Selecting A Location; Guidelines For Selecting A Location; Clearances For Installation - Saturn 125 Operator's Manual

Selecting a Location

Guidelines for Selecting a Location

The location you select for your furnace must allow the following:
• Unobstructed, even heat distribution.
• Safe, easy access for servicing.
• Unobstructed passage for shop vehicles and equipment.
• Proper clearances from combustibles. Verify according to your local safety codes.
• Adequate combustion air per local codes.
• Proper stack installation.
WARNING: Adhere to the following minimum clearances from combustible surfaces and
to provide adequate clearance for servicing (also refer to Figure 4B for visual reference); failure to
maintain proper clearances may result in fire, explosion, personal injury or death.

CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION

• TOP (of furnace)............................... 12"
• FRONT (burner) ............................... 48"
• SIDE (with or without stack) ............. 12"
• CHIMNEY CONNECTOR ................. 18"
• REAR ..... .............................. .... 12"
• BOTTOM (with air diffuser) ............... 30"
• BOTTOM (without air diffuser) .......... 60"
NOTE: See Appendix A for furnace cabinet dimensions.
Operator's Manual: Models Saturn™ 140 & Saturn™ 230
Figure 4B - Clearances from Combustibles
WARNING: Codes may require
that your furnace is mounted a
minimum of eight (8) feet off the ground when
installing the furnace in a repair facility. Refer to
NFPA-88B, Standard for Repair Garages,
Chapter 3, Hazards, Sec. 3-2.3.1.
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