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MOUNTING CLEARANCES
Each heater must be installed such that the following “Minimum Clearance to Combustibles’ are maintained.
Combustible materials include wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastic, or other materials capable of being
ignited and burned. Such materials shall be considered combustible even though flame-proofed, fire retardant
treated or plastered. Additional clearance may be required for glass, painted surfaces, vinyl siding or other
materials which may be damaged by radiant or convection heat.
A minimum clearance of 24 inches above the
heater must be maintained to plastics, vinyl or any other materials that may be adversely affected by
radiant or convection heat.
! WARNING !
The clearances shown below are applicable to vehicles parked below or in front of the heater(s). They
are also applicable to retractable awnings, umbrellas, pergolas, etc. whether the heater is ON or OFF. Do
not place any objects whether combustible or non-combustible within the mounting clearances specified
on the mounting instructions
.
Note: Where applied, the Uniform Mechanical Code requires that all portions of overhead radiant heaters are
located at least 8 feet above the floor.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:
Sides or Ends
Back
Above
Below
24”
12”
18”
48”
