DD-17DSI • DD-17DSIW

NT-12S/SE • NT-16S/SE • NT-20S/SE

Suburban NT-24SP • NT-30SP • NT-34SP

NT-40
P-30S/40

RV FURNACES SF-20 • SF-25 • SF-30 • SF-35 • SF-42

SF-20F • SF-25F • SF-30F • SF-35F • SF-42F
SH-35 • SH-42
SH-35F • SH-42F
SERVICE MANUAL SHD-2542
SFV-35 • SFV-42
SFV-35F • SFV-42F

SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY

676 Broadway Street
Dayton, Tennessee 37321
423-775-2131
Fax: 423-775-7015
www.rvcomfort.com
[email protected]
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

General Service Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Furnace Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vent Assem bly Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Return Air Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ducting Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation Requirem ents (DD, NT and P Model Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation Requirem ents (SF, SH and SHD-2542 Model Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation Requirem ent (SFV Model Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Furnace Specifications (DD, NT and P Model Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Furnace Specifications (SF, SFV, SH, and SHD-2542 Model Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sequence of Operation (Tim e Delay Relay Equipped Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sequence of Operation (Fan Control Module Board (520820) Equipped Furnaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sequence of Operation (24 VAC Fan Control Module Board (520947) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sequence of Operation (SHD-2542 Furance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trouble Shooting Flow Chart (Furnaces Equipped with Tim e Delay Relay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Trouble Shooting Flow Chart (Furnaces Equipped with Fan Control Module Board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Service Hints, Diagnosis and Corrective Measures
for Suburban 24-Volt AC Electronic Ignition Furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
W iring Diagram s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-34
Furnace Rem oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36
SF, SH and SHD-2542 Electrode Gap Specifications & Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
NT and Park Model Electrode Gap Specifications & Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cautions & Safety Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

NOTE: Our service technicians are available to assist you in making repairs or parts replacem ents
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M onday through Friday (except holidays), by
calling 423-775-2131 extension 7102. E-mail address: info1@ suburbanmfg.com

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 GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

Suburban DYNATRAIL furnaces installed in recreational vehicles are classified as Direct Vent Sealed Com bustion
Furnaces. A forced draft furnace utilizes a sealed com bustion cham ber which is vented to the outside atm osphere.
The intake air for com bustion is also taken from outdoors and is com pletely isolated from the room air. A m otor is used
to drive an im peller wheel to draw intake air into the cham ber to support com bustion and force the exhaust gases
through the furnace cham ber to the outside atm osphere. A second im peller wheel (driven by the sam e m otor yet totally
isolated from the com bustion air) is used to circulate room air across the furnace cham ber where it is heated. The
blower then forces the hot air into the living area either through a duct system or through a front grille on the furnace
cabinet on direct discharge m odels.
Suburban furnaces operate on 12-volt DC power which is supplied either by a 12-volt battery or a converter system .
A recreational vehicle furnace that is specifically designed for “park m odel” trailers operates on 120 volts AC. These
are designed and tested under the sam e standards as the 12-volt m odels.
Suburban forced draft com bustion furnaces used in recreational vehicles are designed for use with Propane gas.
Although a few recreational vehicle furnaces are approved for use with natural gas, one should never attem pt to
convert such a unit to natural gas unless the conversion is approved by the m anufacturer of the furnace.

Gas Supply Pressure Requirements

Line Pressure:
Minim um 11" W C*, Maxim um 14" W C
*W C - water colum n

Voltage Requirements
Voltage DC: 12 volt D.C.
Minim um 10.5 volts D.C., Maxim um 13.5 volts D.C.

Service Tools Required

Manom eter gauge/ U-Tube
Volt ohm m eter capable of testing above 15 am ps
Module board tester #641511
Gas leak detector OR approved leak check liquid
Assorted wrenches
Assorted hand tools
Safety glasses

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Suburban
RV FURNACES
12 VDC Direct BTU/h Shipping
Discharge Input Height Width Depth Ignition Weight
NT-12SE 12,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 21-27 3/4" Electronic 27
NT-16SE 16,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 21-27 3/4" Electronic 27
NT-20SE 19,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 21-27 3/4" Electronic 27
DD-17DSI 17,000 12" 10 1/2" 22-29" Electronic 25
Accessories Description
260197 Vent Kit 2" - 4" DD Models
260198 Vent Kit 4" - 6" DD Models
260199 Vent Kit 6" - 9" DD Models
12 VDC Ducted BTU/h Shipping
Furnaces Input Height Width Depth Ignition Weight
NT-12S 12,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 22 3/4-29 1/2" Electronic 27
NT-16S 16,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 22 3/4-29 1/2" Electronic 27
NT-20S 19,000 9 3/8" 9 3/8" 23 3/8-30 1/8" Electronic 27
NT-24SP 24,000 12 1/2" 12" 23" Electronic 40
NT-30SP 30,000 12 1/2" 12" 23" Electronic 40
NT-34SP 34,000 12 1/2" 12" 23" Electronic 40
NT-40 40,000 12 1/2" 12" 23" Electronic 42
SF-20F 20,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-25F 25,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-30F 30,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-35F 35,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-42F 40,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SH-35F 35,000 9 1/4" 17" 20" Electronic 40
SH-42F 40,000 9 1/4" 17" 20" Electronic 42
SF-20* 20,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-25* 25,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-30* 30,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-35* 35,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SF-42* 40,000 7 1/2" 17" 20" Electronic 35
SH-35* 35,000 9 1/4" 17" 20" Electronic 40
SH-42* 40,000 9 1/4" 17" 20" Electronic 42
SHD-2542 25/40,000 9 1/4" 17" 20" Electronic 44
Accessories Description
6258ACW *Door, Optional Access, Colonial White, Standard SF Models
6258APW *Door, Optional Access, Polar White, Standard SF Models
6267ACW *Door, Optional Access, Colonial White, Standard SH Models
120 VAC Park BTU/h Shipping
Model Furnaces Input Height Width Depth Ignition Weight
P-40 40,000 12 1/2" 12" 23" Electronic 46
Accessories Description
050733 Duct Cover
050715 Duct Collar 4"
051240 Duct Collar 2"
280552 Rain Shield
062164 Bottom Duct Gasket, NT-24/30/34SP, NT-40, P40
070853 Bottom Duct Gasket, SF Models Except SF-42, (F)
520009 Bottom Duct Kit W/Gasket, NT-24/30/34SP, NT-40. P40
520576 Bottom Duct Kit W/Gasket, SF Models Except SF-42, (F), SH35 (F)
520753 Bottom Duct Kit W/Gasket and Door, SF-42, (F)
520864 Bottom Duct Kit W/Gasket SH-42 (F) SHD-2542

W all Therm ostats are included w ith All M odels, except SF.
V ent Assem blies are included w ith all units, except D D .

