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CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must be at
least 18" (45.7 cm) 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 coverings or
operating heater where impurities
(such as, but not limited to, to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT
: Vent-free heaters add mois
-
ture 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
Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation
, page 5.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
(Thermostat Models Only)
The thermostat sensing bulb is located below
the heater. Do not move this bulb during instal
-
lation or operation of the heater.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 4. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling and joining wall.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 36" (91.5 cm)
from the front, top or sides of
the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Heater
INSTALLATION
Continued
36" (91.5 cm)
3" (7.7 cm)
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
6"
(15.3 cm)
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
36"
(91.5 cm)
Minimum To
Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile Or
Other Combustible
Material
