Enerco MHBF30LPT Locating Heater, Ventilation from Outdoors, Installation, Check Gas Type

				VENTILATION AIR					•	Ground joint union
									•
OUTLET AIR					VENTILATED					Test gauge connection*
									•	Sediment trap
					ATTIC
						TO ATTIC			•	Tee joint
OUTLET									•	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
grills 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 grills 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.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the									• If planning to use fan, locate heater near an
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 the use as supple-									CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
									currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. In-
mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary
									stalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or oper-
heating system. Do not install this heater as your
									ating heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke,
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
									aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
system, you may run system’s circulating blower while
									etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout
the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use									WARNING: Never install the heater:
									•	In a bathroom.
this heater as your primary heat source for the duration
of the outage.									• In a bedroom (IR20LPT, IR30LPT, BF20LPT or
WARNING: A qualified service person must install										BF30LPT)
heater. Follow all local codes.									• In a recreational vehicle.
CHECK GAS TYPE									• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
Use only LP-gas.If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do										flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater										the front, top, or sides of the heater.
for proper type heater.									• As a fireplace insert
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:									•	In high-traffic areas
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items									• In windy or drafty areas
listed below:
									WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the
• Piping (check local codes)									minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If possible,
• Sealant (resistant to LP				Gas)					provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling,
									and joining walls.
• Equipment shutoff valve*
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