Replacing the Radiant Heater
Required tools
3/8” socket
crosshead screwdriver
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, disconnect power before installing or servicing equipment. A qualified technician must perform the service procedures. |
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Remove sliding doors.
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Using a crosshead screwdriver, remove three screws around the heater, leaving the top right screw.
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Using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the heater housing and allow housing to hinge down.
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Remove fourth screw from around heater and remove outer housing.
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Using a 3/8” socket, remove the wires from the back of the radiant heater.
Using a multimeter, or ohmmeter, check ohm rating without the wires connected. The Ohm ratings: 208V - Hot - 84.8 ohms; Cold - 72.7 - 88.9 ohms 230V - Hot - 103.7 ohms; Cold - 88.9 - 108.7 ohms 240V - Hot - 221.5 ohms; Cold - 189.9 - 232.1 ohms
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Install new radiant heater in reverse order.
When re-attatching the heater wires to the heater the bottom nut must be held in place while the top nut is tightened down on the heater wires.
