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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Unvented Natural Gas Fired Room Heater
WARNING:
A qualified service person must install
heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only
natural gas.
If your gas supply is not
natural
gas
, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought
heater for proper type heater.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items
listed below:
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Piping (check local codes)
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Sealant (resistant to natural gas)
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Equipment shutoff valve*
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Ground joint union
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Test gauge connection*
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Sediment trap
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Tee joint
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Pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8”
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge con
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nection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The
heater can also be located on a non-combustible floor,
away from a wall by using the floor mounting stands in
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cluded with the heater. If installed on combustible floor
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ing such as carpeting, tile or other combustible material
other than wood flooring, the heater must be placed on
a wood panel the full width and depth of the appliance.
Figure 4
For convenience and efficiency, install the heater:
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Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
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In the coldest part of the room.
CAUTION:
If you install the heater in a home garage:
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Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18
inches above floor .
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Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
CAUTION:
This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Install
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ing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or operat
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ing heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
WARNING:
Never install the heater:
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In a recreational vehicle .
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Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top, or sides of the heater.
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As a fireplace insert
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In high-traffic areas
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In windy or drafty areas
WARNING:
Heater must be mounted to maintain
the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If pos
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sible, provide greater clearances from the floor, ceil
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ing, and joining walls.
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of
heater (see figure 5). It has been taped there for ship
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ping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Figure 5
Removing Front Panel of Heater
1. Remove three screws on bottom front of front
panel.
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down
(see figure 6)
Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall
Use holes on each end of mounting bracket to attach
bracket to wall. These holes are 16 inches apart. Attach
mounting bracket to wall in one of two following ways.
Mounting
Bracket
Left
Side
Right
Side
36” min. from
ceiling
See clear-
ance specs
on Pg 3
3” min. to top surface of carpet, tile
or other combustible material
Floor