DreamGEAR N185 Electric Heater User Manual


 
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Unconfined Space
An unconfined space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000
BTU/HR of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space.
Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are
installed, through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of
the unconfined space.
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Confined Space
A confined space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet for each 1,000
BTU/HR of the aggregate input rating of all appliances in that space.
WARNING : You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.
For proper operation of the unit, provide fresh air opening(s) to the room.
Follow the National Fuel Code NFPA 54 / ANSI Z223.1, for required size of
combustion and ventilation openings.
NOTICE : A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE : Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either natural or
LP(Propane), and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with
that of the supply gas. The rating plate is located on the side of the heater, which
indicates the type of gas that heater is orificed for.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION: Before installing heater,
make sure you have the items listed below:
󳀏Gas Piping (check local codes.).
󳀏Test gauge connection
󳀏Sealant (resistant to LP gases)
󳀏Manual shutoff valve*
󳀏Sediment trap
󳀏Ground joint union
󳀏Tee joint and pipe wrench
An installer supplied, design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap
connection.
LP gases installation, also requires an installer supplied, design certified gas pressure
regulator.
LOCATING HEATER:
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. Heater can be located on
floor, away from a wall. An optional floor mounting base is needed,
purchase the floor mounting base from your dealer.
WARNING : Never install the heater
󳀏in a bedroom or a bathroom
󳀏in a recreational vehicle
󳀏where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less
than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater
󳀏as a fireplace insert