INSTALLATION

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

Marking Screw Locations

WARNING: Maintain mini- mum clearances shown in Figure 5. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.

Mark two screw locations on wall as shown in Figure 6).

20,000 Btu Heaters

16 7/8"

30,000 Btu Heaters

7"

 

24 5/16"

 

Min.

 

 

AdjoiningWall

Insert Mounting

18 3/4"

 

Screws

Min.

Floor

Figure 6 - Wall Mounting Clearances

Locate hardware packet behind left side door of heater.

Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching heater to wall studs

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

2.Tighten screws until screw head is 1/8" away from wall.

Attaching To Wall Anchor Method

For attaching heater to hollow walls (wall areas be- tween studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry).

1.Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry),

drill at least 1" deep.

2.Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 7.

3.Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.

4.For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.

5.Insert mounting screws into wall anchors.

6.Tighten screws until screw head is 1/8" away from wall.

Figure 7 - Folding

Figure 8 - Popping

Anchor

Open Anchor Wings

 

For Thin Walls

Placing Heater On Mounting Screws

1.Locate two top vertical key slots on back end panels of heater.

2.Place heater onto mounting screws.

Vertical

Key Slots

Figure 9 - Vertical Key Slots for Mounting

Heater to Wall

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Desa SF20NT Marking Screw Locations, Mark two screw locations on wall as shown in Figure, Attaching To Wall Anchor Method

SF20NT specifications

Desa SF20NT is a versatile and innovative gas-fired space heater designed for efficient heating solutions in various environments, whether in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. This model is known for its high performance, energy efficiency, and advanced technology, making it a popular choice among users seeking reliability and effectiveness in their heating needs.

One of the primary features of the Desa SF20NT is its impressive heating capacity. With a heating output of around 20,000 BTUs, it can effectively warm spaces up to 1,000 square feet, making it suitable for larger areas. This capability is enhanced by the heater's superior metal construction, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance.

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