THERMOBILE Bio Energy - US Manuel De L'utilisateur page 9

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.
Bio Energy - US
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
8. Make sure there is enough height above the
heater: this needs to be at least 4 ft.
9. Check the floor surface: this needs to be at
least 388 ft
10. Install the flue (18 ft and a rain cap).
11. Make sure the rocker switch is positioned at
0.
12. Check the supply voltage: see identification
plate.
13. Place the plug in the socket.
3.3
1. Switch the control of the fuel pump to "low",
see fig. 5 (D).
2. Open the heat distributor, see fig. 3 (P).
3. Open the heat shield (fig. 4 (A).
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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
3
12 USG/h (46 m /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
2
(36 m )
• 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.
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Preparation for starting up
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