Vanguard MINI-HEARTH VMH2800TPC Owner's Operating & Installation Manual page 9

Vent-free propane/lp gas heater 14,000 to 28,000 btu/hr with thermostat “c” models
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THERMOSTAT SENSING
BULB
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed
inside the heater for protection during shipping.
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.
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.
Figure 11 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
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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.
Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location
Methods For Attaching
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Mounting Bracket To Wall
Only use last hole on each end of mounting
Clamp
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
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting
screws through mounting bracket and into
wall studs.
Attaching to wall anchor
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.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Marking Screw Locations
1.
2.
3.
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Note:
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-
ware package is provided with heater.
Attaching to wall stud method
This method pro-
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs
1.
2.
This method
3.
4.
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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.
Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-
ure 13).
Only mark last hole on each end
Note:
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting
screws through these holes only.
Remove tape and mounting bracket
from wall.
11"
16"
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall studs.
Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
20 3/4"
Min.
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