the manual seems to say the heater has to have 3 feet of clear space all around - nothng can be nearer than that, on any side is that so
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Actually, this space heater is not very good at all. It uses a great deal of energy and heats up only the small area around it. I would not recommend it.
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I would use the 3 feet as a good guide. Obviously sometimes it is difficult to have 3 feet clear all the way around, so I would say that there are times when I have things that are 1 foot away from the heater. But, always be vigilant.
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My experience is that the box must be purchased as well as the heater to be sure the size is correct. The box is not expensive anyway. I love the heater and have installed them in 4 of my apartments. The tenants like them too because they are quiet.Heather
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12 cm or 4 3/4" if vertical. There is a clear minimum-depth reference on the heater just below the control section. The reference in the instructions I take to mean that the control section does not need to be immersed.
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If you have a gas pipe near where you are placing the heater you are 1/2 way there. Go to Hom depot or hardware store and they will show you what you need.
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My daughter is using the heater in her living room area. She keeps the heater at least a foot away and does not have things on or around it. She says it has been working well this winter and her electric has not increased that much.
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As long as you have enough space around the heater so not to start a fire. Blows out a good 10 feet, its keeping a space very warm that is about 500sq feet and it is -30 here.
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Michelle- Can't Be Much Help; We Purchased it as a Gift and I No Longer have it in My Possession. I Can Tell You That it is a "FANTASTIC" Heater. Guessing, I Would Say it was 6'-8'+ But the Heater Elements Separate and That Would add to the Length. I Highly Recommend it ! By Far the Best Heater We Found in Our Search. Ken / Rocket-J
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This is not the type of heater that should be buried. It sticks to the side of the tank and doesn't take up much room.
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Heater would most likely warm a 650 sq. ft. space. The blower does not remain on continuously.
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I would say at least 3-4 feet, but , for the money your spending , I would purchase an infrared heater which is cool to the touch and heats the room just as good if not better.
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My experience has been that the heater is inadequate for an 8' by 10' room. Don't bother with this model.
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I have a partially finished basement, 2 rooms put together with an open doorway. I have a A total of 252 Square feet, that is being heated and have 2 of these heaters. One in each room. I sometimes, in the winter, have to turn down the heaters or set one to low because it gets too warm. I would recommend getting 2 and put them on opposite sides of the room. So they are 23 feet apart. In the summer, I have to keep them off. Hope this helps.
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If the overhang is not made of vinyl. I would have at least 3 feet from the top of the heater to any overhead item such as a tree, ceiling or overhang
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I used this heater in a living room of 400 sqft. There are 3 heaters total in that area. Works great!
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I don't know but we had a fire ring approximately 30 ft away and a propane blower heater 5 ft. away with no problems
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I am not sure what small means. A few inches of clearance is all that is needed. It is thermostat controlled, so it should not overheat the space.
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You may lose all of the heat out the drafty window. You also need to leave some space for good airflow around the heater. I'd plan to keep my couch about 6" away, but make certain to check it occasionally in case it gets too hot.