KEN BROWN KBH-5000W User manual

HEAVY-DUTY FAN-FORCED
CEILING-MOUNT HEATER
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
SKUNO.:KBH-5000W
PLEASEREADANDSAVETHESE
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
PETOWNERSWARNING:Healthwarningforsomesmallpets,includingbirds,
astheyareextremelysensitivetothefumesproducedduringthefirst-timeuse
ofmanyappliances.Thesefumesarenotharmfultohumansbutwe
recommendthatyoudonotuseyourheateraroundbirdsandsmallpets
duringitsinitialuseuntilthemanufacturingcorrosion(anti-corrosion)
coatingsburnoff.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Instructions................................................... 3
Description and Specifications................................... 4
General Safety Information........................................... 4
Locating the heater..........................................................5
Installation......................................................................... 6-8
Connecting the power.................................................... 8-10
Operating Instructions................................................... 11-12
Maintenance Instructions...............................................12

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO
PERSONS,INCLUDINGTHEFOLLOWING:
1. Readallinstructionsbeforeinstallingorusingthisheater.
2. Thisheaterishotwheninuse.Toavoidburns,donotletbareskintouchhotsurfaces.
Keepcombustiblematerials,suchasfurniture,pillows,bedding,papers,clothesand
curtainsatleast3feet(0.9m)fromthefrontoftheheaterandkeepthemawayfromthe
sidesandrear.
3. Extremecautionisnecessarywhenanyheaterisusedbyornearchildrenorinvalids.Do
notleavetheheateroperatingifunattended.
4. Alwaysturntheheateroffwhennotinuse.
5. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions, had been dropped or damaged in any
manner.Disconnectpowerattheservicepanelandhaveheaterinspectedbya
reputableelectricianbeforereusing.
6. Donotuseoutdoors.
7. Thisheaterisnotintendedforuseinbathrooms,laundryareasandsimilarindoor
locations.Neverlocateheaterwhereitmayfallintoabathtuborotherwatercontainer.
8. Todisconnectheater,turncontrolstooff,andturnoffpowertoheatercircuitatmain
disconnectpanel.
9. Donotinsertorallowanyforeignobjectstoenteranyventilationorexhaustopeningas
this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater.
10. Topreventapossiblefire,donotblockairintakesorexhaustinanymanner.Donotuse
onsoftsurfaces,likeabed,whereopeningsmaybeblocked.
11. Aheaterhashotandarcingorsparkingpartsinside.Donotuseitinareaswhere
gasoline,paint,orflammableliquidsareusedorstored.
12. Allwiringmustbecarriedoutbyacertifiedelectricianandmustbeinaccordanceto
nationalandlocalelectricalcodesintheUnitedStates.
13. Usethisheateronlyasdescribedinthismanual.Anyotherusenotrecommendedbythe
manufacturermaycausefire,electricshock,orpersonalinjury.
14. Thisheatermayincludeavisualalarmtowarnthatpartsoftheheateraregetting
excessivelyhot.Ifthealarmilluminates,immediatelyturntheheateroffandinspectfor
any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may have blocked the airflow or otherwise
causehightemperatures.DONOTOPERATETHEHEATERWITHTHEALARM
ILLUMINATING.
15. Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unless
theyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebya
personresponsiblefortheirsafety.Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydo
notplaywiththeappliance.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION
The heavy-duty electric heater is designed for garages, workshops and similar locations. It
featuresthreeheatsettings,foramaximumheatproductionof17,065BTUperhour.It
includeshorizontalandverticalairflowandabuilt-inthermostatwithoverheatingsafety
thermal cut-out.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rating
VOLTAGE
AMPS
BTU/hour
5000WIII
240V
20.9A
17,065
4000W II
240V
16.7A
14,105
3000WI
240V
12.5A
11,285
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N E RA LS A FETYI N FO RMA TIO N
:Thisheaterrequireshard-wireinstallation(noplug).Theinstallationof
this product must be carried out by a certified electrician and in accordance with all local and
nationalelectricalcodes.
NOTE:Compatiblewitha240Vlinevoltagedoublepolewallthermostat.Thisheatermustbe
installedbyacertifiedelectrician.
:Readandunderstandallinstallationandoperationinstructionspriorto
operatingthisunit.Observeallsafetyinstructions.
1. Useonlycopperwiresratedforatleast75ºC.
2. Heaterairflowmustbedirectedparalleltoorawayfromadjacentwall.
3. Observewall,floorandceilingclearancerequirements.
4. AllwiringmustbedoneaccordingtonationalandlocalelectricalcodesintheUnited
States.Theheatermustbegroundedasaprecautionagainstpossibleelectricalshock.
Heatercircuitmustbeprotectedwithproperfuses.
5. Themountingstructureandtheanchoringhardwaremustbecapableofsupporting
theweightoftheheaterandthemountingbracket(ifused).
6. Allelectricalpowermustbedisconnectedandthemainservicebox,whichmustbe
lockedbeforeconnecting,inspecting,cleaningorservicingtheheater.Thisisa
precautiontopreventseriouselectricshock.
7. Thisheaterisnotsuitableforuseinhazardouslocationsasdefinedbythenational
fire protection association (NFPA) in the United States. This heater has hot and arcing
sparkingpartsinside.Donotuseitinareaswheregasolinepaintorflammableliquids
areusedorstored.
8. Thisheaterisnotsuitableforuseincorrosiveatmospheressuchasmarine
greenhousesorchemicalstorageareas.
9. Theheatermustbemountedatleast8feetabovethefloor.
Improperinstallationorfailuretofollowtheproceduresoutlinedinthis
instructionmanualcanresultinseriouselectricalshock.
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:

