Page 14 CPx Gas or Oil Cabinet Heater Range Issue 2.1 June 2014
2) Installation in plant rooms or enclosures
There must be permanent air vents communicating directly with the outside air, at high level and at low level.
Plant Rooms
Low level (inlet) 4cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 2cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
Enclosures
Low level (inlet) 10cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 5cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
Mechanical Ventilation
The minimum flow rate of ventilation shall be 4.14m³/h per
kilowatt of total rated heat input.
2.1.5. Gas Connection (if applicable)
• A servicing valve and union must be fitted at the gas inlet
to the heater to facilitate servicing.
• The gas supply to the air heater must be completed in
solid pipe work and be adequately supported.
• Heaters suspended by drop rods, straps or chains must
have a flexible connection as the final link between the
gas supply pipe work and the heater. Sufficient slack must
be left in the connection to take account of normal movement of the heater.
Warning:
When completing the final gas connection to the
heater do not place undue strain on the gas pipe
work of the heater.
2.1.6. Oil Connection (if applicable)
Refer to the supplied burner installation instructions for
details regarding oil supply options.
2.1.7. Air Distribution System
For free-blowing units used in buildings having a low heat
loss i.e. where single units are required to cover a large
floor area, and in buildings with high roof or ceiling heights
Calecon thermal economiser units should be fitted to
ensure even heat distribution and minimise stratification.
Care should be taken to avoid impeding the heater air
throw with racking, partitions, plant or machinery etc.
Various outlet configurations are available as optional
extras to modify the air throw pattern to suit particular site
conditions.
CPx*/D models are designed for use with duct work to
more precisely define the point of air delivery, and /or
provide ducted return air or ducted fresh air inlet. All ducting must be independently supported of the air heater.
All delivery and return air ducts, including air filters,
jointing and any insulation or lining must be constructed
entirely of materials which will not contribute to a fire, are
of adequate strength and dimensionally stable for the
maximum internal and external temperatures to which
they are to be exposed during commissioning and normal
operation.
Where inter-joist spaces are used as duct routes they
should be suitably lined with a fire-resisting material.
A full and unobstructed return air path to the air heater(s)
must be provided. If the air heater(s) is installed in a plant
room the return air intake(s) and the warm air outlet(s)
from the heater(s) must be fully ducted, into and out of the
plant room to avoid interference with the operation of the
heater from other equipment.
The openings in the structure of the plant room through
which the ducting passes must be fire stopped. Care must
be taken to ensure that return-air intakes are kept clear of
sources of smells and fumes, and where there is any
possibility of pollution of the air by dust, shavings etc.,
precautions must be taken to prevent contamination.
If necessary suitable barrier rails should be provided to
prevent any combustible material being placed within
900mm of the outlets.
Joints and seams of supply ducts and fittings must be
securely fastened and made airtight.
It is recommended that ducting should be connected to
the heater spigots via an airtight flexible coupling of
noncombustible material. Before fitting coupling it must
be ensured that an adequate clearance will be maintained
between the ends of the ducting and the heater spigots.
If required sound attenuators may be fitted in inlet and
outlet ducts to reduce airborne fan noise. Materials used
in outlet sound attenuators must be capable of withstanding 100°C air temperature without any deterioration.
2.1.8 Room Thermostat Siting
If a remote room thermostat, or controller with an integral
sensor, is used it should be fitted at a point which will be
generally representative of the heated area as far as
temperature is concerned. Draughty areas, areas
subjected to direct heat e.g. from the sun, and areas
where the air movement is relatively stagnant e.g. in
recesses, are all positions to be avoided for siting the
thermostat.
The thermostat should be mounted about 1.5m (5ft) from
floor level.