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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational
enclosures, having means for providing combustion air
and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins,
fishing huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and
vans. It may be used for emergency indoor heating
when connected to a disposable 1-lb. propane cylinder
and for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having
means for providing combustion air and ventilation,
such as construction trailers or temporary work enclo-
sures.

When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will
take a few minutes for the burner tile to turn bright
orange. This is normal and the heater is working
properly. If burner tile is visibly flaming, turn heater off
and call a qualified service technician.

When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter
inch border around the tile that will not turn bright
orange. This is normal.

When operating the heater for the first time, the top
area of the reflector may discolor. This is also normal
and is no reason for concern.

When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT.
above sea level, the unit may not burn as bright as in
lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the
heater may shut-off. If this happens, provide fresh air,
wait 5 minutes and re-light.

Operating time will vary depending on the heater
setting and the supply cylinder size. 3 to 6 hours on a 1
lb. cylinder. 48 to 110 hours on a 20 lb. cylinder (based
on “HI” and “LO” settings).

When moving heater when lit or bumping heater
setting it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If
this happens, re-light.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from combustible
materials.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are near the appliance.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.

Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle.

This heater can only be used in a recreational or
commercial enclosure with a window or roof vent. This
heater is not for outdoor use.

This heater requires a vent area of 9 square inches
(example 3” x 3” opening) minimum for adequate
ventilation during operation. Do not use other burning
appliances inside.

GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND FIXED
AT 11” W.C. WHEN USING A REMOTE HOSE CONNEC-
TION DO NOT REGULATE OR REDUCE PROPANE TANK
SUPPLY PRESSURE TO HEATER!

REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE
DURING OPERATION.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
heater.

The appliance should be inspected before each use.
Frequent cleaning may be required. The control com-
partments, burner and circulating air passageways of
the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.

DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control, which has been under
water.

When used without adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.

Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart or
lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.

When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the
ground is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches
from the front of the heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED
WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE
HEATER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER HOWEVER, DO
NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE CHIL-
DREN MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER
OPERATE THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FRONT WIRE GUARD
INSTALLED

Summary of Contents for Handi-Heater SPC-9

Page 1: ...roperty damage personal injury or loss of life WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appli ance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Under certain conditions odor may fade Refer to page 4 Do not try to light appliance Extinguish an...

Page 2: ...eater serviced SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO SPC 9 GAS TYPE PROPANE INPUT BTU HR 4 000 9 000 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES TOP 30 FRONT 24 SIDES 6 REAR 0 WARNING If the recreational or commercial enclosure does not haveawindoworroofvent DONOTUSETHISHEATER INSIDE THESTATEOFCALIFORNIAREQUIRESTHE FOLLOWINGWARNING WARNING Combustion by products produced when using this product contain carbon monoxide a chemical...

Page 3: ...ould stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are near the appliance Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle This heater can only be used in a recreational or commercial enclosure with a window or roof vent This heater is not for outdoor use This heater requir...

Page 4: ...t your sensitivity to that particular odor Odors present in animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor The odorant in propane LP gas and natural gas is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances If there is an underground leak the movement of gas through the soil can filter the odorant Propane LP gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels Since Pro...

Page 5: ...valveatLP gassupplycylinder Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to PILOT position and hold for 1 2 minutes This may take longer to purge air from the supply hose depend ing on the length of the hose being used Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot flame repeat until pilot lights and continue to hold Control Knob down and at PILOT position for 30 60 seconds LIGHTING OPERATING ...

Page 6: ...ticeable flame A blue flame that rolls out at the top of the ceramic tile indicates an accumulation of dust lint or spider webs inside the casing assembly and main burner assembly If the pilot is yellow or the burner has a noticeable flame cleaning may be required Use the following procedure to inspect the casing assembly and main burner assembly It is necessary to periodically check the burner or...

Page 7: ...burner seeMAINTENANCE If Heater keeps shutting OFF during normal operation CHECK Pilot is blocked clean pilot see MAINTENANCE Provide minimum fresh air opening of 9 square inches example 3 x 3 opening Tip over switch activated from bumping heater Re light PARTSLIST SEEBACKPAGEFORPARTSORDERINGINFORMATION REF ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 73234 PIEZOIGNITER 2 73236 WIRE IGNITER 3 73237 WIRE GROUND 4 73405 COVE...

Page 8: ...8 Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual HANDI HEATER Model SPC 9 ...

Page 9: ...y be purchased at any Scheu Products Co local dealer or direct from the factory FORINFORMATIONREGARDINGSERVICE Please call Toll Free 800 325 7057 www allpro heaters com Our office hours are 7 00 AM 4 00 PM PT Monday through Friday Please include the model number date of purchase and description of problem in all communication LIMITEDWARRANTY Scheu Products Co warrants its heaters and accessories t...

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