INSTALLING HEATER

Continued

LOCATING HEATER

WARNING

Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3, below. If you can, provide greater clearances.

WARNING

Never install the heater

in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.

where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam- mable objects are less than 48 inches from the front, 53 inches from the top, 12 inches from the right side and 6 inches from the left side and back of heater.

directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other than wood flooring. Place heater on metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of heater.

as a fireplace insert.

in high traffic areas.

in windy or drafty areas.

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.

For convenience and efficiency, install heater

where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

in coldest part of room.

near an electrical outlet if you are planning to add blower to heater. See

Accessories, page 35 for blower.

 

CEILING

6"

 

Minimum

53"

 

Minimum

Right

Left Side

Side

 

6" Minimum

 

from Back

 

12"

48" Minimum from

Minimum

 

Front of Heater

 

Figure 3 - Heater Clearances

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GVB50P, GVB35P specifications

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