before you install your cadet heater turn off electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box and lock or tag the panel door to prevent someone from turning on power while you're installing the heater failing to do this could result in serious electrical shock burns or possible death it's also very important that you verify that the electrical supply wires are the same voltage as the heater a 120 volt heater must be connected to a 120 volt supply a 240 volt heater must be connected to a 240 volt supply if you are replacing an existing heater check the labels on the old heater and replace it using a heater with the same voltage rating first determine the best area for mounting your baseboard for best results mount your baseboard heater under a window along an outside wall or as close as possible to an outside door to avoid risk of a fire the heater must be kept clear of all obstructions the baseboard heater may rest on any floor surface including carpet but do not allow the carpet to block the lower air intake located one inch from the bottom of the unit do not install your heater beneath an electrical outlet all of your electrical work and materials should comply with the National Electric Code the occupational safety code and all of your state and local codes if you are uncomfortable working on electrical appliances unable to follow this tutorial and your owner's manual or do not have the necessary equipment please consult a licensed electrician to install your baseboard heater the tools you will need to install your cadet heater are a phillips screwdriver a straight screwdriver wire strippers a drill drill bits for wood screws three wire connectors and one strain relief connector next locate the wall studs closest to the supply wires and position your heating unit you can connect the supply wires to the left or right of the unit if this is a new installation and not a replacement heater note that new supply wires will need to be routed to the heater to mount the wall heater first remove the wiring compartment cover on the side you wish to wire maintain at least 12 inches clearance between the heater and drapes blinds and furniture there should be at least six inches of clearance on both sides of the heater the heater must be kept clear of all obstructions the heater should be set flush against the surface of the wall so make sure to remove any obstructions between the back of your heater and the surface of the wall in order to prevent dust from being drawn into the room you may talk the seam at the junction of the wall and floor behind the heater if necessary next remove the slotted knock out closest to the supply wires and install a strain relief connector pull the supply wires through the connector and secure leaving six inch wire leads for later use now mount the heater securely to the wall with Phillips screws going into at least two wall studs the back of the heater has star punch dimples that allow the screws to easily pierce the sheet metal you do not need to remove the element cover or deflector to mount the heater there's a green ground screw in both of the junction boxes connect the grounding lead from the supply wires to the grounding screw your baseboard heater is now installed a thermostat must also be installed in order for your heater to function