Vanguard Heating VMH3000TP Thermostat Sensing Bulb, Installation Options, Mounting Heater to Wall

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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping.

Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb

1.Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2, page 3).

2.Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.

IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation.

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

There are three options for mounting this heater.

A.Mounting heater to wall

B.Mounting heater to optional hearth base

C.Mounting heater to optional mantel (some mantels require the hearth base)

A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.

Marking Screw Locations

1.Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level.

WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 13. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor and joining wall.

2.Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig- ure 13).

Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only.

3.Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.

Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb

1.Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot opening in bottom of heater.

2.Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 11. Clamp is pro- vided in hardware package.

3.Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 11. Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater. Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.

Thermostat

Sensing Bulb

Clamp

Figure 11 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location

Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways.

1.Attaching to wall stud

2.Attaching to wall anchor

Attaching To Wall Stud: This method pro- vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs.

Attaching To Wall Anchor: This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).

Decide which method better suits your needs. Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.

11"

16"

Min.

 

AdjoiningWall

 

Only Insert Mounting

20 3/4"

Screws Through Last

Min.

Hole On Each End

 

Floor

Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances

Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hard- ware package is provided with heater.

Attaching To Wall Stud Method

For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs

1.Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.

2.Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall.

3.Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs.

4.Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS MINI-HEARTHHEATERLocal Codes Safety InformationProduct Features AssemblyProduct Identification UnpackingAttaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Assembling and Attaching Brass TrimLocate brass front trim in brass trim package Providing Adequate Ventilation Fresh AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR AIR for Combustion and VentilationVentilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation Air From OutdoorsInstallation Items InstallationCheck GAS Type Locating HeaterInstallation Options Thermostat Sensing BulbMounting Heater to Wall Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Mounting Heater on Optional Hearth BasePlacing Heater On Mounting Bracket Mounting Heater to Optional Mantel Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth BaseSecuring Hearth Base to Floor External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Operating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceInspecting Burner Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Control Operation Pilot Flame PatternPilot assembly TroubleshootingSafety interlock system has been trig After ODS/pilot lights, keep controlPane/LP company Maintenance,Top Gas odor even when control knob is in OFFReplacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceVMH3000TP Illustrated Parts BREAKDOWN21KEY VMH3000TP Description QTY Parts ListTechnical Service SpecificationsService Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too LowAccessories Warranty Information

VMH3000TP specifications

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