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 INSTALLATION

There are several important aspects of the installation which will pertain to all Suburban forced draft furnaces, regardless of the model or the
method in which they are installed. They are:
1. Selecting a Location
2. Venting
3. Return Air
4. Ducting
Refer to the furnace installation manual for all installation requirements.
Location and Installation- Locate the furnace near lengthwise center of the coach. Choose a location for installation out of the way of wires,
pipes, etc. which might interfere with the installation. Adhere to the minimum clearances from cabinet to combustible construction as
listed in the installation manual for your specific furnace model. Secure furnace cabinet to the floor of the coach using the holes
provided in the furnace cabinet.

Figure 1

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 VENTING
Venting- By definition of a Direct Vent Sealed Combustion Furnace, it must be vented to the outside atmosphere and also draw combustion air
from outdoors. Therefore, it is imperative that the vent be unobstructed and there must be a seal between the exhaust and intake (caulking) . Refer
to the vent assembly installation in the manual. The vent must be straight. There can be no offsets or turns in the vent. All vent tubes which
connect to the furnace exhaust and intake must overlap a minimum of 1/2" on intake, and 1 1/4" on exhaust. Check your furnace model
number for vent installation procedures. Vents cannot be altered as supplied from the factory.

VENT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (SF and SH SERIES)

Figure 2
SF

Figure 2A
SH

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VENT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (SF and SH SERIES)

Figure 3
SF

Figure 3A
SH and S H D -2542

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VENT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (SF and SH SERIES)

Figure 4
SF

Figure 4A
SH

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VENT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (SFV)

Figure 5

Figure 5A

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Figure 6

Figure 6A

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 VENT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION (DD SERIES)
Note: Vent cap must be installed on DD furnace when bench testing.

Figure 7

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VENT ASSEM BLY INSTALLATION (NT SERIES)

Figure 8
N T-12/16/20S E

Figure 9
N T-12/16/20S and S E

Figure 10
NT-12/16S

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VENT ASSEM BLY INSTALLATION (NT SERIES)

Figure 11
N T-20S

Figure 12
N T-24/30/34S P
P -30S

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VENT ASSEM BLY INSTALLATION (NT SERIES)

Figure 13
N T-24/30/34S P
P -30

EXTENSION TUBE M IN./M AX. LENGTH

KIT NUM BER (Extension Tube Range)
520498 2-1/4" to 3-1/8"
520499 3-1/8" to 4-7/8"
520500 4-7/8" to 7"
520501 7" to 9"
Figure 14
N T-24/30/34S P
P-30S

EXTENSION TUBE M IN./M AX. LENGTH

KIT NUM BER (Extension Tube Range)
520593 2-1/4" to 3-1/8"
520594 3-1/8" to 4-7/8"
520595 4-7/8" to 7"
520596 7" to 9"
Figure 15
N T-40
P -40

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VENT ASSEM BLY INSTALLATION (NT-40 and P-40)

Figure 16
N T-40

Figure 17
P -40

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 Figure 18
N T-40
P -40

RETURN AIR
Return Air - The cabinet that the furnace m ay be installed in will have louvers or openings for the return air back to
the furnace. W hen the furnace is installed, it is im perative that the return air louvers on the furnace cabinet opening
are not obstructed.
Usually, these furnaces are installed under a counter, sofa or bed in order to be out of the way. A grille or opening m ust
be built into the cabinetry or into the base area of the sofa or bed. Return air from the living area of the trailer is drawn
in through the grille and into the return air openings in the furnace cabinet. Figure 19 illustrates the return air circulation
of the furnace. Note: Refer to the installation manual for the minimum return air area for your specific furnace
model.
Insufficient return air will cause the furnace to overheat and cycle on lim it. Another sym ptom of a return air problem
is:
1. Furnace seem s to run continuously in an effort to satisfy the therm ostat.

*THE TOTAL, FREE, UNOBSTRUCTED RETURN AIR OPENING

TO THE FURNACE MUST NOT BE LESS THAN THE MINIMUM

Figure 19

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 DUCTING

Ducting - Suburban furnaces require that a m inim um duct area be m aintained throughout entire duct system including
through the register. It is very im portant to adhere to the m inim um duct area in order to keep the furnace from cycling
on high lim it and to assure proper operation of the sail switch (som etim es referred to as a m icroswitch.) NOTE: (Refer
to the installation manual for the minimum ducted square inches area for each model.)
NOTE: Ducts terminating in a dead air space (like holding tank compartments or cargo areas (Toy Boxes) w ith
no means for return air recirculation should not be counted in the required duct area. Also, ducts 2" in
diameter or smaller should not be counted in the required duct area.
W hen installing a duct system , avoid m aking a lot of turns. The straighter the duct system , the less the resistance to
air flow and the better the perform ance of the furnace.
Avoid m aking sharp turns in the duct system . Sharp turns will increase the static pressure in the plenum area of the
furnace and could cause the furnace to cycle on lim it.
The duct connections to the furnace cabinet should be tight to elim inate any heat loss which could result in overheating
of the com ponent parts on the furnace as well as a reduction in the heated air flow through the ductwork.

