Gas-Fired Products Infrared Radiant Tube Heater PTS Series - Manual (Page 3)

Form #43343330
–2– May 08
1.0) SAFETY
This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant tube heater. Safety information required during installation and
operation of this heater is provided in this manual and the labels on the product. The installation, service and
maintenance of this heater must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired
heating equipment.
All personnel in contact with the heater must read and understand all safety information, instructions and labels
before operation. The following symbols will be used in this manual to indicate important safety information.
Warning instructions must be followed to prevent or avoid hazards which
may cause serious injury, property damage or death.
Caution instructions must be followed to prevent incorrect operation or
installation of the heater which may cause minor injury or property damage.
2.0) INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY
The installer is responsible for the following:
• The heater and venting, as well as electrical and gas supplies must be installed in accordance with these
installation instructions and any applicable codes and regulations.
• Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to
the heater.
• Each installer must follow the clearances to combustible materials for the heaters.
• Install the heater so that the supports and hangers are correctly spaced in accordance with these instructions. The
heater must be supported by materials having a working load limit of at least 115lbs.
• Ensure that the tube integrity safety system TISS™ supplied is installed in accordance with these instructions and
that the tension is correct.
• Supply the owner with a copy of these Installation and Operation Instructions.
• Where unvented heaters are used, gravity or mechanical means shall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4
CFM per 1,000 Btu/hr input of installed heaters.
• Never use the heater as a support for a ladder or other access equipment. Do not hang anything from the heater.
• Supply all installation materials necessary that are not included with the heater.
• Check the nameplate to make sure that the burner is correct for the gas type in the building and the installation
altitude.
3.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant tube heater for use in locations where flammable gases or vapors are
not generally present (as defined by OSHA acceptable limits) and is intended for the heating of nonresidential spaces.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation must conform to local building codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSAB149.1. Heaters shall be installed
by a licensed contractor or licensed installer. Clearances to combustibles as outlined in this manual should always
be observed. In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they may be stacked below the heater,
NFPA54 requires that the installer must post signs that will “specify the maximum permissible stacking height to
maintain the required clearances from the heater to combustibles.”
Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the