TPI 2900/D SERIES User manual

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ATTENTION: Read carefully before
attempting to install, operate or service
the Baseboard Heater. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
BASEBOARD HEATER
Commercial / Residential
2900/D SERIES
LOCATION OF HEATER
Heaters should be located to provide a blanket of heat
over the coldest wall of the room, preferably on a outside
wall under a window.
CAUTIONS AND WARNING STATEMENTS
1. Wiring procedures and connections should be in
accordance with national and local codes having
jurisdiction. Note: all baseboards must be grounded
in accordance with article 250 of the N.E.C.
2. Do not install baseboard heater below electrical
convenience receptacles (outlets).
3. Do not install insulation on any inside surface of this
baseboard heater. The over temperature control
may be rendered inoperable resulting in possible
hazard in the event of abnormal operation or
blockage.
4. High temperatures are present at outlet air
openings.Keepelectricalcords,drapesandother
furnishingsorobjectsclearoftheseopenings.
5. To reduce risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or
otherflammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof
the heater.
6. High temperatures, keep electrical cords, drapes
and other furnishings away from the heater.
IMPORTANT: OWNER SHOULD RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
RECOMMENDATIONSFORDRAPEPLACEMENT
NEARBASEBOARDHEATER
1. Allowminimumclearanceof1”fromdrapesto
ceilingandtotopof floor covering to permit air
circulation(example1,figure2.)
2. Hangfulllengthdrapes to provide a minimum of 2”
airspacebetween heater front andnearestdrape fold
as shown in example 1, figure 2.
3. Hangshortdrapesto provide minimum of 6” clear
ancebetweenbottomofdrapes and top of heater,
preferablymore (example 2, figure2).
4. Do not under any condition allow drapery to come in
contact with heater. Some fabrics discolor in time
from exposure to sunlight or warm air. Check to make
sure drapery material will not discolor, shrink, or
stretchuponextended (1000 hour) exposure to
temperaturesof 200°F.
Heaters may be mounted directly to any floor sur-
face, including carpeting. Wall to wall carpet
(maximum thickness: 3/4”) may extend under or to
thefrontofthe baseboard heater. This is providedthe
flooring material does not obstruct air flow to the
heater.
WIRINGOF BASEBOARD
RefertotheWiringDiagramsandFigure1forKnockout
Locations.
1. Ensure that electrical power supply is disconnected
at circuit breaker panel.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Revised 031610 ECO 1- 6297 Form 9877

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2. Removejunctionbox cover fromsupplyend.
3. Remove desired knockouts and route supply cable
through openings using proper fitting. Using means to
protect finish, place heater face down with bottom
toward wall and positioned where heater location is
desired.
4. Locate wall studs and line up center of stud with notch
along bottom edge of heater. Remove keyhole
mountingholeinlinewithnotch.Provisionsfor
mounting repeat at 4” intervals to aid in locating 16” or
24” on center stud.
NOTE: Use of carpenters square placed along bottom
edge and lined up with notch allows placement of
screws 4 3/4” above mounting surface. The screw of
nail may be run into 1/4” of surface. With proper
keyholeopeningremoved, heater mayberaised
slightly and hung over screw head. Tighten screws
further after in place. Keyhole opening is intended to
accommodate a No. 8 screw with a head diameter of
3/8” maximum. If nailing directly through heater, use a
3/16” knockout below baffle and heating element.
5. Remove wire nut connector (do not open crimp
connector).Makeconnectionsinthe wiring
compartment.Seewiring diagram. Connectground
conductors using approved connector.
6. Replace wiring compartment cover making sure all
screws are secured in place.
7. Turn on power supply. Adjust thermostat for desired
temperature.
THEFOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BETAKEN
FORINSTALLATION
Verify input voltageand nameplatevoltageof heater
forcompatibility. Wiringcan bedonefrom either end of
heater.Acorner sectionisavailableforrightangle
mountingof two baseboard heatersandallowance
shouldbemadeforlocatingwiring.SeeFigure1for
knockout locations.
1.Removewiring compartment from supplyend.
2. Loosen screw in built-in cable clamp. Insert supply cable
intowiringcompartmentallowing sufficient cable length
forconnectiontoheater.Tighten cable clamp screw.
Ensure that the clamp is only on sheath portion of the
supply cable.
3. Push excess supply cable back into wall.
4. Repeat steps 4 through 7 above.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
At the beginning of each heating season, it is recom-
mended that heaters be cleaned to eliminate any
accumulation of dust or lint. Before cleaning, make sure the
power is OFF at the circuit breaker panel and the heating
elementcool.Do not remove frontcoverduringcleaning.
Usethenarrowsuctionattachmentofthevacuumcleaner
andmovefrom end to endandaboveand below fins and
cabinet. When cleaning is complete, turn power ON.
IN CASE OF PRODUCT FAILURE: It shall be the obliga-
tion of the owner to furnish to the company within the
designated warranty period, the following information:
1. Model number and date of manufacture of product
involved and date of purchase.
2. Completedescriptionof the problem encounteredwith
product.Uponreceiptoftheabove,thecompanywillreply
totheowner within a period not to exceed fifteen (15)
working days, the action to be taken by owner. When
requested, it shall be the obligation of the owner to return
the defective part to the company within thirty (30) days
afteritsremoval,orotherwiseto follow instruction from
thecompany. Return partsto the appropriate service
center.
Figure1 Figure 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BUILT-IN THERMOSTAT
CAUTION:Disconnect supply service to avoid electric shock. All wiring connections must
conformtonationalelectriccodeandlocalcodeshavingjurisdiction.
NOTES:
* Donoteliminateorbypass the thermal cutout.
* Besureloadcontrolledbythethermostat does not exceed thethermostatnameplate
rating.
* Thein-builtthermostataccessorycanbemountedineitherend of baseboard.
1. Removejunctionboxcover.
2. Removewire nutinjunctionbox(Donotdisturb the crimpconnection).
3. Installthermostat accessoryinthejunctionbox with thetwo(2)screwsprovided.
4. Makeconnectionsperwiring diagram. Connect read lead wire(s) to line supply andblack
leadwire(s)to load.
5. Installoneofthe new junctionboxcoversprovided. Reinstallcover so thethermostatshaft
extendsthroughcover. Presscontrolknobon to thermostatshaft.
6. Restore power to thebaseboard.
7. Thermostatoperation:Turnthermostatshaftfullyclockwise. Whentheroom hasreached
thedesiredcomfortlevel,slowly turnthermostatshaftcounter-clockwiseuntilheaterturns
off(afaint clickwillbeheard). Oneortwominoradjustmentsmayberequired.
TAMPER RESISTANT THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
1. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7.
2. Reinstalljunctionboxcover, installplugbutton.
FORM: 9925
ECO 1-5177

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INBUILT DUPLEX RECEPTACLE
CAUTION: Disconnect supply service to baseboard and receptacle to avoid electrical shock. All
wiring connections must conform to National Electric Code and Local Codes having
jurisdiction.
NOTE: The receptacle must be conncted to a branch circuit, other than the baseboard heater
circuit, having over current protection in accordance with the National Electric Code.
1.The receptacle cover assembly can be mounted in the left or right hand junction box.
2.Remove baseboard heater junction box cover and retain screw.
3.Attach the 120V branch supply leads and ground lead the receptacle. Use copper conductors
only.
4.Install receptacle cover assembly to the baseboard junction box, secure with previously removed
screw.
5.Restore power and check for proper operation.
FORM: 9926

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSFER SWITCH WITH RECEPTACLE SECTION
CAUTION: Disconnect supply service to avoid electrical shock. All wiring connections
must conform to national electric code and local codes having jurisdiction.
1. Remove front covers from accessory and baseboard.
2. Remove knockout for supply entrance and knockout from exposed end of baseboard
for heater wire entry.
3. Attach accessory to wall with heater, insert bushing (supplied) from baseboard junction
box.
4. Make connections per wiring diagram. Connect branch circuit conductors marked “line”,
connector conductors marked “heater” to heater load conductors.
5. Attach green ground lead from accessory to heater junction box for continuity of ground.
6. Reinstall heater junction box cover and accessory cover, restore power and check for
proper operation.
FORM: 9928

