Digital Timer switch to control 2 phase 240v

[FrAllard]

Hi,

I'm looking to install a nice looking digital timer switch 5,10,15,30 minutes. But all those digital timers works on Single-Phase 120VAC and I want to control a kick panel heater for supplementary heating in the bathroom when needed... The heater works on Two-Phase 240VAC and draw 1000W.

I was thinking that I could run a 12/3 cable so I would get both phase independently, then connect the switch as following

The timer I would by is a Woods 59007
Ratings:

• 
  [*=left]120V ac, 60 Hz
  [*=left]15 Amp, 1800 Watt Resistive
  [*=left]8.3 Amp, 1000 Watt Tungsten
  [*=left]8.3 Amp, 1000VA Ballast
  [*=left]Controls up to 1/4 HP
  [*=left]cUL Listed

Here is how I would connect it...

My question now are...
Whould that work?
How many amp would the switch see, half of what the heater draw?

Regards,
FrAllard

 

[roger]

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