King Electric PGH2448-ETB Garage Heater with Electronic Control Operational Guide

King Electric PGH2448-ETB Garage Heater with Electronic Control

Introduction

The PGH is a high wattage portable heater created to offer an inexpensive backup heating source. The rotational capability is ideal for a workshop, garage, or construction site. The handy 6 foot rope makes it easier to reach heated areas, and the handle doubles as a cord reel when not in use. The built-in thermostat makes it simple to set the desired temperature. Overheat prevention is provided via Sure Stop high-limit temperature control with auto- reset.

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 addition to providing important safety information. Make sure to save these instructions for future use.

NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE

WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR! During normal operation the heater has hot components and arching or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.

WARNING RISK OF FIRE. TO prevent a possible fire, do not block the intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed where openings may become blocked. Keep clear of all obstructions. Maintain a 3 foot minimum clearance from front& 12 inches from sides and rear. Heaters must be kept clean of lint, dirt, & debris.

WARNING RISK OF FIRE. D0 NOT use heater with extension cord. Plug the heater directly into a 208-240VAC receptacle.

WARNING OVERHEATING OR FIRE MAY OCCUR. Do not place heater behind a door.

WARNING BURN HAZARD. This heater is hot when it is in use. To avoid bums, do not touch the case, grill or interior parts of the heater when in use. Use handles when moving the heater. Allow the heater to cool down before touching it.

WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY. Do not run the power cord under carpeting, throw rugs, runners or other similar coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or appliances. Keep the cord away form a traffic area so it will not cause a tripping hazard. Do not operate the heater with a damaged cord or plug.

WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Connect the heater to a properly grounded outlet only.

WARNING NEVER SUSPEND OR HANG ANY 0B.JECTS FROM A MOUNTED HEATER.

WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN HEATER CASE WHEN PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Use extreme caution when heater is used near children or people with disabilities.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or other similar wet locations. Never locate heater where it may have contact with water.
• Do not use heater in wet or moist locations.
• Always locate heater on a stable and level surface.
• Do not place the heater against cardboard or low-density fiberboard surfaces.
• Avoid using an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
• Use only the electrical power (voltage and frequency) specified on the model plate of the heater.
• Use only three-prong, grounded outlet.
• ALWAYS unplug the heater when not in use.
• Keep all combustible materials away from this heater

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

HEATER DIAGRAM

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Power Drill
• 4 mm or 5/32 in. drill bit
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Stud finder

Remove heater& all packaging materials from the box.

TIP: Be sure to remove the hardware package from the Styrofoam packaging.

FOR WALL OR CEILING MOUNT APPLCATIONS

ATTACHING HEATER TO WALL BRACKET

1. Line up hole on bracket with hole on the heater handle.
2. Attach heater to bracket with 20mm screw and nut, larger 10 mm washer and locking washer.

WARNING

Be certain adjustment knobs are tightened firmly to secure heater to swivel bracket.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

1. Locate wood stud in wall or joist in ceiling to mount heater.
2. Use holes in bracket to mark 2 holes for drilling. Be sure a minimum holes are drilled into the wood stud in wall or joist in ceiling.
3. Pre-drill 2 holes for screws.
4. Secure two 66 mm screws to wall leaving 1/8″ exposed. Two (2) screws must be attached to a wood stud (min 1.5″).
5. Attached bracket to wall by inserting screws through keyholes on bracket and pushing down to lock in place.
6. Tighten screws against bracket to secure.

WARNING: Heater must be attached to a joist with a minimum of two (2) screws in opposing holes.

WARNING: Use appropriate fasteners. The screws included are for installing in wood studs only and not intended for metal joists.

OPERATION

1. Position the fan heater so that it stands upright on a firm, level surface (When used as a portable) and at a safe distance from wet locations and flammable objects.
2. Connect the fan heater to the proper electrical power. See grounding instructions (Figure 2)
3. Set the thermostat dial to the maximum temperature.
4. Once the room reaches the desired temperature, turn the thermostat dial back until heating element tums off. The heater will cycle automatically around this preset temperature. To increase temperature, turn the thermostat knob clockwise. To lower temperature, turn the thermostat counterclockwise.
5. Thermostat does not prevent heater from turning on at LOW setting. To prevent ON, unplug from wall outlet.

