MW2
Series
5
Signs shall be posted specifying the maximum permissible stacking height in order
to maintain clearances to combustibles.
Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the
heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not
store or use explosive objects, liquids, or vapors in the vicinity of the heater.
Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
The outside surfaces of the heater are hot during operation and after operation. If
contact is made, permanent skin damage may occur. Do not move, handle, or service
the unit during operation or while hot.
Combustible Items Include:
Moving Objects Include:
• Wood
• Overhead doors
• Paper
• Vehicles on lifts
• Fabric
• Cranes
• Chemicals
• Hoists
• Wall or roof insulation
• Car wash equipment
• Plastics
When installing the infrared heater system, the minimum clearances to combustibles must be
maintained. These distances are shown in Chart 1.3 and on the heater. If you are unsure of the potential
hazards, consult your local fire marshal, fire insurance carrier, or other qualified authorities on the
installation of infrared heaters for approval of the proposed installation.
A critical safety factor to consider before installation is the clearances to combustibles.
Clearance to
combustibles
is defined as
the minimum distance you must have between the indicated surface and
the combustible item
. Considerations must also be made for moving objects around the infrared heater.
The following is a partial list of items to maintain clearances from:
Hazards Include:
For maximum safety the building must be evaluated for hazards before installing the heater system.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Gas and electrical lines
• Combustible and explosive materials
• Chemical storage areas
• Areas of high chemical fume concentrations
• Provisions for accessibility to the heater
• Adequate clearances around air openings
• Vehicle parking areas
• Vehicles with lifts or cranes
• Storage areas with stacked materials
• Lights
• Sprinkler heads
• Overhead doors and tracks
• Dirty, contaminated environment
1.0
Safety
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Clearances to Combustibles
CAUTION
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Clearances to Combustibles
WARNING
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