INSTALLATION
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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
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
•for natural gas, test gauge connection*
*A CSA
CAUTION: This heater cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces 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 flu- ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
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 a bathroom or a bedroom
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches (92 cm) from the front, top or sides of the 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 (45.7 cm) above floor
•locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
•where there is easy access for operation, inspec- tion and service
•in coldest part of room
Locate heater near a 120V 60Hz electrical outlet (normal household voltage).
| CEILING | |
6" (15.2 cm) | 36" | |
Minimum | (91.4 cm) | |
Minimum | ||
From | ||
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Sides Of |
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Heater |
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Left | Right | |
Side | Side | |
| Minimum To | |
| Top Surface | |
| Of Carpeting, | |
FLOOR | 2" (5.1 cm)Tile Or Other | |
Combustible | ||
| Material |
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Heater
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