INSTALLING
HEATER
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LOCATING HEATER
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3,
below. If you can, provide greater clearances.
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.
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 heater has blower or if you are planning to add
blower to heater. See Accessories, page 31 for blower.
6"
Minimum
Left
Side
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CEILING
Minimum
48" Minimum from
Front of Heater
Figure 3 - Heater Clearances
53"
Right
Side
6" Minimum
from Back
12"
Minimum
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