OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed insidetheheaterforprotectionduringshipping.
Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb
1.Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2, page 3).
2.Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
There are three options for mounting this heater.
A.Mounting heater to wall
B.Mounting heater to optional hearth base
C.Mounting heater to optional mantel (some mantels require the hearth base)
A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Marking Screw Locations
1.Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level.
WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 13. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor and joining wall.
2.Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig- ure 13).
Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only.
3.Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.
Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb
1.Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot opening in bottom of heater.
2.Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 11. Clamp is pro- vided in hardware package.
3.Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 11. Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater. Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Clamp
Figure 11 - Attaching Thermostat Sens- ing Bulb
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location
Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall
Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways.
1.Attaching to wall stud
2.Attaching to wall anchor
Attaching To Wall Stud: This method pro- vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs.
Attaching To Wall Anchor: This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Decide which method better suits your needs. Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.
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Floor
Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hard- ware package is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs.
1.Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
2.Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall.
3.Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs.
4.Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs.
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