Desa VP600BA EN - Manual (Page 6)

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36"
3"
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum To T
Of Carpeting,
6" Blueflame
8" Plaque
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
INSTALLATION
Check Gas Type
Installation Items
Locating Heater
WARNING: Never install the heater
• in a bathroom (10,000 Btu/hr only. 6,000 Btu/hr mod-
els are allowed in a bathroom. Check local codes.)
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 36 inches from the
front, top, or sides of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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, tobacco 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 moisture to the air. Al-
though this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home
garage
• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches
above floor
• locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater
Minimum To Top
Surface Of Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple-
mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this heater as your
primary heat source. If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house. In the event of a power outage,
you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must in-
stall heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas
supply is not the correct gas type, do not install heater. Call dealer
where you bought heater for proper type heater.
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-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessory, 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 clear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.