Combustion Research Omega II, Installation, Operating, Maintenance And Parts Manual

Omega II

®

 Installation, Operation & Maintenance 

Combustion Research Corporation 

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WARNING SYMBOLS 

WARNING 

Warning 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 

if not avoided, could result in death or injury. 

CAUTION 

Caution 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. 

NOTICE 

Notice 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in property damage. 

CHECKING SHIPMENT 

Upon receipt of shipment, check shipment against Bill of 
Lading for shortages.  Also check for external damage to 
cartons or tube bundles.  Shortages and/or external 
damage to cartons or tubes must be noted on the Bill of 
Lading in the presence of delivery trucker.  The delivery 
trucker should acknowledge any shortages or damage by 
initialing this "noted" Bill of Lading. 

Claims for damaged material, or shortages that were not 
evident upon receipt of shipment must be reported to 
carrier and Combustion Research Corporation Sales 
Representatives within 72 hours. 

Before starting to assemble the heater, make sure 
that all optional and accessory items are accounted 
for and are available for assembly.  It is also 
important to verify that the correct gas burner is 
supplied for the gas service, i.e., natural gas burner 
for natural gas supply. 

IMPORTANT 

WARNING 

IMPROPER INSTALLATION 
CAN CAUSE DEATH, SEVERE 
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY 
DAMAGE. 

Read and understand these installation, operating and 
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or 
servicing this equipment. Only trained, qualified gas 
installation and service personnel may install or service 
this equipment.

These instructions, the layout drawing, local codes and 
ordinances, and applicable standards such as apply to gas 
piping and electrical wiring must be thoroughly understood 
before proceeding with the installation. 

TESTED UNDER STANDARDS 

AMERICAN STANDARDS – 

Z83.20 (current standard) 

CANADIAN STANDARDS – 

CSA 2.34 (current standard) 

GAS FIRED BROODERS

 - CAN 1-2.20-M85 

BUILDING CODES 

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). 

Canada: 

CAN/CGA B149.1 and .2, Canadian Electrical 

Code C22.1

AIRCRAFT HANGERS 

Heaters for use in aircraft hangers must be installed in 
accordance with; 

United States: 

Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars, 

ANSI/NFPA 409 (latest edition). 

In Canada: 

Refer to Standard CAN/CGA B149.1 and 

B149.2 and applicable Standards for Aircraft Hangars.

Basic guidelines are as follows: 

1. Suspended heaters in aircraft storage or service areas 
shall be installed at least ten feet (10') above the upper 
surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft 
which may be housed in the hanger.  This should be 
measured from the bottom of the heater to the wing or 
engine enclosure; whichever is highest from the floor. 

2. In other sections of aircraft hangers, such as shops or 
offices communicating with airplane storage or servicing 
area, heaters shall be installed in accordance with their 
listings and mounted not less than eight feet (8') above the 
floor. 

3. Heaters installed in aircraft hangers shall be located so 
as not to be subject to injury by aircraft, cranes, moveable 
scaffolding or other objects.  Provisions shall be made to 
ensure accessibility to suspended heaters for recurrent 
maintenance purposes. 

PUBLIC GARAGES 

Heaters for use in public garages must be installed in 
accordance with: 

United States: 

Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A 

(latest edition) or the 

Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing 

Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A (latest 
edition). 

Canada: 

Refer to CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2: 

Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and 
applicable Standards for Public Garages.: 

Basic guidelines are as follows: 

1. Heaters shall be installed in accordance with their listings 
and not be mounted less than eight feet (8')  above the 
floor.  Minimum clearances to combustibles must be 
maintained from vehicles parked below the heater. 

2. When installed over hoists, clearance to combustible 
material must be maintained from upper most point of the 
hoist, or provided as insulating or reflective barrier on the 
hoist (consult representative or factory for guidance). 

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