?I'm putting it on an old wooden desk. Should I put something between the heater & the wood
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Not necessary unless you want to protect the wood top. Mine is on a formica covered work cabinet.
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I have not had this problem and usually have the heater within 10 feet when I am working or sleeping. I have had this unit over a year and no part of the wood ever seems to get hot. The only hot spot is right in front of the coils. This does get warm depending on the temp it is set on but but I usually just point it towards the main part of a room and that is fine to keep both me and the room warm.
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the heat comes out of the top of the fire place so I don't think you can mount "INTO" the wall, I think you could mount "ON" the wall. I just have ours sitting on a table in my bedroom. since the heat comes out of the top... it has to be so many inches away from a ceiling. The black you see is the "lip" then there is a box behind it, which would fit into a wall, but that is where the heat comes out of so that is why I don't think you can mount it IN the wall. I don't know if I was much help but I tried. I do like the heater, It does help heat our bedroom up in the cold winters! the heat comes out of the top of the fire place so I don't think you can mount "INTO" the wall, I think you could mount "ON" the wall. I just have ours sitting on a table in my bedroom. since the heat comes out of the top... it has to be so many inches away from a ceiling. The black you see is the "lip" then there is a box behind it, which would fit into a wall, but that is where the heat comes out of so that is why I don't think you can mount it IN the wall. I don't know if I was much help but I tried. I do like the heater, It does help heat our bedroom up in... » Read More the heat comes out of the top of the fire place so I don't think you can mount "INTO" the wall, I think you could mount "ON" the wall. I just have ours sitting on a table in my bedroom. since the heat comes out of the top... it has to be so many inches away from a ceiling. The black you see is the "lip" then there is a box behind it, which would fit into a wall, but that is where the heat comes out of so that is why I don't think you can mount it IN the wall. I don't know if I was much help but I tried. I do like the heater, It does help heat our bedroom up in the cold winters! « Show Less
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I screwed mine to a stud on one side.I would not glue a heater in place.You could toggle bolt it in if not near a stud.Mine looks great!
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Even a web search revealed nothing about what you're supposed to do with this tape. I put it on the heat pads and will hope for the best. I'd suggest putting it down on the heating pads where you think you'll want the most heat.
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I built a wood platform for it to sit on because of the way the front piece is mounted. I don't trust it to hang on the wall. It looks good though. Doesn't put out much heat.
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom
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Do NOT tightly enclose this adapter in anything that can act like a thermal insulator (e.g. a stuffed elephant). It needs some free air around it to keep from overheating and burning out or burning up. Sitting free above a cabinet is fine.
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I don't think that would be a problem since the heating unit is inside the wood frame and does not touch the floor. Mine is partially on carpet. However, I never leave it on when I am not there. Just to be on the safe side. Hope that helps.
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You would put the wires straight onto the floor...which I would not recommend. It could get too hot and you might burn the wood floor.Hope this helps.
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I would not. It states that the heater needs to be mounted on a wall (vertical). The heater generates convection currents to remove some of the heat. If you take that away the unit could overheat.
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i would suggest avoiding adhesive tapes or putting plastic directly against heated cable, maybe twist some metal wires on to help hold, you probably don't want to risk a fire. proper insulation wrap to cover it over is a good idea
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My heater had a VERY brief smell-I would be concerned if it is lasting any length of time. Make sure the back is clear and there is some clearance underneath. (Ours is on a hardwood floor) Good luck-I really like ours.
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I suppose if you have an electrical source coming from behind the cabinet to feed the unit. But if you leave it on all the time like I do, I would take a chance of the heat drying out and cracking the wood. Or worse being a fire risk.
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Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It.... » Read More Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. « Show Less
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I'd say you would be okay if you keep it at the highest setting. Otherwise, might not be exactly toasty in the whole room in chilly MN weather (as a native Minnesotan, I feel your pain). I use it under my desk at work and it is perfect for that small space. If you just run it right next to you while watching tv, it'll be plenty warm enough, I think.
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They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...