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CAUTION: This heater cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning u-
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in
the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, page 5. If high humidity is experienced,
a dehumidier may be used to help lower the
water vapor content in the air.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
•
heater pilot and burner must be at
least 18" (45.7 cm) above oor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
For convenience and efciency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
To use fan, locate heater near an electrical
outlet.
INSTALLATION
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Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Heater
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
2" (5.1 cm)
FLOOR
CEILING
36"
(91.5 cm)
Minimum
Minimum To
Top Surface
Of Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Left
Side
Right
Side
10" (25.4 cm)
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• for propane/LP gas, external regulator
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• for natural gas, test gauge connection*
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alter-
native to test gauge connection. The optional
CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
can be purchased from your dealer. See Ac-
cessories, page 30.
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 oor,
ceiling and joining wall.
You can locate heater on oor, away from a
wall. An optional oor mounting stand is need-
ed. Purchase the oor mounting stand from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 36"
(91.5 cm) from the front, top
or sides of the heater
• as a replace insert
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas