Warning, Placement and clearance requirements – Steffes 6140 User Manual

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PLACEMENT AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

The physical dimensions of the system, along with the clearances

required, MUST be taken into consideration when choosing its

location within a structure. (See Figures 2 and 3 for Clearance

Requirements and System Dimensions.)
The best installation location for this system is in a space requir-

ing heat so some amount of the heating requirements can be

satisfied through static dissipation from the warm outer panels.

In situations where the system is not installed in an area it is

intended to heat (i.e. storage room), it is important to account for

the heat lost through static dissipation by making proper adjust-

ments when sizing the system.
The minimum area required for the installation of the

system is 100 square feet. This area must remain free of

debris and room air should be maintained at less than 85

o

Fahrenheit. If the system is being installed in an area with less

than 400 square feet, ventilation MUST be provided. To venti-

late, a minimum of a 24” X 24” opening must be installed, if not

already present, into the area where the furnace is located. In

addition, a 6” X 6” non-closing type register must be cut into the

return air duct of the furnace to minimize heat build-up in the

room. This register must be installed in a manner that ensures the air drawn into the furnace passes through the

filter first (See Figure 2).
In addition to the physical space requirements, the weight of the system must also be taken into consideration

when selecting the installation surface. A level concrete floor is the best installation surface on which to place the

system, but most well supported surfaces are acceptable. If unsure of floor load capacity, consult a building

contractor or architect.

Special requirements must be considered if placing the system in a garage or other area where

combustible vapors may be present. Consult local, state, and national codes and regulations to

ensure proper installation. An 18" stand (Order Item #1301585) is available to elevate the

system.

Comfort Plus Commercial

Installation

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3.02

Installation

FRONT VIEW

48"

2" MIN

CLEARANCE

(IN COLD AIR RETURN)

6" X 6" REGISTER

FILTER TRAY

0" REQUIRED

CLEARANCE

M

STEFFES

P

M

M

A

0" REQUIRED

CLEARANCE

6" MIN CLEARANCE

TOP VIEW

36" MIN CLEARANCE

3" MIN CLEARANCE

w

Back and Sides = 3 inches

(from combustible material)

w

Bottom = 0 clearance

w

Top = 6 inches

(from combustible material)

w

Front = 36 inches

(for ease in servicing)

w

Between Duct and Left Side of System = 2 inches

w

Between Duct and Right Side of System = 0 clearance

w

Outer Sides of System Ducts

(Return and Supply)

= 0 clearance

Requirements of other

codes and regulations

may supercede the

clearances listed.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

FIGURE 2

Risk of fire. Can cause injury or death.

w Violation of the clearance require-

ments and/or failure to provide proper

ventilation can cause improper opera-

tion of the system. Maintain the

placement and clearance require-

ments as specified and provide venti-

lation as necessary.

w Failure to maintain room temperature

in the mechanical room of 85

o

F or less

may result in equipment damage.

Thermostatically controlled ventilation

should be provided if the temperature

in this area exceeds 85

o

F.

w Moving the system after install may

result in equipment damage. Do NOT

move system from original installed

location.

WARNING

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