Figure 20

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 INSTALLATION REQUIREM ENTS

Clr Front Clr Clr Clr Clr Clr Ducts Req’d Btm Duct Top Duct L & R Side Duct Return Air
Models
Top Btm Back Left Right Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq inch

DD-17DSI See *1 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

NT-12S 3/8" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" 2-4" n/a n/a 25" 55"

NT-16S 3/8" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" 2-4" n/a n/a 25" 55"

NT-20S 1" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" 2-4" n/a n/a 25" 55"

NT-12SE See *1 5/8" 0" 0" 5/8" 5/8" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

NT-16SE See *1 5/8" 0" 0" 5/8" 5/8" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

NT-20SE See *1 5/8" 0" 0" 5/8" 5/8" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

NT-24SP 0" 0" 0" 0" 1" 1" 3-4" 48" n/a 36" 55"

NT-30SP 0" 0" 0" 0" 1" 1" 3-4" 48" n/a 36" 55"

NT-34SP 0" 0" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 48" n/a 48" 55"

NT-40 1" 1" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 48" n/a 48" 113"

P-30 0" 0" 0" 0" 1" 1" 4-4" 48" n/a 48" 55"

P-40 1" 1" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 48" n/a 48" 113"

*1 - Special clearances for discharge grills. Refer to Installation and Instruction Manual.
*2 - Return air should be 142" if 4 ducts are used. May be reduced to 88" if 5 ducts are used.
NOTE: 0" clearance is to spacer (flanges)
 INSTALLATION REQUIREM ENTS

Clr Front Clr Clr Clr Clr Clr Ducts Req’d Btm Duct Top Duct L & R Side Duct Return Air
Models
Top Btm Back Left Right Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq inch

SF-20/20F 1" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 2-4" 56" 56" 25" 55"

SF-25/25F 1" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 3-4" 56" 56" 36" 55"

SF-30/30F 1" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 3-4" 56" 56" 36" 55"

SF-35/35F 1" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 4-4" 56" 56" 48" 55"

SF-42/42F 1" 1" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 72" SEE *3 56" 48" SEE *2

SH-35 1" 0" 0" 0" 1" 1" 4-4" 56" 56" 48" 55"

SH-42 1" 1" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 72" SEE *3 56" 48" See *2

SHD-2542 1" 1" 0" 0" 2" 2" 4-4" 72" SEE *3 56" 48" SEE *2

N O TE : 0" clearance is to spacer (flanges)

*1 - S pecial clearances for discharge grills. R efer to Installation and Instruction Manual.
*2 - R eturn air should be 142" if 4 ducts are used. May be reducted to 88" if 5 ducts used.
*3- Bottom duct required. SF42 uses kit # 520753, SH -42 and SH D -2542 uses kit #520864.
 INSTALLATION REQUIREM ENTS

Clr Front Clr Clr Clr Clr Clr Ducts Req’d Btm Duct Top Duct L & R Side Duct Return Air
Models
Top Btm Back Left Right Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq Inch Sq inch

SFV-20/20F 1" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" SEE *4 52" SEE *4 SEE *4 55"

SFV-25/25F 1" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" SEE *4 52" SEE *4 SEE *4 55"

SFV-30/30F 1" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" SEE *4 52" SEE *4 SEE *4 55"

SFV-35/35F 1" 1" 0" 0" 1" 1" SEE *4 52" SEE *4 SEE *4 55"

SFV-42/42F 1" 2" 0" 0" 1" 1" SEE *4 52" SEE *4 SEE *4 142"

N O TE : 0" clearance is to spacer (flanges)

*1 - S pecial clearances for discharge grills. R efer to Installation and Instruction Manual.
*2 - R eturn air should be 142" if 4 ducts are used. May be reducted to 88" if 5 ducts used.
*3- Bottom duct required. SF42 uses kit # 520753, SH -42 and SH D -2542 uses kit #520864.
*4- Vertical m ount furnace review table below for ducting requirem ents. The duct requirem ents m ust be followed in order to assure proper operation of the furnace. The m inim um open duct areas listed below m ust be
m aintained through the entire duct system including through register.

TO P AN D FR O N T B O TTO M LE FT R IG H T
MODEL D U C TS DUCT DUCT
(4" R ound)

M inim um M inim um M inim um

D uct Area D uct Area D uct Area
S FV -20(F) *O ptional R equired 52 *O ptional *O ptional
S Q . IN .
S FV -25(F) *O ptional R equired 52 *O ptional *O ptional
S Q . IN .
S FV -30(F) *O ptional R equired 52 *O ptional *O ptional
S Q . IN .
S FV -35(F) 48 S Q . IN . (B ottom 52 S Q . IN . 56 S Q . IN .
Front D uct N ot To be
U sed)
S FV -42(F) 48 S Q . IN . (T op Front 52 S Q . IN . 56 S Q . IN . 72 S Q . IN .
D uct N ot T o B e
U sed.)
*U se of these ducts are in addition to the required use of the bottom duct.
 FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS

12 VDC Input Motor Static C.F.M.

Description Type Gas Voltage Amp Draw
Model BTU/hr Diameter Pressure Max.

DD-17DSI Direct 17,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 2.9 n/a 145

Discharge

NT-12S Ducted 12,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 2.8 S - .1" wc S - 122

NT-12SE Direct SE - n/a SE -140
Discharge

NT-16S Ducted 16,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 2.8 S - .1" wc S - 165

NT-16SE Direct SE - n/a SE-140
Discharge

NT-20S Ducted 19,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 2.8 S - .1" wc S - 165

NT-20SE Direct SE-n/a SE-150
Discharge

NT-24SP Ducted 24,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 2.5" 3.5 .2" wc 265

NT-30SP Ducted 30,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 2.5" 5.5 .2" wc 345

NT-34SP Ducted 34,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 2.5" 7.5 .1" wc 373

NT-40 Ducted 40,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 2.5" 9.5 .155"/.20B 441

Park Ducted 30,000 PROPANE 120 VAC 3" 2.5 .15" wc 345
Models
P-30S

P-40** Ducted 40,000 PROPANE 120 VAC 3" 2.0 .15" wc 441
NOTES
**P-40 Park Model Furnace and valve is convertible to Natural Gas. Instructions on converting unit to Natural Gas are on sticker on side of cabinet.

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 FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS

12 VDC Input Motor Static C.F.M.

Description Type Gas Voltage Amp Draw
Model BTU/hr Diameter Pressure Max.

