Thermo Sphere PH-950N User manual

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5000W Ceiling/Wall Mounted Garage Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: PH-950N
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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PET OWNERS WARNING:
The health of some small pets including birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes
produced during the first-time use of many appliances. These fumes are not harmful to
humans but we recommended that you do not use your heater around birds and small
pets during its initial use until the manufacturing corrosion coatings burn off.
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Important Instructions……………………………………………………..……. 3
Installing Instructions……………………….……………………………..…….. 4-5
Specifications and Wiring Diagram……………………………………………. 6
Parts of the heater ……………………….……………………………………… 7
Operating Instructions……………………….………....................…………… 7
Maintenance and Cleaning…………………………………………………….. 8
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………. 9
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER
NOTE: There may be a trace of smoke or odor when unit is first operated. Don’t be alarmed.
This indicates that a drop of oil fell on the heating coil during the manufacturing process. It
will quickly evaporate and should not re-occur.
Make sure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated during this
operation. It is normal for the appliance to emit small cracking sounds when you turn it on for
the first time. Do not be alarmed.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1) Read all instructions before 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’
(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 switch off the heater when not in use.
5) Do not operate any heater after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Disconnect power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician
before reusing.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) To disconnect heater, turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel.
8) Do not install less than 6 feet (1.8 m) high from the floor and closer than 1 foot (0.3 m) to any
adjacent vertical surfaces or walls. Keep at least 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) from the back wall (with or
without using the wall hanging mounting bracket).
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.
11) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use it in
areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors and 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 product must be installed by a certified electrician, in accordance with local codes.
14) For supply cables, use 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper wires .
15) This heater includes 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 have blocked the airflow or otherwise cause high temperatures to have occurred.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM FLASHING. To reset the heater, switch the
CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF, and wait five to ten minutes for the unit to cool down before turning the
heater on.
16）This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction regarding use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION – High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and
other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side
and rear.
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WARNING: All wiring must be installed by a certified electrician according to the electrical safety.
The ceiling heater must be grounded in accordance with all national and local building codes.
All Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with the national and local
codes having jurisdiction.
NOTE: Compatible with a 240V Line Voltage Double Pole Wall Thermostat. Must be installed
by a Certified Electrician.
Before installation:
Disconnect the main supply connection.
Supply cables shall be 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper wires
The heater must be connected to individual branch circuit protected by 30 Amp circuit breaker only.
Supply cables must be equipped with a dual pole circuit breaker rating at least 240V 30A/pole as
main cutoff switch of power connection to the heater.
CAUTION : High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other
combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION:
1. Keep the unit at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from the floor. This minimum distance must be
maintained.
2. Do not install closer than1 foot (or 0.3 m) to any adjacent vertical surfaces or walls.
3. Keep at least 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) from the back wall (with or without using the wall hanging
mounting bracket).
4. Mark the drill-hole positions in the wall or ceiling for the mounting bracket.
5. Drill the required holes with diameter fit for the anchor provided for positioning the mounting
bracket.
6. Insert the anchors.
7. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling and secure with mounting screws.
8. Hook the unit to the mounting bracket and let the unit hang from the mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WALL MOUNT
CEILING MOUNT

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9. Insert the screw through the mounting bracket and the heater handle, tighten the nut.
10. Loosen the screw to remove the wiring compartment/connection cover in the rear of the heater.
11. Run the electrical power supply cable in flexible conduit and connect to the wiring compartment
via the knock-out at back side of the unit.
12. Make the connections properly with connectors which are suitable for the conductor size, in
cluding grounding wirings. And after making the connections, arrange the pigtail leads of unit
and power supply wires in the wiring compartment.
13. Replace the wiring compartment/connection cover and lock in place with the screw.