5
LOCATINGTHEHEATER
Install heater out of traffic areas, maintaining clearances stated in figure 1. The direction of
airflow should not be restricted by columns or machinery and the airflow should wipe
exposedwallsratherthanblowingdirectlyonthem.Whenmorethanoneheaterisusedin
anarea,theheatersshouldbeinstalledsothattheairdischargeofeachheatersupportsthe
airflowoftheothers,toprovidebestcirculationofwarmairasindicatedinfigure2.
MINIMUM
14in.
DISTANCE
TOWALL
MINIMUM
DISTANCE
TOWALL
412in.
1035in.
412in.24in.
1212in.
13in. 738in.
134in .
MINIMUM
DISTANCE
FROM
DISCHARGE
TO ANY
OBJECT
Note:Min. clearance to ceiling
whennotusingmountingbrackets
12in. ., 34in.
DISTANCE
TOFLOOR
Atleast8ft.
is1
8
in.
FRONTVIEW
Figure1
MAXIMUMMOUNTINGHEIGHT:
Vertical air delivery unit = 11 ft.
Horizontalairdeliveryunit=8ft.
SIDE VIEW
Figure2

Wood Ceiling
Wood Ceiling
INSTALLATION
Hardware needed
You will also need the following hardware, which can be purchased from your local hardware
store or electrical supply store:
Electric wire in the adequate gauge and length for your application;
Proper size fuse or breaker for your heater’s amperage;
Proper wire connectors for your application;
Fasteners appropriate for your application that are strong enough to hold the unit.
Mounting the bracket
Refer to Figures 3a and 3b.
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 properlysecure
the unit. See Figure 3a.

HANGING THE HEATER
1) Lift the heater up and into the mounting bracket.
2) Align the bracket screws with the keyhole slots in the mounting bracket.
3) If the heater is to be tilted, it must be positioned in the keyhole slots. (see figure 4).
4) Tighten the bracket screws with a wrench so the unit is securely suspended at
horizontal or vertical level.
USE BOTTOM KEYHOLE
SLOTS IF HEATER IS TO
BE TILTED DOWN
BRACKET
SCREWS
Figure 4
REMOVE SCREW TO OPEN COVER
ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION
1. To turn the unit horizontally when it has been installed with a single lag bolt (as shown in
figure 3a), simply turn the entire heater as needed. (as shown in figure 5 – rotate). 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 4) and see figure 6 to view
multiple vertical angles.
3. Adjust louvers to the desired position.
NOTE: The louvers are designed so they cannot be completely closed. Do not attempt to
defeat this feature; damage to the unit can result.
NOTE: To prevent possible overheating, please maintain adequate clearance as shown in
figure. 1.
Figure 5

MULTIPLE VERTICAL ANGLES
Figure 6
CONNECTING THE POWER
HEATER
RATING&VOLTAGE
HEATER
AMPS
FUSE
SIZE
MIN.WIRE SIZE
75°C COPPER
5000W@240V
20.9
30
#10
Circuit diagram Figure 7
Warning: This appliance must be grounded!
Warning: The appliance must be connected to a current protection circuit or 30
Amp device 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 8) and slide the 10-gauge wire
through the cable connector.
3. Connect the wire to the power block located in the base of the heater - See Figure 9.
4. Turn on the power at the main service.

NOTE: All wiring must be carried out by a certified electrician and must be in
accordance to national and local electrical codes in the United States. For certain
applications, conduit may be required (as shown in figure 8). 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 conduits to allow the heater to be turned.
Figure 8
Figure 9

If you will use an external temperature control (external thermostat) to control the
heater to be operated or not, please follow below attention points:
1. Make sure that the heater's temperature control knob (thermostat knob) is turned fully
clockwise.
2. Connect the wire according to below wiring diagram.
Circuit diagram Figure 10
3. The external temperature control (external thermostat) must be in accordance with the
requirement of UL or ETL standard.
4. The current carrying capacity of external temperature control can not less than 26.5A.
5. The lead wire of external temperature control (external thermostat) can not less than
10AWG.

THERMOSTAT
CAUTION INDICATOR
(RED)
POWER INDICATOR
(AMBER)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SELECTION
SWITCH
Figure 11
WARNING: the heater must be properly installed before it is used.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT
1) Rotate thermostat knob clockwise to high position, the amber POWER INDICATOR
light will turn on.
2) After room reaches desired comfort level, rotate thermostat knob counterclockwise
until a click is heard, then rotate it slightly higher (toward Max).
NOTE: Heater will cycle on and off to maintain room temperature.
POWER SELECTION SWITCH
Using the POWER SELECTION SWITCH, select the heating output: I for 3000W, II for
4000W, III for 5000W.
POWER SELECTION SWITCH

THERMAL CUT-OUT
The heater will automatically turn off should it overheat. When this happens, the red indicator
will turn on. After the unit has cooled back down to a normal level, the heater will turn ON
again and the red indicator will turn off, but the reason of the overheating must be
determined and corrective action must be taken before further operation.
THE HEATER MUST BE TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE CAUTION
INDICATOR IS GLOWING RED.
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.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before cleaning, make sure the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker panel and
the heating element of the heater is completely cool.
2. To maintain the heater’s appearance, it needs only to 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, wipe over with a damp cloth. Never allow water to drip into the heater.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaning 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. During the summer months, or at other times when the appliance will not be used for
extended periods of time, disconnect the power supply and cover the whole appliance with a
dust cloth. Store the heater in a dry and cool place.
5. All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel. Do not try to repair
the heater yourself.