Planning The Installation; Performing The Installation - Bixby Energy MaxFire Installation & Operating Manual

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

The Bixby Max-Fire
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installation (see previous page for mobile home installation instructions).
CAUTION: The Max-Fire
with curtains, drapes, walls, carpeting or other combustible surfaces. The Room Heater must not
be installed in a sleeping room. When choosing a location, proximity to an electrical outlet (do not
use an extension cord) and the best location for the venting outlet and its connecting piping should
be considered. See Venting Installation and Instructions, page 9.
CAUTION: This Room Heater must be installed only by an authorized dealer, and/or by individuals who are
technically qualified and versed in any local codes or regulations that may apply to installation and
application of heating equipment of this type. Clearances specified in this manual are minimum
and any reduction must be approved by the regulatory authority.
To assure safe operation, it is absolutely essential that a floor protective device of metal or other non-combustible
material be in place beneath the Room Heater. Note drawing below to determine dimensions the size of the mat.
Lightweight, properly sized hearth pads are available from Bixby Energy Systems in colors to match your Room
Heater.
A
B
Figure 1

PERFORMING THE INSTALLATION

The unit is shipped completely assembled. It is enclosed in protective packaging material and attached to a
shipping pallet. A shop cart or other suitable material handling device (minimum capacity of 400 lbs. (180kg))
will be needed to transport the Bixby Room Heater to its desired location. To bring the Room Heater into the room
chosen, a door opening of at least 2 ft. 8 in.(80cm) will be needed. Appropriate tools will be needed to connect
the venting pipes and fittings, as well as a hole-cutting device for venting the piping to the outside. The side of
the shipping box can be used to help locate the Room Heater and the vent hole location.
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Room Heater is intended for use in buildings, manufactured homes or for mobile home
Room Heater should not be installed at a location where it could come in contact
TM
The non-combustible floor protector should extend under unit 3
in. (76mm) to each side of unit when installed in a free standing
location and 6 in. (152 mm) in front of Room Heater door. The
floor protector can be less than 3 in.(76mm) if installed in an
alcove. See Minimum Clearances, page 3.
A
A = 3 in. (76mm)
B = 6 in. (152mm)
2020866 REV A