This heater should be installed so
that the minimum clearances to
combustibles, as marked on the
heater, will be maintained from
vehicles parked below. If vehicle lifts are present,
ensure that these clearances will be maintained
from the highest raised vehicle.
Fire Hazard.
Always maintain
published clearance to
combustibles. Failure to comply
with the stated clearances to
combustibles could result in personal injury,
death and/or property damage.
WARNING
This is not an explosion-proof
heater. Do not store or use
flammable objects, liquids or vapor
in the vicinity of the heater. Where
there is the possibility of exposure
to flammable vapors or highly combustible
materials, consult the local fire marshall, fire
insurance carrier and other authorities for
approval of the proposed installation.
WARNING
WARNING
2.0
Safety
- GTD Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual
2.4 Clearance to Combustibles
Hazards
For maximum safety, the building must be evaluated
for hazards before installing this heating system.
A critical safety factor before installation is the
clearance to combustibles.
Clearances to combustibles is defined as the
minimum distance that
must
be maintained
between the tube surface or reflector and
combustible materials. It also pertains to the
distance that must be maintained from moving
objects (e.g. overhead doors, cranes, vehicle lifts,
etc.) around the tube heater.
If you are unsure about the proposed intallation, consult your local fire marshall, fire insurance carrier or
other qualified authorities for the approval of the proposed installation.
Safety Signs and Labels
It is important to provide warnings to alert individuals to potential hazards and safety actions. Local
codes may require you to post a sign “specifying the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain
the required published clearances from the heater to combustibles” near the heater’s thermostat or, in the
absence of such thermostats, in a conspicuous location.
All safety labels must be maintained on this appliance. Contact your distributor if replacement labels are
needed.
•
Gas and electrical lines
•
Combustible and explosive materials
•
Chemical storage areas
•
Areas of high chemical fume concentrations
•
Vehicle parking areas
•
Vehicle lifts
•
Hoists or cranes
•
Storage areas with stacked materials
•
Lighting
•
Sprinker heads
•
Overhead doors and tracks
•
Dirty, contaminated areas
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The following is a partial list of items to maintain clearances from:
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