LOCATING THE HEATER
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1. Remove heater from carton
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater
for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is
damaged, promptly inform dealer/distributor.
4. Select a location for the heater that will provide maximum
exposure of the radiant surface to the room, but will not be
subjected to accidental contact.
5. Adequate clearance must be available around the air open-
ing. Refer to Figure 2 for clearances that must be main-
tained to the side walls, floor and horizontal surface sur-
rounding the heater.
Fig. 2
Minimum clearances from mounting holes to top surface of flooring,
adjacent walls and ceiling
ATTACH MOUNTING SCREWS TO WALL
Fig. 3
Use paper template supplied to mark location of mounting holes.
Be sure template is level.
NOTE:
Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware
package provided with heater.
1. Install mounting screws on wall as shown in Figure 3. Use
enclosed paper template for proper location of holes. Be
sure template is level. It may be necessary to use plastic or
lead anchors for plaster walls.
2. Drill holes at marked location using 9/64” drill bit.
Insert mounting screws.
3. Leave screw head out from wall far enough to attach
heater.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Keep flam-
mable objects more than 36” from the front and top of the
heaters and more than 10” from the sides of the heater.
• Provide adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of
servicing the heater.
• Maintain adequate clearances around the air openings to
allow for proper and safe operation of the heater.
•
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater.
Avoid any drafts that alter the burner flame patterns.
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall or on the floor.
WARNING: Never install the heater;
• in a bathroom*
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable are
less than 36” from the front, top or sides of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
*Models RMC-L106NG or LP Permitted for bathroom installation.
WARNING:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although
this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation may cause mildew formation from too much
moisture content. See National Fuel Code for Fresh Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently
located manufactured (mobile) home, were not prohibited by
state or local codes.
Caution:
If you install the heater in a home garage:
• Heater must be at least 18” above floor
• Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
• Install to ANSI Z223.2 / NFPA 54 using fixed gas supply piping.
