RCH100 Installation and Operation Instructions
rev: 11/15/06
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SECTION 1: RCH100 GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual to the owner when you leave the job site.
This heater is a self-contained infrared floor model heater for use in the temporary heating of buildings under construction,
repair or alteration.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater in accordance with Standard ANSI Z83.7 - CGA 2.14.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS. Other standards
govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applications. Your local authority can advise you about
these.
This heater is intended for use in the temporary heating of buildings or structures under construction, alteration or repair.
Installation of this heater must be in accordance with all applicable codes shown in the instructions and/or the local codes
and authorities having jurisdiction. Heaters shall be installed by a licensed contractor or licensed installer. Clearances to
combustibles as outlined in this manual should always be observed.
Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the
heater. Each installer shall use good installation practices when locating the heater and must give consideration to service
accessibility. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified service person.
This heater is for INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. While the products of combustion are expelled into the building, national
codes require ventilation in the building to dilute these products of combustion. This ventilation may be provided by gravity
or mechanical means. Refer to Section 7 “VENTILATION AND COMBUSTION AIR” on page 6 of this manual for minimum
requirements for ventilation and combustion air.
The heater must not be installed where it is directly exposed to water spray, rain and/or dripping water.
Copies of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition) are available from the American Gas Association Labo-
ratories, 8501 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131. All NFPA codes are available from the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECRE-
ATIONAL USE.
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION,
AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COM-
BUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS,
PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CON-
TAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTI-
BLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAU-
TIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH
THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS
OR DAMAGE FROM THE HAZARDS OF FIRE,
EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CAR-
BON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK.
ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD
SERVICE THIS HEATER.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS
HEATER OR INFORMATION SUCH AS AN
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABEL, ETC. CON-
TACT THE MANUFACTURER.
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