SF-20/20F Ducted 20,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 6.5=2.5 in. .2" wc 300
Motor
8.5=3 in.
Motor

SF-25/25F Ducted 25,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 6.5=2.5 in. .2" wc 300
Motor
8.5=3 in.
Motor

SF-30/30F Ducted 30,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 6.5=2.5 in. .2" wc 300
Motor
8.5=3 in.
Motor

SF-35/35F Ducted 35,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.5=2.5 in. .2" wc 375
Motor
9.4=3 in.
Motor

SF-42/42F Ducted 40,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 11.5 .25" wc 430

SFV-20/20F Ducted 20,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.5 .2" wc 300

SFV-25/25F Ducted 25,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.5 .2" wc 300

SFV-30/30F Ducted 30,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.5 .2" wc 300

SFV-35/35F Ducted 35,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 9.4 .2" wc 375

SFV-42/42F Ducted 40,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 11.5 .25" wc 430

SH-35/35F Ducted 35,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.2 .2" wc 375

SH-42/42F Ducted 40,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 10.6 .25" wc 430

SHD-2542 Ducted 25,000 PROPANE 12 VDC 3" 8.8 (Low) .25" wc 430
42,000 12 (High)

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 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
For Furnaces Equipped W ith Time Delay

The therm ostat controls the operating circuit to the furnace

by reacting to room tem perature to open and close a set of
contact points which allows current to flow to the ON and
OFF switch then to the relay.
The relay receives the power and allows power to pass
through to the switch within the relay. This is done by a
heater coil within the relay which actuates a bi-m etal disc
closing the relay circuit.
The power then flows to the m otor and allows the blower to
operate. One end of the m otor shaft drives the room air
wheel. T he other end of the m otor shaft drives the
com bustion air wheel that delivers the required air to the
burner for com bustion.
The lim it switch is an in-line device which protects the
furnace from over heating conditions. The contacts in the
lim it switch open at a given tem perature setting, shutting off
power to the ignition system which controls the gas valve.
As the room air wheel com es up to speed, air flow closes
the sail switch com pleting the circuit. The sail switch is
placed into the system as a safety to prove there is
adequate air for com bustion.
The next operation is controlled by the Direct Spark
Ignition, (DSI) system as power is applied to the DSI board.
The system will do the following.
1. The board has a tim ing circuit which allows the blower to
purge the cham ber of any products of com bustion or gas.
2. The board will then apply power to the gas valve. At the
sam e tim e it produces a high voltage power supply to the
electrode producing spark at the burner.
3. The board will also confirm the presence of a flam e. If
the flam e is not sensed after 7 seconds, the m odule will try
two (2) m ore tim es and then go into lock-out. The flam e is
sensed through the spark wire and electrode.
W hen the therm ostat has reached the set point with the
room air tem perature, the contacts will open rem oving
power from the controls. The blower will rem ain on until the
relay opens and stops the m otor.
NO TE: On some m odels, sail sw itch is before lim it
sw itch.

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 Sequence of Operation for Fan Control Module Board
Part Number 520820

Time Line Description - Sequence of Events

Start The wall thermostat controls the operation of the furnace by reacting to room
temperature, this allows current to flow through the On/Off switch to the module board.
The module board constantly checks for a minimum 9.5 volts. If there is not 9.5 volts,
the module board will go into a stand by mode until adequate power is supplied. It will
Thermostat Calls then resume normal operation.
for Heat
Upon a call from the thermostat, the module board thermostat circuit will go active. The
sail switch circuit is verified as being open. The blower output is energized. Blower
motor starts.

15 Seconds Purge The module board will then verify that the sail switch circuit is closed and motor is up
Cycle to speed. If this circuit remains open for 30 seconds after the blower motor starts, the
module board will go into lock out and shut down the blower motor.
The module board checks that the gas valve relay contacts (which are located on the
module board) are open before the ignition sequence starts.
The board has a pre-purge timing circuit of (approximately 15 seconds). This allows the
chamber to purge.

7 Seconds Ignition The module board will energize the gas valve and enable the high voltage spark output
Cycle and Flame to the electrode for 7 seconds of ignition time.
Sense
The module board will then check for flame sense to verify successful lighting of the
main burner flame. Sparking will then be terminated and the gas valve and blower
outputs will remain energized.
If ignition is successful the module board will monitor the flame sense, sail switch and
limit switch circuits, and the thermostat inputs during the heating period.
The flame is sensed through the spark wire and electrode. Therefore, it is essential that
the electrode is properly positioned in the burner flame.

2nd and 3rd Ignition 3 Try Ignition Board

Cycles if Required
If the flame is not sensed after seven (7) seconds, a second 15 second purge cycle will
begin followed by a second Trial-For-Ignition sequence. After three (3) Trial-For-Ignition
attempts with no ignition of the main burner, the module board will de-energize the gas
valve immediately and blower will run for 3 minutes and then shutdown in lockout.

Heating Cycle If during the heating cycle, the limit switch circuit opens and remains open for 5
minutes, the module board will go into lock out and shut down the blower motor. If this
occurs, the thermostat will need to be reset for the furnace to operate.

90 Second Shut When the thermostat has reached its set point and the demand for heat ends, the gas
Down valve will be de-energized and the flame will go out. The post purge period of 90
seconds begins. When it times out, the blower motor output is removed, and the blower
stops.

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 Sequence of Operation for 24 VAC Fan Control Module Board
Part Number 520947

Time Line Description - Sequence of Events

Start The wall thermostat controls the operation of the furnace by reacting to room
temperature, this allows current to flow through the On/Off switch to the module board.
The module board must have a minimum 18 volts for normal operation.
Thermostat Calls
for Heat Upon a call from the thermostat, the module board thermostat circuit will go active. The
sail switch circuit is verified as being open. The blower output is energized. Blower
motor starts.

15 Seconds Purge The module board will then verify that the sail switch circuit is closed and motor is up
Cycle to speed. If this circuit remains open blower motor will run continuously until sail switch
closes.
The module board checks that the gas valve relay contacts (which are located on the
module board) are open before the ignition sequence starts.
The board has a pre-purge timing circuit of (approximately 15 seconds). This allows the
chamber to purge.

7 Seconds Ignition The module board will energize the gas valve and enable the high voltage spark output
Cycle and Flame to the electrode for 7 seconds of ignition time.
Sense
The module board will then check for flame sense to verify successful lighting of the
main burner flame. Sparking will then be terminated and the gas valve and blower
outputs will remain energized.
If ignition is successful the module board will monitor the flame sense, sail switch and
limit switch circuits, and the thermostat inputs during the heating period.
The flame is sensed through the flame sence electrode. Therefore, it is essential that
the electrode is properly positioned in the burner flame.

