Desa VMH3000TNA Mounting Heater on Optional Hearth Base, Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base

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B. MOUNTING HEATER ON OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE

Tools needed:

•#2 Phillips screwdriver

•slotted screwdriver

•electric drill (if securing base to floor)

The optional hearth base kit includes the following:

•Hearth Base

•4 Wood Screws

•4 Sheet Metal Screws

•Brass Base Trim

•Hearth Insert

•4 Anchors

•2 Brass Screws

Note: It is an option to secure “A” model hearth base to floor. You must secure the “B” and “C” model hearth bases to floor. To secure hearth base to floor, follow instruc- tions under Securing Hearth Base to Floor. If not securing hearth base to floor, proceed to Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base.

Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base

1.Lay heater on its back on a table with the bottom of heater overhanging the edge of the table.

2.Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom of heater. Discard shipping screws.

3.Line up mounting holes on top of hearth base with holes in bottom of heater (see Figure 16).

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure hearth base to heater with four sheet metal screws (see Figure 16).

5.Stand heater up on base.

6.Place hearth insert in hearth base as shown in Figure 17.

7.Assemble brass trim (see steps 1 through 7 under Assembling and At- taching Brass Trim, page 4).

8.Slide base trim on heater base. Attach brass trim to base with two brass screws included as shown in Figure 17.

Shipping Screw

Bottom of Heater

 

Base

 

Mounting

Holes

Sheet Metal

Holes for Securing Screw Heater to Floor

Figure 16 - Attaching Heater to Hearth Base

Securing Hearth Base to Floor

1.Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 16). Remove hearth base.

2.For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations before drilling.

If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4" deep hole using a 1/8" diameter drill bit. Do not use anchors in wood floors.

If securing to a concrete floor, drill a 1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diameter concrete drill bit. Completely insert an- chors into each hole.

3.Mount heater to hearth base following steps under Mounting Heater to Op- tional Hearth Base. After mounting heater, position heater and hearth base over drilled holes. With slotted screw- driver, secure hearth base to floor with four wood screws.

Hearth

Insert

Screw

Brass Base

Trim

Figure 17- Placing Hearth Insert on Heater Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualLocal Codes Safety InformationUnpacking AssemblyProduct Features Product IdentificationAssembling and Attaching Brass Trim Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front PanelConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Locating Heater InstallationInstallation Items Check GAS TypeMounting Heater to Wall Installation OptionsThermostat Sensing Bulb Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsSecuring Hearth Base to Floor Mounting Heater on Optional Hearth BaseMounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base Assembling Mantel Connecting to GAS SupplyMounting Heater to Optional Mantel Checking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Lighting InstructionsBurner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnerPilot Flame Pattern Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at Service Hints Cleaning and MaintenanceReplacement Parts VMH3000TNA Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY VMH3000TNA Description QTY Parts ListTechnical Service SpecificationsAccessories International Warranty Information

VMH3000TNA specifications

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