OHP Installation Manual

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OHP Series
Standards, Certifications and Governmental Regulations
The installation of this heater must comply with all applicable local, state, and national specifications,
regulations and building codes (contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshal for guidance) before
installing the heater system.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Code
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).
Refer to the following standards and codes for application specific guidelines:
Public Garages:
The installation of this heater in public garages must conform with the Standard for Parking Structures,
ANSI/NFPA 88A (latest edition), and must be at least 8 ft. above the floor.
Aircraft Hangars:
The installation of this heater in aircraft hangars must conform with the Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/
NFPA 409 (latest edition). The heater must be installed at least 10 ft. above the upper wing surfaces and
engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which might be stored in the hangar. In areas adjoining the aircraft
storage area, the heaters must be installed at least 8 ft. above the floor. The heaters must be located in
areas where they will not be subject to damage by aircraft, cranes, moveable scaffolding or other objects.
Gas Connection:
To ensure your safety, and to comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance
with these instructions. Under no circumstance should the gas supply line provide support to the heater.
The gas supply to the infrared patio heater must be connected and tested in accordance with national, state,
provincial, and local codes along with the guidelines in the manual. In the United States refer to the latest
edition of the ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) Standard and in Canada, refer to the latest edition of the CAN/ CGA
B149.1 Standard.
Supply gas piping to the unit should conform to the local and national requirements for type and volume of
gas handled, and pressure drop allowed in the line. Avoid pipe sizes smaller than 1/2”.
1.0 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations
WARNING
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An approved connector, suitable for the environment of equipment usage, is required. Visible or excessive
swaying, flexing and vibration of the gas connections must be avoided to prevent failure. Neither the gas
pipe nor the connector shall be placed in the flue discharge area or in direct contact with infrared rays. In
no case shall the gas supply support or bear weight of the heater.