The W Heater was designed to be the highest quality economy heater on the market. It is commonly used in apartment construction or as supplemental heat in single family homes. By combining an efficient impeller style fan with a NiChrome heating element, the W heater delivers instant heat in even the draftiest locations. For use with a wall thermostat or in-built thermostat. A powder-coated, surface mounted wall-can may be purchased separately. When the W series is installed in a WSC surface can it adds UL ratings for Wet Location Applications.
- Economically Built for Maximum Comfort
- NiChrome Open Coil Element for Quick Heat Transfer
- Dual Wattage Design
- C-Frame Motor
- 4-Blade Aluminum Fan
- Patented Smart Limit Protection®
- Wall Can w/ QuickSet™ Stud Tabs
- Proudly Made in the USA with U.S. & Global Materials
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
Product Features
Affordable Comfort for Multi-Family Buildings
An efficient and affordable solution to add warmth to living spaces. By combining an efficient impeller style fan with a NiChrome heating element, the W heater delivers instant heat in even the draftiest locations. Have peace of mind that the heater Includes our patented Smart Limit Protection safety shutoff feature.
Now That’s Smart!
Safe Comfort for Friends and Families
Patented Smart Limit Protection automatically shuts power off to the heater in an abnormal event and must be manually reset for safety.
Available Models
Ordering Information
| BASE MODEL | COLOR | VOLTS | WATTS | AMPS | SHIP WEIGHT lbs | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1210-W | WHITE | 120 | 1000 or 500 | 8.3 or 4.2 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W1210-T-W | WHITE | 120 | 1000 or 500 | 8.3 or 4.2 | 8 | |
| W1215-W | WHITE | 120 | 1500 or 750 | 12.5 or 6.3 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W1215-T-W | WHITE | 120 | 1500 or 750 | 12.5 or 6.3 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W2010-W | WHITE | 208 | 1000 or 500 | 4 or 2.4 | 8 | |
| W2015-W | WHITE | 208 | 1500 or 750 | 7.2 or 3.6 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W2020-W | WHITE | 208 | 2000 or 1000 | 9.6 or 4.8 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W2405-W | WHITE | 240/208* | 500 | 2.1 | 8 | |
| W2410-W | WHITE | 240/208* | 1000 or 500 | 4.1 or 2.1 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W2415-W | WHITE | 240/208* | 1500 or 750 | 6.25 or 3.1 | 8 | Buy Now |
| W2420-W | WHITE | 240/208* | 2000 or 1000 | 8.3 or 4.2 | 8 | Buy Now |
Ordering Information - Factory Installed Options
| ADD SUFFIX | DESCRIPTION | SHIP WEIGHT lbs |
|---|---|---|
| -W | White Color | |
| H | Heatbox Interior Only (No Can or Grill) | 6 |
| -T | Factory Provided Single Pole Thermostat Kit | 8 |
| -T2 | Factory Provided Double Pole Thermostat Kit | 8 |
| -DS15 | Factory Installed Double Pole Disconnect (10A/ 240V / 15A/120V) | 8 |
Order A'la Carte Step 1 - Ordering Information
| ADD SUFFIX | DESCRIPTION | SHIP WEIGHT lbs |
|---|---|---|
| -I | Heatbox Interior and Grill | 6 |
| -H | Heatbox Interior | 6 |
Order A'la Carte Step 2 - Ordering Information
| MODEL | UPC | DESCRIPTION | SHIP WEIGHT lbs | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIC | 12640 | Recess Wall Can | 3.5 | Buy Now |
| UICF | 12540 | Recess Can with Flange (remodel) | 4 | |
| WSC-W | 19202 | Surface Can - White 13.5" L x 10" W x 4"H (Wet Location Rating) | 4 | Buy Now |
| WSC-A | 19203 | Surface Can - Almond 13.5" L x 10" W x 4"H (Wet Location Rating) | 4 | |
| WSC-B | 19206 | Surface Can - Black 13.5" L x 10" W x 4"H (Wet Location Rating) | 4 | Buy Now |
Order A'la Carte Step 3 - Ordering Information
| MODEL | UPC | DESCRIPTION | SHIP WEIGHT lbs | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG-W | 11914 | Grill - White | 3 | Buy Now |
| WG-A | 12785 | Grill - Almond | 3 | |
| WG-B | 14013 | Grill - Black | 3 | Buy Now |
| WOG-W | 19200 | 10" W x 17" H Retrofit Grill - White | 3.5 | |
| WOG-A | 18605 | 10" W x 17" H Retrofit Grill - Almond | 3.5 | |
| WOG-XL-W | 18606 | 14" W x 13.5" H Retrofit Grill - White | 3.5 | |
| WOG-2XL-W | 18608 | 16.4" W x 19.4" H Retrofit Grill - White | 4 |
Ordering Information - Accessories
| MODEL | UPC | DESCRIPTION | SHIP WEIGHT lbs | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKIT-1BW | 20654 | Built-in Single Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Bright White | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-2BW | 20655 | Built-in Double Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Bright White | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-1B | 17346 | Built-in Single Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Black | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-2B | 17347 | Built-in Double Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Black | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-1A | 20613 | Built-in Single Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Almond | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-2A | 20614 | Built-in Double Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit, Almond | 0.5 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-1-TP | 11056 | Built-in Tamper Proof Single Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit | 0.4 | Buy Now |
| TKIT-2-TP | 11057 | Built-in Tamper Proof Double Pole Single Throw Thermostat Kit | 0.4 | Buy Now |
Engineering Specs
Contractor shall supply and install W Series in-wall mounted forced-air electric heaters manufactured by King Electrical Mfg. Company. Heaters shall be of the wattage and voltage as indicated on the plans.
Ratings: Wattages of 500 to 2,000 at 120, 208 or 240 Volts are available. Heaters shall provide air movement at 85 CFM.
Fan and Motor: Motor shall be shaded pole, permanently lubricated, C-frame type with impedance protection and sealed bearings. Motors shall be the same voltage as the heater. The motor and all wiring shall be totally isolated from the heating chamber for protection from heated air. The motor shall be equipped with a dynamically balanced four-blade aluminum impeller fan, located in the upper portion of the heat box, and shall provide a down-flow heating pattern.
Elements: Assemblies shall be constructed of coiled Nickel Chromium alloy, corrosion-resistant wire strung through a minimum of four rows of mica insulator. Element assemblies shall have factory provided connection to allow field modification to 50% wattage at time of installation.
Smart Limit Thermal Protection: Turns off heater during any unsafe temperatures on inlet or outlet and will only reset if power is interrupted for 10 minutes. Simply turning thermostat down below set point will reset. Exclusive King design and patented for US and Canada under #6,748,163 B2 and #2,393,882
Wall Can with QuickSetTM stud alignment tabs: The wall can shall be 20 gauge electro-galvanized steel and contain knockouts through which power leads are brought. The wall can shall be able to mount directly to wall studs in new or existing construction. The wall can shall be provided with QuickSetTM stud alignment tabs, used for maintaining proper depth during new installation. The wall can shall be supplied with a factory installed ground wire. Clearance: 6” to a side wall, 4” from floor minimum.
Grill: The grill shall be a louvered, one-piece design with rounded edges on all four sides, with rounded corners to prevent snags from contact with other materials. The grill shall be epoxy powder- coated in the color specified by manufacturer. When the W series is installed in a WSC surface
can it adds UL ratings for Wet Location Applications.
Approvals: cULus (E41422)
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