MONTEREY TOP VENT GAS WALL HEATER
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The following steps are needed for proper installation and
safe operation of your furnace. If you have any doubts as to
any requirements, obtain professional help. Remember to
ALWAYS consult your local heating or plumbing inspector,
building department or gas utility company regarding
regulations, codes, or ordinances which apply to the
installation and location of a vented wall furnace.
IMPORTANT
For satisfactory and trouble-free operation, be sure to:
1. Locate the furnace properly within the space to be
heated.
2. Install the furnace in accordance with local codes or
ordinances and instructions provided. In the absence of
local codes or ordinances, install the furnace to conform
with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1/Canadian Installation Code, CAN/
CGA B149.
3. Maintain minimum clearances: Floor 2½-inches, ceiling
16- inches, side wall 1-inch.
4. Provide enough combustion and ventilation air.
LOCATING WALL FURNACE & THERMOSTAT
(NOT INCLUDED)
The furnace is installed between 2 x 4 inch wall studs spaced
on 16-inch centers or a stud space that can be framed in to
16-inches.
Consider the following points before attempting
to install the furnace:
CAUTION:
Do not make cutouts in the wall or ceiling
before checking in the attic for ceiling joist locations and
proposed venting.
FIGURE 1 – MINIMUM SPACING
1. Locate the furnace near the center of the space to be
heated for good air circulation. Do not put it behind a
door or draperies. Do not install the furnace where it
could be isolated by closing doors to the heated space.
Do not locate the furnace where a door could swing over
the front panel or where circulation could be retarded by
furniture or cabinets.
2. Check the minimum spacing needs as shown in
Figure 1
.
3. The top of the furnace must be at least 16-inches from
the ceiling.
4. When the furnace is properly installed with legs resting
on the floor plate, it sets the dimension from the face
panel to the bare floor. (Approximately 2½-inches
depending on the thickness of floor plate).
5. A protective barrier (metal or wood), cut to match the
width and depth of the furnace, should be used to cover
over any floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl under the
furnace. At no time should the dimension from the
bottom of the face panel to the protective barrier be less
than 1½- inches.
6. In the space to be heated, the side of the furnace may
be as close as 1-inch to an intersecting wall. The recessed
portion may have 0-inches clearance to combustible
material.
7. Select a location that will provide adequate accessibility
clearance for servicing and proper operation.
8. After picking a location, inspect the wall, floor, attic and
roof areas. Make sure there are no pipes, wiring, bracing,
etc., that will interfere with furnace or vent installation. If
required, move them or pick a new installation location.
9. Be sure that gas piping and electrical wiring can be
brought to the location. Electrical wiring is required for
optional blower accessory.
10. If installing the thermostat
(not included)
on the wall,
locate the thermostat approximately 5-feet above the
floor on an inside wall where it will sense the average
room temperature.
The thermostat
(not included)
should be sensing average
room temperature; avoid the following:
HOT SPOTS:
Concealed pipes or ducts
Fireplaces
Registers
TV sets
Radios
Lamps
Direct sunlight
Kitchen
COLD SPOTS:
Concealed pipes or ducts
Stairwell - drafts
Door - drafts
Unheated rooms on
other side of wall
DEAD SPOTS:
Behind doors
Corners and alcoves
7ʹ MIN.
BARE
FLOOR
1ʺ MIN. TO
CLOSEST
SIDE WALL
WALL
FURNACE
WALL
APPROX. 2½ʺ
CEILING
16ʺ MIN.
INSTALLING YOUR FURNACE
