INSTALLING TO WALL

NOTICE

A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.

• piping (check local codes)

• test gauge connection * (see

sealant (resistant to propane gas)

 

Figure 10, page 10)

• manual shutoff valve *

• sediment trap

ground joint union

tee joint

 

 

pipe wrench

*An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See ACCESSORY, page 21.

LOCATING HEATER

This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.

!WARNING

Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 2 (page 6). If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

!WARNING

Never install the heater

in sleeping quarters, a mobile home, or 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

!CAUTION

Operating heater where impurities in the air (such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.

!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

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Vanguard Heating VN12, VN6A installation manual Check GAS Type, Installation Items, Locating Heater