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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.
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.
AT 300-US series
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
hour.
8. Make sure there is enough height above
the heater: this needs to be at least 4 ft.
40.020.941 - rev. 04 - 2011
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
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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