Roberts Gorden TF-380, TF-350, TF-300, TF-120, TF-200, TF-160 National Standards and Applicable Codes

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SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES

SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES

4.1 Gas Codes

The type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be the type of gas used. Installation must comply with national and local codes and requirements of the local gas company.

United States: Refer to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 - latest revision (same as NFPA 54).

Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2: Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances.

4.2 Aircraft Hangars

Installation in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the following codes:

United States: Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA 409 - latest revision.

Canada: Refer to Standard CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2.

In aircraft storage and servicing areas, heaters shall be installed at least 10' (3 m) above the upper surface of wings or of engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which may be housed in the hangar. The measurement shall be made from the wing or engine enclosure (whichever is higher from the floor), to the bottom of the heater.

In shops, offices and other sections of aircraft hangars communicating with aircraft storage or servicing areas, heaters shall be installed not less than 8' (2.4 m) above the floor.

Suspended or elevated heaters shall be so located in all spaces of aircraft hangars that they shall not be subject to injury by aircraft, cranes, movable scaffolding or other objects. Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility to suspended heaters for recurrent maintenance purposes.

4.3 Public Garages

Installation in garages must be in accordance with the following codes:

United States: Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A - latest revision or the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A - latest revision. Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2: Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances.

Heaters must not be installed less than 8' (2.4 m) above the floor. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater.

When installed over hoists, minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from the upper most point of objects on the hoist.

4.4 Electrical

The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes:

United States: Refer to National Electrical Code®, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest revision. Wiring must conform to the most current National Electrical Code®, local ordinances and any special diagrams furnished.

Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1 - latest revision.

4.5 Venting

The venting must be installed in accordance with the requirements within this manual and the following codes:

United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest revision, National Fuel Gas Code.

Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and

B149.2: Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances

4.6 High Altitude

These heaters are approved for installations up to 2000' (US), 4500' (Canada) without modification. Consult factory if US installation is above 2000' (610 m) or Canadian installation is above 4500' (1370 m).

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