SunStar CK6M-4-NG, CK6M-4-LP Installation And Owner's Manual
INSTALLATION AND
OWNER'S GUIDE
INSTAllER MUST lEAVE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER AFTER INSTAllATION
IMPORTANT: Installer must have owner 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 lnstalled according to these
instructions.
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
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., a licensed heating contractor or gas company
personnel).
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. ANY SAFETY SCREEN OR
GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE
REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
"'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.
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Do not .store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WHAT TO QO 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.
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Read this Installation and Owne!s Guide carefull.Y and completely before attempting to install, operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can result in serious bodily injury or death due to hazards of fire, explosion, electrical shock or
carbon monoxide poisoning. When used without fresh air, this heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless,
poisonous gas. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH! Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble
the flue with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once, and have the heater serviced. Some people such as pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease,
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at higher altitudes are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Retain this manual for future reference. It is your guide to many years ofa proper and safer operation of the heater.
of the oxygen supply used in the combustion process.
Combustion of gas with a depleted oxygen supply is
one source of carbon monoxide.
14, If this heater is instal1ed in a room having a high
vertical dimension, a fan to circulate the air is
recommended to improve the comfort level in the
room. When a fan is used to circulate air, it should be
located so that the airflow is not directed at the burner.
15. If installed in a garage, this heater must be wall
mounted on1y. The bottom of the heater must be a
minimum of 18" above the finished floor.
16. A vent-free gas heater will increase the amount of
humidity in the room in which it is installed.
17. A fresh air opening for combustion and ventilation air
must be provided in the room where the heater is
installed. The opening must have at least one square
inch of free air opening per 1,000 Btujhr of gas
consumption for the total input rating of all gas
equipment inthe space.
18. This heater shall not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and
ventiiationair.
19. Unusually tight construction is defined as construc-
tion where:
a.) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside
atmosphere have a continuous water vapor
retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6 x 10-11 kg per
pa--sec-m2 or less with openings gasketed or
sealed'
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b.) Weather stripping has been'added on openable
windows and doors; and
c.), Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such
as joints around window and door frames, betwee.n sole plates and floors, between waJl-cei~
ling iqints;between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical, a.nd gas Jines, and Qther
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openings.
1. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
\ high surface temperatures and should stay away to'
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
2. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the room with the heater.
3. Do not install this heater ~t altitudes above 5000 ft.
because shutdown of the heater by the ODS system
may occur due to reduced oxygen levels at these
altitudes.
4. This appliance is ~ for use with the type of gas
indicated on the nameplate. THIS APPLIANCE rs NOT
CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER GASES. Please
check the gas type shown on the heater nameplate
prior to hooking the heater to the gas supply.
5. DO NOT install this heater in bedrooms or bathrooms.
The maximum input for use .in bathrooms in 6,000
Btujhr and 10,000 Btujhr in bedrooms where not
prohibited by local codes.
6. LPG containers (Propane cylinders) must not be used
or stored indoors.
7. DO NOT install this heater directly onto an LPG
container or propane cylinder without directions from
your propane company because high gas pressure can
damage this heater..
8. Always operate the heater at the OFF, P or one of the
three locked pqsitions. Never operate the heater at any
setting between these locked positions, as this may
.result in Improper combustion.
9. DO NOT locate this ~eater in high traffic areas or in
windy or drafty loc~tions.
10. Keep the area near the heater free from combustib1e
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
11. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of
sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
12. DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service person to
inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control that has been under
water.
13. This heater has a pilot light safety system that turns off
the heater if enough fresh air i~ not available. The pilot
light safety section on this unit does not sense the
presence of carbon monoxide. It senses the depletion
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The National Fuel Gas Code defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50 ft3 per 1,000
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Btujhr (4.8 m3jkw) of the aggr~gatejnput rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an unconfined
space.as a space whose volume is not less than 50 ft3
per i,OOO BTUjHr (4.8 m3jkw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appl1ances installed in that space. Rooms
communicating directly with the space In which the
appliances are installed, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the
space.
...WARNING: If the area in which the heater may
be operatecj is smaller than that defined a$ an unco-
fined space or if the building is unusually tight cons-
truction, provi;je adequate combustipn and ventila-
tion air by one of the methOds described In the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or applicable
local codes -latest edition.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION AIR
REQUIREMENT WORKSHEET
The purpose of this worksheet is to help you determine if you are planning to install this heater in Qn
"unconfined" or Q "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. A "confined" space is one that i!...!:!Q! large enough to meet the
combustion and ventilation air requirements for all the fuel burmng appliances in that space. As a result,
additional air is required in this space to meet the appliance needs. Check with your installer on ways to
accomplish this, or use a smaller Btu/hr input heater.
