Breckwell ECO-AIRE SP8000, Owner'S Operation And Instruction Manual

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FLOOR PROTECTION
This heater must have a non-combustible floor protector
(ember protection) installed beneath it if the floor is of
combustible material. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL
listed or equal. The floor pad or non-combustible surface
should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6-inches
[152mm] in front and 2-inches [51mm] on each side of the
heater.
Canadian Installations require a minimum of 450 mm [17.7”]
beyond the front of the unit and 200mm [7.8”] beyond each
side of the unit
Your heater will need a minimum 18
½ ” x 34 ½ ” floor protector.
A Floor Protector of ¼ inch thick is recommended for this
installation.
2 [51] 2 [51]
6 [152]
inches [milimeters]
2” [51mm]
6”
[152mm]
60”
[1.5M]
Clearances to Combustibles
Combustible Clearance
Floor
(Allow for brace)
6 inches [152mm]
Left / Right 2 inches [51mm]
Ceiling
(Allow for fuel loading)
6 inches [152mm]
Front 60 inches [1.5M]
General Installation Clearance:
This unit is approved for Zero Clearance to any installed combustible surface such as the window sash, sill,
or wooden structure in a wall installation. However, clearance should be considered for ease of installation
and removal for maintenance and repair.
General Installation Notes
♦
Do not install heater where the exhaust will terminate in a window well or any opening below ground level.
♦
Special precautions may be required to prevent snow build-up within 12 inches of the air intake.
♦
Clearances around heater must provide adequate room for service, cleaning, and air circulation.
♦
Residential Garage Installation:
The heater shall be located or protected so it is not subject to damage by
a moving vehicle. Use care when selecting a good location within the garage. DO NOT locate the heater
where the discharge air will be directed onto a nearby parked vehicle. DO NOT store containers of paint,
gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the same area as the heater, inside or outside the home or structure.
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