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SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
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SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
3.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles
Clearances are the required distances that
combustible objects must be away from the heater
to prevent fire hazards. Caution shou ld be used
when running the system near combustibles.
Combustibles are materials, which may catch on fire
and include common items such as wood, paper,
rubber, fabric, etc. Maintain clearances to
combustibles at all times for safety.
Clearances around the heater and flue must be as
indicated on Page 6, Figure 3, to ensure access for
servicing, and correct operation. If clearances to
combustibles are not indicated, then installation
clearances apply.
Check the clearances on each burner for the model
heater being installed to make sure the product is
suitable for your application and the clearances are
maintained. Read and follow the safety guidelines
below:
• Keep petrol or other combustible materials
including flammable objects, liquids, dust or
vapours a
way from this heater or any other appli-
ance.
• The stated clearances to combustibles repre-
sents a surface temperature of 32°C (90° F)
above room temperature. Building materials with
a low heat tolerance (such as plastics, vinyl sid-
ing, canvas, tri-ply, etc) may be subject to degra-
dation at lower temperatures. It is the installer’s
responsibility to assure that adjacent materials
are protected from degradation.
• Maintain clearances from heat sensitive equip-
ment and workstations.
• Maintain clearances from vehicles parked below
the heater.
• Maintain clearances from swinging and over-
head doors, overhead cranes, vehicle lifts, parti-
tions, storage racks, hoists, building
construction, etc.
• In locations used for the storage of combustible
materials, signs must be posted to specify the
maximum permissible stacking height to main-
tain required clearances from the heater to the
combustibles. Signs mu st be posted adjacent to
the heater thermostat. In the absence of a ther-
mostat, signs must be posted in a conspicuous
location.
• Consu
lt local Building Inspector, Fire Insurance
Carrier or other authorities for approval of pro-
posed installation when there is a possibility of
exposure to combustible airborne materials or
vapours.
• Hang heater in accordance to the minimum
suspension requirements on Page 10, Section 6
and Page 11, Figure 4 through Page 12, Figure
5.
• Affix the tag on a wall near the heater.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Keep all flammable objects, liquids and
vapours the minimum required clearances to
combustibles away from heater.
Some objects will catch fire or explode when
placed close to heater.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, injury or property damage.