9810WH - Heating BROAN - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Wall heater (fan-forced)
Model	9810WH
Dimensions (Housing)	12 1/2" (31.8 cm) high x 10 1/2" (26.7 cm) wide x 3 3/8" (8.6 cm) deep
Dimensions (Grille)	14 3/4" (37.5 cm) high x 11" (27.9 cm) wide x 1" (2.5 cm) deep
Wall Cutout Size	12 5/8" (32.1 cm) high x 10 5/8" (27.0 cm) wide
Electrical Ratings	120V or 240V AC, requires separate circuit
Power	Heater assembly (not specified wattage, but typical for this model)
Mounting Orientation	Vertical only
Minimum Clearances	6" (15.2 cm) from floor, 12" (30.5 cm) from adjacent walls
Safety Features	Thermal fuse, thermal protector, grounded
Controls	Built-in thermostat (knob)
Heating Element	Fan-forced with blower motor
Material	Metal housing, metal grille
Color	White (model number ends in WH)
Maintenance	Monthly vacuuming of grille; no lubrication needed
Warranty	1 year limited warranty (parts and workmanship)
Compliance	UL listed (implied by safety instructions)
Weight	Approximately 8-10 lbs (not specified, estimate based on size)
Installation	New or existing construction; hardwired
Indoor/Outdoor Use	Indoor only

Frequently Asked Questions - 9810WH BROAN

What is the recommended minimum distance from the floor when installing the heater?

The heater must be installed at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) above the finished floor.

Can I use this heater with a dimmer switch?

No, do not connect the heater to a dimmer switch or speed control. It must be wired directly to the power supply.

How often should I clean the heater?

Clean the heater at least once a month. Turn off power, let it cool, then gently vacuum the grille openings with a soft brush attachment.

What should I do if the heater stops working unexpectedly?

The heater has a thermal fuse that shuts it off if temperatures exceed normal limits. Check for obstructions or overheating causes. If it persists, contact a qualified electrician.

Is the heater safe to use in a bathroom or shower area?

No, do not install the heater in a tub or shower enclosure or where it may come in contact with water. Keep switches away from water sources.

What size wall cutout is needed for installation?

The required wall cutout is 12 5/8 inches (32.1 cm) high by 10 5/8 inches (27.0 cm) wide.

Can the heater be mounted horizontally?

No, the heater must be mounted vertically only. Horizontal mounting is not allowed.

Does the heater require a separate circuit?

Yes, the heater requires a separate circuit and can be wired for 120V or 240V operation as per the wiring label.

What is the warranty period for this heater?

The heater comes with a 1-year limited warranty covering material defects and workmanship from the date of original purchase.

How do I adjust the temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob fully clockwise for maximum heat, then adjust counterclockwise to maintain desired room temperature. Turn fully counterclockwise to turn off.

USER MANUAL 9810WH BROAN

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS HEATER.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

5. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, etc. and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.

6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

7. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel (or operate internal disconnect switch, if provided).

10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.

11. To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.

12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or stored.

13. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

14. Install heater at least 6 inches from floor or any adjacent wall.
15. To avoid electrical shock: Do not install unit in a tub or shower enclosure or any location where it may come in contact with water. Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
16. This product may ONLY be installed vertically in a wall. Do not mount in any other position.
17. Do not connect heater to dimmer switch or speed control.
18. This product must be grounded.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read all instructions and product labels before beginning installation.
• Only mount the heater in a vertical position.
• Mount the heater at least 6" above the finished floor.
• Do not mount the heater over a bathtub or in a shower stall enclosure.
• When mounted, the heater should not be closer than 12" to an adjacent wall.
• Do not block the wall heater — i.e., by mounting under a towel rack, behind a door, etc.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: See wiring label on heater housing. The heater may be wired for either 120V or 240V operation and requires a separate circuit.

UNIT DIMENSIONS

Housing: 12 ^1/2 " high x 10 ^1/2 " wide x 3 ^3/8 " deep.

Grille: 14 ^3/4 " high x 11" wide x 1" deep.

Wall Cutout: 12^5/8 " high x 10^5/8 " wide.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

CAUTION: High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side and rear.

MOUNTING THE HOUSING

(New Construction)

Refer to Figure 1.

1. Choose heater location. Make sure the heater will not be mounted closer than 12" from a vertical surface or 6" from the floor.
2. Using nails or screws, mount one side of housing to wall stud. The flange must be flush to the stud.
3. Run wiring from circuit breaker or fuse box to heater location.
4. Install box connector into wiring entrance hole in housing's junction box.
5. Pull wiring through entrance hole and secure cable to box connector. Allow 6" of wiring to make connections.
6. Finished wall opening should be 12 ^5 /8" high x 10 ^5 /8" wide.

MOUNTING THE HOUSING

(Existing Construction)

1. Choose heater location. Make sure the heater will not be mounted closer than 12" from a vertical surface or 6" from the floor.
2. Refer to Figure 2. Make wall cutout next to a wall stud. Cutout size: 12^5/8" high x 10^5/8" wide.with frame.)
3. Run wiring from circuit breaker or fuse box to heater location.
4. Install box connector into wiring entrance hole in housing's junction box.
5. Pull wiring through cutout and secure cable to box connector. Allow 6" of wiring to make connections.
6. Refer to Figure 3. Insert TOP of housing into cutout first so that box connector clears the wall. Then, insert bottom of housing into cutout. The flange must be flush with the wall.
7. Use nails or screws to mount one side of housing to wall stud.

