Mr. Heater Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater MH45T - Manual (Page 4)

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Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
2. FOR SAFE OPERATION
A. READ INSTRucTIONS cAREFuLLY: Read and adhere to
these instructions. Do not allow anyone who has not read the
instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater.
WARNING
KEEP THE HEATER OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
B. PrOPane Is VerY FlaMMaBle: In the event of a leak,
propane will accumulate and the possibility of a fire is present.
Propane gas is scented and its strong odor is readily detectable.
Never strike a match or bring any flame or create an electric
spark in an enclosure when you smell propane gas. Ventilate the
area thoroughly, move the heater outside, find and correct the
source of the leak before attempting to light any appliance. If
you are unsure of these instructions evacuate immediately and
call for help.
c. GAS LEAKAGE: If the leak cannot be corrected, do not tamper
with the heater; follow the shut down instructions and return the
heater to the dealer or address given on last page.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER ON BULK TANKS OF GREATER
CAPACITY THAN 100 POUNDS LPG
D. LEAK DETEcTION: Before each use of the heater check all
fittings and connections with a soap solution to be sure there are
no leaks. Be sure the POL fitting is hand wheel tightened into the
On-Off valve on the propane cylinder.
NEVER, NEVER USE ANY
FLAME FOR LEAK TEST.
1 Hi 15,000 23 144
1 Med 12,000 29 180
1 Lo 10,000 35 216
2 Hi 30,000 12 72
2 Med 24,000 15 90
2 Lo 20,000 18 110
3 Hi 45,000 8 48
3 Med 36,000 9 56
3 Lo 30,000 12 72
Burners Valve BTU Input Approximate Hours of Operation
Operating Position 20 Lb. Cylinder 100 Lb. Cylinder
Figure 2
FuEL GAS ODOR
LP gas and natural gas have man-made odorants
added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
If a gas leak occurs you should be able to smell the
fuel gas. Since Propane (LP) is heavier than air you
should smell for the gas odor low to the floor. ANY
Gas OdOr Is YOur sIGnal TO GO InTO IMMedIaTe
AcTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas.
Do not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull
any power supply or extension cords. Do not light
matches or any other source of flame. Do not use your
telephone.
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the
area immediately.
• Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the
meter if you use natural gas.
• Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air and may settle in
low areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.
• Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas
supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
building or area.
• Stay out of the building and away from the area until
declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas
supplier.
• FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the
firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the building and area before you return. Properly trained
service people must repair any leaks, check for further
leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETEcTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane (LP) or natural gas. You must determine if you
can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and
natural gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more
than happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet.
Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect 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 Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
• always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
ATTENTION - cRITIcAL POINTS TO
reMeMBer!
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize
these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading
sections above.
• Even If you are not property trained in the service and
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the
odors of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and service
of propane (LP) gas then do not attempt to light heater,
perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to the
heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel system.
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater’s
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety practice
under any conditions. If you smell even a small amount of
gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT WAIT!