Troubleshooting Chart - Cadet The Hot One RCP402S Guía Para El Propietario

CONSULT LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE WHAT WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
Symptom
The plug does not
fit receptacle
Heater does not operate
Elements heat, fan does not
operate
Heater fan operates, but
does not discharge warm air
Heater does not shut off
Heater discharges smoke
Fan blades do not turn
Manual reset limit trips
repeatedly
Parts may be ordered from the Cadet Service Department, 360.693.2505.
Warranty Information
Maintenance: For safer operation and to prolong the life of the heater, it is necessary to follow the maintenance instructions included with each
heater. Failure to properly maintain the heater will result in the warranty being voided. All warranties offered to original consumer only. Warranty
instructions included with each heater.
All Cadet Products
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet Manufacturing Co. will repair or replace any Cadet product, including
thermostats, found to be defective or malfunctioning from first date of purchase through the first year.
Extended Product Warranties
Model RCP
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY: Cadet Manufacturing Co. will repair or replace any (RCP) element or motor found to be defective or malfunctioning
from first date of purchase through the fifth year.
THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY:
1. To conditions resulting from improper installation or incorrect supply voltage;
2. To conditions resulting from improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, or alteration;
3. To service calls or labor involved in replacing defective part(s);
4. If the date of manufacture cannot be determined;
5. To freight damaged products.
CADET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF THESE
WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Cadet neither assumes, nor authorizes anyone to assume for it, any other obligation or liability in connection with these electric heaters or any part
of such heaters.
If the product should become defective during the warranty period, contact Cadet Manufacturing Co. at 360.693.2505 for instructions on how to have
the repair or replacement processed. Products returned without authorization will be refused.
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Troubleshooting Chart

Problem
1. Heater is 240 volt requiring a 240
volt receptacle (see Fig. 1)
1. Heater is or has been
blocked
2. Thermostat set too low
3. Circuit breaker not turned on
4. Loose plug connection
5. Defective manual reset limit
1. Defective time delay switch
1. Reset tripped
2. Fan switch is "ON" and thermostat
setting is below actual tempera-
ture
3. Fan dispersing warm air after
shutdown
4. Defective heater elements
5. Wire loose from elements
1. Heat loss from area is greater
than heater capacity
2. Defective thermostat
3. Fan switch in "ON" postition
1. Dust, dirt, and lint accumulated
inside the heater
2. Jammed fan blades
1. Manual reset limit tripped
2. Jammed fan blades
3. Defective motor
1. Overheating
2. Overheating at shutdown
3. Overheating from excessive dust
or dirt particles
4. Overheating due to elevation of
location
Warranty
Solution
1. DO NOT ALTER CORD. Install the proper 240 volt receptacle (see
Figure 1) or return the heater in its original condition
1. Remove obstruction. Push manual reset button found in front lower
panel
2. Turn knob clockwise until a click sound is heard
3. Turn circuit breaker on
4. Check plug connection
5. Replace manual reset limit
1. Replace the delay switch
1.Allow heater to cool, then push reset
2. Increase the thermostat setting; turn fan switch to "AUTO"
3. Fan will shut off in approximately 90 seconds
4. Replace elements
5. Check and correct loose wire
1. Close doors or windows. Provide additional insulation
and/or heaters
2. Replace thermostat
3. Change fan switch to "AUTO" setting
1. Clean heater. Blow dirt accumulation off heater with
compressed air
2. Remove obstruction
1. Remove obstruction. Once heater has cooled, push
reset button
2. Remove obstruction
3. Replace fan motor
1. Check all clearance requirements (No ceiling mount)
2. Discontinue use of breaker to control heater, or replace time delay
switch
3. Clean heater (See "Operation and Maintenance" section for
instructions)
4. Location elevation exceeds recommended 7500 feet.
#720086 REV B 06/04