Detroit Radiant Products Company DR Series - Manual (Page 6)

DR Series Manual
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1.0 Safety • Gas Connection • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
Installation of this infrared heater must comply with all applicable local, state and national specifications,
regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshall for guidance.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of:
United States: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).
Canada: CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2, Canadian Electrical Code C22.1
WARNING
!
To ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance
with these instructions.
An approved connector, suitable for the environment of equipment usage, is required.
Visible or excessive swaying, flexing and vibration of the gas connections
must be avoided
to prevent failure. Neither the gas pipe nor the connector shall be placed in the ‘flue
discharge area’. In no case shall the gas supply support the weight of the heater.
Gas Connection
The 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).
The space being heated by unvented heaters must meet ventilation requirements.
Electrical
Venting
Building
Aspect
Codes and Guidelines
Chart 1.2 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Aspect