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Design
Read and understand, the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
Design
To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct
placement of the infrared heater(s).
Aside from safety factors such as clearance to combustibles (see Chart 1.1 on page 6), you should also
take into consideration the environment (e.g., cold/drafty, average, protected), heat coverage (sq. ft.)
needed, heater centers, the distance behind a person or work station(s). Also, the effective infrared
surface temperature of a person or object may be diminished with wind above 5 mph. Wind barrier(s)
may be required. Most importantly, clearance to combustibles
must
always be maintained! Refer to
hazards on page 5.
When positioning the heaters, keep in mind combustible materials, lights, sprinkler heads, overhead
doors, storage area with stacked materials, gas and electrical lines, parked vehicles, cranes, etc. Refer to
Page 6 for minimum clearance to verify that a safe installation exists.
This installation manual, along with national, state, provincial and local codes, address these issues. It is
critical that you read, understand and follow all guidelines and instructions. Always inspect and evaluate
the mounting conditions, application, and wiring.
When heated, materials high in hydrocarbons (solvents, paint thinner, mineral spirits, formaldehydes, etc.)
can evaporate and/or degrade. This may result in odors or fumes being emitted into the environment. To
correct this problem, clean the area and/or introduce additional ventilation. Heaters installed and serviced
in accordance with the installation manual do not emit foul odors into the environment.
IMPORTANT:
Fire sprinkler heads must be located at an appropriate distance from the heater to avoid
an inadvertent discharge. This distance may exceed the published clearance to combustibles. Certain
applications may require the use of high temperature sprinkler heads or relocation of the heaters.
Fire sprinkler systems containing propylene glycol, antifreeze or other potentially flammable substances
shall not be used in conjunction with this heater without careful consideration for and avoidance of
inadvertent discharge hazards. For further information consult NFPA 13. Always observe applicable state
and local codes.
CAUTION
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2.0
Installation
WARNING
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