Vermont Castings VCBVMN/MP & VCPVMN/MP Room Heaters
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from manufacturer.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage:
•Heater must be at least 18” above floor
•Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
Preparing for Installation
1.Remove heater from carton.
2.Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3.Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer/distributor.
4.Select a location for the heater that will provide maximum exposure of the radiant surface to the room, but will not be subjected to accidental contact.
5.Adequate clearance must be available around the air opening. Refer to Figure 2 for clearances that must be maintained to the side walls, floor and horizontal surface surrounding the heater.
| Ceiling |
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| 36" |
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| (914mm) |
Adjacent Wall |
| Min. |
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| 13" | A |
| (330mm) | |
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| Min. |
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| Screw Holes | 20" |
| (508mm) | |
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| Min. |
A = 21Z\v" (330 mm) @ 30,000 Btu/ hr Model | ||
| 13ZZ\zn" (347 mm) @ 18,000/20,000 Btu/ hr Model | |
| 9M\," (251 mm) @ 10,000 Btu/ hr Model | |
| 9M\," (251 mm) @ 6,000 Btu/ hr Model | |
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| RH100 |
Fig. 2 Minimum clearances to floor, adjacent walls and ceiling.
Attach Mounting Screws to Wall
NOTE: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package provided with heater.
1.Install mounting screws on wall as shown in Figure 3. Use enclosed “paper template” for proper location of holes. Be sure template is level. It may be neces- sary to use plastic or lead anchors for plaster walls.
2.Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64” drill bit. Insert mounting screw.
3.Leave screw head out from wall far enough to attach heater.
Template
Mounting Screws
RH101
Fig. 3 Use paper template supplied to mark location of mounting holes. Be sure template is level.
Wall Anchor Method
When mounting heater to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry) it may be necessary to use wall anchors.
1.Place paper template on wall maintaining minimum clearance. Be sure template is level.
2.Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16” drill bit. For solid walls, concrete or masonry, drill holes at least 1” deep.
3.Insert plastic anchor. Tap anchor flush to wall. (Fig. 4)
4.Insert screw into wall anchor leaving screw head out far enough from wall to attach heater. (Fig. 4)
5.Hang heater on mounting screws in holes provided at the rear of the heater.
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