SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Post Office Box
399
Dayton, Tennessee
37321
CERTIFIED
SUBURBAN GAS FURNACES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODELS SH-35
SH-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
leftthe factory. If any parts are found to be damaged, do not install the furnace. Immediately contact
the transportation company and file a claim.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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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 o
electric generator.
Contact the nearest gas supplier o
qualified service technician for repairs.
If yo14 cannot reach a gas supplier or
qualified service technician, contact the
nearest fire department.
Do not turn on the gas supply until th
gas
leak(s) has been repaired.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
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.
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motion or being towed.
This book contains instructions covering the operation and
maintenance of your furnace. Keep with unit at all times.
should you require further informati,~n, contact your dealer or
nearest Suburban
Service Center.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Be sure the furnace and all
ignition systems are
"OFF" during any
type
of refueling and while vehicle is in
WARNING! Installation of this appliance must be made in accordance with
the written instructions provided in 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 between the furnace vent and any door whenever
the door is opened.
NOTE: The exhaust temperature of this furnace
c
'3
discolor or warp some
materials. You should verify that the material used
01, 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 position.
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 riqht rear of the unit as illustrated in Fiqure
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If you wish to make gas conn&tion through the top of cabinet, yo; must
remove furnace from cabinet and turn gas inlet fitting
90"
CLOCKWISE. DO
NOT TURN FITTING
COUNTERGLOCKWISE, this will loosen fitting and
result in a gas leak.
WARNING! Hold manifold firmly when turning elbow to prevent any force
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
check for leaks.
NOTE: These furnaces must be installed and vented as described in this manual
C~UTION:
D~~
to the differences
in
vinyl
siding,
this
appliance
should
not
SO
that the negative pressure created by the air circulating (return air) fan cannot
be installed
on
vinyl
siding withoutfirst
consulting
with the
manufacturer
of
affect the combustion air intake or venting of any other appliance. It is imperative
the siding
or
cutting the
siding
away
from
the
area
around
the
appliance
that the products of combustion be properly vented to the atmosphere and that all
vent.
combustion air supplied to burner be drawn from the outside atmosphere. (See
Installing Vent Assembly.)
CAUTION: In any installation in which the vent of this appliance can be
covered due to the construction ofthe
RV
or
some
soecial
feature ofthe
RV
NOTE: Do not install the furnace with the vent facing toward the forward end of
such as slide out, pop-up etc. always insure that
the appliance
can not^
the coach.
Form No. 25306