GENERAL INFORMATION
ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO
REMEMBER!
A.
Your portable gas-fired infra-red heater comes fully assembled
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to
and is tested at the factory for proper gas and input as stated
on the nameplate.
recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and
Odor Fading sections above.
B.
Each heater is equipped with a 100% safety shutoff, push
• Even If you are not property trained in the service and
button valve which will automatically stop the flow of gas in
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of
the event the heater fails to operate for any reason. A tip over
the odors of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
switch and an excess flow check are also standard on the
model HS35LP.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane (LP) gas then do not attempt to
C.
Before proceeding with this installation, be sure to inspect
light heater, perform service or repairs, or make any
for damages. The freight company must be notified of any
adjustments to the heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel
damages and request that an inspection be made. Enerco
Technical Products will send replacements for damaged parts
system.
only after receiving a signed inspection report to prove the
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater's
liability of the freight company.
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
FOR SAFE OPERATION
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
A.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Read and
adhere to these instructions. DO NOT allow anyone
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
who has not read these instructions to assemble, light,
adjust or operate this heater.
GENERAL
LP-Gas IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. In the event of a leak,
B.
For the U.S. and/or Canada, the installation of this appliance must
LP-Gas will accumulate and the possibility of a fire is present.
comply with local and/or Provincial codes or, in the absence of
LP-Gas is scented and its strong odor is readily detectable.
these codes,
Never strike a match, bring any flame or create an electric
•
With the (U.S.) National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – Latest
spark in an enclosure when you smell LP-Gas. Ventilate the
Edition, AND with the (U.S.) Standard for the Storage and
area thoroughly, move the heater outside, and correct the
Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58, OR
source of the leak before attempting to light any appliance.
•
With the current (Canadian) CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
C.
Always operate the heater with the LP-Gas cylinder in an
INSTALLATION CODES.
upright position on a level non-combustible surface. NEVER
PLACE THE CYLINDER ON ITS SIDE WHEN OPERATING
This heater (including hose and regulator assembly) must be
THE HEATER.
inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified
service person. If the hose for Model HS35LP shows evidence
D.
DO NOT attempt to operate the heater with any gas
of excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must
other than that indicated on the heater nameplate.
be replaced prior to the heater being put into operation. The
replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer. See the parts list.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The minimum ambient temperature rating for this heater is 20
degrees F.
GENERAL
This heater incorporates a "Tip Over" switch which automatically
For the U.S. and/or Canada, the installation of this appliance must
shuts off the burner in the event of tipping. Ensure that this switch
comply with local and/or Provincial codes or, in the absence of
is in the vertical position and is secured with the screws provided
these codes,
(see Fig. 2). DO NOT operate this heater with the LP-gas
supply cylinder in any other than the upright position.
•
With the (U.S.) National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – Latest
Edition, AND with the (U.S.) Standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58, OR
•
With the current (Canadian) CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
INSTALLATION CODES.
This heater (including hose and regulator assembly) must be
inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified
service person. If the hose for Model HS35LP shows evidence
of excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must
be replaced prior to the heater being put into operation. The
replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer. See the parts list.
Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Construction Heater
LOCATION
The minimum ambient temperature rating for this heater is 20
degrees F.
Although this heater incorporates a "tip over" switch, the heater
This heater incorporates a "Tip Over" switch which automatically
and LP-Gas supply cylinder must be located on a hard, flat,
shuts off the burner in the event of tipping. Ensure that this switch
level surface to minimize the risk of accidental tipping. The LP
is in the vertical position and is secured with the screws provided
Gas supply cylinder should be adequately restrained to prevent
(see Fig. 2). DO NOT operate this heater with the LP-gas
accidental tipping. DO NOT OPERATE this heater with the
supply cylinder in any other than the upright position.
supply cylinder in any other than the upright position.
This appliance must be installed only in locations where the
potential for physical damage to the appliance (i.e., due to
LOCATION
physical contact) is reduced to a minimum.
Although this heater incorporates a "tip over" switch, the heater
The installer must inform the owner/operator of this appliance
and LP-Gas supply cylinder must be located on a hard, flat,
that precautions must be taken to protect the appliance from
level surface to minimize the risk of accidental tipping. The LP
physical damage.
Gas supply cylinder should be adequately restrained to prevent
This appliance produces radiant heat. Therefore, it must be located
accidental tipping. DO NOT OPERATE this heater with the
at least six feet away from any LP-Gas container and must not be
supply cylinder in any other than the upright position.
directed toward any LP-Gas container within 20 feet.
This appliance must be installed only in locations where the
The heater must be installed in a location such that it will not be
potential for physical damage to the appliance (i.e., due to
exposed directly to water spray, rain, and/or dripping water.
physical contact) is reduced to a minimum.
Use of this heater in a draft/windy area may decrease its
The installer must inform the owner/operator of this appliance
efficiency. If possible, operate the unit in a draft free area or turn
that precautions must be taken to protect the appliance from
the face of the heater away from the draft.
physical damage.
This appliance produces radiant heat. Therefore, it must be located
at least six feet away from any LP-Gas container and must not be
PIPING:
directed toward any LP-Gas container within 20 feet.
For Model HS35LP
The heater must be installed in a location such that it will not be
(for use with LP-Gas)
exposed directly to water spray, rain, and/or dripping water.
This model may be connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply
Use of this heater in a draft/windy area may decrease its
system using the hose and regulator assembly supplied with the
efficiency. If possible, operate the unit in a draft free area or turn
appliance, OR, it may be connected to a permanently installed
the face of the heater away from the draft.
LP-Gas supply system.
If connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply system, the hose
PIPING:
assembly must be inspected prior to each use of the heater. If it is
evident that there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut,
For Model HS35LP
it must be replaced prior to the heater being put into operation.
(for use with LP-Gas)
If connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply system, the cylinder
This model may be connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply
must have no less than a minimum capacity of 20 pounds and no
system using the hose and regulator assembly supplied with the
more than a maximum capacity of 100 pounds of LP-Gas. DO NOT
appliance, OR, it may be connected to a permanently installed
connect this appliance to a cylinder having less than a nominal 20
LP-Gas supply system.
pound capacity of LP-Gas. DO NOT connect this appliance to more
than one (1) 100 pound cylinder.
If connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply system, the hose
assembly must be inspected prior to each use of the heater. If it is
evident that there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut,
it must be replaced prior to the heater being put into operation.
WARNING
If connected to a self-contained LP-Gas supply system, the cylinder
NEVER USE A FORK LIFT TRUCK TYPE
must have no less than a minimum capacity of 20 pounds and no
more than a maximum capacity of 100 pounds of LP-Gas. DO NOT
CYLINDER.
connect this appliance to a cylinder having less than a nominal 20
pound capacity of LP-Gas. DO NOT connect this appliance to more
than one (1) 100 pound cylinder.
WARNING
NEVER USE A FORK LIFT TRUCK TYPE
CYLINDER.
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