Installer Responsibility - Calcana CAL Series Installation, Operation, Service, And Parts Manual

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INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
The heater and related gas piping and wiring must be installed only by individuals or firms well qualified and
licensed in the required field of work.
Read and understand this manual in its entirety BEFORE you install this heater. If you have any questions call
your local representative. Verify that the fuel on the installation site is the same as what is required for this
heater. Check heater for damage or missing parts. If damage has occurred, notify carrier or point of purchase
at once for reconciliation of damaged goods. We are not responsible for transit damage. Do not install if
heater is damaged.
If you do not understand any of the safety or hazardous warnings contained in this manual, or have
questions or concerns about the installation, operation, maintenance or service of this heater, or any other
questions or concerns relating to this heater, you MUST CALL THE FACTORY at the telephone number noted
on the front cover of this manual or as detailed on the rating plate on the heater before operating this
heater.
Verify that model, input & length is what was ordered and is appropriate for installation. If heater is too small
for the heating load of the building, property damage can occur due to freezing. If unit is too large, severe
heat damage call occur to the building and/or its contents, fire, explosion, injury or death. If in doubt compare
heat loss of building with unit on site. If you are unable to calculate heat loss, call your local representative
for assistance.
Installation shall be in accordance with local codes. (See 'CODE COMPLIANCE').
If installation requires tilting, DO NOT over tilt the unit. Units are certified for installations up to 45°; however,
the maximum recommended tilt is 25°.
Install unit according to the "Clearance to Combustibles" for that particular heater and type of installation.
Make sure that clearances are maintained from vehicles parked below or in front of heater. Take into
consideration hoists. Failure to do so could result in property damage, injury or death.
Make sure unit is adequately suspended from ceiling or roof. Select hanging location that has adequate
strength to support heater.
This heater needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air. In the USA, do not operate this heater without installing air intake hood or
duct (pin #800209) and exhaust/chimney vent in a residential garage application. In Canada, the outside air
intake is optional for residential garages. This heater must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a
separate solid-fuel burning appliance. This heater must only be installed with the venting that it is certified
for. Refer to the installation instructions for installation details. See pages 34 & 35)
If unit is to be sidewall vented, use part #800208 (Sidewall Vent Kit). Make sure vent cap is past eave. (See
pages 36 titled "VENTING").
Do not render safety devices inoperable. Make sure gas line and/or service have adequate capacity for the
increased load of heater.
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