Gas Connection; Standards, Certifications And Government Regulations - Modine Manufacturing IHR 60 Installation And Service Manual

1.0 Safety
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Gas Connection

Gas Connection
An approved connector, suitable for the environment of equipment usage, is required.
Visible or excessive swaying, flexing, and vibration of the gas connections must be avoided
to prevent failure. Neither the gas pipe nor the connector shall be placed in the 'flue
discharge area'. In no case shall the gas supply support the weight of the heater.
To ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance
with these instructions.

Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations

Installation of this infrared heater must comply with all applicable local, state, and national specifications,
regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshal for guidance.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of:
United States: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).
Copies of these standards can be viewed or purchased at www.nfpa.org or www.scc.ca.
Chart 1.2 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines
Building
Aspect
The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to National Electrical Code
Wiring must conform to the latest edition of National Electrical Code
Electrical
ordinances, and any special diagrams furnished.
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition).
Venting must comply with the requirements within this manual and the following
codes:
United States: Refer to NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition), the National Fuel
Venting
Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances.
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Canada: CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2, Canadian Electrical Code C22.1
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Codes and Guidelines
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