SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY

SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY

Your Safety is Important to Us!

This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possible fire, electrical or burn hazards. Please pay special attention when reading and following the warnings in these sections.

WARNING

Installation, Service and Annual Inspection of heater must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas-fired heating equipment.

Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, or service of this equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.

This heater is designed for heating non-residential indoor

spaces. Do not install in residential spaces. These instructions, layouts , AS5601/AG 601,local codes and

ordinances, and applicable standards that apply to gas piping, electrical wiring, venting, etc., must be thoroughly understood before proceeding with the installation.

SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

To install the heater, as well as the gas and electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. Roberts-Gordon recommends the installer contact a local building inspector or Fire Marshal for guidance.

To use the information given in a layout drawing and in the manual together with the cited codes and regulations to perform the installation.

To install the heater in accordance with the Clear- ances to Combustibles.

To furnish all needed materials not furnished as standard equipment.

To plan location of supports.

To provide access to burners for servicing on all sides, for burner removal.

To provide the owner with a copy of this installation, operation and service manual.

To never use heater as support for ladder or other access equipment and never hang or suspend any- thing from heater.

2.1Low Level User Instructions

In all situations, clearances to combustibles must be maintained. Failure to observe clearances to combustibles can result in death, severe injury or property damage. Signs should be posted in storage areas to specify the maximum stacking height of items placed below heater to maintain required clearances to combustibles. Minimum clearances must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater. Caution should be used when running the system near combustible materials such as wood, paper, rubber, etc. Consideration should be given to partitions, storage racks, hoists, building construction,etc.

A wall tag is supplied with the BLACKHEAT® heater as a permanent reminder of the safety instructions and the importance of the minimum required clearances to combustibles. A copy of the wall tag is illustrated on Page 2, Figure 1. Peel off the backing of the adhesive strips on the rear surface of the tag and position the tag on a wall near the BLACKHEAT® heater (e.g. thermostat or ROBERTS GORDON® BZC Microprocessor Controller).

2.2Halogenated Hydrocarbons

CAUTION

Do not use heater in an area containing corrosive chemicals.

Avoid the use of corrosive chemicals to ensure a longer life of the burner, tubing and other parts.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage.

Roberts-Gordon cannot be responsible for ensuring that all appropriate safety measures are undertaken prior to installation; this is entirely the responsibility of the installer. It is essential that the contractor, the sub- contractor, or the owner identifies the presence of combustible materials or halogenated hydrocarbons* anywhere in the premises.

*Halogenated Hydrocarbons are a family of chemical com- pounds characterized by the presence of halogen elements (flourine, chlorine, bromine, etc.). These compounds are frequently used in refrigerants, cleaning agents, solvents, etc. If these compounds enter the air supply of the burner, the lifespan of the heater components will be greatly reduced. An outside air supply must be provided to the burners whenever the presence of these compounds is suspected. Warranty will be invalid if the heater is exposed to halogenated hydrocarbons.

2.3National Standards and Applicable Codes

All Appliances must be installed in accordance with the latest revision of AS5601/AG 601 and other relevant

codes. This refers also to the electric, gas and venting installation. Note: Additional standards for installations in Public Garages, Aircraft Hangars, etc. may be applicable.

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Roberts Gorden BH15 service manual Heater Safety, Installer Responsibility