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Ceramic Combination Heaters AK55L - Maintenance

The Ceramic Combination Heaters AK55L - Maintenance focuses on keeping your asset clean. With 3 cleaning steps and instructions on how to change the lightbulb correctly included.

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08/19/2022

Ceramic Combination Heaters AK55L - Maintenance

The Ceramic Combination Heaters AK55L - Maintenance focuses on keeping your asset clean. With 3 cleaning steps and instructions on how to change the lightbulb correctly included.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

NOTE: Grill and fan should be cleaned when dust accumulation becomes visible on grill or every 6 months.

Cleaning the Grill

Reverse the instructions in Section 6 Completing the Installation to remove grill. Use a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with a soft cloth.
NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry grill before reinstalling.

Cleaning the Fan Assembly

Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.

NOTE: Motors in this unit are permanently lubricated. Do not add lubricant.

WARNING: ANY OTHER SERVICING TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING

Changing the Light Bulb

Disconnect power to the unit. Open light lens by pushing in on the two tabs of light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open on the connector bars. DO NOT remove the lens from the grill.
Incandescent Bulb (AK55L): Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base incandescent bulb.
Fluorescent Bulb: Install an Air King model 26SBL or a compatible GU24 26 watt self ballasted lamp (not included) into the lamp holder by lining up the pins on the lamp base to the socket of the lamp holder and turning the lamp body clockwise until the lamp snaps into place and is firmly seated in the lamp holder

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

NOTE: Grill and fan should be cleaned when dust accumulation becomes visible on grill or every 6 months.

Cleaning the Grill

Reverse the instructions in Section 6 Completing the Installation to remove grill. Use a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with a soft cloth.

NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry grill before reinstalling.

Cleaning the Fan Assembly

Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.

NOTE: Motors in this unit are permanently lubricated. Do not add lubricant.

WARNING: ANY OTHER SERVICING TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING

Changing the Light Bulb

Disconnect power to the unit. Open light lens by pushing in on the two tabs of light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open on the connector bars. DO NOT remove the lens from the grill.

Incandescent Bulb (AK55L): Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base incandescent bulb.