2nd and 3rd Ignition 3 Try Ignition Board

Cycles if Required
If the flame is not sensed after seven (7) seconds, a second 15 second purge cycle will
begin followed by a second Trial-For-Ignition sequence. After three (3) Trial-For-Ignition
attempts with no ignition of the main burner, the module board will de-energize the gas
valve immediately and blower will run for 90 seconds and then shutdown in lockout.

Heating Cycle If during the heating cycle, the limit switch circuit opens and remains open the gas valve
will close and the blower motor will continue to run.

90 Second Shut When the thermostat has reached its set point and the demand for heat ends, the gas
Down valve will be de-energized and the flame will go out. The post purge period of 90
seconds begins. When it times out, the blower motor output is removed, and the blower
stops.

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 Sequence of Operations for SHD-2542
1st Stage Call for Heat
The wall therm ostat controls the operation of the dual stage furnace by reacting to room tem perature. This allows current to
flow through the On/Off switch to the Blower Speed Control Board then to the Module Board.

The m odule board constantly checks for a m inim um 9.5 volts. If there is not 9.5 volts, the m odule board will go into a standby
m ode until adequate power is supplied. It will then resum e norm al operation.

Upon a call from the therm ostat the first stage will be activated. The m odule board therm ostat circuit will go active and the sail
switch is verified as being open. The blower output is energized. The blower m otor starts.

15 Second Purge Cycle

The m odule board will then verify that the sail switch circuit is closed and m otor is up to speed. If this circuit rem ains open for
30 seconds after the blower m otor starts, the m odule board will go into lockout and shut down the blower m otor.

The m odule board checks that the gas valve relay contacts (located on the m odule board) are open before the igniting
sequence starts.

The board has a pre-purge tim ing circuit of approxim ately 15 seconds. This allows the com bustion cham ber to purge.

7 Second Ignition Cycle and Flam e Sense

The m odule board will energize the gas valve and enable the high voltage spark output to the electrode for a seven second
ignition period.

The m odule board will then check for flam e sense to verify successful lighting of the m ain burner flam e. Sparking of the igniter
is then term inated. The gas valve and blower outputs will rem ain energized.

If ignition is successful the m odule board will m onitor the flam e sense, sail switch, and the lim it switch circuits. The flam e is
sensed through the spark wire and electrode therefore, it is essential that the electrode is properly positioned in the burner
flam e.

3 try Ignition Board

If the flam e is NOT sensed after seven (7) seconds, or if the unit fails to ignite, a second fifteen (15) purge cycle will begin
followed by second trial for ignition sequence. After three (3) trial for ignition attem pts with no ignition of the m ain burner, the
m odule board will de-energize the gas valve im m ediately and the blower will run for three (3) m inutes and then go into lockout
m ode.

2nd Stage Heating

If during the therm ostat cycle the dem and for heat drops below the second stage therm ostat setting ( 3 to 5 degrees variance
depending on therm ostat m anufacturer), the blower speed control board will be energized. The blower speed control board
will energize the additional gas valve solenoid and increase m otor speed to the high position. Furnace will rem ain in the second
stage operation until therm ostat is satisfied.

90 Second Shut Down

W hen the therm ostat has reached its set point and the dem and for heat ends, the gas valve will be de-energized and the flam e
will go out. The post com bustion purge period of 90 seconds begins. W hen it tim es out, the blower m otor output is rem oved,
and the blower stops.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SUBURBAN RV FURNACES with TIME DELAY
12 VDC HEATING SECTION
C heck therm ostat wire connections, C lean points, secure loose
T herm ostat closes -N o- < contact points and the heat -Yes- < connections, replace therm ostat if
anticipator. A nticipator is shorted.

? No
?
? C heck 12vdc at blue wire, check the -Yes- <
R eplace therm ostat.
am p draw to therm ostat.

Yes No
?
? C heck for shorts. -Yes- < R epair or replace connections or parts
C heck com ponents am perage. w ith higher than norm a l am p d ra w.

? Yes

C heck for 12vdc at furnace -N o- < C heck on/off switch on furnace

? Yes
?
C heck fuse or circuit breaker -N o- < R eplace fuse/R eset breaker

? Yes
?
A pproxim ately 10-20 seconds C heck for 12vdc at tim e delay relay and
-N o- < -N o- < R eplace the tim e delay relay.
B lower is operating for 12vdc to red wire leading to the m otor.

? Yes
?
Yes C heck ground w ire on term inal block . -N o- < R eplace the m otor.

?
C heck plug connection to the
A fter 15 seconds the m odule C heck for 12vdc between red and -Yes- <
-N o- < m M odule-electrode and w ire-spark gap 1/8 inch
creates spark and opens valve. yellow wires at the m odule board.
between probe and ground.

? No
?

? C heck for 12vdc at lim it switch, -Yes- < R eplace the sail switch.
both sides.

Yes No
?
? C heck for 12vdc at sail switch -Yes- <
R eplace the lim it switch.
both sides.

?
S park occurs for approxim ately N o spark at the electrode
7 seconds and m ain burner flam e -N o- < -N o- < R eplace the m odule.
establishes.

? Yes

? C heck for 12vdc at gas solenoid -N o- <

R eplace the m odule.
valve.

? Yes
?
? -N o- < C heck gas pressure at the m anifold or for
D id the gas valve open.
restrictions in the burner orifice.

? Yes No
? ?
Yes C heck for restriction in
R eplace the gas valve.
com bustion air Intak e (wasps, etc.)

? No
?
? Is flam e established.
-N o- C heck flam e contact to electrode. Flam e should
be hard blue.

T herm ostat opens and the tim e delay -N o- <

operates the fan for the R eplace the tim e delay relay.
cool down cycle.

Yes

S ystem O k NOTE: On some models, sail switch is before limit switch.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SUBURBAN RV FURNACE with FAN CONTROL MODULE BOARDS
12 VDC HEATING SECTION
C heck therm ostat wire connections, C lean points, secure loose
T herm ostat C loses -N o- < contact points and the heat -Yes- < connections, replace therm ostat if
anticipator. anticipator is shorted.

