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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Universal Unvented Room Heater
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the
air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms
without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See
Fresh Air for Combustion
and Ventilation
, page 4.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Any change to this heater or its controls
can be dangerous.
NOTICE: This heater is intended for the 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 for the duration of the outage.
WARNING:
A qualified service person must install
heater. Follow all local codes.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items
listed below:
•
Piping (check local codes)
•
Sealant (resistant to Natural and Propane/LP gases
•
Equipment shutoff valve*
•
Ground joint union
•
Test gauge connection*
•
Sediment trap
•
Tee joint
•
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
Left
Side
Right
Side
10”(25.4cm)
from sides
3” (7.62 cm) min. to top surface of carpet,
tile or other combustible material
Floor
Figure 4
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 metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the appliance.
For convenience and efficiency, install the heater:
•
Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
•
In the coldest part of the room.
•
If planning to use fan, locate heater near an
electrical outlet
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 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:
•
In a bedroom or bathroom (
MHVFDF20RTT, MHVFD-
F30RTT, MHVFDF20BFT, MHVFDF30BFT)
•
In a recreational vehicle .
•
Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the
front, top, or sides of the heater.
•
As a fireplace insert
• In high-traffic areas
•
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.
