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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Universal Unvented Room 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 and Propane/LP gases
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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 connection.
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
included with the heater. If installed on combustible
flooring 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.
Left
Side
Right
Side
36”(915cm)
min from ceiling
10”(254cm)
from sides
3” min. to top surface of carpet, tile or
other combustible material
Floor
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:
• 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. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or operating 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
• 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 possible,
provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling, 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 shipping.
Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 5
Removing Front Panel of Heater
1. Remove (4) screws total there are (2) screws on
either side of the heater. (Figure 6)
2. Pull the front panel and back panel apart.
(2) Screws
(2) Screws
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.
1. Attach to wall studs
2. Attach to wall anchor
Attaching to Wall Stud:
This way is the best providing the strongest mounting in
wood frame houses.
