
IMPORTANT: If this furnace is to be connected to a common duct system also
serving a cooling unit, a manual or automatic damper is required to prevent any
cold conditioned air from circulating back into the furnace. Cold alr passing over
thefurnacecombustionchamberduringthe
operation
ofthe coollngunitcanresult
in the formation of condensation inside the furnace combustion chamber. This
condensation may promote corrosion and premature failure of the combustion
chamber.
NOTE. These furnaces shall be installed so the electr~calcomponents are
protected from water.
These furnaces are design certif~edfor propane1LP gas only. Do not attempt to
convert to natural gas.
Gas supply pressure for purposesofinput adlustment:
Minimum
-
11"W C
'
Maximum
-
13"WC
(W C.' -WaterColumn).
In the USA
.
the installation of the furnace must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations Inthe absence oflocal codes and regulations, refer to the
latest edition of:
1. Standard for Recreational Vehicles ANSl A-119 2iNFPA 501C
2.
National Fuel Gas Code ANSl 2223.1
3. Furnace must be electrically grounded in accordance with the latest edition of
the Nat~onalElectrical Code ANSliNFPA No 70
In Canada, the furnace must be installed In accordance wlth'
1. Standard CANICSA-Z240 Recreational Vehicles
2.
CSA Standard CANICSA-Z240.6.2-M86
Electrical
Requirements for
Recreational Vehicles.
3. Standard CANICSA-Z240 4.2-M86 Installation Requ~rementsfor Propane
Appliances and Equipment in Recreational Vehicles.
4. CANICGA-6149 lnstallation Codes
5.
Any applicable local codes and
regulations
Th~sunit is equipped with an electric igniter device that has an energy
consumption of 1amp
@
12 volts D.C.
WARNING! Extensiontubes cannot be used. Ifyou try toextendthe vent,
itwill result inimproper installation which could cause unsafe furnace
operation.
Therearethree(3)methodsdescribedbelowfor installing the furnace. Regardless
of the method you choose, we require an opening be prov~dedin the exterior of
the trailer or motor home for free, unobstructed removal of the furnace. Th~s
exterior, removable panel or wall section of the trailer or motor home must be a
mlnimum of 17-314 x
8.
It is important that adequate return air be provided to assure normal heating and
operation of the furnace. Fa~lureto provide the minimum return air will cause
erratic furnace cycling. Refer to the chart shown below for minimum return air
requirements.
ReturnAir Requirements
Model Minimum Free(unobstructed)Area
SF-42
I
142 Sq In.'
'may
be reduced
to
88
sq
In
rnin,
if
5
ducls are used.
TABLE 1
Note: Return air must
be
from within the living area of the coach
A. INSTALLATION DIRECTLY AGAINST OUTER PANELOF COACH
(See Figure I)(Panel supplied by installer)
Maximumwallthickness for this type installation is
2".
1. Locatethe furnace near lengthwise center of the coach.
2.
Choose a location for installation out of the way of wires, plpes, etc., which
might interfere with the installation. Adhere to the minimum clearances from the
cabinet to combustible construction as listed ~nTable 2. Refer to Figure 3 for
~llustrationof furnace clearances.
3.
When an appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combust~ble
material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. If preferred, the
carpeting, tile or combustible materials, other than wood maybe cut away the full
length and depth of the appliance plus the appliance minimum clearances to
combustibles. (See Table 2.)
4. Cutan openingthrough the innerwall. This will allow the rear of the furnace to
be installed against the outer panel of the coach.
5.
Locate center lines for exhaust and Intake, as shown in Ftgure 1
6.
Cut two 2-114'' d~ameterholes through the outer panel of the coach. (See
Figure 1.)
7.
Put furnace in place, making sure that rear of the furnace cabinet is as close
to outer panel of the coachas possible and still assure propervent tube overlap.
(See Installing Vent Assembly.)
8.
Using the two #10 x 314 stainless screws provided, fasten furnace cabinet to
floor of coach through the holes provided in the furnace cabinet. (See Figure 4.)
9.
Be sure furnace
IS
secured within furnace cabinet. (See Figure 4.)
