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Installation of this tube heater in public garages must conform to the following codes:

 

   United  States:

  Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A (latest edition) or the  

 

     Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A (latest  

 

   edition).

   Canada:

  Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1: Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances  

    and applicable Standards for Public Garages.

Guidelines:
  •  Heaters must not be installed less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor. Minimum    

 

    clearances to combustibles must be maintained from vehicles parked below the 

 

   heater.

  • When installed over hoists, minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained   
    from the upper most point of objects on the hoist.

Installation of this tube heater in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the 
following codes:

 

   United  States:

 Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA 409  

    (latest edition).

    In Canada:

  Refer to Standard CAN/CGA B149.1 and applicable Standards for  

 

   Aircraft  Hangars.

Guidelines:

  •  In aircraft storage and servicing areas, heaters shall be installed at least 10 ft. (3 m)    
    from above the upper surface of wings or of the engine enclosures of the highest  

 

    aircraft that may be housed in the hangar. The measurement shall be made from the    
    wing or engine enclosure, whichever is higher from the floor, to the bottom of the 
   heater.

  •  In areas adjoining the aircraft storage area (e.g., shops, offices) the bottom of heaters   
    shall be  installed no less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor.

  •  Suspended or elevated heaters shall be located in spaces where they shall not be  

 

    subject to damage by aircraft, cranes, movable scaffolding or other objects. 

Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility to suspended tube heaters for recurrent 
maintenance purposes.

Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations

Installation of this tube heater must comply with all applicable local, state and national specifications, 
regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshall for guidance. 

In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of:

 

United States:

   National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).

 Canada:

   CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2, Canadian Electrical Code C22.1

Public 

Garages

Aircraft 

Hangars

2.0

 Safety

 

 Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations

Chart 2.1 •

 Standards and Code Installation Guidelines 

 Building Type

Codes and Guidelines

Summary of Contents for heater

Page 1: ...rained gas installation and service personnel only Failure to comply could result in personal injury asphyxiation death fire and or property damage In locations used for the storage of combustible mat...

Page 2: ...Considerations and Prechecks 9 Hanger Placement and Suspension 12 Radiant Tube Assembly 16 Optional Elbow or U Bend Accessory Configuration 17 Burner Control Box Suspension 19 Reflector Assembly 20 Ba...

Page 3: ...ed with your tube heater Refer to the Series Insert for a list of the kit contents for your Series heater Materials not included in the heater kit contents e g screws vent material terminals etc are t...

Page 4: ...efore installing or servicing this equipment Only trained qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this equipment 2 0 Safety Warning Symbols Applications Applications Th...

Page 5: ...or cranes Storage areas with stacked materials Lights Sprinkler heads Overhead doors and tracks Dirty contaminated environment Gas and electrical lines Combustible and explosive materials Chemical st...

Page 6: ...e latest edition of the CAN CGA B149 1 Standard Gas Supply Improperly connected gas lines may result in serious injury and death explosion poisonous fumes toxic gases or asphyxiation Connect gas lines...

Page 7: ...rface of wings or of the engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be housed in the hangar The measurement shall be made from the wing or engine enclosure whichever is higher from the floor t...

Page 8: ...ations Building Location Guidelines Chart 2 2 Standards and Code Installation Guidelines Building Location Installation of this tube heater is approved without modifications for elevations up to 6 000...

Page 9: ...Have recommended mounting heights been observed Have all clearance to combustibles situations been observed Is the supply burner end of the heater located where more heat is required Is it best to of...

Page 10: ...g overhead doors Recommended mounting heights are not observed see Chart 3 1 Produces an uneven heat distribution Four burners 100 000 BTU each are placed in each corner Burner hotter ends direct hea...

Page 11: ...may result in the heaters being mounted outside of the factory recommended mounting heights Model BTU Range Recommended Mounting Height ft Coverage Area Straight Config LxW Coverage Area U Tube Config...

Page 12: ...l combustion chamber as the first tube downstream of the burner control box Mark locations for hanging points NOTE If the available hanging points do not allow for the recommended spacing then additio...

Page 13: ...f the tube s For 150 000 200 000 BTU h models and all heaters with 409 stainless steel tubes only Stainless Steel Tube Clamp 150 200 MBH models only Refer to page 18 for U bend configuration dimension...

Page 14: ...that it is securely attached NOTE Threaded rod and turnbuckles may be used Attach hangers to chains Adjust chain lengths until radiant tubing is level and equal weight distribution is achieved Chains...