? No
?
? C heck 12vdc at blue wire, check the -Yes- < R eplace therm ostat.
am p draw to therm ostat.

Yes No
?
? C heck for shorts. -Yes- < R epair or replace connections or parts
C heck com ponents am perage. w ith higher than norm a l am p d ra w.

? Yes

C heck for 12vdc at furnace -N o- < C heck on/off switch on furnace

? Yes
?
C heck fuse or circuit breaker -N o- < R eplace fuse/R eset breaker.

? Yes
?
-N o- < C heck for 12vdc at power term inal on -N o- <
B lower is operating R eplace the m odule board
at call for heat. m odule board and for 12vdc to red wire after confirm ing m otor operation.
leading to the m otor.

? Yes
?
Yes C heck ground w ire on term inal block . -N o- < R eplace the m otor.

?
M otor is operating -N o- < R eset therm ostat. Motor operating. C heck -Yes- < V erify voltage thru lim it and sail switch to
for 12 vdc at blue wire on m olex edge m odule board. If circuit rem ains open for 30
Yes connector. seconds, m odule board will go into lockout and
shut down m otor. R eset therm ostat. R eplace
defective part.
?

C heck plug connection to the

A fter 15 seconds the m odule -N o- < C heck for 12vdc between red and -Yes- < m odule-electrode and w ire-spark gap 1/8 inch
creates spark and opens valve. yellow wires at the m odule board.
between probe and ground.

? No
?

? C heck for 12vdc at lim it switch, -Yes- < R eplace the sail switch.
both sides.

Yes No
?
? C heck for 12vdc at sail switch -Yes- < R eplace the lim it switch.
both sides.

?
S park occurs for approxim ately
7 seconds and m ain burner flam e -N o- < N o spark at the electrode -N o- < R eplace the m odule.
establishes.

? Yes

? C heck for 12vdc at gas solenoid -N o- < R eplace the m odule.

valve.

? Yes
?
? D id the gas valve open.
-N o- < C heck gas pressure at the m anifold or for
restrictions in the burner orifice.

? Yes No
? ?
Yes C heck for restriction in R eplace the gas valve.
com bustion air Intake (wasps, etc.)

? No
?
? Is flam e established.
-N o- C heck flam e contact to electrode. Flam e should
be hard blue.

T herm ostat opens and the m odule board -N o- <

operates the fan for the R eplace the m odule board
cool down cycle.

Yes

S ystem O k

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 SERVICE HINTS, DIAGNOSIS, AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES
FO R TH E IG N ITIO N S YS TE M S O F
S U B U R B AN 24 V O LT E LE C TR O N IC IG N ITIO N G AS FU R N AC E S
W IT H T IM E D EL A Y

CAUTIONS: 4. Be sure the electrode assembly screws are snug at all times, especially
after the electrode has been removed and reinstalled.
1. Never operate the furnace with the electrode wire disconnected nor with
the electrode assembly removed from the furnace. 5. If the module board is found to be defective, it must be replaced - it is not
field repairable. Any attempts to repair the board may alter the board and
2. Never use a screwdriver on any part of the electrode assembly cause it to operate in an unsatisfactory manner.
while the furnace is in operation.
6. Insure that the gap between electrode and ground is always 1/8". The
3. Be certain that the spark from the electrode never reaches the flame gap between the flame sensor should be approximately twice the gap
sensor portion of the electrode assembly. between electrode and ground to insure no sparking to sensor. Sparking
to sensor will damage the module board.

The electronic ignition system is made up of three main parts; the module 3. The module board also performs the lockout function in cases where the
board, the electrode assembly, and the electrode wire. The module board spark fails to light the burner. When lockout occurs, the spark stops, the
is the brain of the electronic ignition system and it has several functions. voltage from the module board to the gas valve is discontinued, and the
1. When the blower reaches approximately 75% of the normal r.p.m. valve closes. The unit will remain in lockout and the blower will continue to
and sufficient air flow is established, the sail switch engages and completes run until the thermostat is turned off. Turning the thermostat off disengages
a 24 volt circuit through the limit switch to the module board. the lockout function of the module board. After the blower has stopped, the
ignition sequence can be started again. The module will try three times for
2. After a 12 - 18 second delay, 24 volt current will pass through the ignition before lockout.
module board to the solenoid valve. The current to the valve opens it and
allows gas to the main burner; simultaneously, the module board sends
high voltage through the electrode wire to the electrode assembly. The
voltage seeks a ground between electrode and ground probe and a spark
occurs. The spark then ignites the main burner.

It is important to determine the type problem being experienced, then d. Remove burner and check burner for obstructions. Clean as
the proper checkout procedure can be made. The following is a list of required.
problems, how to identify in which area the problem is located, and 4. Burner ignites, but goes off and into lockout:
how to correct it. a. Check to be certain that flame sensor is over slots in the main
1. Electrode not sparking - with blower running and micro switch burner and that the main burner flame is burning against the tip
engaged, check the following: of the flame sensor - adjust by bending sensor probe. NOTE:
a. Check for proper voltage at module board after the blower motor Sensor probe should be in the inner blue cone of the burner
reaches full r.p.m. If no voltage, check continuity through micro flame (approximately 1/4" t o 5/16" above burner).
switch and limit switch. Also check wiring and wire connections. b. Burner still goes off and into lockout - check wire connections
b. Voltage is present but no spark at electrode after 12 - 18 second at flame sensor and at module board.
delay, check electrode wire connections. c. Wire connections OK - check continuity through flame sensor
c. Wire connections OK, but electrode wire does not show wire.
continuity through it - replace electrode wire. d. Continuity of flame sensor wire OK - check with micro amp
d. Electrode wire does show continuity through it - check electrode meter in series with flame sensor and flame sensor wire to be
gap to be sure it is 1/8" maximum between electrode and certain that the flame sensor is generating at least seven
ground. NOTE: Gap between sensor and ground must be twice micro amps within seven seconds after the burner is ignited.
electrode gap. Connect meter as follows: (+) to sensor wire, (-) to sensor
probe. Adjust position of sensor probe, check for carbon
e. Electrode gap OK - check electrode assembly for possible deposits on sensor probe if reading is less than seven micro
cracks or carbon on tip of electrode. amps.
f. Electrode OK - replace module board. e. Flame sensor circuit generating at least seven micro amps,
2. Electrode sparking, but gas not coming through burner: but burner still goes off and into lockout - replace module
a. Check to see if voltage is coming out of module board to gas board.
valve after the 12 - 18 second delay. Check the wires in the 5. Repeated module board failures:
molex connector to be sure they are intact and making contact a. Check to be certain that the electrode spark is not sparking
with the module board. Check wire from the module board to against the flame sensor portion of the electrode assembly.
valve for continuity. Wire and connections check OK - replace b. Check to be sure module board or high voltage wires are not
module board.
shorted to the chamber wrapper or other furnace parts.
b. Voltage is coming out of module board to gas valve, but gas
valve does not open - replace gas valve. c. Be sure insulator covering the electrode wire connection on
the coil of the module board is in place and insulator behind
3. Electrode sparking and gas valve opening, but burner will not module board is in place.
light:
d. Make certain that the transformer voltage is within 24 - 30
a. Check to see if gas is coming through to the burner. This can be volts A.C.
accomplished by using a flow meter in the gas supply line. If no
gas is coming through the burner, check for obstruction in gas e. Be sure duct connections to furnace are airtight. Seal duct
line, in main burner orifice, or in main burner. collar connections to furnace cabinet with duct tape, if
necessary to prevent hot air leakage. No air leakage should
b. Gas is coming through burner, but spark will still not ignite exist anywhere in the duct system, especially at connections
burner - check gas pressure. on furnace cabinet.
Line Pressure - Min. 11" W.C.*, Max. 14" W.C. f. Be sure sensor wire terminal is tightly affixed to sensor probe.
To properly check pressure, first determine the line pressure, cycle
furnace and check pressure drop on demand. The drop in pressure g. Be sure high voltage electrode wire is in good condition and
should not be more than ½" W.C. A drop of more than 1/2" would properly positioned onto pierce point electrode.
indicate a faulty regulator, a restriction in the gas line, or a pinched gas
line. Excessive pressure drop could also be due to moisture
contamination.
c. Gas pressure OK - check for obstruction in main burner;
check to be sure electrode is positioned approximately 1/4"
above and directly over slots on the main burner - adjust
electrode if necessary.

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6.Customer complains of unit going into lockout only once in f. When moisture in the gas system is suspected as being the
a while: problem, especially where the horizontal type gas bottle is being
used, the following steps should be take to prepare the gas
a. Thoroughly check electrode and burner relationship. system against further moisture problems:
b. Lockout can occur if the gas pressure fluctuates at the time the Corrective Measures:
thermostat calls for heat. Pressure fluctuations can be caused 1. Disconnect gas bottle and drain it completely dry of all gas
by a malfunctioning gas bottle regulator, an obstruction or a kink and all moisture.
in the gas line, or moisture in the gas bottle regulator or in the 2. Disconnect and blow out all gas lines completely dry.
gas lines. It is difficult to check for these fluctuations that will not 3. Check pressure regulator on the gas bottle. Replace if
noticeably affect any other appliance in the coach. However,
necessary.
isolating the furnace from the coach gas system will determine
if the gas system is responsible. This isolation procedure can be 4. Add the drying agent. One half pint of methanol alcohol per
done by connecting a separate upright bottle, regulator and gas 100 pound bottle capacity is recommended.
line directly to the furnace, eliminating the coach gas system. If Precautions:
the occasional lockout still exists, then the furnace should be 5. Never fill the gas bottle over 80%.
thoroughly tested to determine the cause; however, if the 6. Do not use the gas bottle completely dry to avoid using up
furnace works properly on this separate system, then the coach the drying agent.
gas system should be checked. We have found the above procedures to be effective in solving
c. Check furnace return air and warm air discharge to be certain most occasional lockout problems, especially where the
sufficient air flow is present to engage micro switch every time. horizontal type gas bottle is used. All of these steps must be
d. Check micro switch to be sure it moves freely. performed as described for the preparation of a contaminated
e. Remove electrode and burner. Clean thoroughly. gas system to be 100% effective.

Figure 21
P -30S w ith Tim e Delay

Figure 22
P -40 w ith Tim e Delay

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 Figure 23
R em ote Flam e Sense
W ith Tim e Delay

Figure 24 e Sense
Local Flam
(N T M odels)
W ith Tim e Delay

Fan C ontrol
Figure 25 B oard
(S F-20/25/30/35/42F)

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 Figure 26
Local Flam e Sense
(S F M odels)
W ith Tim e Delay

Figure 27
Fan C ontrol B oard
(N T-12/16/20S and S E)

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 Figure 28
Fan C ontrol B oard
(N T-24/30/34SP and N T-40)

Figure 29
Fan Control
P -30S

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 Figure 30
Fan C ontrol B oard
P -40

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 FURNACE REMOVAL

To replace parts or service the SUBURBAN fam ily of RV furnaces, it is necessary to follow these steps:

DD-17DSI

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws.
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the applicable screws securing the furnace to the coach floor.
5. Rem ove duct from side of furnace, if equipped.
6. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet area to gain access to com bustion cham ber and applicable parts.
7. Som e parts can be accessed without rem oval of the com plete furnace.
8. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
9. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

NT-12/16/20S

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws.
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the (1) one tie down screw securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
5. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and applicable
parts.
6. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
7. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

NT-12/16/20SE

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws.
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the (2) two tie down screws securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
5. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and applicable
parts.
6. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
7. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

NT-24/30/34SP and NT-40

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws and one (1) flue retaining screw. Not applicable to NT-40.
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the (2) two tie down screws securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
5. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and applicable
parts.
6. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
7. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

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 FURNACE REMOVAL

SF-20/25/30/35/42, SFV-20/25/30/35/42, SH-35/42 and SHD-2542

1. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly from the outside access door by rem oving applicable screws, also the four (4)
screws retaining the door to the fram e. Rem ove the door to gain access to the furnace.
2. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
3. Rem ove the (1) one tie down screw securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
4. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and
applicable parts.
5. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
6. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

SF-20/25/30/35/42F, SFV-20/25/30/35/42F and SH-35/42F

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws.
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the (1) one tie down screw securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
5. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and applicable
parts.
6. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
7. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

P-30S and P-40

1. Turn off gas and power, then disconnect gas and power supply at the furnace. Label wires as necessary.
2. Rem ove the vent cap assem bly by rem oving applicable screws and one (1) flue retaining screw. (Not applicable
to P40.)
3. Rem ove the cabinet front two (2) screws.
4. Rem ove the (2) two tie down screw securing the cham ber to the cabinet.
5. Rem ove the furnace from the cabinet by pulling cham ber outward com pletely to gain access to all controls and applicable
parts.
6. To re-install, reverse this procedure.
7. Rewire applicable wires and perform a leak test on all fittings. Perform a drop pressure test.

