Install Instructions

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Applicable authorities governing the manufacturing or installation of this heater include (but are
not limited to) the following organizations:
In the United States:
• NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - National Fuel Gas Code.
• ANSI Z83.19/C2.35 - Gas-fired High Intensity
Infrared Heaters.
• ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.
• IRSC.
Chart 1.3 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Type
1.0 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
Building
Aspect
Codes and Guidelines
Public
Garages
Installation of this infrared heater in public garages must conform to the following
codes:
United States:
Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A (latest edition) or the
Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A (latest
edition).
Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2: Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances.
Guidelines:
• Heaters must not be installed less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor. Minimum
clearances to combustibles must be maintained from vehicles parked below the
heater.
• When installed over hoists, minimum clearances to combustibles must be
maintained from the upper most point of objects on the hoist.
Aircraft
Hangars
Installation of this infrared heater in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the
following codes:
United States: Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA 409 (latest
edition).
In Canada: Refer to Standard CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2.
Guidelines:
• In aircraft storage and servicing areas, heaters shall be installed at least 10 ft.
(3 m) from above the upper surface of wings or of the engine enclosures of the
highest aircraft that may be housed in the hangar. The measurement shall be
made from the wing or engine enclosure, whichever is higher from the floor, to
the bottom of the heater.
• In areas adjoining the aircraft storage area (e.g., shops, offices) the bottom of
heaters shall be installed no less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the floor.
• Suspended or elevated heaters shall be located in spaces where they shall not
be subject to damage by aircraft, cranes, movable scaffolding, or other objects.
Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility to suspended infrared heaters for
recurrent maintenance purposes.
In Canada:
• CAN/CGA B149.1-10 - Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
• ANSI Z83.19/C2.35 - Gas-fired High Intensity
Infrared Heaters.
• C22.1 Part 1 - Canadian Electrical Code.