INSTALLATION
Continued
Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
1.Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 12).
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 12 through 14).
Front View
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Side View
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
Mounting heater to floor With optional floor kit
Mounting Base Feet to Heater
1.Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with the heater bottom overhanging the table edge.
2.Align holes in base foot with mounting holes on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 13).
3.Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal screws.
4.Repeat for other side.
Wood
Screw
Base Foot 
Sheet Metal Screw
Figure 13 - Installing Base Feet
Mounting Base Feet to Floor
1.Remove front panel (see Removing Front Panel of Heater, page 9).
2.Position heater with base feet in desired location. Mark holes for drilling. Remove heater with base.
3.For carpeted floors, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations prior to drilling. If mounting base to a wood floor, drill 1/8" diameter hole, 3/4" deep. (Do not use anchors in wood floors).
If mounting base to a concrete floor, drill with 1/4" diameter concrete drill bit, 13/8" into floor. Insert anchors completely into holes.
4.Reposition heater with base feet over holes. Secure base to floor with wood screws. See Figure 13.
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