Mounting mr heater 80000 btu unit heater

[Mc57]

Would there be any problem with mounting unit heater at a slight downward angle to get more air blowing down. Planning on mounting in shop near ceiling peak at app. 12ft above floor.

 

[The Cobbler]

They have baffles on the front that adjust to deflect the air.

 

[Mc57]

Yes it does but want more down with less restrictions from louvers

 

[The Cobbler]

probably the manual says to mount level.
I think you're overthinking this

 

[nadogail]

Just follow the instructions and add a down ward facing baffles. Unit heaters are designed to be installed and operated in accordance with their instructions. Anything else will be out of compliance.

 

[Ronson25]

They had the one at a shop i worked in angle down and it didnt seem to effect it but why risk it if instruction say mount level thats what id do

 

[toyotadriver]

I suspect it would work but I personally would not. My 80k Mr. Heater is installed level and I use the louvers to direct the hot air down. I also usually run a fan to help move the warm air off the ceiling and back down to ground level.

 

[TractorJeff]

Mine is mounted close to the 12 foot ceiling in the corner! I have a ceiling fan that moves the air around the rest of the building. I would recommend keeping it level!

 

[zc15]

Mount it level. If you have the headroom, lower the unit to 10 ft