Page 15: ...egree angle with two suspension points using two Brass Knuckle P N BK fittings 1 double loop chains and S hooks U Tubes can be mounted from a single suspension point using a Single Mounting Bracket P...

Page 16: ...d end Slide tube clamps onto radiant tubes see figure 3 9 Figure 3 8 Attach Hangers Figure 3 9 Attach Tube Clamps Hanger Welded Seam Faces Down Swaged End Tube Clamp Radiant Tube 3 0 Installation Radi...

Page 17: ...OTE If it is difficult to mate the tubes they may be installed incorrectly Center tube clamps over the seam where two radiant tube sections connect If necessary rotate tube clamps so they will not int...

Page 18: ...mension A U Bend can be set in both directions 12 Figure 3 13 U Bend and Elbow Dimensions Chart 3 4 Overall Dimensions for Heaters Configured With U Bend P N TF1B 3 0 Installation Optional Elbow or U...

Page 19: ...rmine the mounting chain locations for hanging the burner control box Fasten beam clamp screw hook or other type of suspension anchor to hanging point Attach S hook and 1 double loop chain P N THCS to...

Page 20: ...he reflector run Secure with clips Reflectors and reflector accessories direct infrared energy to the floor level The reflector assembly depends on the heater configuration proximity to combustibles a...

Page 21: ...unting heaters below 8 ft Chart 3 5 Common Optional Accessories Reflector Accessory Description Part Number Reflectors cannot be rotated when used with a reflector elbow RE U shaped reflector RU or si...

Page 22: ...he center of the keyhole and rotate the baffle 90 degrees to lock the baffle sections together Repeat this process with all remaining baffle sections to complete assembly Figure 3 19 Assembling the Ba...

Page 23: ...Final Heater Assembly 3 0 Installation Final Heater Assembly A secondary combustion chamber is installed as the second tube downstream from the burner control box on 150 000 to 200 000 BTU h models R...

Page 24: ...f Canada Venting Requirements 4 in single wall galvanized steel vent pipe or Dura Connect single wall flexible exhaust vent must be used Secure vent pipe to the swaged exhaust end of tube exchanger us...

Page 25: ...he combustible overhang Vent Cap Single wall Vent Pipe Storm Collar Adjustable Roof Flashing Double Wall B Vent Roof Figure 3 21 General Vent Requirements B to C Adapter Heater 1 in Minimum Clearance...

Page 26: ...e building Vent must be a minimum of 36 in below or extend beyond any combustible overhang Consult the NFPA ANSI Z223 1 Gas Vent Termination criteria if roof pitch exceeds 9 12 Canada Vents must termi...

Page 27: ...ible material Common vented heaters must be controlled with the same thermostat Do not operate individually Figure 3 24 Common Rooftop Venting Side View Figure 3 25 Common Sidewall Venting Top View Do...

Page 28: ...s Use of combustion air intake 3 0 Installation Optional Unvented Operation Combustion Air Requirements WARNING Not for residential use The use of unvented tube heaters in residential indoor spaces ma...

Page 29: ...Single Heater Intake Side View Figure 3 28 Horizontal Outside Air Supply for Single Heater Intake Side View Figure 3 29 Vertical Outside Air Supply for Common Intake Side View Roof Intake Cap Roof 18...

Page 30: ...clean and comparable to a new pipe Test all gas supply lines in accordance with local codes Air Intake Duct Size Max Intake Length Duct Size Max Intake Length General No more than two 90 degree elbows...

Page 31: ...ound the heater Install a sediment trap drip leg if condensation may occur at any point of the gas supply line This will decrease the possibility of loose scale or dirt in the supply line entering the...

Page 32: ...s leaks according to NFPA 54 and all local codes and or Standards 3 0 Installation Gas Supply Figure 3 30 Gas Connection Flexible Gas Connection shown Side View 12 When using a stainless steel flexibl...

Page 33: ...to the heater Close turn on electrical circuit typically thermostat If the heater fails to light turn off gas open electrical circuit set thermostat to lowest setting or to off Wait five 5 minutes bef...

Page 34: ...for leakage damage fatigue corrosion and obstructions If dirt becomes a problem installation of outside air intake ducts for combustion is recommended Combustion air intake system when applicable Chec...

Page 35: ...Replace or repair Lower inlet pressure Loss of heater efficiency Low gas pressure Dirty or restricted orifice Foreign matter inside burner Unit cycles on and off Reflector is dirty Reflector not in p...

Page 36: ...iability in all events is limited to and shall not exceed the purchase price paid Warranty Disclaimer Detroit Radiant Products Company has made a diligent effort to provide product information and ill...

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