BOATSAFE HEATER SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL JR - 250W

Shown with optional mounting bracket
Return to Main Page - Click Here

(For Engine Compartments of 150 cu. ft. or less)
(Boats with single engine, up to 24', or most sailboats)

NOTE: This heater WILL NOT provide adequate protection for a boat that is stored out of the water on a lift, or on a trailer.

UNIT DIMENSIONS:

51/2"H x 41/2"W x 141/2" L - 1" Mounting Bracket at each end of unit. Weight - Approximately 4 lbs.

UNIT ENCLOSURE:

16 Ga. aluminum. Designed for exceptional strength and long life. CAD Vents for proper air flow and maximum heat distribution. Fully Powder Coated for scratch and corrosion resistance.

HEATING ELEMENT:

250W, Cast Alloy, completely sealed, specially designed and engineered for this application. Cast Alloy provides excellent corrosion resistance. Vibration resistant. Will not spark.
UL recognized.

THERMOSTAT CONTROL:

Hermetically sealed. Factory calibrated and pre-set to activate heater unit when ambient air temperature falls below 45° F (approximately), and continue operation until ambient reaches 55° F (approximately). FM approved.

FAN:

Heavy Duty, computer style induction fan. Rated at 21 CFM. UL recognized. CSA certified.

POWER CORD:

15' - Rated 13A, heavy duty service. Includes a molded
3 prong plug. UL and CSA recognized.

UNIT DRAW:

Approximately 2.2A at 120V.

BTU OUTPUT:

860 BTU

COST TO OPERATE:

2¢/Hr. (Based on Average Electricity Cost of 8¢/KWH)

TEST OPERATION OF UNIT:

To "test" the unit when ambient air temperature is above 45°F you must simulate an ambient below 45°F. To create the simulation: With the heater unit plugged into a 120V power source, locate the 1/2" dia. hole marked "Test" on the end cover of the unit. Use a 6 oz. can of Freeze Mist spray NOT supplied with your heater, insert the "straw" into the nozzle and spray a 2-3 second burst of mist into the "Test" hole. This will "trick" the thermostat into turning the heater "ON". After a period of time (30 sec. - 3 min.), the ambient temperature of your test environment will resume control of the thermostat and turn your heater "OFF".

** The "test" procedure may be performed at any time to confirm the operation of your heater. It should be performed periodically, and at the beginning of the cold weather season in your area.

Installation Instructions

Important Installation Guidelines

• Read entire instruction manual or installation instructions specific to your heater before attempting installation.
• We recommend consulting an ABYC certified marine electrician for installation.
• The preferred method of wiring is to hardwire the heater’s power cord to an onboard dedicated marine electrical system with a circuit breaker that is rated a minimum of 15 AMP/120 Volt. This will preserve ignition protection and assure positive operation.
• For seasonal usage or boats without onboard electrical systems, an alternative wiring method is to connect the power cord to a power source external to the engine compartment to eliminate the potential of an electrical spark.
• Never use a plug inside the engine compartment for ANY reason.
• Mount the heater as low as possible in the engine compartment but above the water line of the boat.
• Suggested mounting surfaces include fiberglass, metal or marine rated wood.
• Do not mount the heater directly on fuel tanks, water tanks or batteries.
• Do not mount the heater directly in front of bilge blower vents, even if the vents are covered.
• Every heater comes with ½ inch stainless steel screws to facilitate mounting. Always be aware of what is behind the mounting surface and check the screw length to make sure they will not penetrate any critical structures such as the hull, fuel tanks or batteries.