Owner's Guide

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FORM 43126220

July 09

W A R N I N G

Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

For proper ventilation, provide a minimum fresh air opening of one square inch

for every 1,000 BTU's of gas burner capacity.

INSTALLATION

AND

OWNER'S GUIDE

Effective Date: July 2009

IMPORTANT

: Owner please fill out and mail warranty card supplied with heater.

 Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located

out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high

surface temperature and should be kept away to avoid

burns or clothing ignition.

 Young children should be carefully supervised when they

are in the same room with the appliance.

 Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or

near the appliance.

 Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service

person.

 The appliance should be inspected before use and at least

annually by a qualified service person. More frequent

cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from

carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that

control compartments, burners, and circulating air

passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

VENT-FREE

ROOM HEATER

Models: SC18T-1–NG/LP

SC30

-1–NG/LP

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

This is an unvented gas fired heater. It uses air

(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.

Provisions for adequate combustion and

ventilation air must be provided. Refer to the

section titled “Combustion and ventilation air

requirement”.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 Do not try to light any appliance.

 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use

any telephone in your building.

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's telephone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

WARNING: If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal injury

or loss of life.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket

permanently located, manufactured (mobile)

home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not

convertible for use with other gases.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This series is design certified by the CSA Laboratories as an

Unvented Heater, and must be installed according to these

instructions.

his appliance is intended for supplemental heating.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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INSTALLATION AND OWNER'S GUIDE VENT-FREE ROOM HEATER Models: SC18T-1–NG/LP SC30T-1–NG/LP Effective Date: July 2009 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT: Owner please fill out and mail warranty card supplied with heater. GENERAL INFORMATION This series is design certified by the CSA Laboratories as an Unvented Heater, and must be installed according to these instructions. This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
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WARNINGS ANY ALTERATION TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, INSTALLED OTHER THAN AS SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OR USED WITH A TYPE OF GAS NOT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE IS PROHIBITED AND VOIDS THE WARRANTY. The installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, also known as NFPA 54 and ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer (i.e.
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14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the space. 20. WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or applicable codes. 21.
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COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENT WORKSHEET The purpose of this worksheet is to help you determine if you are planning to install this heater in an “unconfined” or a “confined” space. An “unconfined” space is one that is large enough to meet all the combustion and ventilation air requirements of all the fuel burning appliances to be in operation in this space. No additional air requirements are needed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS point by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more information, please contact your gas supplier. Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas that can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model SC18T-1-NG BTU/HR Input Type Gas Ignition Type Temp. Control Weight Heater Shipping Inlet Gas Pressure Maximum Minimum Regulator Setting Dimensions (inches) Heater (W x D x H) Carton Model SC18T-1-LP Model SC30T-1-NG Model SC30T-1-LP 18,000 Natural Gas Piezo ignitor Manual 16,500 LP Gas Piezo ignitor Manual 30,000 Natural Gas Piezo ignitor Manual 27,000 LP Gas Piezo ignitor Manual 20 lb. 24 lb. 20 lb. 24 lb. 27 lb. 32 lb. 27 lb. 32 lb. 14.0" W.C. 7.0" W.C. 6.0" W.C. 14.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Before installing this heater, make sure that a wall stud is located in the center of the unit. This wall stud will give better support to the unit. See the following instructions to place the "C" angle to the wall stud: Select the elbow position as indicated in Figure 2-1. Drill two (2) 5/16" holes according to the dimensions shown on the upper corner of Figure 2-1. Drill another 5/16" hole on the wall stud for the "U" hook as shown in Figure 2-2.
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION After the pilot is lit, rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise toward the “HI” setting. The “LO” and “HI” settings represent a temperature range of approximately 55º F to 90ºF, respectively. This is the temperature at the hydraulic thermostat bulb (which is located on the back casing, adjacent to the casing bottom). The owner is advised to determine the particular heat setting that is desired for comfort, as heating requirements are different for every owner.
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WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP THE PRIMARY AIR OPENING(S) OF THE BURNER(S) CLEAN MAY RESULT IN SOOTING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE. AVOID DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER FLAME PATTERNS. Satisfactory Proper Burning OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR (ODS) SERVICING Dust and dirt may effect heater performance. This heater draws air into the bottom of it during normal operation. In the process, dust and dirt will also be drawn into the heater.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 has a pilot that must be normally lighted by using the piezo igniter. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C.Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No spark. Not pushing piezo all the way down until "click" Lead wire loose at piezo igniter Lead wire loose at electrode Lead wire broken Piezo ignitor not properly grounded Electrode gap to ODS pilot not correct Piezo ignitor is defective Review Lighting Instructions Tighten connection Tighten connection Replace lead wire Tighten lock nut Adjust gap to 3 mm (0.118") Replace piezo ignitor Spark, but no pilot ignition.
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SC18T-1-LP (Propane Gas) SC18T-1-NG (Natural Gas) 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Models: WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
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Models: SC30T-1-LP (Propane Gas) SC30T-1-NG (Natural Gas) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
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M O DELS: SC18T-1-LP and SC30T-1-LP (Propane Gas) 38 37 36 34 33 40 41 39 42 43 44 45 SC18T-1-NG and SC30T-1-NG (Natural Gas) -13-
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS … All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number from the nameplate on your equipment. Next, determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list. Be sure to give all this information. Heater Model Number: Part Description: Heater Serial Number: Kind of Gas: (Propane or Natural) Part Number: Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts.
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Manufactured for: SUNSTAR HEATING PRODUCTS, INC.