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5.1 - Choosing the
installation location
WARNING!!!
Do not store
any fl ammable materials
or liquids in the immediate
vicinity of the heater. A fi re or
explosion can result, causing
severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property
damage.
WARNING!!!
Do not install
the heater on carpeting. Fire
can result, causing severe
personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
WARNING!!!
Provisions for
combustion air and ventilation
of the heater room are always
required, regardless whether
the combustion air is taken
from the outside (Direct Vent,
sealed combustion) or inside
(room air for combustion).
Insuffi cient ventilation of
the heater room can lead to
high air temperatures. Make
sure that intake and exhaust
openings are suffi ciently sized
and no reduction or closure of
openings takes place. When
the problem is not resolved, do
not operate the heater. Please
note these restrictions and its
dangers to the operator of the
heater. Failure to comply with
this provisions could result
in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property
damage.
5 - INSTALLATION - Location
WARNING!!!
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED HEATER
LOCATION REQUIRES
SPECIAL ATTENTION: 1994
UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, section 304.6: “LPG
Appliances. Liquefi ed
petroleum gas-burning
appliances shall not be
installed in a pit, basement or
similar location where heavier-
than-air-gas might collect.
Appliances so fueled shall not
be installed in an abovegrade
under-fl oor space or basement
unless such location is
provided with an approved
means for removal of unburned
gas.” Failure to comply with
this provision could result
in and explosion that can
cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property
damage.
CAUTION!!!
This heater is not
designed for direct outdoor
installation. If installed outside of
the structure, it must be sheltered
so it is protected from rain, wind,
sun and frost. NEVER place this
heater in a location that would
subject it to temperatures at or
near freezing or temperature that
exceed 100°F (38°C). Failure to
properly locate this heater can
result in premature failure.
CAUTION!!!
This heater must
be installed in a location so
that any water leaking from the
heater or piping connections
or relief valve openings will
not cause damage to the area
surrounding the unit or any
lower fl oors in the structure.
CAUTION!!!
When installed in a
room with thin fl oor, resonating
noise may occur. Install noise
reducing parts if required.
CAUTION!!!
Do not allow too
much dust to collect on the
heater.
5.1.1 Location of an IB
boiler
When locating the boiler the following
factors must be considered:
the location of vent/air intake
terminals;
connection to the gas supply;
connection to the water supply;
connection to the heating system;
connection to the electrical supply;
disposal of the condensation
produced by the boiler;
connection to the room thermostat
or equivalent device;
piping of the safety relief valve
discharge;
connection of the outdoor
temperature sensor;
possible connection of an indirect
water heater.
If fl ooding is possible, elevate the
boiler suffi ciently to prevent water
from reaching the boiler
5.1.2 Location of a IW
water heater
When locating the water heater the
following factors must be considered:
the location of vent/air intake
terminals;
connection to the gas supply;
connection to the water supply;
connection to a storage water
heater;
connection to the electrical supply;
disposal of the condensation
produced by the heater;
piping of the safety P-T relief valve
discharge;
If fl ooding is possible, elevate the
appliance suffi ciently to prevent
water from reaching the unit
5.2 - Residential
garage installation
Take the following precautions when
installing the heater in a residential
garage. If the heater is located in a
residential garage, it should be installed
in compliance with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
and/or CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code.
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