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Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel
of heater (see Figure 17).
2. Mark screw locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.
Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 15.
If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked loca-
tions using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand. With other hand, insert mounting screw
through bottom mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of screw in opening of wall
anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note:
Do not replace front panel at this time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks (see pages 21-23).
INSTALLATION
Continued
B. MOUNTING HEATER ON OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE
Tools needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, and electric drill (if
securing base to floor)
The optional hearth base kit includes the following:
Hearth Base
4 Wood Screws
4 Sheet Metal Screws
Brass Base Trim
Hearth Insert
4 Anchors
Laminate Sheet
2 Brass Screws
Note:
If securing hearth base to floor, follow instructions under Securing Hearth
Base to Floor, below. If not securing hearth base to floor, proceed to Mounting
Heater to Optional Hearth Base, page 17.
Securing Hearth Base to Floor
1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18,
page 17). Remove hearth base.
2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations
before drilling.
If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4" deep hole using a 1/8" diameter drill bit.
Do not use anchors in wood floors.
If securing to a concrete floor, drill a 1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diameter
concrete drill bit. Completely insert anchors into each hole.
3. Mount heater to hearth base following steps under Mounting Heater to Optional
Hearth Base, page 17. After mounting heater, position heater and hearth base
over drilled holes. With slotted screwdriver, secure hearth base to floor with
four wood screws.
Figure 17 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws