Transport and positioning
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Figure2.1 Airow distribution
2.4 MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCES
2.4.1 Distances from combustible or ammable
materials
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Keep the appliance away from combustible or am-
mable materials or components, in compliance with
applicable regulations.
2.4.2 Clearances around the appliance
The minimum clearance distances are required for
safety, operation and maintenance.
2.4.2.1 Axial gas unit heaters
Figure2.2 Clearances
A Gas unit heater width B Object or structure underneath the gas unit heater
B
> 350
mm
> 400 mm
< 3,5 m
> 2,2 m
> 200
mm
A A
> 500 mm
The recommended height from the oor to the
gas unit heater base is 2,2 to 3,5 m (see Figure
2.2
p. 26
). Installing the gas unit heaters at
heights below 2,2 m from the oor is not recom-
mended.
2.4.2.2 Centrifugal gas unit heaters
The position of gas unit heaters with centrifugal fan must
consider the position of the warm air duct. This must be
suitably sized and veried in relation to the air ow rate
and the head of the centrifugal fan (Paragraph 3.4
p.35
).
The recommended height from the oor to the
gas unit heater base is 2,5 to 3,5 m (see Figure
2.2
p. 26
). We do not recommend installing the
gas unit heaters at heights below 2,5 m from the