VENTILATION AIR
Figure 3 -Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts: You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3. Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts. IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
INSTALLATION
the power vent.
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only Propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not Propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
INSTALLATION NEEDS
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
piping (check local codes)
sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas) equipment shutoff valve*
ground joint union
test gauge connection* sediment trap
tee joint pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA
dealer. See Accessories, page 17.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. You can locate heater on floor, away from a wall. An optional floor mounting stand is needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer. See Accessories, page 17.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
where there is easy access for
operation, inspection, and service
in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 17. If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage
heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.
locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents.
These | currents move heat | |||||
to wall | surfaces | next | to | |||
h e a t e r . I n s t a l l i n g | h e a t e r | |||||
next | to | vinyl | or | cloth | wall | |
c o v e r i n g s | o r | o p e r a t i n g | ||||
heater | where impurities | (such as | ||||
tobacco smoke, aromatic | candles, | |||||
cleaning | fluids, oil or kerosene | |||||
lamps, etc.) in the air exist may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install
the heater
in a bedroom or bathroom. in a recreational vehicle. where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.
as a fireplace insert. in high traffic areas.
in windy or drafty areas.
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