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ANSI Z83.7b-1993/CGA 2.14-1972
Construction Heater
SCHEU PRODUCTS COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Mail: P.O. Box 250, Upland, CA 9l785
Plant: 8855 Baker Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Telephone: 909-981-5343
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS 100-RANG/SPC-100RANG
CONSTRUCTION HEATER
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO
OTHERS, SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS
AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER,
CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS
OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, AND
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS
HEATER.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION
SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC.
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION,
AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID
COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS,
PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY
FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES
WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR
UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
OPERATING INFORMATION
Intended use is primarily the temporary heating of buildings
under construction, alteration or repair.
WARNING
NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO NOT
operate a damaged heater.
2.DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater
which has been modified from its original condition.
3.Provide at least 5" W.C. but not over 1/2 psig to the
heater inlet.
4.Use an appropriate hose or flexible connector not over
10 ft. in length.
5.Operate the heater only with the 4" W.C. regulator
provided by the factory.
6.For indoor use only. Area must be well ventilated.
Provide minimum openings, of 2 sq. ft. near the floor
and 2 sq. ft. near the ceiling.
7.If at any time gas odor is detected, IMMEDIATELY
DISCONTINUE operation until the source of gas has
been located and corrected.
8.Install the heater such that it is not directly exposed to
water spray, rain and/or dripping water or wind.
9.Maintain minimum clearance from normal combustible
materials of 6 feet in all directions. Locate 10 ft. from
canvas tarpaulins or similar coverings and secure them
to prevent flapping or movement due to wind action.
10.Operate only on a stable, level surface.
11.Since permanent skin tissue damage can occur, avoid
contact with the unit while is is operating or shortly after
it has been shut off.
12.Do not use on combustible floors.
13.Do not move, handle or service while hot or burning.
14.Use only in accordance with local codes.
15.Installation of this natural gas heater must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel gas Code ANSI Z223.1NFPA 54
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1.Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any
is found, immediately notify your dealer.
2.Follow all of the "Safety Precautions."
3.Install plumbing to a low pressure (1/2 psig maximum)
source of natural gas, using a minimum 3/4" i.d. hose
or flexible connector not over 10 feet in length.
4.Connect the hose to the heater at the 1/2" SAE flare
fitting at the inlet.
5.Securely tighten all gas connections.
6.Open the gas cock and check all gas connections with a
START
1.Fully open the gas cock at the natural gas source.
2.Place control knob of the safety pilot valve in pilot
position and depress the knob admitting gas to pilot.
Push and release the piezo button until the pilot lights,
multiple tries may be necessary. Alternately place a
lighted match near the pilot (pilot is above cutout in
the middle pan). If hose is filled with air, allow a few
minutes for gas to reach the pilot.
3.When the pilot lights, continue to hold the button on the
safety pilot valve depressed for 30 seconds, then
release.
4.If the pilot goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat the start
procedure.
5.When the pilot remains lit, turn the knob left 1/4 turn to
the "ON" position and the main burner will light.
CAUTION: INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY or lowering burn
rate can cause sooting.
STOP
1.Securely close the gas cock at the gas source.
2.Depress the control knob of the pilot valve and turn
clockwise to "OFF" position.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1.Securely close gas cock at the gas source.
2.Wait 5 minutes.
3.Restart following "Start" procedure.