Schwank STSp-WP - Manual (Page 5)

SP-MSWP-BX-09A
STSp-WP Manual
RD: MAY 2004
RL: 9
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SCHWANK GAS INFRA-RED TUBE HEATER
STSp-WP SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. GENERAL
Installation of the Schwank STSp-WP Se-
ries gas-fired tube heaters must conform to
all Schwank heating installation design
procedures including ventilation. All instal-
lations in Canada must conform to local and
national code requirements including the cur-
rent CSA-B149.1-00 installation code for gas
burning appliances and equipment, and Cana-
dian Electrical Code part 1 CSA C22.1 latest
edition must be observed. All installations in
the U.S.A. must conform to local and na-
tional code requirements including, National
Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223.1 and the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No 70 (latest Due to ever changing standards and require-
ments, revision to our equipment and installa-
tion procedures may be necessary. In case of
discrepancies, the latest installation manual
will take priority.
The Schwank STSp-WP heater may be in-
stalled for heating of non-residential indoor
and outdoor spaces.
It is beyond the scope of these instructions
to embrace all conditions . All system piping
must be supported in accordance with
acceptable practice, local codes, and all appli-
cable standards.
2.1 INSTALLATION IN CAR WASHES
Schwank STSp-WP Tube Heaters are ap-
proved for car washes. The installation must
conform with local building codes and/or, in
the absence of local codes, with the current /
CSA-B149.1-00 Natural Gas and Propane
installation code, and the US National Fuel
Gas code ANSI Z223.1 depending upon the
geographical location
.
In a car wash installation, the minimum
clearance from the bottom of an infra-red
heater to the upper surface of the highest
vehicle shall not be less than the certified
clearance to combustible material as
indicated on the heater.
3. INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN SPACE HEATING
Use in process applications will void the
C.S.A certification and may require field
inspection and/or certification.
2.2 INSTALLATION ON PATIOS
Schwank STSp-WP Tube Heaters are ap-
proved for outdoor and enclosed patios.
The installation must conform with all of the
same preceding codes as in Section 2.1.
In a patio installation, the minimum clearance from the bottom of an infra-red heater to the
upper surface of the highest combustible
surface shall not be less than the certified
clearance to combustible material as indi-
cated on the heater.