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Shipping
The heater is completely assembled. Installation
instructions, two mounting brackets (shipped loose), and
a flue transition are included. Check the unit for shipping
damage. The receiving party should contact the last
carrier immediately if any shipping damage is found.
Requirements – CSA in the USA
Installation of gas unit heaters must conform with local
building codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
Installation in aircraft hangers must be in accordance with
the current Standard for Aircraft Hangers ANSI/NFPA No.
409.
Installation in parking structures must be in accordance
with the current Standard for Parking Structures
ANSI/NFPA No. 88A.
Installation in repair garages must be in accordance with
the current Standard for Repair Garages ANSI/NFPA No.
88B.
These units are approved for residential applications. For
installation in a residential garage these units must be
installed so that burners and ignition source are located
no less than 18" (457mm) above floor. Heater must be
located or protected to avoid physical damage by
vehicles. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1, current edition.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before
installation. Air for combustion and ventilation must
conform to the methods outlined in ANSI Z223.1, section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or applicable
provisions of local building codes.
The National Fuel Gas Code is available from:
American National Standard Institute Inc.
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
These units are CSA International design certified. These
unit heaters are certified for installation to combustible
material as listed in Table 1 and on unit rating plate.
Accessibility and service clearances must be observed in
addition to fire protection clearances.
All electrical wiring and ground for unit must be in
accordance with the regulations of the current National
Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
The National Electric Code is available from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Requirements – CSA in Canada
The instructions are intended only as a general guide and
do not supersede local codes in any way. Authorities
having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation.
The installation must conform with local building codes or
in the absence of local codes, with the current code
CAN/CGA-B149.1 “Installation Code for Natural Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment." All electrical wiring
and grounding for the unit must also comply with the
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1, current edition.
These unit heaters are CSA International. Certified for the
clearances to combustible material listed on the rating
plate and Table 1. Adequate clearance shall be provided
around the appliance and around air openings into the
combustion chamber. Provision shall be made for service
accessibility to the heater. Note that fire protection
clearances may be exceeded to provide additional space
for service and accessibility.
GARAGE INSTALLATIONS:
1- In a storage area, clearance from heaters to
combustible materials must be such that the material
shall not attain a temperature above 160°F by
continuous operation of the unit.
2- Eight-foot minimum clearance from the floor to the
bottom of the heater must be maintained. Refer to the
CAN/CGA-B149 Codes.
AIRCRAFT HANGER:
1- In an area where aircraft are housed or serviced, 10'
minimum clearance from highest surface of aircraft to
bottom of the heater must be maintained.
2- In other areas, 8' minimum clearance from the floor to
bottom of heater must be maintained.
3- Heaters should be located so as to be protected from
damage from aircraft or other appliances needed for
servicing of aircraft Refer to requirements of the
enforcing authorities.
TABLE 1
UNIT CLEARANCES
Top
Sides
Access Panel
Bottom
Rear
Single Wall Vent*
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
in
mm
1
25
1
25
18
457
0
0
18
457
6
152
*Except for listed clearance thimbles.