Dayton 1RVT8 - Manual (Page 8)

Installation
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Dayton Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual
Dayton Patio Heaters
®
1RVT7 and 1RVT8
Read and understand, the installation,
operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
Only trained, qualified gas installation
and service personnel may install or
service this equipment.
To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a
layout should be developed for the correct placement of
the infra-red heater(s). Aside from safety factors such as
clearance to combustibles (see Chart 1.1 on page 5),
you should take into consideration:
• The environment (e.g., is it cold/drafty, average,
protected)?
Note: The effective infra-red surface temperature
of a person or object may be diminished with
wind above 5 mph, wind barriers may be required.
• What is the area of heat coverage (e.g., sq. ft.) needed
(Chart 2.1, Figure 2.2)?
• Is the heater being used in a social gathering area, or
work station(s)?
• The mounting height of the heater (Chart 2.1, Figure 2.3).
• The type of mounting to be used.
• Physical space needed for the heater (Figure 2.1).
• Gas supply and connections.
• Combustion, ventilating air supply and exhaust path.
• Electricity and wiring to the heater.
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This heater cannot be used in a building with a roof that
is not insulated or where condensation problems can
occur.
Design
This installation manual, along with national, state,
provincial and local codes, address these issues. It is
critical that you read, understand and follow all
guidelines and instructions. Always inspect and evaluate
the mounting conditions, space for exhaust, gas supply
and wiring.
IMPORTANT: Fire sprinkler heads must be located at
an appropriate distance from the heater. This distance
may exceed the published clearance to combustibles.
Certain applications will require the use of high
temperature sprinkler heads or relocation of the heaters.
Potentially flammable substances, such as Propylene
Glycol or antifreeze solutions, are not to be used in
conjunction with this heater.
For further information consult NFPA 13. Always
observe applicable state and local codes.