INSTALLING HEATER
Continued
LOCATING HEATER
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3, below. If you can, provide greater clearances.
WARNING
Never install the heater
•in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam- mable objects are less than 48 inches from the front, 53 inches from the top, 12 inches from the right side and 6 inches from the left side and back of heater.
•directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other than wood flooring. Place heater on metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of heater.
•as a fireplace insert.
•in high traffic areas.
•in windy or drafty areas.
CAUTION
If you install the heater in a home garage
•heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor
•locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
•in coldest part of room.
•near an electrical outlet if heater has blower or if you are planning to add blower to heater. See Accessories, page 31 for blower.
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Minimum | 53" |
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Left | Right |
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| 6" Minimum |
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| 48" Minimum from | Minimum |
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