Enerco TSBF20LPT Locating Heater, Ventilation from Outdoors, Installation, Check GAS Type

				VENTILATION AIR					•	Ground joint union
									•	Test gauge connection*
OUTLET AIR					VENTILATED
									•	Sediment trap
					ATTIC
									•	Tee joint
OUTLET						TO ATTIC			•	Pipe wrench
AIR						TO CRAWL		*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8”
								NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
INLET						SPACE
								connection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certified equipment
AIR
								shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page
			VENTILATION CRAWL SPACE					17.
		Figure 3.						LOCATING HEATER
								This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The
Ventilation from Outdoors
								heater can also be located on a non-combustible floor,
If necessary, provide extra fresh air by using ventilation								away from a wall by using the floor mounting stands
grilles or ducts. Connect these items directly to the								included with the heater. If installed on combustible
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These								flooring such as carpeting, tile or other combustible
include attics* and crawl spaces. Follow the National								material other than wood flooring, the heater must be
Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air								placed on a wood panel the full width and depth of the
for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of								appliance.
ventilation grilles or ducts.								For convenience and efficiency, install the heater:
*IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or									• Where there is easy access for operation,
outlet into attic. If attic has a thermostat-controlled										inspection, and service.
power vent, heated air entering the attic will activate
									• In the coldest part of the room.
the power vent.
									• If planning to use fan, locate heater near an
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the
air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in										electrical outlet.
rooms without enough ventilation air may cause									CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage:
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Fresh									• Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 3 through
										inches above floor.
5.
									• Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental									CAUTION:This heater creates warm air currents.
									These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater.
heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating
									Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or
system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat
									operating heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke,
source. If you have a central heating system, you may
									aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This
									etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the
event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your									WARNING: Never install the heater:
									•	In a bathroom.
primary heat source for the duration of the outage.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install									• In a bedroom (IR20LPT, IR30LPT, BF20LPT or
heater. Follow all local codes.										BF30LPT)
CHECK GAS TYPE									• In a recreational vehicle.
									• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
Use only LP-gas.If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do
not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater										flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
for proper type heater.										the front, top, or sides of the heater.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:									• As a fireplace insert
									• In high-traffic areas
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items
listed below:					2345				• In windy or drafty areas
• Piping (check local codes)									WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the
• Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)									minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If possible,
									provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling, and
• Equipment shutoff valve*
									joining walls.
	234234						5
									Installation instructions and Owner’s Manual