Vanguard Heating VN18IT, VP26T, VP16T, VN30 Check GAS Type, Installation Items, Locating Heater

INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Installation Items

Locating Heater

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INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental 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 in- stall heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, 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.

•for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied by installer)

•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

•for natural gas, test gauge connection*

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. The optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.

WARNING: Never install the heater

•in a bedroom or bathroom

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam- mable 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: 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 heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough venti- lation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content in the air.

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 30. If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.

CEILING

LOCATING HEATER

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

You can locate heater on the floor, away from a wall. A wall mounting bracket and floor base stand are included with this heater. Determine which method is best for your application.

36"

10"Minimum Minimum

From

Sides Of Heater

Left	Right
Side	Side

2" Minimum To

Top Surface

FLOOROf Carpeting,

Tile Or Other

Combustible

Material

Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater

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