Universal 100R-NG User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

CONVECTION PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TERS

Model

100R-NG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HEATER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 2

WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................. 2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................. 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................... 3

ODOR FADE WARNING...................................................................................................................... 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 5

SERVICING ......................................................................................................................................... 5

PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................ 6

WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................... 7

SERVICE CENTERS .......................................................................................................................... 7

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS ........................................................................................ 7

WARRANTY REGISTRATION............................................................................................................. 9

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

© 2002 Scheu Products Company

Model

100R-NG

HEATER SPECIFICATIONS

Type of Gas: For use with NATURAL GAS ONLY
Gas Supply Pressure

to regulator Maximum: 1/2 psi Minimum: 5" W.C.
regulator out 4" W.C.

Ignition: Manual, piezo igntion

Model: 100R-NG

Rating: 100,000 BTU/hr

Fuel Consumption: 100 cu. ft./hr
Fuel Orifice Port No.: 18

Fuel Orifice Port Size: #55 Drill

W ARNINGS

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, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

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: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE

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.

Scheu Products Company, Incorporated

Mail: P.O. Box 250, Upland, CA 91785

Plant: 8855 Baker Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Telephone: [phone]

www.scheuco.com

[e-mail]

ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14-2000

7290M

September 2002

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Model

100R-NG

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

This is a natural gas, direct-fired, radiant heater. It's intended
use is primarily temporary heating of buildings under
construction, alteration or repair.

When the heater is to be operated in the presence of other
people the user is responsible for properly acquainting those
present with the safety precautions and instructions, and of
the hazards involved.

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. Use only natural gas.

4.Provide at least 5" W.C. but not over 1/2 psig to the heater
inlet (regulator inlet).

5.Use an appropriate hose or flexible connector not over 10 ft.
(3.05m) in length.

6.Operate the heater only with the 4" W.C.regulator

provided by the factory.

7.For indoor use only. Area must be well ventilated.
(Figure 1).

8.If at any time gas odor is detected, IMMEDIATELY
DISCONTINUE operation until the source of gas has been
located and corrected. (See Odor Fade Warnings on page

4.)

9.Install the heater such that is is not directly exposed to water
spray, rain and/or dripping water.

10. Maintain minimum clearance from normal combustible
material (like paper). (Figure 2). Locate 10 ft. from canvas
tarpaulins or similar coverings and secure them to prevent
flapping or movement due to wind action.

11. Due to the high surface and exhaust temperatures, adults
and children must observe clearances to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.

12. Operate only on a stable, level surface.

13.Do not move, handle or service while hot or burning.

14.Use only in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the Standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58.

VENTILATION: Minimum openings required

Figure 1

Opening Opening
Heater near floor near ceiling

Infrared ............................................................... 1 ft

Convection (25-VC) ........................................... 1 ft

Convection (All others) ...................................... 2 ft

Radiant................................................................ 2 ft

Forced air (30K-125K BTU/HR).......................... 1 ft

Forced air (150-FAST, SPC-150T) .................... 2 ft

Forced air (3500-FACV, SPC-350).................... 3 ft

Forced air (7000-FACV) .................................... 4 ft

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MINIMUM CLEARANCE: From normal combustible material

Figure 2

Radiant Forced Air
Clearance Infrared Convection Forced Air 7000-FACV

From floor ........................................................... 0 ft .............. 0 ft

From outlet .......................................................... 6 ft .............. 10 ft

From sides ................ 3 ft ............ 4 ft ............... 2 ft .............. 3 ft

From top....................................... 6 ft ............... 3 ft .............. 5 ft

From front ................. 6 ft

From rear .................. 2 ft

Locate 10 ft. from canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar coverings and
secure them to prevent flapping or movement due to wind action.

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