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Heater Mounting
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Installation Instructions and Regulations
Please Note:
Failure to comply with the regulations, safety instructions, installation instructions or having repairs
performed by unauthorized persons or use of aftermarket parts voids the heater warranty and relieves the
manufacturer, distributors, dealers, and installation technicians from any and all liabilities.
The installer is responsible for all damages to the property or person that arises from faulty installation of the
heater.
Choosing Heater Location
and Position
The location to mount the heater in the vehicle will vary depending on the application. Typically the heater
should be mounted on the floor in a protected area. Commonly they are mounted in the storage
compartment under the bed in a transport truck cab or under the seat in a passenger vehicle. The heater
can also be mounted on walls and or in protected compartments outside the operator / passenger cabin as
long as all the installation instructions and regulations are followed. When considering the location to
mount the heater you must take into account the following concerns.
There must be enough clearance around the heater, heater ducting and the exhaust to avoid any
damage to heat sensitive materials or vehicle components.
The heater must not be exposed to the outside elements and in cases where it is mounted outside
the vehicle cabin it must be properly enclosed and protected.
The mounting surface must be such that it is possible to get a complete seal between the heater and
the floor or the heater mounting plate and the floor.
The heater must not be exposed to excessive heat and or any fuels, oils or other potentially
hazardous chemicals or materials.
Tolerable swivel range
Depending on the installation conditions, swivel angles are allowed as shown below:
Please Note:
The glow pin must remain on the upper or top side position.
During use, the heater can deviate from the shown normal or maximum installations positions by up to 15°
in all directions in order to accommodate the vehicle or boat movement.
Typically, air heaters are mounted inside a tool compartment with the OEM HVAC System.
However, the heater may be mounted anywhere inside the cabin provided you adhere to the
following conditions:
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Combustion air intake, exhaust and fuel inlet connections must be on outside of the
vehicle.
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Heater must be mounted on flat surface and provide an air tight seal between heater
and vehicle.
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Refer to Figure M1 for permissible mounting orientations.
Heater Location
Figure M1