Desa VMH3000TPA Thermostat Sensing Bulb, Installation Options, A. Mounting Heater To Wall

Models: VMH3000TPA

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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

INSTALLATION

Thermostat Sensing Bulb

Installation Options

A. Mounting Heater To Wall

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INSTALLATION

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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping.

Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb

1.Remove front panel of heater (see Figure 2, page 4).

2.Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.

IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation.

Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb

1.Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot opening in bottom of heater.

2.Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 10. Clamp is provided in hardware package.

3.Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 10. Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater. Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.

Thermostat

Sensing Bulb

Locating Thermostat Sensing BulbAttaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp

Figure 10 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

There are three options for mounting this heater.

A.Mounting heater to wall

B.Mounting heater to optional hearth base

C.Mounting heater with optional hearth base to optional mantel.

A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket is located in the package tray. Remove mounting bracket from tray.

Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways.

1.Attaching to wall stud

2.Attaching to wall anchor

Attaching to Wall Stud: This method provides the strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs.

Attaching to Wall Anchor: This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).

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

Marking Screw Locations

1.Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level.

INSTALLATION OPTIONS WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 11. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.

2.Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 11).

Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only.

3.Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.

11"

16"

Min.

 

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Only Insert Mounting

18 3/4"

Screws Through Last

Min.

Hole On Each End

 

Floor

Figure 11 - Mounting Bracket Clearances

Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.

Attaching To Wall Stud Method

For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs.

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

2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall.

3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs.

4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs.

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