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

1. While making wiring connections, support the heater assembly on the bottom of the rough-in frame.
2. For 120 Volt operation, make wiring connections as shown in Figure 4.
3. For 240 Volt operation, make wiring connections as shown in Figure 5.
4. Use wire nuts to make connections. Insulate all connections with electrical tape.

SECURING THE HEATER

1. Dress all wiring back to into junction box.
2. Locate center holes in housing flange and align with mounting holes in grille.
3. Use two provided screws to attach grille to housing.

120vAC

FIGURE 4

240vAC

FIGURE 5

OPERATION

Turn thermostat fully clockwise to HIGH position. Allow heater to run until room is at desired temperature. Adjust thermostat as required to maintain desired temperature. Turn the thermostat to FULL COUNTERCLOCKWISE position when operation is no longer desired.

Thermal protector: If for any reason temperatures increase beyond normal limits, a safety thermal fuse will shut heater off. The heater will require servicing by a qualified electrician.

Check entire installation to determine cause of overheating.

MAINTENANCE

The following maintenance and cleaning tasks can be performed by the user. All other servicing must be performed by an authorized technician. If you have any questions, please consult with our customer service department at: 800-558-1711.

LUBRICATION

The heater is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling or disassembly.

CLEANING

Clean heater once a month as follows:

1. Turn off power at service panel.
2. Make sure heating element is cool.
3. Use a soft brush attachment to gently vacuum grille openings or wipe grille clean with a soft cloth.
4. Restore power.

CAUTION: METAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE IMMERSED IN WATER.

SERVICE PARTS

Key No. Part No. Description

1	99111432	Grille
2	99360253	Knob

3 52872039 Grille Screw

4 97018621 Heater Assembly (9810WH)

97018622 Heater Assembly (9815WH)

5 57271000 Thermostat, with Mounting Nut

6 33384000 Thermostat Cover

7 33178000 Blower & Motor

8 99521763 Thermal Fuse

9 99271433 Thermal Protector

WARRANTY

Limited Warranty

Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC (the "Company") warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its product ("you") that the product (the "Product") will be free from material defects in the Product or its workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.

The limited warranty period for any replacement parts provided by the Company and for any Products repaired or replaced under this limited warranty shall be the remainder of the original warranty period.

This warranty does not cover speed controls, fluorescent lamp starters, tubes, halogen and incandescent bulbs, fuses, filters, ducts, roof caps, wall caps and other accessories for ducting that may be purchased separately and installed with the Product. This warranty also does not cover (a) normal maintenance and service, (b) normal wear and tear, (c) any Products or parts which have been subject to misuse, abuse, abnormal usage, negligence, accident, improper or insufficient maintenance, storage or repair (other than repair by the Company), (d) damage caused by faulty installation, or installation or use contrary to recommendations or instructions, (e) any Product that has been moved from its original point of installation, (f) damage caused by environmental or natural elements, (g) damage in transit, (h) natural wear of finish, (i) Products in commercial or nonresidential use, or (j) damage caused by fire, flood or other act of God. This warranty covers only Products sold to original consumers in the United States by the Company or U.S. distributors authorized by the Company.

This warranty supersedes all prior warranties and is not transferable from the original consumer purchaser.

No Other Warranties: This Limited Warranty contains the Company's sole obligation and your sole remedy for defective products. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To the extent that applicable law prohibits the exclusion of implied warranties, the duration of any applicable implied warranty is limited to the period specified for the express warranty above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Any oral or written description of the Product is for the sole purpose of identifying it and shall not be construed as an express warranty.

Whenever possible, each provision of this Limited Warranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision is held to be prohibited or invalid, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the other remaining provisions of the Limited Warranty.

Remedy: During the applicable limited warranty period, the Company will, at its option, provide replacement parts for, or repair or replace, without charge, any Product or part thereof, to the extent the Company finds it to be covered by and in breach of this limited warranty under normal use and service. The Company will ship the repaired or replaced Product or replacement parts to you at no charge. You are responsible for all costs for removal, reinstallation and shipping, insurance or other freight charges incurred in the shipment of the Product or part to the Company. If you must send the Product or part to the Company, as instructed by the Company, you must properly pack the Product or part—the Company is not responsible for damage in transit. The Company reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured Products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process. Such Products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an original Product or part and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.

Exclusion of Damages: THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT THE COMPANY'S OPTION, SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE COMPANY'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, ITS USE OR PERFORMANCE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

This warranty covers only replacement or repair of defective Products or parts thereof at the Company's main facility and does not include the cost of field service travel and living expenses. Any assistance the Company provides to or procures for you outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive the warranty.

The Company will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred by you in repairing or replacing any defective Product, except for those incurred with the Company's prior written permission.

How to Obtain Warranty Service: To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify the Company at the address or telephone number stated below within seven (7) days of discovering the covered defect, (b) give the model number and part identification and (c) describe the nature of any defect in the Product or part. At the time of requesting warranty service, you must present evidence of the original purchase date. If you cannot provide a copy of the original written limited warranty, then the terms of the Company's most current written limited warranty for your particular product will control. The most current limited written warranties for the Company's products can be found at www.broan.com.

Broan 926 West State Street, Hartford, WI 53027 www.broan.com 800-558-1711

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