Echo DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ECHO DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER
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INSTALLATION
Clearance to Combustibles
Due to high temperatures, the room heater should
be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted
to the hazards of high surface temperature and
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
Floor Protection
When the appliance is 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. In addition, the following criteria
must be adhered to when installed:
1. Install on level and secure floor.
2. Due to high temperatures, the room heater
should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.
3. When placed in a location where the floor-to-
ceiling height is under 7’, the installation is
considered an alcove and must meet the
following criteria: Floor to ceiling of alcove
must be a minimum of 45”. The depth of the
alcove must be at least 27”.
Bedroom Installation
This Direct Vent appliance may be installed in a
sleeping room provided the wall thermostat option
is utilized.
FIGURE 2 – CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Finishing Materials – Definition
Combustible materials: Such as wood,
compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics or any
material capable of igniting and burning, whether
flame proofed or not, plaster or un-plastered.
Non-combustible material: Material such as steel,
iron brick, tile, concrete or materials that that bear
the UL mark for zero (0) fire rating.
VENTING
IMPORTANT: This appliances venting system is
room sealed, which means that there should be no
provision to allow room air to be used in the
combustion process
.
NOTE: Venting systems listed below may be used
with the model Echo: Simpson Duravent DV,
Metalbestos DV, Excel DV, Security DV.
5” back wall
7” side wall
Clearance to combustibles (see label)
Side wall
7”
Back wall
5”
Floor
0”
Ceiling height 5ft (from floor)
WARNING!
Do not cover the grills on this appliance in any way as
this may create a fire hazard.