Desa VMH3000TPA Electric Heater User Manual


 
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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for
protection during shipping.
Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Figure 2, page 4).
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for
proper operation.
Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater.
Route through slot opening in bottom of heater.
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure
10. Clamp is provided in hardware package.
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 10.
Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater.
Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
There are three options for mounting this heater.
A. Mounting heater to wall
B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base
C. Mounting heater with optional hearth base to optional mantel.
A. MOUNTING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is located in the package tray. Remove
mounting bracket from tray.
Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall
Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket
to wall. These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways.
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown
in Figure 11. If you can, provide greater clearances
from floor and joining wall.
Figure 10 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Clamp
18
3
/
4
"
Min.
11"
Min.
16"
Adjoining Wall
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
Figure 11 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
INSTALLATION
Continued
Attaching to Wall Stud: This method provides the strongest hold.
Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall
studs.
Attaching to Wall Anchor: This method allows you to attach
mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to
solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Decide which method better suits your needs. Either method will
provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located.
Make sure mounting bracket is level.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 11).
Note:
Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket.
Insert mounting screws through these holes only.
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.
Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall
Note:
Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware
package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each
end of bracket with holes drilled in wall.
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to
wall studs.
INSTALLATION
Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Installation Options
A. Mounting Heater To Wall