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WIRE WAYADAPTER
CAUTION: Disconnect supply service to avoid electrical shock. All wiring must conform
to nation electric code and all local codes having jurisdiction.
1. Remove junction box covers.
2. Remove bottom knockouts on bottom of junction boxes on heat shield side. Insert
snap bushings provided.
3. Using means to protect finish, place baseboard face down. Lay wires in bottom of
baseboard and feed wire through bushings into junction box allowing minimum of 6”
wire into each box.
4. Attach wire way adapter to baseboard with screws provided.
5. Mount baseboard to wall (refer to baseboard installation instructions).
6. Complete wiring connections inside junction boxes for continuous parallel wiring.
7. Reinstall junction box covers and check heater(s) for proper operation.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRE-INSTALLED WIRE WAYADAPTER
1. Remove junction box covers.
2. Using means to protect finish, place baseboard face down. Remove the adapter
retaining screws and adapter.
3. Lay wires in bottom of baseboard and feed through bushings into junction box allowing
minimum of 6” wire into each box.
4. Re-install wire way adapter and secure with previously removed screws. Proceed with
Steps 5, 6 and 7 above.
WIREWAY ADAPTOR
SCREW
BASEBOARD
BACK
WRAPPER
FORM: 9932

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BASEBOARD BLANK SECTION
CAUTION: Disconnect supply service to avoid electrical shock.
All wiring connections must conform to national electrical codes having
jurisdiction.
NOTE: The baseboard blank section mounts against the wall similar to the
baseboard. When making wiring connection: for wiring single baseboard and
the supply is through the blank section or when wiring for continuous
parallel connections for multiple baseboard installation, then a wire way
adapter must be used. (See wire way adapter installation instructions).
1. Remove appropriate junction box covers from baseboard(s) and
blank section.
2. Remove knockouts from heat shield side of junction boxes as
required, insert snap bushing(s).
Attach green ground lead(s) from baseboard blank section to
baseboard junction boxes for continuity of ground.
9. Reinstall all junction box covers.
FORM: 9933

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT SWITCH
CAUTION: Disconnect supply service to avoid electrical shock. All wiring must conform
to nation electric code and all local codes having jurisdiction.
NOTES:
* Do not eliminate or bypass the thermal cutout.
* Do not exceed the name plate rating.
* The in-built accessory can be mounted in either end of baseboard.
1. Remove junction box cover, retain screw.
2. Remove wire nut in junction box (Do not disturb the crimp nut connection).
3. Make connections per wiring diagram. Connect red lead wires to line supply and black
lead wires to load.
4. Install disconnect switch cover assembly to baseboard junction box and secure with
screw previously removed.
5. Restore power and check for proper operation.
FORM: 9934

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COVER MOUNTED BUILT-IN THERMOSTAT ACCESSORY
CAUTION:DISCONNECTSUPPLYSERVICETOAVOIDELECTRICSHOCK. ALLWIR-
ING CONNECTIONS MUST CONFORM TO NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODEAND LOCAL
CODESHAVING JURISDICTION.
NOTES:
• Donoteliminateorbypassthethermalcutout.
• Besureloadcontrolledbythethermostatdoesnotexceedthethermostatnameplaterating.
• Thebuilt-inthermostataccessorycanbemountedineitherendofthebaseboard.
1. AssemblethermostattooneofthecoversprovidedasshowninFig.1.
2. Removejunctionboxcover. Retaincoverscrew.
3. Removewirenutinjunctionbox(DoNotDisturbCrimpConnection).
4. MakeConnectionsperwiringdiagram:
• SINGLEPOLE:Connectreadleadwiretosupplylineandblackleadwiretoload.
• DOUBLEPOLE:ConnectL1,L2tosupplylineandT1,T2toload.
5. Dresswiringintojunctionbox. Installthermostat/mountingcovertojunctionbox,securewith
screwspreviouslyremovedtomaintaingroundcontinuity.
6. Presscontrolknobontothermostatshaft,restorepowertobaseboard.
7. ThermostatOperation:Turnthermostatcontrolknobfullyclockwise,whenroomtemperaturehas
reacheddesiredcomfortlevel,slowlyturnthermostatcontrolknobcounterclockwiseuntilheater
turnsoff(afaintclickmaybeheard). Oneortwominoradjustmentsmayberequired.
TAMPERRESISTANTTHERMOSTATINSTALLATION:
Repeatsteps1,2,3,4,5.
1. Withasmallbladescrewdriver,prythesnapbushingfromthefrontcover. Restorepowerto
baseboard.
2. Withasmallbladescrewdriver,adjustthethermostatshaftperstep6. Re-installsnapbushing.
FORM:9946
REV.12/03

Rev. 11/20/03
FORM: 9882
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