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Clearance above grade, veranda, porch,

deck, or balcony
Clearance to window or door that may be

opened

Clearance to permanently closed window
Vertical  clearance  to  ventilated  soffit  lo-

cated above the terminal within a horizon-

tal distance of 2 feet (61 cm) from the cen-

ter line of the terminal
Clearance to unventilated soffit
Clearance to outside corner
Clearance to inside corner
Clearance to each side of center line ex-

tended above meter/regulator assembly
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet
Clearance to nonmechanical air supply in-

let to building or the combustion air inlet to

any other appliance

Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet

Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved

driveway located on publis property
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or

balcony

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12 inches (30 cm)

6 inches (15 cm) for appliance < 10,000 BTU/hr

(3 kW), 12 inches (30 cm) for appliance > 10,000

BTU/hr (3 kW) and <100,000 BTU/hr (30 kW),

36 inches (91 cm) for appliance > 100,000 BTU/

hr (30 kW)

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3 feet (91 cm) within a height of 15 feet (4.5 m)

above the meter/regulator assembly

3 feet (91 cm)

6 inches (15 cm) for appliance < 10,000 BTU/hr

(3kW), 12 inches (30 cm) for appliance > 10,000

BTU/hr (3kW) and < 100,000 BTU/hr (30 kW),

36 inches (91 cm) for appliance > 100,000 BTU/

hr (30 kW)

6 feet (1.83 m)

7 feet (2.13 m) †

12 inches (30 cm) ‡

12 inches (30 cm)

6 inches (15 cm) for appliance < 10,000 BTU/hr

(3 kW), 9 inches (23 cm) for appliance > 10,000

BTU/hr (3 kW) and < 50,000 BTU/hr (15 kW), 12

inches (30 cm) for appliance > 50,000 BTU/hr

(15 kW)

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6 inches (15 cm) for appliance < 10,000 BTU/hr

(3kW), 9 inches (23 cm) for appliance > 10,000

BTU/hr (3kW) and < 50,000 BTU/hr (15 kW), 12

inches (30 cm) for appliance > 50,000 BTU/hr

(15 kW)

3 feet (91 cm) above if within 10 feet (3 m)

horizontally

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Canadian Installation 

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US Installation 

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1 In accordance with the current 

CSA B149.1

, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code 

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2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code

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† A vent shall not terminate directly above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings 

and serve both dwellings.

‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

* For clearances not specified in 

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1

, one of the following shall be indicated. 

(a)  A minimum clearances valve determined by testing in accordance with section 2.19.6, or ;

(b)  A reference to the following footnote:

“ Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.”

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AIR SUPPLY INLET

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Summary of Contents for MDV12N

Page 1: ...other gases WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury loss of life INSTALLER Leave this manual wi...

Page 2: ...ly durable products for your maximum comfort and satisfaction Install and use the heater with care The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes use the latest editio...

Page 3: ...t and hot air outlet 12 Do not spill water over the heater as it may cause corrosion 13 Allow heater to thoroughly cool before servicing 14 Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are rated for el...

Page 4: ...MDV8 2 cm 25 32 in MDV12 20 3 cm 1 3 16 in 61 cm 24 in 15 cm 6 in Clearances to combustible surfaces Rear MDV8 2 cm 25 32 in MDV12 20 3cm 1 3 16 in Sides 15 cm 6 in Above 61 cm 24 in From floor 18 cm...

Page 5: ...ible wall in both indoor and outdoor Floor level Fold here 5 The following diagrams serve as a reference for the installation of your heater with the ventilation provided with the unit The template th...

Page 6: ...s inlet 3 8 NPT 380 mm 15 230 mm 9 1 16 190mm 7 1 2 40mm 1 9 16 112mm 4 7 16 180mm 7 1 8 115m m 4 1 2 25mm 1 390mm 15 3 8 575mm 22 5 8 92mm 3 5 8 92mm 3 5 8 92mm 3 5 8 92mm 3 5 8 490mm 19 5 16 215mm 8...

Page 7: ...inlet 3 8 NPT 660 mm 26 270 mm 10 5 8 300mm 11 13 16 110mm 4 5 16 390mm 15 3 8 40mm 1 9 16 112mm 4 7 16 180mm 7 1 8 160m m 4 1 2 25mm 1 390mm 15 3 8 118mm 4 5 8 118mm 4 5 8 118mm 4 5 8 118mm 4 5 8 490...

Page 8: ...unting plates with screws provided MDV12 MDV20 heaters only Assemble the wall thimble 4 Prepare the rear spacers with mounting screws The wall s thickness cannot be less than 4 1 2 11 5 cm nor can it...

Page 9: ...g 4 IMPORTANT The appliance s vent cap should be at least 24 in 61 cm from any outside adjacent or intersecting wall IMPORTANT The appliance s venting system should be inspected at least once a year a...

Page 10: ...Gas connection Mounting Details Gas valve 18 cm 7 41 cm 16 1 8 MDV20 24 cm 9 7 16 MDV12 21 cm 8 1 4 MDV8 20 cm 7 7 8 See mounting details Putty 11 cm 4 5 16 Thimble only for models MDV12 MDV20 Drywall...

Page 11: ...appliance 10 000 BTU hr 3kW and 100 000 BTU hr 30 kW 36 inches 91 cm for appliance 100 000 BTU hr 30 kW 6 feet 1 83 m 7 feet 2 13 m 12 inches 30 cm 12 inches 30 cm 6 inches 15 cm for appliance 10 000...

Page 12: ...reater diameter to allow full gas volume to heater Excessive pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small A manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT pressure tapping point must be installed...

Page 13: ...o the next step Find the pilot by looking through the viewing window on the front of the unit Press the knob down lightly and turn counterclockwise to the t o l i P t o l i P Position Press down and h...

Page 14: ...ve the two 2 M4 screws that hold the pilot in place Clean with a vacuum cleaner or use a can of compressed air To Remove Burner Loosen the gas line from the burner on the right side of the unit On the...

Page 15: ...15 Fig 5 Fig 7 Fig 6 Correct Flame Pattern Correct Flame Pattern Incorrect Flame Pattern...

Page 16: ...16 PARTS LIST MDV8 NATURAL 118 PROPANE 85 P ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY...

Page 17: ...17 PARTS LIST MDV12 MDV12V View NATURAL 137 PROPANE 104 P DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY...

Page 18: ...NATURAL 178 PROPANE 131 P ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PARTS LIST MDV20 MDV20V View 18...

Page 19: ...rranties except as set forth herein and any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to the period of coverage of this expressed written Limited Warranty Bismar will not be liable...

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