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Suburban SF-42F User Manual

Suburban SF-42F
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Do not operate furnace while vehicle is in motion or being towed.
NOTE: During initial firing of this furnace a burn-off of excess paint and oils remaining
from manufacturing process may cause “smoking” for 5 - 10 minutes.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure
to sm ell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the floor.
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 electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read User’s Information Manual supplied with furnace.
2. Turn the manual valve (if so equipped) or the valve at the outside LP tank to
the “OFF” position. Do not force.
3. Set thermostat above room temperature to begin blower operation. A slight
delay will occur before the blower comes on. Allow blower to run for 5 minutes
for combustion chamber purge cycle. If blower does not come on or stops
before ignition cycle, go to shut down and contact your dealer or a local
recreational vehicle service agency.
4. After 5 minutes, move therm ostat lever below room tem perature. Blower will
remain on. W ait approximately 2 minutes for blower to go off.
5. Open manual shut-off valve (if so equipped) or the valve at the outside LP
tank. Correct operating characteristics depend on the valve being positioned
fully open. Never attempt to operate with a valve partially closed.
NOTE: This furnace is equipped with a valve shut-off switch. W ith switch in
OFF” position, gas will not flow to burner nor will the furnace operate.
6. Set thermostat to desired setting. NOTE: Motor will not come on instantly.
Allow approximately 30 seconds for motor operation gas flow and sparks.
7. Allow 30 seconds for main burner to light after blower comes on. This furnace
is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not
try to light the burner by hand.
8. If burner does not light, repeat Steps 1 through 8.
9. If after three (3) attempts with no ignition, go to shut down and contact your
dealer or a local recreational vehicle service agency. Do not continue to cycle
furnace through thermostat in an attempt to get ignition. NOTE: If furnace
should lock out, the blower will go off in 5 minutes and remain off until unit is
reset by reactivating thermostat.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting, then move lever to "OFF" position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Turn manual valve (if so equipped) to the “OFF” position. Do not force.

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Suburban SF-42F Specifications

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BrandSuburban
ModelSF-42F
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

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