10. Installvent assembly. (See instructions for installing vent.)
B. INSTALLATION FLUSH WITH INNER WALL OF COACH
(See Figure
2)
(Exteriorpanelsupplied by installer)
Maximumwall thickness for this type installationis
2".
1. Locate the furnace near lengthwise center of the coach
2.
Choose a location for lnstallation out of the way of wires, plpes. etc, which
might Interfere with the lnstallation. Adhere to the minimum clearances from
cabinet to combustible constructton as listed in Table 2. Refer to Figure 3 for
illustration of furnace clearances.
3.' When an
appliance
is installed dlrectly on carpeting, tile or other combustible
material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. If preferred, the
carpeting, tile or combustible materlals, other than wood may be cut awaythe full
length and depth of the appliance plus the appliance minimum clearances to
combustible (See Table 2.)
4. Locate center llnes for exhaust and intake tubes as shown ~nFigure 1
5.
CutGo2-314"diameter holes through the removable wall seclion. (SeeF~gure
2.)
6.
Put furnace in place, making sure that rear of furnace cabinet is as close to
Inner wall sectlon of the coach as possible and still assure proper vent tube
overlap. (SeeInstalling Vent Assembly.)
7.
Using the two #lox 314 stainless screws provided, fasten furnace cabinet to
floor of coach through the holes provided in the furnace cabinet. (See Figure 4.)
8. Besure furnace is secured within furnace cabinet (SeeFigure 4.)
9.
Installvent assembly. (See instructions for install~ngvent.)
C. INSTALLATION USING THE FURNACE ACCESS DOOR SUPPLIED BY
SUBURBAN(See Figure4)
Maximum wall thickness for this type installationis
2".
1. Locate the furnace near lengthwise center of coach.
2.
Choose a location for installation out of the way of wires, plpes, etc.. which
might interfere with the installation. Adhere to the minimum clearances from the
cabinet to combustible construction as listed in Table 2. Refer to Figure 3 for
illustration of furnace clearances.
3.
When an appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible
material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. If preferred, the
carpeting, tile or combustible maters, other than wood may be cut away the full
length and depth of the appliance plus the appliance minimum clearances to
combustibles. (See Table 2.)
4. After furnace location has been determined, cut an opening 18-7/32x 8-9/32"
through the inner coachwall and the outer wall (skin) of the coach.
5.
Caulk around opening as illustrated. Apply generously. The purpose of the
caulking is to seal the back side of the door frame and the coachskin water tight.
6.
Secureframeto outerwall (skin)throughthe holesinthe frame. Screws should
be used. (See Figure 4.) NOTE: Do not place screws into the holes required for
mounting the door.
7.
Slide furnace in place.The back of the furnace should be installed against or
as close as possible to the flange on the door frame. (See illustration.) The
furnace must maintain 112" overlap on the intake and 1-114 overlap on the
exhaust.
8. Using the two #I0x 314 stainless screws provided, fasten furnace cabinet to
floor of coach through the holes provided in the furnace cabinet. (See Figure 4.)
9.
Be sure furnace is secured within furnace cabinet. (See Figure 4.)
10. Posit~onfurnace access door over the frame. Secure the door to the coach
skin. Besure the coach skln is of sufficient strengthto keepfurnace access door
in place and insure a tight seal. It may be necessary to build a wood or metal
frame around theopening inorder to provideadequate strength for securing door.
CAUTION: The screws provided with the door may not be of sufficient
lengthand sizefor all applications and itmay be necessary for the installer
tosubstitutescrewsinorder toadequately securethefurnace access door.
11. Installvent assembly. (See instructions for installing vent.)
Left Right Exhaust and
Model Front Side Side Top Bottom Back Intake Tube
SF-42 1"
2"
2
1"
0
0
318"
0" MEANS TO SPACER BUMPS
CLEARANCE FROM DUCTS TO
TABLE
2
INSTALLING VENT ASSEMBLY
The vent outlet must be installed so it is in the sameatmospheric pressure zone
asthecombust~onair intake. Theexhaustand intake tubes mustbe installed from
the outside, pass through the RV skin and slide onto the furnace exhaust and
intake.
WARNING! Donotalter theventassembly suppliedwith this furnace. Any
modificationswillresultinimproperinstallationwhichcouldcause unsafe
furnace operation.