www.desatech.com 107882-01M8IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture tothe air. Although this is beneficial, installing heaterin rooms without enough ventilation air may causemildew to form from too much moisture. See Air forCombustion and Ventilation, page 5. If high humid-ity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used tohelp lower the water vapor content in the air.For convenience and efficiency, install heater• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-tion and service• in coldest part of roomAn optional fan kit is available from your dealer.See Accessories, page 26. If planning to use fan,locate heater near an electrical outlet.INSTALLATIONContinuedFigure 5 - Attaching Thermostat SensingBulbClampThermostatSensingBulbLOCATING HEATERWARNING: Maintain theminimum clearances shownin Figure 4. If you can, providegreater clearances from floor,ceiling and joining wall.A wall mounting bracket is included with thisheater. An Optional Base Kit (GA4550) may bepurchased to allow the unit to be installed awayfrom a wall (see Accessories, page 26). Determinewhich method is best for your application.WARNING: Never install theheater• in a bedroom or bathroom• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture,clothing or other flammableobjects are less than 36 inches(91.5 cm) from the front, top orsides of the heater• as a fireplace insert• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areasCAUTION: If you install theheater in a home garage• heater pilot and burner mustbe at least 18 inches (45.7 cm)above floor• locate heater where movingvehicle will not hit itCAUTION: This heater createswarm air currents. These currentsmove heat to wall surfaces nextto heater. Installing heater nextto vinyl or cloth wall coveringsor operating heater where impu-rities (such as, but not limited to,tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,cleaning fluids, oil or kerosenelamps, etc.) in the air exist, maydiscolor walls or cause odors.MinimumFromSides OfHeaterFLOORCEILING36"(91.5 cm)MinimumMinimum To TopSurface Of Carpeting,Tile Or OtherCombustible MaterialLeftSideRightSide6" (15.2 cm) Blue Flame10" (25.4 cm) Plaque2" (5.1 cm)Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances AsViewed From Front of HeaterTHERMOSTAT SENSING BULBThe thermostat sensing bulb is below the heater.1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb asshown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided inhardware package.2. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shownin Figure 5. Mounting hole is located on lowerleft edge on back of heater. Make sure thethermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.