3Framing and Clearances

 

WARNING

 

Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be

 

 

maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these

Fire Risk

 

instructions refl ect typical installations and are for design

Provide adequate clearances.

 

purposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to

•

Around air openings

 

individual design preferences.

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To combustibles

 

The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these

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For service access.

 

installation instructions are not drawn to scale.

Locate heater away from traffic areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Selecting Heater Location

Several options are available to you when choosing a loca- tion for your heater. This heater may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 3.1. This heater may be installed directly on the fl oor, carpet or raised on a hearth.

DANGER

Electrocution Risk

•NEVER locate this heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

•Contact local building administrator for information on bathroom intallations.

WARNING

Fire Risk!

•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•Do NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

WARNING

Do NOT use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water.

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed.

Failure to comply may cause fi re.

B. Clearances

Figure 3.1 shows all clearances that must be maintained around the heater.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Due to high temperature, this heater should be located out of high traffic areas.

•Keep combustible materials such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 12 in. (305 mm) from the front of the heater.

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 in.

 

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

(356mm)

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 in. (26mm) min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(356mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model

 

 

A

B

C

 

 

D

 

SILH50E

in.

 

36-1/4

45

 

 

22-1/2

 

31-7/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series

mm

 

921

1143

572

 

810

 

SILH60E

in.

 

41-1/8

50

 

 

25

 

35-3/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series

mm

 

1045

1270

635

 

899

 

Figure 3.1 Heater Locations

Heatilator • SILHOUETTE Series Electric Fireplace • 4030-155 Rev K • 04/05

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