ANSI Z21.11.2-2007

1.1 Scope 1.1.1 This standard applies to newly produced gas-fired unvented room heaters and gas-fired unvented decorative room heaters for connection to the house fuel supply system (see Part IV, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as room heaters or appliances, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials, having input ratings up to and including 40,000 Btu/hr (11 723 W) except: a. Unvented room heaters suitable for installation in bedrooms shall have input ratings of 10,000 Btu/hr (2 931 W) or less; and b. Unvented room heaters suitable for installation in bathrooms shall have input ratings of 6000 Btu/hr (1 758 W) or less. Unvented room heaters are: 1. For use with natural gas; 2. For use with manufactured gas; 3. For use with mixed gas; 4. For use with liquefied petroleum gases; 5. For use with LP gas-air mixtures; and 6. For manufactured (mobile) home aftermarket installation for use with natural gas only or for use with liquified petroleum gases only. Unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall be wall-mounted. Unvented room heaters for installation in bedrooms shall be wall mounted or for installation in solid-fuel burning fireplaces. An unvented gas log (see Part IV, Definitions), provided with means for mounting the burner base assembly to the floor of the solid-fuel burning fireplace, shall be considered as complying with the wall-mounted requirement for installation in bedrooms or bathrooms. The construction of unvented room heaters for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part I. The performance of unvented room heaters for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part II. 1.1.2 This standard covers appliances shipped from the factory equipped specifically for one gas only. Field conversion of gas types shall not be permitted. 1.1.3 Special construction provisions applicable to room heaters for manufactured (mobile) home aftermarket installation are outlined under 1.1.1-f, 1.21.4-t and 1.22.2-i. 1.1.4 If a value for measurement as given in this standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the specification. 1.1.5 All references to psi throughout this standard are to be considered gage pressure unless otherwise specified. 1.1.6 Exhibit D, List of Reference Standards, contains a list of standards referenced in this standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained.