INSTALLATION
Installing Heater To Wall 20,000 Btu/Hr Models (5.9 kW) (Cont.) Mounting Heater To Floor With Optional Floor Kit [20,000 Btu/Hr (5.9 kW) Only]
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INSTALLATION
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Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket
1.Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater.
2.Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto
Horizontal Slots
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Figure 18 - Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket
Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
1.Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bot- tom on back panel of heater (see Figure 19).
2.Mark screw locations on wall.
3.Remove heater from mounting bracket.
4.If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 10.
If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
5.Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6.Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.
7.Hold spacer in place with one hand. With other hand, insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8.Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note: Do not replace front panel at this time. Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks (see
pages 11 and 12).
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Figure 19 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR WITH OPTIONAL FLOOR KIT [20,000 BTU/HR (5.9 KW) ONLY]
Mounting Base Feet to Heater
1.Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with the heater bot- tom overhanging the table edge.
2.Align holes in base foot with mounting holes on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 20).
3.Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal screws.
4.Repeat for other side.
Mounting Base Feet to Floor (Where required by local code)
If heater is being installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material (other than wood flooring), the heater shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
1.Remove front cover (see Removing Front Panel of Heater, page 10).
2.Position heater with base feet in desired location. Mark holes for drilling. Remove heater with base.
3.If mounting base to a wood floor, drill 1/8 inch diameter hole, 3/4 inch (2 cm) deep. (Do not use anchors in wood floors).
If mounting base to a concrete floor, drill with 1/4 inch diam- eter concrete drill bit, 13/8 inches (3.5 cm) into floor. Insert anchors completely into holes.
4.Reposition heater with base feet over holes. Secure base to floor with wood screws. See Figure 20.
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Base Foot Sheet Metal Screw
Figure 20 - Installing Base Feet (Heater may vary from illustration)
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