Detroit Radiant Products Company UH Series - Manual (Page 11)

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UH Series
Chart 2.2 • Standard and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Location
Chart 2.3 • Standard and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Aspect
Applicable authorities governing the manufacturing or installation of this unit here include (but are not
limited to) the following organizations:
In the United States:
• NFPA 54 / ANSI Z223.1 – National Fuel Gas Code.
• ANSI Z83.8 / CSA 2.6 – Gas Unit Heater Construction Standard.
• ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.
In the Canada:
• CAN/CGA B149.1-10 – Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
• ANSI Z83.8 / CSA 2.6 – Gas Unit Heater Construction Standard.
• C22.1 Part 1 – Canadian Electrical Code.
Building
Location
Guidelines
High
Altitude
Guidelines
Installation of this heater is approved, without modifications, for elevations up to 2,000
feet (610 m) above MSL (sea level) in the United States. For elevations above 2,000
feet, the heater input must be derated. See page 41 for details on how to derate.
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.
Non-
Standard
BTU Gas
Guidelines:
Unless otherwise noted on the rating plate, this heater is designed and orificed to
operate on standard BTU gas. Contact the factory if utilizing non-standard BTU gas.
Building
Aspect
Codes and Guidelines
Electrical 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).
Venting 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.
2.0 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations