Roberts Gorden CGTH-40 Gas Heater User Manual


 
CGTH USE AND CARE MANUAL
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tibles must be maintained from vehicles parked
below the heater.
• When installed over hoists, the required safe dis-
tances from combustibles must be maintained from
the uppermost point of the combustible materials
placed on the hoist.
4.5.3 Hazardous Locations
Where there is the possibility of exposure to combus-
tible airborne material or vapor, consult the local Fire
Marshal, the Fire Insurance Carrier or other authori-
ties for approval of the proposed installation.
4.6 Heater Location
It is the Installer’s Responsibility to choose a suitable
mounting location for the heater. The Installer must
follow the guidelines below as stated in the Installa-
tion Manual. Before using your heater, check the
location. If the location does not follow these guide-
lines, do not use the heater. Immediately contact
your installer.
• The heater must meet the minimum mounting
height requirement of 7' (2.1 m) above the floor. For
aircraft hangars and public garages, the heater must
meet the minimum mounting height requirement of
8' (2.4 m) above the floor.
• The proposed mounting location allows for the
required safe distances from combustibles such as
vehicles, wood, gasoline and flammable objects, liq-
uids and vapors.
• The proposed location of the heater will not restrict
motion of passageway doors or windows.
• The proposed location will not interfere with opera-
tion of the overhead garage door, or allow the door
to enter the required safe distances from combusti-
bles.
• The proposed location will provide the best cover-
age of the total area to be heated.
• Consideration be given to the types of vehicles that
will be parked in the garage (cars, vans, boats, RV's,
etc.).
• The proposed location will allow for the required safe
distances from combustibles with respect to the
vehicles parked in the garage.
• The proposed location will allow the required utilities
(i.e.: gas and electric) and venting to be installed
(maximum vent length is 10' [3 m]).
• Sufficient clearances will exist to allow for easy
access to the service door.
• Overhead structural members (rafters, beams, etc.)
are accessible for attaching the heater.