaning.
Restore the power when cleaning or lubrication work is complete.
Do not use cleaning products identified with these symbols:

N.B. Note that there is electrical current linked to the unit even if the thermostat is set to off. This means that there is a risk of electric shock as long as the unit is energized.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The unit does not work

| •  Open circuit breaker or fuse

•  Thermal protection has been activated

•  Faulty connections

The unit becomes extremely hot| •  Unit cycles under control of the thermal protection or the latter is defective

•  Blocked air vents

The unit cycles under control of the thermal protection (overheat indicator)| •  Blocked air vents
The breaker trip when the heater is turned on| •  Faulty connections

•  Voltage lower than that written on the nameplate

N.B.: If you do not solve the problem after checking these points, cut off the power supply at the main electrical panel and contact our customer service (see the “Limited warranty” section to obtain the phone numbers).

REPLACEMENT COMPONENT LIST

LIMITED WARRANTY

This limited warranty is offered by Stelpro Design inc. (“Stelpro”) and applies to the following product made by Stelpro: model ALUX2. Please read this limited warranty carefully. Subject to the terms of this warranty, Stelpro warrants its products and their components against defects in workmanship and/or materials for the following periods from the date of purchase: 3 years. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser; it is non-transferable and cannot be extended.

CLAIM PROCEDURE
If at any time during the warranty period the unit becomes defective, you must cut off the power supply at the main electrical panel and contact 1) your installer or distributor, 2) your service center or 3) Stelpro’s customer service department. In all cases, you must have a copy of the invoice and provide the information written on the product nameplate. Stelpro reserves the right to examine or to ask one of its representatives to examine the product itself or any part of it before honoring the warranty. Stelpro reserves the right to replace the entire unit, refund its purchase price or repair a defective part. Please note that repairs made within the warranty period must be authorized in advance in writing by Stelpro and carried out by persons authorized by Stelpro. Before returning a product to Stelpro, you must have a Stelpro authorization number (RMA). To obtain it, call the customer service department at: 1-800-363-3414 (electricians and distributors – French), 1-800-343-1022 (electricians and distributors – English), or 1-866-766-6020 (consumers). The authorization number must be clearly written on the parcel or it will be refused.

CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other representations and warranties (except of title), expressed or implied, and Stelpro expressly disclaims and excludes any implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Stelpro’s liability with respect to products is limited as provided above. Stelpro shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever, whether based on contract, tort or other theories of law, with respect to goods or services furnished by it, or any undertakings, acts or omissions relating thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Stelpro expressly disclaims any liability for property or personal injury damages, penalties, special or punitive damages, damages for lost profits, loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute products, facilities or services, shut-downs, slowdowns, or for other types of economic loss or for claims of a dealer’s customers or any third party for such damages. Stelpro specifically disclaims all consequential, incidental, and contingent damages whatsoever. This warranty does not cover any damages or failures resulting from 1) a faulty installation or improper storage; 2) an abusive or abnormal use, lack of maintenance, improper maintenance (other than that prescribed by Stelpro) or use other than that for which the unit was designed; 3) a natural disaster or an event out of Stelpro’s control, including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, wars, overvoltage, flooding, water damages, etc. This warranty does not cover any accidental or intentional losses or damages nor does it cover damages caused by the negligence of the user or owner of the product. Moreover, it does not cover the cost of disconnection, transport, and installation. The warranty is limited to the repair or the replacement of the unit or the refund of its purchase price, at the discretion of Stelpro. Any parts replaced or repaired within the warranty period with the written authorization of Stelpro will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. This warranty will be considered null and void and Stelpro will have the right to refuse any claims if products have been altered without the written authorization of Stelpro and if the nameplate numbers have been removed or modified. This warranty does not cover scratches, dents, corrosion or discoloration caused by excessive heat, chemical cleaning products, and abrasive agents. It does not cover any damage that occurred during the shipping. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and some of them do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or from province to province.

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