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STR-JZ I&OManual
IM090831
RD: AUG 2009
RL: 09A - BA
2.
INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HANGARS
Low intensity radiant tube heaters are suitable for use in aircraft hangars when installed in ac-
cordance with the latest edition of the Standard for
Aircraft Hangars
, ANSI/NFPA No 409 in the
USA, or the Canadian
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
, B149.1.
A. A minimum clearance of 10 ft (3 m) above either the highest fuel storage compartment or
the highest engine enclosure of the highest aircraft which may occupy the hangar. The
clearance to the bottom of the heater shall be measured from the upper surface of either
the fuel storage compartment or the engine enclosure, whichever is higher from the floor.
B. A minimum clearance of 8 ft (2.4 m) must be maintained from the bottom of the heater to
the floor in other sections of the aircraft hangar, such as offices and shops, which communi-
cate with areas for servicing or storage. Refer to Table 1 for proper mounting clearances to
combustibles.
C. Heaters must be located so as to be protected from damage by aircraft and other objects,
such as cranes and movable scaffolding.
D. Heaters must be located so as to be accessible for servicing and adjustment.
1.
LABOR REQUIRMENTS
Two persons are required to safely install this equipment. Wear gloves and other required
safety protection.
3. INSTALLATION IN GARAGES AND PARKING STRUCTURES
Low Intensity Heaters are suitable for use in commercial garages when installed in accordance
with the latest edition of the Standard for
Parking Structures
, ANSI/NFPA 88A, or the Standard
for
Repair Garages
, ANSI/NFPA No. 88B, or the Canadian
Natural Gas and Propane Installa-
tion Code
, B149.1.
An overhead heater shall be located high enough to maintain the mini-
mum distance to combustibles, as shown on the heater rating plate,
from the heater to any vehicles parked below the heater.
Overhead heaters shall be installed at least 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor.
4.
INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN SPACE HEATING
Use for process or other applications that are not space heating will void the C.S.A. certification
and product warranty. Process application requires field inspection and/or certification by local
authorities having jurisdiction.
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