2.3 Codes and Regulations
2.0
Safety
- GTD Series Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual
The following must be reviewed before installing this heater:
• Check the heater rating label on the heater to verify the proper gas to be used. Check other labels on
the heater to verify proper mounting and clearance to combustibles.
• Signs must be posted in storage areas to specify maximum stacking heights allowed in order to
maintain published clearances to combustibles.
• Not withstanding their limited scope, this appliance must be installed in accordance with relevant
provisions of the following regulations:
IE - Ireland:
I.S.3212:1987, ICP 4, I.S.327. Due account should be taken of any obligations arising for the current
Building Regulations, the current I.E.E. Regulations and other relevant codes of practice.
GB - United Kingdom:
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and BS6891:1998. Due account should be
taken of any obligations arising from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the current Building
Regulations, the current I.E.E. Regulations and other relevant codes of practice.
• Under no circumstance is either the gas supply line or the electrical supply line to the heater to
provide any assistance in the suspension of the heater.
• The weight of the heater must be entirely suspended from a permanent part of the building structure
having adequate load characteristics.
• Neither the gas supply line, electrical supply line or sprinkler heads shall be located within the
minimum published clearance to combustibles as shown on page 7.
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BS EN 13410:2001
Gas fired overhead radiant heaters “Ventilation requirements for non-domestic premises” should be
observed.