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 SF, SH AND SHD-2542 ELECTRODE GAP SPECIFICATIONS AND POSITIONING

To assure consistent ignition of the burner, it is im portant for the electrode to be positioned properly over the top of the burner.
W hen replacing the electrode, or should you be experiencing ignition type problem s, the electrode should be positioned as
outlined in the drawing.
1. Rem ove the furnace cham ber assem bly from the furnace cabinet following instructions listed in the installation m anual.
2. Rem ove the burner access door. Manifold assem bly will have to be rem oved at the valve. Rem ove the burner from the
com bustion cham ber by rem oving six (6) screws which attach the burner to the cham ber and air baffles (plates). Rem ove
top air baffle and clip.
3. Locate the lance in relation to the burner ports for electrode positioning by:
a. Shine a flashlight into the burner venturi as illustrated (be sure the flashlight lens is against the end of the burner).
b. Light will reflect off the lance in the venturi of the burner and shine through a position of the two (2) rows of burner
ports in the top of the burner.
c. Using a black felt-tip pen, m ark a line along top of burner 3/16" from back of lance and parallel with lance. Make
an additional m ark indication center line of the lance. (See illustration). Both m arks will be used later as reference
m arks; therefore, keep lines thin.
4. Reassem ble the burner into the cham ber. Be sure the air baffles (plates) are positioned as rem oved. Mount center clip
in place.
5. Adjust electrode so the electrode probe is positioned along the m arked center line of the burner lance and the tip of the
electrode term inates 3/16" from the back of the lance (at the line m arked in Step 3C). (See illustration).
6. IM PORTANT: Be sure electrode probe m aintains a 1/8" spark gap over the burner as illustrated.
7. Reinstall burner access door and reconnect m anifold. M anifold m ust be checked for leaks with unit operating, before
installing in cabinet. Reinstall furnace into the cabinet following the instructions in the installation m anual. Check all gas
connections for leaks using proper leak test solution.

Figure 31

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 NT ELECTRODE GAP SPECIFICATIONS
AND POSITIONING
To assure consistent ignition of the burner, it is im portant for the electrode to be positioned properly over the top of the burner.
W hen replacing the electrode, or should you be experiencing ignition type problem s, the electrode should be positioned as
outlined in the drawing.

1. 1/8" spark gap between electrode and ground.

2. Maintain electrode position of 3/16" over burner ports.

Figure 32
LO C AL FLAM E SE N S E

PARK MODEL ELECTRODE GAP SPECIFICATIONS

AND POSITIONING
To assure consistent ignition of the burner, it is im portant for the electrode to be positioned properly over the top of the burner.
W hen replacing the electrode, or should you be experiencing ignition type problem s, the electrode should be positioned as
outlined in the drawing.

1. 1/8" spark gap between electrode and ground.

2. 1/4" spark gap between ground and flam e sensor.
3. Maintain electrode position of 3/16" over burner ports.

Figure 33
R E M O TE FLAM E SE N S E

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 MAINTENANCE

Preventative m aintenance is essential if an RV owner is to have reliable, safe operation of his furnace. Two im portant areas
to watch closely in order to assure safe, reliable operation are the venting and the m ain burner.
An obstruction in the vent or m ain burner will reduce the com bustion air which results in incom plete com bustion. W henever
incom plete com bustion occurs, the by-products are carbon m onoxide (CO) and soot. If the furnace outside exhaust vent shows
black soot form ing, the furnace should not be operated until the problem is corrected. Two com m on causes are:
1. Restriction in the vent or furnace intake (screens, wasp nests, tape).
2. Dirty burner.
If operation of the furnace continues under these conditions, it could result in serious injury to the occupants of the RV or even
death.
Cleaning of the m ain burner and an inspection of the venting system should be done at least once a year, preferably just before
the beginning of the heating season. Som e RV owners and service personnel have the false assum ption that if a furnace has
not been used, it will not require cleaning. NOT SO! A furnace which has not been used for som e tim e could be m ore in need
of cleaning than a furnace which has been used extensively.
Dust and lint should be rem oved from the room air blower wheel and sail switch. A build up of dust and lint on the blower wheel
can cause the m otor to drag and not generate enough air flow to engage the sail switch. Dust accum ulation on the sail switch
will restrict the travel of the actuator arm to where the air flow across the paddle will not sail it in and com plete the valve circuit.
A yearly inspection should be m ade of all gaskets on the furnace. If any gaskets show signs of leakage or deterioration, they
m ust be replaced.

Figure 34

Figure 35

Figure 36

Figure 37

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 CAUTIONS & SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Never use a battery charger to power or test an electronic ignition furnace as they som etim es provide m ore than
14.5 DC Volts that could dam age the m odule board.
2. Never operate the furnace with the electrode wire disconnected nor with the electrode assem bly rem oved
from the furnace.
3. Never use a screwdriver on any part of the electrode assem bly while the furnace is in operation.
4. Be certain that the spark from the electrode never reaches the flam e sensor portion of the electrode assem bly
on rem ote sense units.
5. Install the furnace so electrical com ponents and connections are protected from water.
6. W ire the furnace direct to the battery when possible.
7. Use two wrenches on gas fittings when tightening gas connections.
8. Verify voltage of furnace, do not use 120 volt AC with 12 volt DC.
9. Do not m odify the furnace in any way.
10. Do not vent the furnace to an outside enclosed porch area or where the vent is covered or obstructed.
11. Always m eet or exceed m inim um duct requirem ents. Also m eet the m inim um return air requirem ents.
12. Furnace m ust be installed and vented correctly. Refer to the Installation Manual for the specific m odel furnace.
13. Do not install afterm arket com ponents.

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2007
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