Special Precautions - Modine Manufacturing PTX Installation And Service Manual

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE SAFE,
EFFICIENT AND TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION. IN ADDITION,
PARTICULAR CARE MUST BE EXERCISED REGARDING THE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW. FAILURE TO
PROPERLY ADDRESS THESE CRITICAL AREAS COULD
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
SUBJECT TO ANY MORE RESTRICTIVE LOCAL OR
NATIONAL CODES.
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVELS
1. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
2. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
3. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
4. IMPORTANT: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in a potential safety concern.
DANGER
Appliances must not be installed where they may be exposed
to a potentially explosive or flammable atmosphere.
W ARNING
1. Gas fired heating equipment must be vented - do not
operate unvented.
2. A built-in power exhauster is provided - additional external
power exhausters are not required or permitted.
3. If an existing heater is being replaced, it may be necessary
to resize the venting systems. Improperly sized venting
systems can result in vent gas leakage or the formation of
condensate. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 (NFPA 54) or CSA B149.1 - latest edition. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in injury or death.
4. Under no circumstances should two sections of double
wall vent pipe be joined together within one horizontal
vent system due to the inability to verify complete seal of
inner pipes.
5. All field gas piping must be pressure/leak tested prior to
operation. Never use an open flame. Use a soap solution
or equivalent for testing.
6. Gas pressure to appliance controls must never exceed
14" W.C. (1/2 psi).
7. To reduce the opportunity for condensation, the minimum
sea level input to the appliance, as indicated on the serial
plate, must not be less than 5% below the rated input, or
5% below the minimum rated input of dual rated units.
8. Disconnect power supply before making wiring
connections to prevent electrical shock and equipment
damage.
9. All appliances must be wired strictly in accordance with
wiring diagram furnished with the appliance. Any wiring
different from the wiring diagram could result in a hazard
to persons and property.
10. Any original factory wiring that requires replacement must
be replaced with wiring material having a temperature
rating of at least 105°C.
11. Ensure that the supply voltage to the appliance, as
indicated on the serial plate, is not 5% greater than the
rated voltage.
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W ARNING
12. When servicing or repairing this equipment, use only
factory-approved service replacement parts. A complete
replacements parts list may be obtained by contacting
the factory. Refer to the rating plate on the appliance for
complete appliance model number, serial number, and
company address. Any substitution of parts or controls not
approved by the factory will be at the owner's risk.
CAUTION
1. All literature shipped with this unit should be kept for
future use for servicing or service diagnostics. Do not
discard any literature shipped with this unit.
2. Consult piping, electrical, and venting instructions in this
manual before final installation.
3. Do not attach ductwork, air filters, or polytubes to any
propeller unit heater.
4. Clearances to combustible materials are critical. Be sure
to follow all listed requirements.
5. Heaters are designed for use in heating applications with
ambient startup temperatures between -40°F and 90°F
and ambient operating temperatures between 40°F and 90°F.
6. Do not install unit outdoors.
7. In garages or other sections of aircraft hangars such as
offices and shops that communicate with areas used for
servicing or storage, keep the bottom of the unit at least
7' above the floor unless the unit is properly guarded to
provide user protection from moving parts. In parking
garages, the unit must be installed in accordance with the
standard for parking structures ANSI/NFPA 88A - latest
edition, and in repair garages the standard for repair
garages NFPA 30A - latest edition. In Canada, installation
of heaters in airplane hangars must be in accordance with
the requirements of the enforcing authority, and in public
garages in accordance with the current CSA-B149 codes.
8. In aircraft hangars, keep the bottom of the unit at least 10'
from the highest surface of the wings or engine enclosure
of the highest aircraft housed in the hangars and in
accordance with the requirements of the enforcing
authority and/or NFPA 409 - latest edition (Formerly
NFPA 88B).
9. Installation of units in high humidity or salt water
atmospheres will cause accelerated corrosion, resulting in
a reduction of the normal life of the units.
10. Do not install units below 7' measured from the bottom of
the unit to the floor in commercial applications (unless unit
is properly guarded to provide user protection from
moving parts).
11. Be sure no obstructions block air intake and discharge of
unit heaters.
12. The minimum distance from combustible material is based
on the combustible material surface not exceeding 160°F.
Clearance from the top of the unit may be required to be
greater then the minimum specified if heat damage, other
than fire, may occur to materials above the unit heater at
the temperature described.
13. Allow 18" of clearance at rear (or 12" beyond end of
motor at rear of unit, whichever is greater) and access
side to provide ample air for proper operation of fan.
14. Installation must conform with local building codes or in
the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) - latest edition. In Canada
installation must be in accordance with CSA-B149.1.
15. The concentric vent adapter box must be installed inside
of the structure or building. Do not install this box on the
exterior of a building or structure.
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