AT 300-US series
40.020.941 - rev. 04 - 2011
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English
3.2
Installation
1.
Ensure that the used oil fired heater is
positioned horizontally.
2.
Correctly attach the parts of the
combustion chamber, see fig. 4 and 6.
3.
Open the filling cover and fill the tank with
fuel.
4.
Drain condensate from the fuel tank, see
fig. 3 (J).
5.
Make sure that the hot air can flow out
freely.
6.
Ensure that inflammable materials are at
a sufficient distance from the heater, see
1.4.
7.
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation: the
maximum air consumption is 1625 ft
3
/
hour.
8.
Make sure there is enough height above
the heater: this needs to be at least 4 ft.
Caution
Only the following oil types may be
used in the stationary used oil fired
heaters:
•
Automatic transmission oil
•
Diesel oil
•
Hydraulic oil
•
Oil for household use
Note
•
Install the equipment in the US
according to the following
publications of the National Fire
Protection Association:
•
NFPA #30: Flammable and
Combustible
•
Liquids Code
•
NFPA #31: Oil Burning
Equipment
•
NFPA #88A: Parking
Structures
•
NFPA #88B: Repair Garages
•
NFPA #211: Chimneys,
Fireplaces and Vents
•
Local codes may require that the
heater is mounted at a minimum
of 8 feet (2.4 m) off the ground.
This is especially the case when
there are possible combustible or
flamable fumes in the room.
Refer to NFPA #88B.
•
Install the equipment in Canada
according to the following
standard: CSA B139, installation
Code for Oil Burning Equipment.
Place the heater on a location with
respect to the following:
•
Possibility of unobstructed, even
heat distribution.
•
Safe and easy access for
servicing.
•
Unobstructed passage for shop
vehicles and equipment.
•
Proper clearances for
combustibles. Refer to the safety
section.
•
Adequate combustion air per
local codes. The room must be
ventilated to provide sufficient
combustion-air. The maximum air
consumption is 12 USG/h (46 m
3
/
h)
•
Proper installation of the stack.
•
The structure in which the heater
is located requires the following
minimum dimensions:
•
height from the point of
location of the heater: 15 feet
(4.5 m).
•
length and width: 20 feet
(6 m).
•
floor area: 400 square feet
(36 m
2
)
•
Possibility to place the heater on
a combustible flooring.
•
If the heater is installed at an
elevation, a permanent platform,
including stairs and railings, must
be provided to facilitate regular
maintenance.
