Venting
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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The tube heater expands and contracts during operation. Follow the installation instructions to ensure
allowances are made for this movement. To ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty,
all units must be installed in accordance with these instructions.
Insufficient ventilation may result in health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
Vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to national, state, provincial and local codes.
This tube heater must be vented in accordance with national, state, provincial and local codes and the
guidelines in the Detroit Radiant Tube Heater General (refer to pages 24 - 28) and applicable Series Insert
Manual. In the United States refer to the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) Standard and in
Canada refer to the latest edition of the CAN/CGA B149.1 Standard.
Gas Supply
Improperly connected gas lines may result in serious injury and death,
explosion, poisonous fumes, toxic gases or asphyxiation. Connect gas lines
in accordance to national, state, provincial and local codes.
The gas supply to the tube heater must be connected and tested in accordance with national, state,
provincial and local codes along with the guidelines in the Tube Heater General Manual (refer to pages
31-32) and Series Insert Manual. In the United States refer to the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA
54) Standard and in Canada refer to the latest edition of the CAN/CGA B149.1 Standard.
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Safety
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Venting
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Gas Supply
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Heater Expansion
Allowances
must
be made for the system to expand. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
A flexible gas connection of approved type is required. Connectors must be installed in one
plane and without sharp bends, kinks or twists.
Heater Expansion
