Suburban SF-42 Installation Instructions Manual

S U B U R B A N M A N U F A C T U R I N G COMPANY
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D a y t o n , T e n n e s s e e 37321
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SUBURBAN GAS FURNACES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL SF-42
The design of the furnace has been listed for installation in recreational vehicles only. In order for the furnace to operate in conformity with generally accepted
safety regulations, the installation instructions must be followed. Failure to comply with the installation instructions will void the warranty on the furnace and
any responsibility on the part of Suburban Manufacturing Company.
The furnace was inspected before it left the factory. If any parts are found to be damaged, do not install the furnace. Immediately contact the transportation
company and file a claim.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Extinguish any open flame.
Evacuate all persons from the vehicle.
Shut off the gas supply at the gas
container or source.
Do not touch any electrical switch, or
use any phone or radio in the vehicle.
Do not start the vehicle's engine or
electric generator.
Contact the nearest gas supplier or
qualified service technician for repairs.
If you cannot reach a gas supplier or
qualified service technician, contact the
nearest fire department.
Do not turn on the gas supply until the
gas leak(s) has been repaired.
This book contains instructions covering the operation and maintenance of
your furnace. Keep with unit at all times.
Should you require further information, contact your dealer or nearest
Suburban Service Center.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OK
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
WARNING! Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the
installation instructions and/or owners
manual provided with this appliance.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING! Be sure the furnace and all
ignition systems are "OFF" during any
type of refueling and while vehicle is in
motion or being towed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Installation ofthis appliance must be made i n accordance with
the written instructions provided i n this manual. No agent, representative
or employee of,Suburban or other person has the authority to change,
modify or waive any provision of the instructions contained in this
manual.
These furnaces are designed and installed in such a manner as to be removable
only from the exterior of the recreational vehicle.
CAUTION: If possible, do not install the furnace to where the vent can be
covered or obstructed when any door on the trailer is opened. If this is not
possible, then the travel of the door must be restricted in order to provide
a 6" minimum clearance behveen the furnace vent and any door whenever
the door i s opened.
NOTE' The exhaust temperature of this furnace could discolor or warp some
materials You should verify that the materlal used on the coach door, panel, or
cover will not discolor or warp from the exhaust temperature whenever any door,
panel, or cover is in the open posit~on.
CAUTION: Due to the differences i n vinyl siding, this appliance should not
be installed on vinyl siding withoutfirst consulting with the manufacturer of
the siding or cutting the siding away from the area around the appliance
vent.
CAUTION: In any installation in which the vent of this appliance can be
covered due to the construction o f the RV or some special feature of the RV
such as slide out, pop-up etc. always insure that the appliance cannot be
operated by setting the thermostat to the positive "OFF" position and
shutting off all electrical and gas supply to the appliance. Never operate
furnace with vent covered.
CAUTION: This furnace was shipped from the factory set up for the gas
connection to be made at the right rear of the unit as illustrated in Figure 1.
If you wish to make gas connection through the top of cabinet, yo; must
remove furnace from cabinet and turn gas inlet fitting 90" CLOCKWISE. DO
NOT TURN FITTING COUNTER-CLOCKWISE, this will loosen fitting and
result i n a gas leak
from being inserted on the valve and to prevent any leaks from
developing. Be sure to check all fittings for leaks including the inlet and
outlet on the valve before reinstalling furnace into cabinet. Correct all
leaks immediately. NOTE: The furnace must be in operation to properly
NOTE. These furnaces must be installed and vented as descr~bed In th~s manual
so that the negat~ve pressure created by the air circulating (return air) fan cannot
affect the combustion air intake or venting of any other appliance. It is lmperat~ve
that the products of combustion be properly vented to the atmosphere and that all
combustion air supplted to burner be drawn from the outstde atmosphere (See
lnstalllng Vent Assembly.)
NOTE: Do not install the furnace with the vent facing toward the forward elid of
the coach.
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