Schwank sportSchwank User Manual
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sportSchwank Manual
IM080731
RD: July 2008
RL: 01A
BA
1. GENERAL
These instructions are for the sportSchwank Series heater, a gas fired combined inten-
sity infrared heater suitable for outdoor installation. This appliance shall be used only in
a well-ventilated space and shall not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
This appliance may be installed with shelter no more inclusive than:
(a) With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover
(b) Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and no more than two
side walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a breezeway, or at right angle to
each other.
(c) Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and three side walls, as
long as 30 percent or more of the horizontal periphery of the enclosure is perma-
nently open.
Installation must conform to all local codes or, in the absence of local codes to:
U.S.A.: National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No 70 (latest editions)
Canada: The Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1 and the Cana-
dian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (latest editions).
Periodic changes to standards and requirements, may make revision to equipment
and installation procedures necessary. In case of discrepancy, the latest installation
manual will take priority.
This heater is designed and certified for use outdoors in accordance with Stan-
dards ANSI Z83.26-2007 / CSA 2.37-2007.
Schwank Group warrants that the heater will operate as designed in wind condi-
tions up to 10 MPH. Note this unit is not designed to operate in adverse weather
conditions including higher wind speeds exceeding the certification requirement
of 10 MPH.
2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 MOUNTING CLEARANCES
sportSchwank Series heaters must be mounted with minimum clearances as
shown in Section 8.4. The heater should also be located with respect to build-
ing construction and equipment so as to provide sufficient clearance and ac-
cessibility for servicing and cleaning of burners and ignition control. Minimum
mounting height is to be no less than 96”. Do not store or place anything directly under-
neath heater.
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