Clearances For Single Flue; Heater Installation For Single Flue - Empire Comfort Systems Mantis FF28BMN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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1.
Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room.
In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to
provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a
115 VAC wall receptacle to properly power appliance.
2. When facing the front of the furnace, the minimum clearances
from casing to combustible construction are 0" (0 mm) on
top, 0" (0 mm) on each side, 0" (0 mm) from the floor and
2" (51 mm) to rear wall for servicing and installation.
3. The minimum distance from the center of the vent cap to the
nearest outside corner or obstruction is 12" (305 mm).

HEATER INSTALLATION FOR SINGLE FLUE

Locating Wall Opening
The recommended location for this heater is on an outside wall
(the unit can be located on an inside wall but must not exceed 40'
(12.19 m) in exhaust vent length. Locate wall studs so that wall
vent opening will be located between wall studs. The wall opening
required for venting is a 1 7/8" (48 mm) minimum diameter
opening.
Refer to Figures 3 to 5 for positioning the heater on wall and for
locating gas line connection and vent opening. Heater can sit on
the floor.
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CLEARANCES FOR SINGLE FLUE

The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall
be located at least 12" (305 mm) above grade and must be vented
outside.
WARNING: The nearest point of the vent cap should be a
minimum horizontal distance of six (6) feet (1.83 m) from
any pressure regulator. In case of regulator malfunction,
the six (6) feet (1.83 m) distance will reduce the chance of
gas entering the vent cap.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other
combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as
used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may
be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor.
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