Dayton Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual | 1RVT7 and 1RVT8 |
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Dayton® Patio Heaters
Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
The installation of this heater must comply with all applicable local, state and national specifications, regulations and building codes (contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshall for guidance) before installing the heater system.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).
Refer to the following Standards and codes for application specific guidelines:
Public Garages:
The installation of this heater in public garages must conform with the Standard for Parking Structures, ANSI/NFPA 88A (latest edition), or the Standard for Repair Garages, ANSI/NFPA 88B (latest edition) and must be at least 8 ft. above the floor.
Aircraft Hangars:
The installation of this heater in aircraft hangars must conform with the Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/ NFPA 409 (latest edition). The heater must be installed at least 10 ft. above the upper wing surfaces and engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which might be stored in the hangar. In areas adjoining the aircraft storage area, the heaters must be installed at least 8 ft. above the floor. The heaters must be located in areas where they will not be subject to damage by aircraft, cranes, moveable scaffolding or other objects.
High Altitude:
The installation of this heater is approved, without modifications, for elevations up to 6,000 ft. MSL (sea level). Contact Dayton for installations above these elevations.
Electrical:
The heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). Under no circumstances is either the electrical supply line or gas supply line to provide any assistance in the suspension of the heater.
Ventilation:
This heater must be installed in accordance with the requirements set forth in this manual and with the NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code (latest edition). See ventilation requirements on page 17.
Dayton® units comply or are certified by one or more of the following organizations or standards:
•CSA International Requirement (CSA 2.37/5.90 U.S.).
•American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z83.26).
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