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INSTALLING
HEATER
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LOCATING HEATER
WARNING ICON
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WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3,
below. If you can, provide greater clearances.
WARNING ICON
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WARNING
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.
WARNING ICON
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CAUTION
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 37 for blower.
Figure 3 - Heater Clearances
53"
Minimum
CEILING
Left
Side
6"
Minimum
Right
Side
48" Minimum from
Front of Heater
6" Minimum
from Back
12"
Minimum
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