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GP-MSEM-BX-06A
SEM(U) / IT(U) Manual
RD: Aug 2006
RL: 06A
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GAS INFRA-RED TUBE HEATER
SEM(U) / IT(U) SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that this heater be installed
by a professional gas heating equipment ser-
vice person. Installation of the SEM(U)/IT
(U) Series gas-fired tube heaters must con-
form to all manufacturers heating installation
design procedures including ventilation. All
local, provincial and national code require-
ments including the current latest edition
B149.1-00 INSTALLATION CODE” in Can-
ada, and ANSI Z223.1 in the U.S.A. for gas
burning appliances and equipment. The latest
edition Electrical Code PART 1 CSA C22.1
in Canada and ANSI/NFPA N0 70 in the U.S. A. must also be observed. Due to ever chang-
ing standards and requirements, revision to
our equipment and installation procedures
may be necessary. In case of discrepancies,
the latest installation manual will take prior-
ity. The SEM(U)/IT(U) heater may be in-
stalled for heating of non-residential indoor
spaces. It is beyond the scope of these in-
structions to embrace all conditions that will
be encountered. All system piping must be
supported in accordance with acceptable
practice, local codes, and applicable stan-
dards.
1. GENERAL
2. INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HANGARS
3. INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN SPACE HEATING
Use for process applications will void the C.S.A certification and may require field inspection
and/or certification.
such as offices and shops, which commu-
nicate with areas for servicing or storage.
Refer to the proper mounting clearances
to combustibles.
C. Heaters must be located so as to be pro-
tected from damage by aircraft and other
objects, such as cranes and movable scaf-
folding.
D. Heaters must be located so as to be acces-
sible for servicing and adjustment.
2.1 INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL GARAGES
The SEM(U) / IT(U) Infra red Heaters are
suitable for use in commercial garages when
installed in accordance with minimum clear-
ances to combustible construction or material
in storage, from heater and vent, to standard
ANSI Z223.1 latest edition, in the U.S.A. and
CSA B149.1-00, in Canada. “Overhead heat- ers shall be installed at least (8) feet above
the floor”. In addition, they shall be located
high enough to maintain the minimum dis-
tance to combustibles, as shown on the heater
rating plate, between the heater and any vehi-
cles parked below the heater
The SEM(U) / IT(U) Infra red Heaters are
suitable for use in aircraft hangars when in-
stalled in accordance with the following.
A. A minimum clearance of 10 ft from bot-
tom of the heater above the highest sur-
face of the highest aircraft which may oc-
cupy the hangar.
B. A minimum clearance of 8 ft must be
maintained from the bottom of the heater
in other sections of the aircraft hangar
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