ECO-X / IL-X Manual
IM100117
RD: NOV 2009
RL: 05A - BA
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1. GENERAL APPLICATION
A gas-fired radiant heater may be installed for heating of commercial / industrial non-residential
spaces. It is beyond the scope of these instructions to consider all conditions that may be en-
countered. Installation must conform with all local building codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the U.S.A. or the Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 in Canada. The latest edition Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA N0 70 in the U.S.A. and PART 1 CSA C22.1 in Canada must also be observed.
Installation of a gas-fired radiant heater must conform to all heating installation design proce-
dures including clearance to combustibles, connection to the gas and electrical supplies, and
ventilation.
This heater is not for installation in a Class 1 or Class 2 explosive environment, nor a resi-
dence. If installation of this equipment is in question, consult with local authorities having juris-
diction (Fire Marshall, labor department, insurance underwriter, or others).
Revisions to codes and/or standards, may require revision to equipment and installation proce-
dures. In case of discrepancy, the latest codes, standards, and installation manual will take pri-
ority over prior releases.
Models ecoSchwank-X
and
IL-X
may be installed for heating of commercial / industrial
non-residential
indoor spaces.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL THIS HEATER IN A STRUCTURE THAT HAS NO INSULA-
TION IN THE ROOF - CONDENSATION WILL OCCUR.
This heater cannot be installed inside a degreasing plant, nor in an area where chlorine,
fluorine or bromine are present.
2.
INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HANGARS
Luminous (high intensity) radiant tube heaters are suitable for use in aircraft hangars when
installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard for
Aircraft Hangars
, ANSI/NFPA
No 409 in the USA, or the Canadian
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
, B149.1.
A. A minimum clearance of 10 ft (3 m) above either the highest fuel storage compartment or
the highest engine enclosure of the highest aircraft which may occupy the hangar. The
clearance to the bottom of the heater shall be measured from the upper surface of either
the fuel storage compartment or the engine enclosure, whichever is higher from the floor.
B. A minimum clearance of 8 ft (2.4 m) must be maintained from the bottom of the heater to
the floor in other sections of the aircraft hangar, such as offices and shops, which communi-
cate with areas for servicing or storage. Refer to Table 1 for proper mounting clearances to
combustibles.
C. Heaters must be located so as to be protected from damage by aircraft and other objects,
such as cranes and movable scaffolding.
D. Heaters must be located so as to be accessible for servicing and adjustment.
LABOR REQUIRMENTS
Two persons are required to safely install this equipment. Wear gloves and other required
safety protection.