If SAFTEY LIMIT light illuminates, an abnormal condition has turned off the heating elements. TO RESET, WAIT 10 MINUTES to allow the heater to cool down, the heater will automatically reset once heating element cools down.

THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS

• At first, set the thermostat to “+” and let the heater operate with full power input. When the room temperature reaches the required value, turn the thermostat to the left until it switches off.
• The thermostat will then Switch on and of automatically to control the room temperature according to the pre-set value and keep the room temperature constant.
• When using the heater for the first time, you may notice a slight emission of smoke. This is quite normal and it stops after a short time. The heating element is made of steel and was coated with a layer of protective oil during production. The smoke is caused by the leftover oil as it is heated.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• This heater is for use on 240 (or 208) volts. The cord has a plug as shown in figure 2 (below). No adapter is available for this blade configuration, and none should be used. The type outlet is a 240 (or 208) volt grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides a ground connection through the cord to the heater to protect the operator from electric shock.
• Be sure that the electrical receptacle is of the configuration and capacity appropriate for the heater.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect it from the power outlet and let it cool down.

• In order to protect the enclosure, don’t splash water onto the heater, and never use a solvent like gasoline, isoamyl acetate, toluene, etc. to clean the heater
• The enclosure is easy to get dirty. Wipe it often with a soft sponge. For very dirty parts, wipe with a sponge dipped in< 122°F water and mild detergent, then dry the heater enclosure with a clean cloth. Be careful not to let the water enter the inside of the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FAQs

Got one for Christmas and honestly can’t feel air moving two feet in front of it. Is this normal? Fan is running .****

The fan is rated at 300 CFM and should be putting out more air than that. Check to be sure you have is plugged into a 240 volt receptacle not a 120 volt.

Can it heat small room (16×16) to 120 degrees****

The heater will heat an area up to 400 sq. feet. A built-in thermostat allows you to maintain a comfortable working temperature, from 45 to 85°F.

can this heater by used inside the house…bedrooms? bathrooms???****

Yes, but don’t forget it is a 220 volt heater and very few people have 220 volt receptacles in a bedroom or bathroom.

Can this be mounted on a wall?****

This can be mounted on the ceiling or wall with the included bracket.

What’s the amp rating on this heater?****

17 amps. Uses a 20 amp 240v connection.

Will the unit keep up with below zero temperature on a consistent basis? Need to find a way to protect some water lines in a 300sqft garage.****

I live in the Puget Sound area so it doesn’t consistently get that cold here. But with the heat dial turned 1/4 of the way up it maintains ~10 degrees warmer than it otherwise would be. For instance my 400 sq. ft. insulated garage averages 50-55 degrees throughout the winter. The heater easily warms it and maintains over 65 degrees when turned up 1/4 of the way, which is plenty warm enough for me to do projects throughout the winter.

What is the maximum temperature this can reach? Can it heat a space to 120 degrees?****

Not in the winter in a garage. Fighting the cold concrete. I used a 70000 btu kerosene salamander to do that. If you are painting and object. You could get the object that hot. Like painting a section of a car to kick the paint off faster.

how hot does this get at the max ?****

I’ve never placed a thermometer near it to find out. If left on for a 20-30 min it will get VERY warm. Also depends on the size of the room, I use it in about 300 square feet & have to turn it down after 30 minutes. It gets that hot.

Is this a good heater to use to kill bed bugs with****

It’s a TOTALLY SERIOUS QUESTION that is the only way to eliminate bed bugs in a space. This however is probably not a good solution for that situation.

I switched it to 120 plug what are the risk****

If the outlet is wired for 240 but you are using a 120outlet it should not be a problem from my experience. Not sure why you would want to do that though? I’m not an electrician but I can tell you that when running at 120 instead of 240 you are going to use 2x the amperage.

Where is this heater made?****

I believe it is made in China.

How long is the cord?****

The cord is 6 feet.

I have a 40′ x 20′ Pollytunnel. Do you think this heaters would have the capacity to heat this area at night time.****

Look up how many btu’s the heater has.. Then Google how many square feet those btu’s heat. Convert your tunnel to sq. feet and see if those figures are close.

Can I switch it to a 120 plug****

NO. Bad idea. Heating elements would work at 1/2 their potential and the fan motor would running at 1/2 power would burn out, but probably not before it popped the breaker.

How many amps is this rated? Can it be used on a 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire?****

4000 watts, 16.7 amps-20 gauge circuit with 12 wire is fine.

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