Can this unit be vented and be sealed so there are no open flames in a garage?
602981
I don't believe so. But the fine print in the installation instructions does require that the building be vented to remove moisture created by the heater. I had continual moisture dripping from the ceiling and beams until I added a roof vent to let the moisture out. At the same time, I am loosing a certain amount of heat!!!!
602982
I don't believe so but I amnot the manufacturer. The pilot light is on so i would consider that to be an open flame.
602983
There will always be a pilot flame when in use, I recommend downloading user manual for detailed specs.
1777530
Since it runs on propane, I would not run it in an unvented enclosed space. I haven't used it below 40 yet. I hope in an open garage it can be used in low temps. I suspect it can be.
983088
No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million with this running. No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million... » Read More No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million with this running. « Show Less
2027999
I set mine up to draw fumes or hot air out of my garage. It fit perfectly into the opening of a roof vent. It is only max 400cfm so your volumetric flow is not high, but to move some fumes it works. I found paint spray vapor deposited on my fan blades so it does work somewhat ok. But it is not sealed, spark proof or waterproof so think about your application carefully & be sure you are not creating a hazard
258138
It's a front vented unit so no, no special venting required. It's a built in that can also be used as a stand alone.
360369
Since the company won't answer, I went to the EdgeStar web site and understood that you can't "build-in" the unit. It's not vented. Heat is displaced through plates in it's wall panels.
1601808
Yes the unit needs to vent outside. The hose a about 6" diameter flex vent. Unit works great.
510423
I don't see why not, but air flow operates from the back so you would have to arrange venting from the cabinet or the unit would overheat.
1794765
The unit must be vented outside. A window is the most convenient, although I vented mine through a wall.There is only one hose on my unit.
2050678
Probably not, it has ventilation openings around the frame. This guard is just to avoid tampering with the thermostat. It's not sealed at all.
2233708
That is a very good question! But we do not have it vented and it works out fine.
809063
This is an outside unit, venting is not required.Kind Regards,FAUCET TOWN USA
378070
The unit cannot be completely enclosed. It is air cooled and needs fresh air for the intake.
1421478
Yes. It SHOULD / must be vented outside to be effective. The unit contains everything needed to make a correct installation through an exterior (frame) wall. You supply the electric wiring.
637779
I don't know how combustible the fumes are but since you're doing a basement floor I'm guessing ventilation won't be a good as a garage so I'd contact the manufacturer. I will say that my husband turned the pilot light for the water heater off over night when he applied the product. The next morning he lit the pilot with no issues. We left the man door open all night and the overhead door open 1" to help it dry and vent. I just love the look.
1789436
Long as there is no open air space to the outside yes. This puts out a lot of heat very quickly. It will not be 80* everywhere in the garage, but will in front of it and it will be comfortable and tolerable everywhere in the enclosed space.
727239
The unit has a fan that makes noice when venting to prevent from getting hot when use.Hope this helps.