Determine the volume ot the space in which the heater is to be installed. Include adjoining
rooms with doorless passageways. Example: 24' (long) x 16' (wide) x 8' (high) :: 3072 tf.
STEP 1:
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LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT =
Multiply the volume of the space (calculated in Step 1) by 20 BTU/Hr to determine the
maximum BTU/Hr that the space can support without additional combustion and ventilation air
provided.
STEP 2:
Btu/hr
x 20 Btulhr =
Result from Step 1
STEP 3:
Add the Btu/hr inputs of all fuel burnin~ appliances in this space. .tfQlg: DO NOT include
Direct-Vent gas appliances because these have sealed combustion systems that draw
combustion air from outdoors. Examples of appliances to consider include: gas ranges, gas
water heaters, gas logs, kerose:ne heaters, etc.
Btu/hr
Proposed Vent-Free Heater
Btu/hr
Fuel Burning Appliance #1
Btu/hr
Fuel Burning Appliance #2
Btu/hr
TOTAL
STEP 4: Compare the results from Step 2 and Step 3.
If the result from Step 2 is ~reater then the result from Step 3, the area where the heater is to be
installed can be classified as an "unconfined space." This means that the space is capable of handling the
combustion and ventilation air requirements of the existing fuel burning appliance(s) and the proposed
heater. '
-If the result from Step 2 is ~ than the result from Step 3, the area where the heater is to be installed is
classified as a "confined space." Th;s means that e;ther Qdd;t;onal combust;on and vent;lat;on Q;r
must be prov;ded into th;s space (use the methods descr;bed ;n the NQt;onal Fuel GQS Code, ANSI
2223.1-1atest ed;tion or the s;ze of the proposed heater must be reduced so that the Qbove
calculat;ons show the space to be Qn "unconf;ned space."
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety
precautions which can protect both you and your family
from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review
them 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.
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because
of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. That's your signal to go into immediate action!
.Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your
\ phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
.Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
Do that IMMEDiATELY.
.Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
.lP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas
such as basements. When you have reason to suspect
a gas leak, keep out of basements and other low areas.
Stay out until firefighters declare them to be safe.
.Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas
service person and the fire department. Even though you
may not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas
again. Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or
area.
.Finally, let the service man and firefighters check for
escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you
return. Properly trained LP-Gas service people should
repair the leak, then check and relight the gas appliance
for you.
NO ODOR DETECTED -ODOR FADE
Odorants in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading
can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron
gas pipes.
Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell
the odor of the chemical stench put into the gas. You must
find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking
can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for
a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that
odor. Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor.
People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on
something else. Thinking about smelling a gas odor can
make it easier to smell.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or
into walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a
room. That will take some of the odorant out of the gas,
reducing its odor intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity
could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air,
there may be more odor at lower levels. Always be
sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you detect any odor,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
instructed earlier.
The odorant in LP-Gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances. For example, if there is an
underground leak, the movement of the gas through soil can
filter the odorant.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
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suspected to exist, a periodic sniff test of the gas i,s
advisable. 11 you have any question about the gas odor,
call your lP-Gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the lPGas is a good sa1ety measure under any condition.
11, at any time, you do not smell the lP-Gas odorant and
you think you should, assume you have a leak. Then
take the same immediate action recommended above
for the occasion when you do detect the odoi'ized lP-
Gas.
If you experience a complete" gas out" (the container is
under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off
immediately; If the container valve is le1t on, the
container may draw in some air through openings such
as pilot light orifices. 11 this occurs, some new internal
rusting could occur. If the valve is left open, then treat
the container as a new tank. Always be sure your
container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the
container be1ore it goes completely empty or having it
re1illed~be10re it is completely empty.
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learn to recognize the odor of lP-Gas. Your local lPGas Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff"
pamphlet. Use it to find out what the propane odor
smells like. If you suspect that your lP-Gas has a weak
or abnormal odor, call your lP-Gas Dealer.
If you are not qualified, do not light pilot tights, perform
service, or make adjustments to appliances on. the lP-
Gas system. If you are qualified, consciously think
about the odor oflP-Gas prior to and while lighting pilot
lights or performing service of making adjustments.
Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a
musty smell that can cover up the lP-Gas odor. Do not
try to light pilot lights, area where the conditions are
such that you may not detect the odor if there has been
a leak of lP-Gas.
Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust of adsorption on
walls of new cylinders aAd tanks. is possible.
Therefore, people should be particularly alert and careful
when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service. Odor
fade can occur in new tanks, or reinstalled old tanks, if
they are filled and allowed to set too long before
refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been out of
service for a time may develop internal rust which will
which will cause odor fade. If such conditions are
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