Hardwiring Wall Heater
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Hardwiring Wall Heater
I'm mounting a small ventless propane wall heater and there is a plug right where I want the heater. The heater has a fan, so I need to plug it in. I was originally going to relocate the plug to beneath the heater, but now I'm wondering if I should just hard wire the heater. There is plenty of room inside to mount a metal junction box. Just want to be sure this is legit. There would no longer be a plug on that wall though. I suppose I could hard wire the heater and add another plug. FYI, the heater has a two foot cord with plug that comes out the back, so I'm assuming I can just hack off the plug and feed it back into the heater.
#2
If the heater has a power cord on it then it most likely is not rated for a direct connection and does not have a code approved junction box within.
Where are you installing this ?
Where are you installing this ?
#4
I think moving the junction box down or to the side is the best option. Are ventless propane allowed in living spaces in your area? Some places have banned them. At the very least make sure it has an oxygen depletion sensor.
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There is a separate compartment in the top of the heater where the blower fan is mounted, and there is plenty of empty space to the left and right where I could easily mounted a metal junction box. I really don't want a cord showing. I suppose I could build a small enclosure beneath the heater to conceal the receptacle and gas line.
The manual has some special restrictions regarding Massachusetts I believe, but nothing about VA. And I believe it has a built-in oxygen depletion sensor.
The manual has some special restrictions regarding Massachusetts I believe, but nothing about VA. And I believe it has a built-in oxygen depletion sensor.