Louisville Tin and Stove BFT201 Installation - Continued, Clearances, Page, Rough-Ingas Supply

Models: BFT301 BFT302 BFT102 BFT201 BFT202 BFT101

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INSTALLATION - CONTINUED

INSTALLATION - CONTINUED

3)Protect heater from wind, high traffic areas, and drafts (such as doorways, locations that get direct air from a ceiling fan, etc.) as this will cause nuisance pilot outage.

4)All models may be wall mounted using the factory supplied (standard) wall mounting bracket. Additionally all models may be installed freestanding, by adding the optional VF-FSK Floor Stand Kit and using an approved, fire resistant floor mat (available from factory). NOTE: Both wall and floor mount installations require hard piping.

5)If optional blower is to be added, locate heater so there is safe access to an electrical outlet.

CLEARANCES

1)Maintain adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation.

2)Minimum clearances as viewed from front of heater, see Fig. 1. 3” clearance below heater shall be measured from top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.

3)If VF-FSK Free Standing Kit is used and the heater is installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance, such as a stove board.

TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

REQUIRED

1)Pipe wrenches (2).

2)Phillip head screwdriver or screwgun.

3)Pressure test gauge.

4)An A.G.A. certified manual shut off valve with 1/8” NPT pressure tap.

5)Union connector for type of piping used (check local codes).

6)Pipe sealant certified for use with L.P. gas.

7)Components to assemble a drip leg.

8)Level.

9)Drill (if anchors are required).

ROUGH-IN GAS SUPPLY

1)Determine location of heater. (See “Operation”, “Fresh Air”, and “Safety Instructions” for details.

2)Install at least a ½” diameter gas supply line. (Gas supply can enter through bottom or back of heater). See Figure 2.

36”

6”

 

 

 

6”

 

 

 

 

3”

FIGURE 1

1-5/8”13-1/16”

GAS INLET LOCATION

FIGURE 2

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Louisville Tin and Stove BFT201, BFT301 Installation - Continued, Clearances, Tools And Additional Supplies Required, Page

FAQ

What clearances are required for the heater?

Maintain adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper operation. Minimum clearances as viewed from the front of the heater can be found in Figure 1.

Can all models be wall mounted?

Yes, all models may be wall mounted using the factory supplied standard wall mounting bracket.

What tools are required for installation?

Pipe wrenches, phillip head screwdriver or screwgun, pressure test gauge, an A.G.A. certified manual shut off valve with 1/8 NPT pressure tap, union connector for type of piping used, pipe sealant certified for use with L.P. gas, components to assemble a drip leg, level, and drill if anchors are required.