Desa Tech RFP30T Thermostat Sensing Bulb, Installation Options, Mounting Heater to Wall

Models: RFP30T

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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

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

Marking Screw Locations

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

mounting bracket is level.

clearances shown in Figure 13. If

you can, provide greater clear-

,_kWARNING: Maintain minimum I ances from floor and joining wall.

1.Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2. page 4).

2.Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.

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

 

2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-

Mounting Bracket

ure 13).

The mounting bracket is located on back

Note: Only mark last hole on each end

of mounting bracket. Insert mounting

panel of heater. It has been taped there for

screws through these holes only.

shipping. Remove mounting bracket from

 

back panel.

3. Remove tape and mounting bracket

 

from wall.

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 11. Clamp is pro- vided in hardware package.

3.Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 11. Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater. Make sure the thermostat

sensing bulb is pointing up.

Thermostat

SensingBulb

Clamp

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location

Methods

For Attaching

 

Mounting

Bracket To Wall

Figure 13- Mounting Bracket Clearances

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 methodpro- vides the strongesthold. Insert mounting screwsthroughmountingbracket 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).

Figure 11.Attaching Thermostat Sensing

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

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Desa Tech RFP30T installation manual Thermostat Sensing Bulb, Installation Options, Mounting Heater to Wall