I purchased this bracket to mount a Dimplex EUH-series 5KW heater in my garage. The unit itself ships with a bracket made for ceiling-mount only. My ceiling is 10 feet high, and I wanted to place the unit at the 8-foot level.
Installation is straightforward. Take your measurements (don't forget to include the heater's drop from the bracket), find a stud, drill a couple of pilot holes then attach the bracket with two lag bolts. My wall has 2X4 studs, covered with 5/8" drywall. I used 5/16" X 3" stainless lag bolts. I wouldn't go any thicker than 3/8" if you're drilling into 2" studs, to avoid splitting the wood. The 5KW heater is 35 pounds the 5/16" bolts should easily hold this weight. The hardware for mounting the heater to the bracket is included, the lag bolts (and washers) are the only hardware you'll need to purchase.
This bracket is heavy-duty all the way, and Dimplex rates it for all their EUH heaters up to 12KW in size. Nice finish, would look good inside the house.
Only gripe is the price about 55 bucks. The heater is not cheap by any stretch, and including this bracket would be a nice perk. However, this is an industrial-grade heater designed to last a long, long, time. I can live with the added expense of a bracket to match.
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