Detroit Radiant Products Company DES3 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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Applicable authorities governing the manufacturing or installation of this infrared heater include
(but are not limited to) the following organizations:
NOTE: Refer to the Series Insert Manual for model specific certifications and approvals.
The tube heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to National Electrical Code ® , ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).
Wiring must conform to the latest edition of National Electrical
Code ® , local ordinances, and any special diagrams furnished.
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition).
Venting must be installed in accordance with the requirements within this manual and the
following codes:
United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition), National Fuel
Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 Installation Codes for Gas Burning
Appliances.
High
Altitude
Electrical
Venting
2.0 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
Building
Location
Guidelines
Chart 2.2 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Location
Installation of this tube heater is approved, without modifications, for elevations up to
6,000 feet (1,829 m) MSL (sea level) in the United States. Contact the factory for
installations above these elevations.
The type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be the type of gas used. Installation
must comply with national and local codes and requirements of the local gas company.
Guidelines:
Building
Aspect
Codes and Guidelines
Chart 2.3 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Aspect
Non-
Standard
BTU Gas
Unless otherwise noted on the rating plate, this infrared heater is designed and orificed to
operate on standard BTU gas. Contact the factory if utilizing non-standard BTU gas.
Guidelines:
• IAS - International Approval Services.
• AGA - American Gas Association.
• CE - Certification of Europe.
• IRSC- Infrared Heater Safety Council.
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.
• ANSI Z83.20b - American National Standards Institute.
• NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - National Fuel Gas Code.
• CSA - Canadian Standards Association.
• OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration.