RENTAL USERS MANUAL GAS FIRED INFRA RED CONSTRUCTION HEATER MODEL NUMBERS: SCH-90-N / SCH-90-L SCH-90M-N / SCH-90M-L CAUTION: Read all instructions before use. Retain this manual for further reference. Page 1 SP-MCH9-BX-02B SCH-90 Rental Manual R.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS — INFORMATION AND SAFETY LABELS 4 1.0 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.2 GAS SUPPLY LINE/GAS PRESSURE 1.3 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS 1.4 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 1.5 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1.6 LIGHTING/SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCH-90 1.7 LIGHTING/SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCH-90-M 1.8 THERMOSTATIC CONTROL 2.
For Your Information and Safety … Please read the following warning labels. WARNING WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss, damage from hazards of fire explosion, burn, asphyxiation / carbon monoxide poisoning. Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use this heater. Service of this heater should be performed by a qualified service person only.
WARNING DO NOT use heater in living or office areas. Approved for heating buildings or structures under construction, alteration or repair. Use only in well ventilated areas. Heater must be used exclusively for heating purposes. The distance between the heating surface top to the nearest combustible must be at least 24 inches. The distance from the burner surface, in a horizontal plane, to the nearest combustible must be at least 48 inches.
NOTICE: IF PILOT DOES NOT LIGHT THE GAS SUPPLY HOSE MAY REQUIRE PURGING If the heater pilot does not light within a minute, it may be due to air in the gas supply hose. Air must be purged from the hose. According to The Canadian B149.1-00 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code: 5.23.7 When a piping or tube system is to be purged to the outdoors, a. The purging line shall not terminate closer that 10 ft (3 m) from either a building or air intake; b.
1.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.3 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Examine contents for damage or missing parts before proceeding with these instructions. 2. Installation of heaters must conform to all local codes. 3. Ensure that heater is level before operation. 1.2 GAS SUPPLY & PRESSURE INFORMATION All piping and hose must be installed according to local code, and must be of adequate size and construction.
FIGURE FIGURE 1: 1: SUSPENDED SUSPENDEDFROM FROMCEILING CEILHeater may be suspended from ceiling using chain and mounting hardware available from Schwank. When hanging from joists / beams the 24” clearance to combustibles must be maintained, and measured from the bottom underside of the joist or beam as per drawing, and NOT from the suspension anchoring point of the chain.
1.6 LIGHTING / SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS For SCH 90 N/L 1. Pre-purge gas line prior to lighting. 2. Place knob in the OFF position, rotate knob 1 notch, or “click” counter-clockwise. Depress and hold the control knob. Light pilot through porthole. Release knob after sixty seconds. Pilot burns, main burner is off. 3. Turn knob counter-clockwise to ignite main burner. Adjust knob to desired heat setting. 4. If burner does not light, turn knob completely clockwise . knob. Wait five minutes and repeat step two.
1.8 LIGHTING / SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS - For SCH 90-M- N/L 1. Pre-purge gas line prior to lighting. 2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to PILOT position, push the knob down and hold in position. The pilot valve opens and allows gas to flow to the pilot burner. 3. While holding the knob down, light the pilot burner, continue to hold knob down until a strong flame is present, continue holding for an additional 60 seconds. 4. Release the knob.
Replace filter at least: - once every 2 weeks FILTER RETAINER - minimum once a day when sanding drywall - each time when connecting heater at different location FILTER RETAINER & FILTER * Clean burner screen with each filter change; ( see next window ) FILTER Filter replacement: - Shut off gas supply - Grasp filter retainer and pull together at retainer grips - Free filter retainer - Remove and discard filter - Replace with a new filter - Reinstall filter retainer, complete with filter Clearing Burner
