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CSA C22.2 No. 46-M1988 (R2006)
C22.2 NO. 46-M1988 (R2006) - Electric Air-Heaters
This PDF includes updates #2 and 3.
1. Scope
1.1 This Standard applies to air-heaters intended for use on nominal system voltages of 600 V or less, designed to be used in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.1.2 This Standard applies to permanently connected and cord connected air-heaters for household, commercial, and industrial use in nonhazardous locations.
1.3 The term air-heater includes the following types: (a) convection; (b) forced air; (c) radiation; (d) ceiling types only, or in combination with either lighting or ventilating components, or both; (e) liquid-filled radiator; and (f) combinations of (a), (b), or (c). Note: For convenience, except where distinction is necessary, portable and stationary air-heaters are referred to throughout this Standard as "heaters".
1.4 This Standard does not apply to (a) unit heaters involving only steam or hot water heating with an electric air-circulator; (b) electric duct heaters, as covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 155; (c) central electric warm air furnaces, as covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 23; (d) radiant ceiling heating panels, panel sets and systems, as covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 217.
1.5 Requirements for cord-connected double-insulated electric air-heaters are specified in Clause 7 of this Standard.
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