Section 2, Mounting the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
2-4
The Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
If the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System is going to be mounted
in the engine compartment, check for adequate ventilation. When
the engine is running this area could be under a negative pressure.
Make sure the air-intake hose and exhaust pipe have no leaks and
are well fastened to the heater, muffler and thru-hull fitting.
Assembly parts that may cause injury through accidental contact
should be protected.
This is a direct vent system. The combustion air must be drawn
directly from the outside, without coming in contact with air that
can infiltrate the living areas. See section 3.3.
•
It is recommended that a catch pan be placed under the
Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System to contain any unexpected
leak.
•
Choose a sturdy surface in a location that won’t be unduly
affected by vibration and jarring from rough roads.
•
Ensure that the exhaust tubing can be properly and safely
routed to the outside. The maximum exhaust run for the
system is 12’, including 90 degree bends. See section 3.2.
2.4 What NOT to Do
•
Don’t
mount the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System in the
rear of the yacht, underneath the sleeping area. The sound of
the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System cycling on and off may
disturb light sleepers.
2.5 Hurricane
®
Chinook Mounting
Procedure
After choosing the mounting location for the Hurricane
®
Chinook
Heating System, mount the unit and ensure it is level. Secure the
Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System in place (against the wall,
floor or a mounting platform) using four (4) mounting brackets,
eight (8) x 1/4” through bolts (or wood screws), and 1” diameter
fender washers, lock washers, and nuts. A non-absorbent sound
dampening underlay can be used to reduce vibration and sound
transfer between the heater and the surface to which it is
mounted. (
See Figure 2-2: Hurricane Chinook Mounting
Brackets
.).
! WARNING
! DANGER