Section 1, Overview
1-6
The Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
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Ability for technician to easily access and service the product,
especially fuel, plumbing, and electrical systems.
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After installation, ability to purge water and fuel lines and
inspect/test entire system using the ITR-supplied Inspection
Check Sheet.
1.5 Equipment, Tools and Skills
As the user and/or installer, you must be qualified and authorized to
do the installation, which requires mechanical aptitude and electrical
knowledge. Make sure you comply with existing RVIA industry
practices, using the highest and most recent standards and codes.
Good workmanship is essential. Please refer back to
Section 1 –
Overview, sub-Section 1.2, Protect Your Warranty
.
You will need the following equipment and tools to install the
heating system (not supplied). This list does not include optional
equipment and accessories:
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Standard tools normally available in a well-equipped shop.
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Approved fasteners for mounting the heater unit.
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Stainless steel 2” ID exhaust system piping, maximum 12’ with
no bends. (See
Section 3 – Installing the Exhaust System
, for
details when bends are present.).
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ITR-muffler with straight-through design.
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2" air intake collar for connecting fresh outside air
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2" air intake hose for connecting to fresh air intakes of the
Hurricane Chinook.
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1/4” supply fuel line, approved rubber or copper.
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#10 sheet metal screws or wood screws to mount fan units
inside the occupied areas.
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Heater hose (to connect Hurricane Chinook hose fittings to
interior fans).
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Potable water hose/PEX to connect the Hurricane Chinook’s
potable water hose/PEX fittings to the potable water system.
