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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as a
supplemental 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 you primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must
install 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*
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.
WARNING: maintain the minimum clearances
shown in figure 4 if you can, provide greater
clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
WARNING: Never install the heater
• in the bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
flammable object are less than 36 inches
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from the front, top, or sides of the heater.
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty area
CAUTION: if you install the heater in a home
garage
• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18
inches above floor
• place heater where moving vehicle will not
hit it.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air cur-
rents. 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 dis-
color walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: vent-free heaters add moisture to the
air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in
rooms without enough ventilation 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 con-
tent in the air.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• In coldest part of room.
Ceiling
10"
Minimum
from sides
of heater
Left side
Floor
Fig.4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front
of Heater
40"
minimum
Right side
Minimum to top
surface or carpeting
6"
tile or other
combustible material
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