Rapid Engineering UHAM 150 Installation, operation & service manual - page 9

SECTION 1: H

EATER 

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AFETY

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SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY

Your Safety is Important to Us!

This symbol is used throughout 

the manual to notify you of 

possible fire, electrical or burn 

hazards. Please pay special 

attention when reading and 

following the warnings in these 

sections.

Installation, service and, at a 

minimum, annual inspection of heater must be done 

by a contractor qualified in the installation and 

service of gas-fired heating equipment.

Read this manual carefully before installation, 

operation or service of this equipment.

Heaters are not approved for residential installation.  

These instructions, the layout drawing, local codes 

and ordinances and applicable standards that apply 

to gas piping, electrical wiring, venting, etc. must be 

thoroughly understood before proceeding with the 

installation.

Protective gear is to be worn during installation, 

operation and service in accordance to the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

(OSHA). Gear must be in accordance to NFPA 70E, 

latest revision when working with electrical 

components. Thin sheet metal parts have sharp 

edges. To prevent injury, the use of work gloves is 

recommended.

Before installation, check that the local distribution 

conditions, nature of gas and pressure and 

adjustment of the equipment are compatible.

The heater must be applied and operated under the 

general concepts of reasonable use and installed 

using the best building practices.

This equipment is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning use of the 

equipment by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they 

do not play with the equipment.

For additional copies of the Installation, Operation 

and Service Manual, please contact Rapid 

Engineering LLC.

1.1 Manpower Requirements

To prevent personal injury and damage to the 

heater, two persons will be required for installation.

1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement

Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by 

the product user when they are no longer legible. 

Please contact Rapid Engineering LLC or your 

RAPID

®

 independent distributor to obtain 

replacement signs or labels. See Page 2, Figure 1 

through Page 3, Figure 2.

1.3 California Proposition 65

In accordance with California Proposition 65 

requirements, a warning label must be placed in a 

highly visible location on the outside of the 

equipment (i.e. near equipment's serial plate). See 

label placement drawing on Page 2, Figure 1 

through Page 3, Figure 2 for label location. Avoid 

placing label on areas with extreme heat, cold, 

corrosive chemicals or other elements. To order 

additional labels, please contact Rapid Engineering 

LLC or your RAPID

®

 independent distributor.