FMI GA4550 Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
GA4550
Type
Operating instructions

FMI GA4550 is a gas heater base kit that provides a stable and secure foundation for your gas heater, enabling you to mount it on a floor. The kit includes all the necessary components for a straightforward installation: two base feet, four sheet metal screws, two wood screws, and two wood anchors.

Installing the FMI GA4550 is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. First, lay the heater cabinet on its back on a table with the bottom overhanging the edge. Apply pipe joint sealant to the male NPT threads of the elbow and connect the pressure regulator. Next, align the holes in the base foot with the mounting holes on the bottom of the cabinet and secure the base foot using sheet metal screws. Repeat this process for the other side.

FMI GA4550 is a gas heater base kit that provides a stable and secure foundation for your gas heater, enabling you to mount it on a floor. The kit includes all the necessary components for a straightforward installation: two base feet, four sheet metal screws, two wood screws, and two wood anchors.

Installing the FMI GA4550 is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. First, lay the heater cabinet on its back on a table with the bottom overhanging the edge. Apply pipe joint sealant to the male NPT threads of the elbow and connect the pressure regulator. Next, align the holes in the base foot with the mounting holes on the bottom of the cabinet and secure the base foot using sheet metal screws. Repeat this process for the other side.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS/INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIóN
FOR GA4550 BASE KIT/PARA PAQUETE DE BASE GA4550
107908-01
Rev. G
11/10
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 1769 E. Lawrence Street Russellville, AL 35654. 1-866-328-4537 www.fmiproducts.com
This pack contains the parts listed below for mounting your gas heater on
a oor:
Pack contents:
Este paquete contiene las partes que se listan a continuación para el montaje
de su calentador de gas sobre el piso:
Contenido del paquete:
MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR
Mounting Base Feet to Heater
Note: A 90° elbow is required for mounting this unit and must be installed
BEFORE base feet to provide proper clearance (see Connecting to Gas
Supply in your heater owner's manual).
Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with the heater bottom over 1.
hanging table edge.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads of elbow. Hold pres-2.
sure regulator with a wrench when connecting elbow. Do not overtighten
elbow to regulator, regulator body could be damaged.
Align holes in base foot with mountign holes on bottom of cabinet, (see 3.
illustrations).
Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal screws.4.
Repeat for other side.5.
Mounting Base Feet to Floor
CAUTION: If heater is being installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material (other than
wood flooring), the heater shall be installed on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
Remove Front cover (see Removing Front Panel of Heater in your 1.
heater owner's manual).
Position heater with base feet in desired location. Mark holes for drilling. 2.
Remove heater with base.
If mounting base to a wood floor, drill 1/8'' diameter hole, 3/4'' deep. (Do 3.
not use anchors in wood floors). If mounting base to a concrete floor,
drill with 1/4'' diameter concrete drill bit, 1
3
/
8
" into floor. Insert anchors
completely into holes.
Reposition heater with base feet over holes. Secure base to floor with 4.
wood screws (see illustrations).
MONTAJE DEL CALENTADOR EN EL PISO
Montaje de las patas de la base en el calentador
Nota: Se requiere una conexión de codo de 90° para el montaje de esta
unidad y se debe instalar ANTES que las patas de la base para cumplir con
las distancias mínimas (consulte Conexión al suministro de gas en el manual
del propietario del calentador).
Coloque el gabinete del calentador en una mesa sobre su parte pos-1.
terior, de manera que la parte inferior del calentador sobresalga del
borde de la mesa.
Aplique lijeramente sellador para tuber2. ías en la rosca NPT macho del
codo. Sostenga el regulador de presión con una llave para tuberías
cuando conecte el codo. No apriete demasiado el codo al regulador.
El cuerpo del regulador se puede dañar.
Alinee los orificios en la pata de la base con los orificios de montaje en 3.
la parte inferior del gabinete (consulte las ilustraciones).
Asegure la pata de la base al calentador con los tornillos autorros-4.
cantes.
Repita la operaci5. ón para el otro lado.
Montaje de las patas de la base en el piso
PRECAUCIÓN: Si el calentador se va a instalar
directamente sobre alfombra, mosaico u otro material
combustible (que no sea piso de madera), deberá ins-
talarse sobre un panel de metal o madera, extendido a
lo largo y ancho del aparato.
Quite la cubierta de la parte anterior (consulte 1. Desmontaje del panel
anterior del calentador en el manual del propietario del calentador).
Coloque el calentador con las patas de la base en la ubicaci2. ón de-
seada. Marque los orificios que va a perforar. Retire el calentador con
la base.
Si va montar la base en un piso de madera, perfore un orificio de .32 3.
cm (1/8'') de diámetro y 2 cm (
3
/
4
") de profundidad. No utilice anclajes
en suelos de madera). Si va a montar la base en un piso de concreto,
perfore con una broca para concreto de .635 cm (
1
/
4
") de diámetro, 3.5
cm (1
3
/
8
") de profundidad en el piso. Inserte los anclajes completamente
en los orificios.
Coloque nuevamente el calentador con las patas de la base sobre los 4.
orificios. Asegure la base al piso con los tornillos para madera (consulte
las ilustraciones).
2 - Wood Screws
2 - Wood Anchors
2 - Tornillos para madera
2 - Anclajes
2 - Base Feet
4 - Sheet Metal Screws
2 - Patas de base
4 - Tornillos autorroscantes
Figure 1: Installing Base Foot/Instalando las patas de la base
Sheet Metal Screw/
Tornillo autorroscante
Base Foot/
Pata de la
base
Wood Screw/
Tornillo para
madera
Front Cover/
Cubierta frontal
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FMI GA4550 Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
GA4550
Type
Operating instructions

FMI GA4550 is a gas heater base kit that provides a stable and secure foundation for your gas heater, enabling you to mount it on a floor. The kit includes all the necessary components for a straightforward installation: two base feet, four sheet metal screws, two wood screws, and two wood anchors.

Installing the FMI GA4550 is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. First, lay the heater cabinet on its back on a table with the bottom overhanging the edge. Apply pipe joint sealant to the male NPT threads of the elbow and connect the pressure regulator. Next, align the holes in the base foot with the mounting holes on the bottom of the cabinet and secure the base foot using sheet metal screws. Repeat this process for the other side.

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