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LDAP-IOM (01-22) 207733-A
INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
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The unit was test-operated and inspected at the factory prior to crating and was in operating condition .
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It is important to note when uncrating the unit that the crate bottom should be removed after the heater is lifted .
Shipping brackets are attached with cabinet screws . When removing shipping brackets, re-insert ALL screws into
the cabinet .
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If, upon removing it from its crate, the unit has been found to have incurred any damage in shipment, document
the damage with the transporting agency and contact an authorized Factory Distributor . If you are an authorized
Distributor, follow the FOB freight policy procedures .
Pre-Installation Checklist
Check the rating plate for the gas specifications and electrical characteristics of the heater to ensure that they
are compatible with the gas and electric supplies at the installation site .
Read this manual and become familiar with the installation requirements of your particular heater .
If you do not have knowledge of local requirements, check with the local gas company or any other local agencies
who might have requirements concerning this installation .
Before beginning, make preparations for necessary supplies, tools, and manpower .
Locate the hardware kit supplied with the heater . The plastic bag contains spring nuts, hex nuts, U-shaped
fittings, lockwashers, louvers, and compression springs .
Ensure that all shipped-separate options that were ordered are at the installation site . Shipped-separate items
could include a vent cap, louvers, nozzles, hanger kit, a manual shutoff valve, a thermostat, multiple heater
controls, high-temperature tape, and/or a high-elevation conversion kit .
Heater Mounting
⚠ WARNING ⚠
• Before installing the heater, check the supporting structure to be used to verify that it has sufficient
load-carrying capacity to support the weight (refer to
section) of the unit.
• The heater must be level for proper operation. DO NOT place or add additional weight to a
suspended heater.
⚠ CAUTION ⚠
• When the heater is lifted for suspension, support the bottom of the heater with the crate bottom.
If the bottom is not supported, damage could occur.
• Before suspending or wall-mounting the heater, ensure that all screws used for holding shipping
brackets have been re-installed in the cabinet.
