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THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE SAFE,
EFFICIENT AND TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION. IN
ADDITION, PARTICULAR CARE MUST BE EXERCISED
REGARDING THE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THESE CRITICAL
AREAS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE SUBJECT TO ANY MORE RESTRICTIVE LOCAL OR
NATIONAL CODES.
HHAAZZAARRDDIINNTTEENNSSIITTYYLLEEVVEELLSS
1. DDAANNGGEERR::Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
2. WWAARRNNIINNGG::Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury.
3. CCAAUUTTIIOONN::Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
4. IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT::Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in a potential safety concern.
DANGER
Appliances must not be installed where they may be
exposed to a potentially explosive or flammable atmosphere.
WARNING
1. All field gas piping should be pressure/leak tested prior
to operation. Never use an open flame. Use a soap
solution or equivalent for testing.
2. Gas pressure to the unit controls must never exceed
14" W.C. (1/2 psi).
3. Disconnect power supply before making wiring
connections to prevent electrical shock and equipment
damage.
4. All appliances must be wired strictly in accordance with
the wiring diagram furnished with the unit. Any wiring
different from the wiring diagram could result in a
hazard to persons and property.
5. Any original factory wiring that requires replacements
must be replaced with wiring material having a
temperature rating of at least 105°C.
6. When servicing or repairing this equipment, use only
Modine-approve service replacement parts. A complete
replacement parts list may be obtained by contacting
Modine Manufacturing Company. Refer to the rating
plate on the unit for complete unit model number, serial
number, and company address. Any substitution of
parts or controls not approved by Modine will be at
owner’s risk.
CAUTION
1. Purging of air from gas lines should be performed as
described in ANSI Z223.1 – latest edition "National
Fuel Gas Code". or in Canada in CAN/CGA-B149
codes.
2. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and replace any gas control
which has been under water.
3. A built-in combustion air blower is provided – additional
external draft hoods (diverters) or power exhausters
are not required or permitted.
4. Installation must conform with local building codes or in
the absence of local codes, with Part 7, Venting of
Equipment, or the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 (NFPA 54) – latest edition. In Canada
installation must be in accordance with CAN/CGA-
B149.1 for natural gas units, and CAN/CGA-B149.2 for
propane units.
IMPORTANT
1. Approval requirements for infrared heaters specify that
the suspended type heaters shall be installed in
accordance with certain sections of the National Fire
Codes published by the National Fire Protection
Association and various ANSI standards. SOME of the
requirements are listed below.
AAiirrccrraaffttHHaannggaarrss::Approval requirements are contained
in the current edition of ANSI/NFPA 409 (or in
accordance with the enforcing authority for Canada).
PPuubblliiccGGaarraaggeess::Approval requirements are contained
in the current edition of NFPA 88B (CAN/CGA B149 for
Canada).
PPaarrkkiinnggSSttrruuccttuurreess::Approval requirements are
contained in the current edition of NFPA 88A.
GGeenneerraall::All installations must be in accordance with
the current edition of ANSI Z-223.1 (NFPA 54) National
Fuel Gas Code and the current edition of the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. For Canada,
installations must conform with local building codes, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the
current edition of CAN/CGA B149 and the Canadian
Electric Code, C22.1.
2. Start-up and adjustment procedures should be
performed by a qualified service agency.
3. To check most of the Possible Remedies in the
troubleshooting guide listed in Tables 13.3 and 14.1,
refer to the applicable sections of the manual
