Rapid Engineering BH-100 Installation, Operation & Service Manual - Caution

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SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

The installer is responsible for the following:

• To install the heater, as well as the gas and 

electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable 

specifications and codes. Rapid Engineering 

recommends the installer contact a local building 

inspector or Fire Marshal for guidance.

• To use the information given in a layout drawing 

and in the manual together with the cited codes 

and regulations to perform the installation.

• To install the heater in accordance with the 

Clearances to Combustibles.

• To furnish all needed materials not furnished as 

standard equipment.

• To plan location of supports.

• To provide access on all sides for burner servicing 

and removal.

• To provide the owner with a copy of this 

Installation, Operation and Service Manual.

• To never use heater as a support for a ladder or 

other access equipment and never hang or 

suspend anything from heater.

• To ensure there is adequate air circulation around 

the heater and to supply air for combustion, 

ventilation and distribution in accordance with 

local codes.

• To safely and adequately install heater using 

materials with a minimal working load of 75 lbs 

(33 kg).

2.1 Wall Tag

A laminated wall tag is available for the heater as 

a permanent reminder of the safety instructions and 

the importance of the required clearances to 

combustibles. Please contact Rapid Engineering or 

your RAPID

™

 independent distributor to obtain the 

wall tag. Affix the tag by peeling 

off the backing of the adhesive strips on the rear 

surface and position the tag on a wall near the 

heater (e.g. thermostat).

A copy of the wall tag (P/N 91037920) is illustrated on 

the back cover. For an immediate solution, you may 

affix this copy on the wall near the heater.

Know your model number and installed configuration. 

Model number and installed configuration are found on 

the burner and in the Installation, Operation and 

Service Manual. 

See Page 4, Figure 1

through Page 

7, Figure 10

. Write the proper clearance dimensions in 

permanent ink according to your model number and 

configuration in the open spaces on the tag.

2.2 Corrosive Chemicals

Rapid Engineering cannot be responsible for 

ensuring that all appropriate safety measures are 

undertaken prior to installation; this is entirely the 

responsibility of the installer. It is essential that the 

contractor, the sub-contractor, or the owner identifies 

the presence of combustible materials, corrosive 

chemicals or halogenated hydrocarbons* anywhere 

in the premises.

* Halogenated Hydrocarbons

 are a family of 

chemical compounds characterized by the 

presence of halogen elements (fluorine, chlorine, 

bromine, etc.). These compounds are 

frequently used in refrigerants, cleaning agents, 

solvents, etc. If these compounds enter the air 

supply of the burner, the life span of the heater 

components will be greatly reduced. An outside air 

supply must be provided to the burners whenever 

the presence of these compounds is suspected. 

Warranty will be invalid if the heater is exposed to 

halogenated hydrocarbons.

2.3 National Standards and Applicable Codes

All appliances must be installed in accordance with 

the latest revision of the applicable standards and 

national codes. This refers also to the electric, gas 

and venting installation. Note: Additional standards 

for installations in public garages, aircraft hangars, 

etc. may be applicable.

CAUTION

Do not use heater in an area containing corrosive

chemicals.

Avoid the use of corrosive chemicals to ensure a

longer life of the burner, tubing and other parts.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

property damage.