HearthRite HR15ML-1, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

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VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using
ventilation grills or ducts: You must
provide two permanent openings: one
within 12
"
of the ceiling and one within
12
"
of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
These spaces include attics and crawl
spaces. Follow the
National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3.
Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has
a thermostat-controlled power vent.
Heated air entering the attic will activate
the power vent.
NOTICE: This heater is
intended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this heater along with
your primary heating system. Do
not install this heater as your
primary heat source. If you have
a central heating system, you
may run system’s circulating
blower while using heater. This
will help circulate the heat
throughout the house. In the
event of a power outage, you can
use this heater as your primary
heat source.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only Propane/LP gas. If your
gas supply is not Propane/LP, do not
install heater. Call dealer where you
bought heater for proper type heater.
INSTALLATION NEEDS
Before installing heater, make sure
you have the items listed below.
!
piping (check local codes)
"
sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas)
"
equipment shutoff valve*
"
ground joint union
"
test gauge connection*
"
sediment trap
"
tee joint
"
pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA design-certified equip-
ment shutoff valve with 1/8
"
NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase
the CSA/AGA design certified equip-
ment shutoff valve from your dealer.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be
mounted on a wall. 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 Accessories, page 17.
For convenience and efficiency,
install heater
!
where there is easy access for
operation, inspection, and service
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in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from
your dealer. See Accessories,
page 17. If planning to use fan,
locate heater near an electrical
outlet.
INSTALLATION
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.
CAUTION: This heater
creates warm air currents.
These currents move heat
t o w a l l s u r f a c e s n e x t t o
h e a t e r . I n s t a l l i n g h e a t e r
next to vinyl or cloth wall
c o v e r i n g s o r o p e r a t i n g
heater where impurities (such as
tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist may
discolor walls.
Figure 3 -Ventilation Air from Outdoors
WARNING: A qualified
service person must install
heater. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install
the heater
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in a bedroom or bathroom.
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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.