King Electric Model KDS User Manual
King Electric Radiators

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
“KDSR” Series
Recessed Mounting (2 to 5 kW)
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION
FOR THE USER
INS398-200404-03
IMPORTANT:
MUST BE INSTALLED OR SUSPENDED SOLIDLY
This heater could weight up to 31 lb (14 kg)
STANDARD CEILING MOUNTING (Fig. 1)
1. Never install the air-forced diffuser at less than 8 ft. (250 cm)
from
the
fl oor and 12 in. (30 cm) from adjacent walls.
2. Provide an opening in the ceiling of
23 X 23 X 6
3/16
in. (580 X 580 X 160 mm).
3. Convey the wires of power supply to the opening provided.
4. Remove the appropriate knock-out from the recess box
for the electrical supply.
5. Attach fi rmly the heater using provided screws.
6. Connect the heater leads to the supply leads according
to the national and local codes. See wiring diagram.
7. Install the front cover using provided screws (4).
SUSPENDED CEILING MOUNTING (Fig. 2)
1. Never install the air-forced diffuser at less than 8 ft. (250 cm)
from
the
fl oor and 12 in. (30 cm) from adjacent walls.
2. Convey the wires of power supply to the ceiling space.
3. Suspend the heater fi rmly (without the front cover) using
chains, steel wires (use the supplied hooks) or steel bar
by taking care of leaving enough space between the heater
and the drop ceiling in anticipation of step # 5.
4. Connect the heater leads to the supply leads according
to the national and local codes. See wiring diagram.
5. Gently sit the front cover on the drop ceiling structure.
6. Lower the heater and adjust its height so that it rests on
the front cover already in place.
7. Mount the front cover to the heater using provided
screws
(4).
OPTIONS
See installation pamphlet provided with the various options for
the installation of those options.
ATTENTION
Basic precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of
fi re, electric shock, and injury.
- Read all instructions before using this heater.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock, fi re,
or damage to heater.
- Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any way whatsoever.
- Heater contains arcing and sparking parts. Do not use it in
areas where gasoline, paint, or fl ammable liquids are used or
stored.
- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fi re,
electric shock, or injury.
- Use copper wire only.
- The motor is thermally protected.
MAINTENANCE
Once a year, remove the front cover and use a vacuum cleaner
or compressed air to remove the dust accumulation inside the
heater. Cleaning should be done while the heater is disconnected
from the power supply circuit.
A qualifi ed technician should perform any other servicing.
WARRANTY
KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. warrants the electric heating
element of the KDSR Series for a ten (10) year period; and its
component parts against defects in material and workmanship
for a one (1) year period following the date of purchase,
under normal use and service, when proof of purchase of
such is provided to the manufacturer. The obligation of KING
ELECTRICAL MFG. CO., under the terms of this warranty,
will be to supply a new unit and this omits the manufacturer to
bear the installation costs or other secondary charges linked to
replacing the unit or the component part(s).
IMPORTANT
Connect the control (thermostat or relay)
to the T1-T2 position on the terminal block.
Do not interrupt power supply to control this heater.
KING ELECTRICAL MFG. CO.
9131 10
th
Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: 206-762-0400 - Fax: 206-763-7738
www.king-electric.com
THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED
BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
KDSR 2 to 5 kW
Standard Ceiling
Mounting
KDSR 2 to 5 kW
Drop Ceiling
Mounting