DeLonghi WIR2, WIR1 manual Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater, Installation

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INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as a supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as you primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.

•for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve*

•ground joint union

•test gauge connection*

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

•for natural gas, test gauge connection*

LOCATING HEATER

This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.

WARNING: maintain the minimum clearances shown in figure 4 if you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

WARNING: Never install the heater

•in the bathroom

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable object are less than 36 inches

from the front, top, or sides of the heater.

•as a fireplace insert

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty area

CAUTION: if you install the heater in a home garage

•heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor

•place heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.

CAUTION: This heater creates warm air cur- rents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may dis- color walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6 . If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor con- tent in the air.

For convenience and efficiency, install heater

•Where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•In coldest part of room.

Fig.4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater

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