Cadet 2F500-1 User Manual

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Electric Baseboard Heater
Owner’s Guide
6¾"
17.15cm
2½"
6.35cm
Side
Front
3¾"
9.53cm
3¾"
9.53cm
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Straight Screwdriver
• Wire Strippers
• Drill or Hammer
• Drill Bits
• (4) Wood Screws
• Wire Connectors
• Strain Relief Connector
• Practical design is silent and built to last
• Easy installation with pre-punched
knockouts at 1-inch intervals
• Universal wiring available on either left or
right end
• Place under a window for convection to
naturally circulate warm air in your room
• Rest easy—includes high-temperature
safety shutoff feature
• Durable, powder-coated nish stands up to
nicks and scratches
• Your Cadet electric baseboard heater has
been thoroughly tested and is guaranteed
with a limited lifetime warranty
Electric Baseboard Models
Line
Voltage
Model Watts Amps
120
2F500-1 500 4.2
3F750-1 750 6.3
4F1000-1 1000 8.3
6F1500-1 1500 12.5
208
2F500-8 500 2.4
3F750-8 750 3.6
4F1000-8 1000 4.8
5F1250-8 1250 6.0
6F1500-8 1500 7.2
8F2000-8 2000 9.6
8F2500-8 2500 12
240
(1)
2F350 350 1.5
2F500 500 2.1
3F750 750 3.1
4F1000 1000 4.2
5F1250 1250 5.2
6F1500 1500 6.3
8F2000 2000 8.3
8F2500 2500 10.4
8F2025 2000/2500 8.3/10.4
10F2500 2500 10.4
(1)
240 volt models can be used at 208 volts. Wattage equals 75% of 240v rated
wattage.
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Note: A wall thermostat or built-in thermostat kit is
required for comfortable warmth and control
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Cadet 2F500-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Cadet
Model	2F500-1
Category	Electric Heater
Language	English

Summary

Benefits You Can Depend On

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Mount Heater to Wall

Instructions for mounting the heater to the wall, including locating studs and securing the unit.

Step 2: Baseboard Wiring

Detailed steps for wiring the baseboard heater, covering different voltage and model configurations.

Multi-Watt Baseboard Wiring (Model 8F2025)

Instructions for wiring the multi-watt Model 8F2025 on the left side, including wattage selection.

Wiring with Wall Thermostats

Guidelines for connecting the baseboard heater to single or double pole wall thermostats.

Multiple Baseboard Wiring

Instructions for wiring multiple baseboard heaters in parallel on the same circuit.

Operating Instructions

How to Operate Your Heater

Guidance on setting the thermostat to control room temperature and initial startup observations.

Maintaining Your Heater

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the heater, including safety precautions.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cadet Baseboard Heater Warranty