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DESCRIPTION 

Electric utility heaters are designed to meet a variety of heating requirements 
by switching a few wires located in the base of the unit. Heat output is 17 065 
BTU per hour. Features horizontal and vertical flow horizontal air flow. Built-in 
thermostat with overheating safety thermal cutout. 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Rating 

AMPS 

BTU/hour 

5000W    III    240-1-60 

20.9 

17065 

4000W    II      240-1-60 

16.7 

14105 

3000W    I      240-1-60 

12.5 

11285 

 

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 

WARNING: This heater requires hardwire installation (no plug). 

The installation of this product must be carried out by a 

Certified Electrician and in accordance with all local and 

national electrical codes. 

Read and understand all installation & operation 

instructions prior to operating this unit. Observe all safety instructions. 

 

 

1.  Use only copper wires rated for at least 60ºC. 

2.  Heater air flow must be directed parallel to or away from adjacent wall.   

3.  Observe all wall, floor and ceiling clearance requirements.   

4.  All wiring must be done according to national and local electrical codes. 

The heater must be grounded as a precaution against possible electrical 

shock. Heater circuit must be protected with proper fuses.   

5.  The mounting structure and the anchoring hardware must be capable of 

supporting the weight of the heater and the mounting bracket (if used). 

6.  All electrical power must be disconnected at the main service box, which 

must be locked before connecting, inspecting, cleaning or servicing the 

hater. This is an important precaution to prevent serious electric shock. 

7.  This is heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations containing 

explosive liquids or vapours. This heater has hot or arcing or sparking 

pads inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable 

liquids are used or stored. 

Summary of Contents for EH-4604

Page 1: ...1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Heavy Electric Utility Heater Model EH 4604 Figure 1 Technical Support 1 866 206 0888...

Page 2: ...ors 7 This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas and similar indoor locations Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container 8 To disconnect heater t...

Page 3: ...e only copper wires rated for at least 60 C 2 Heater air flow must be directed parallel to or away from adjacent wall 3 Observe all wall floor and ceiling clearance requirements 4 All wiring must be d...

Page 4: ...ual can result in serious electrical shock LOCATING HEATER Install heater away from traffic areas maintaining clearances stated in figure 2 below The air flow direction should not be restricted ie by...

Page 5: ...et 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 r...

Page 6: ...See Figure 6 and slide the 10 gauge wire through the cable connector NOTE All wiring must be accordance to national and local electrical codes in the United States For certain applications conduit may...

Page 7: ...h as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes and curtains at least 3 ft 0 9 m from the front and top of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear To reduce the risk of fire do not use it...

Page 8: ...L CUT OUT The heater will automatically shut off when parts of it overheat The heater will turn ON again when the abnormal temperature returns to normal levels Should the unit overheat and cause the t...

Page 9: ...ric shock disconnect power to the heater at the main service box before attempting to adjust the heat output of this unit MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 Before cleaning make sure...

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