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This increases heating efficiency and provides good circulation of hot air. Mounting the
heater lower will allow for more efficient circulation of heat in the cabin.
The flue pipe of this heater is 28” long (71cm). Extensions are available in 10” (25.4cm)
and 28”. The total length of the flue exhaust pipe can be 56” (2 - 28” lengths) only.
Locate your heater so the distance between the heater and the pipe conform to the
available pipe lengths. Cutting the flexible pipe to different sizes is very difficult and may
destroy the pipe by coming apart ( see installing flexible pipe).
Locate the heater to ensure easy access for operation and maintenance.
Locate the heater such that the front and sides of the heater are at least 2 inch (5 cm)
away from any surfaces.
Locate the heater such that the bottom of the heater is at least 2 inch (5 cm) from any
surface and the top of the heater is 18” (46cm) below any ceiling or deck Unless extra
steps are taken to insulate the ceiling or deck.
Locate the flue cap where it is not recessed into a deck, wall or siding and where there
can be no re-entry of exhaust gasses into the vessel. The mounting flange of the thru
fitting and cap requires an area of at least 6" (15cm).
Locate keeping in mind that the top cap gets hot and hot exhaust is being emitted when
the heater is operating. If the top cap is installed in an awkward place or position it may
be necessary to protect it by installing a cap guard # 19-080 or using a weather guard #
19-200 should it be in a position that is taking on water.
Locate and run the vent pipe such that no low points occur where water or debris can
accumulate and thus block the exhaust or intake.
NOTE: The direct vent chimney is flexible and can be bent to provide any angle of
offset, see Figure 3. The minimum length recommended is the 28” or 71cm length the
heater comes with and the max is 2 lengths of 28”. Installing the thru-fitting and flue cap
at an angle of no more than 45 degree is not a problem.
Locate for easy, safe access to the source of propane gas.
We do not recommend installing the thru-fitting and flue cap with a horizontal exit but if
there is no other option the heater will work satisfactorily if the full length of the exhaust
pipe supplied (28” / 71 cm) is used to achieve the 90 degree angle. Again keep in mind
that the top cap gets hot and that hot exhaust is being emitted when the heater is
operating. Caution with bending the pipe as to not collapse or damage it.
Secure the heater mounting plate directly onto the mounting surface. No additional
insulation is required. Use appropriate fasteners for mounting.
