FLCH4R Garage and
Utility Electric Heater
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.
Volts
Amps
Watts
BTU/HR
Phase
Min Fuse
Size*
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
FLCH4R
208
17.3
8.66
3600
1800
12284
6142
1
25
240
20
10
4800
2400
16378
8189
1
25
5200-11227-000
PPD 39413
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WHEN USING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read all instructions before installing or 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, etc. and curtains
at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
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. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before using.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn power to
heater circuit at main disconnect panel.
7. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fire
or damage to the heater.
8. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner.
9. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
10. 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.
11. This heater is provided with automatic resetting thermal limit
and an alarm beeper to alert user if heater has overheated.
If the alarm has activated, immediately turn off the heater
and inspect and remove any objects around heater that may
have blocked the airflow or otherwise caused the heater
to overheat. Do not continue to use heater if it repeatedly
overheats and activates the alarm.
CAUTION - On FFCH.R models, once heater has cycled off
on the thermal limit, the heater will not return to operation until
the user restarts and reprograms the control. Therefore, this
unit is not recommended for freeze protection applications.
12. This heater is intended for comfort heating applications and
not intended for use in special environments. Do not use
damp or wet locations such as marine or greenhouse or in
areas where corrosive or chemical agents are present.
13. When installing, see INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS for
additional warnings and precautions.
14. For safe and efficient operation, and to extend the life of
your heater, keep your heater clean - See MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS.
15. This heater is not to be used as a portable unit and or have a
cord and plug installed. (HARD WIRED ONLY)
