112157-01A
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36" (91.5 cm)
3" (7.7 cm)
CEILING
Minimum
6"
(15.3 cm)
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
INSTALLATION
Installation Items
Locating 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
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• for natural gas, test gauge connection*
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 29.
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 clear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
Models GCN20T and GCP20T only:
You can locate heater on
floor, away from a wall. An optional floor mounting stand is needed.
Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, page 29.
WARNING: Never install the heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 36 inches (92 cm) from
the front, top, or sides of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
Minimum To Top Surface
Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
6,000 Btu/Hr
(1.8 kW)
Model Shown
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater
INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents.
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 discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although
this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough venti-
lation 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 content in the air.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches
(46 cm) 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
For 20,000 Btu/hr (5.9 kW) models, an optional fan kit is available
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 29. If planning to use fan,
locate heater near a grounded electrical outlet. Outlet must be
grounded in accordance with local codes, with the current Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 CSA C22.1.
