Mr. Heater Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater MH45T - Manual (Page 5)

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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater
E. cONNEcTING HEATER TO PROPANE cYLINDER: Always
connect the heater to the bulk cylinder in the outdoors or in a
well ventilated area. NEVER connect this heater to a cylinder near
an open flame.
F. uSE OF HEATER: Always operate the heater with the propane
cylinder in an upright position on a level noncombustible surface.
NEVER place the cylinder on its side when operating the heater.
G. ATTEND HEATER: Do not leave heater unattended while it is in
operation.
H. alwaYs use a MaTCH TO lIGHT HeaTer: NEVER attempt to
light the heater with a spark lighter.
I. dO nOT TaMPer: Should the heater not perform properly,
such as little or no heat when operating in the “Hi” position, or
for any other reason, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TAMPER
with the heater. Any tampering could make the use of the heater
unsafe and dangerous. Return the heater to the dealer or the
address given on last page for repair or replacement.
J. FOR STORAGE: The heater Hi-Med-Lo-Off regulating valve
should always be turned to “Off” when the heater is not in
use. Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling before handling and
storing. Detach propane cylinder from heater before storing. DO
NOT store propane cylinders near open flame or heat.
K. dO nOT TransPOrT Or MOVe aPPlIanCe wHIle In
OPERATION OR WHILE HEATER IS ATTAcHED. FOLLOW
SHuTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRucTIONS TO TRANSPORT
Or MOVe THIs aPPlIanCe.
3. VENTILATION
A. WARNING: This heater is an unvented appliance and
MusT be used OnlY in a well ventilated area. neVer
attempt to operate the heater inside any vehicle, camper or
enclosure.
B. FOR OuTDOOR uSE ONLY. Any combustion process
requires and consumes oxygen, and will produce carbon
monoxide.
c. WARNING: provide ample ventilation. This heater con-
sumes air (oxygen). Do not use this heater in unventilated
structures to avoid endangering your life. Provide additional
ventilation for any additional fuel-burning appliances and
additional occupants.
4. MInIMuM ClearanCe FrOM
COMBusTIBle MaTerIals (Fig. 3)
a. warnInG: This heater is an unvented appliance and MusT
be used ONLY in a well ventilated area. NEVER attempt to
operate the heater inside any vehicle, camper or enclosure.
B. WARNING: To avoid injury or property damage never allow
clothing, tents or other combustible material within 36” of the
heater. This heater must be located at least 32” above the floor
level when in use. Never operate the heater when sleeping.
c. WARNING: Never direct the heat output of this heater toward
any propane tank within 20 feet.
5. asseMBlY PrOCedure
A. Make sure the regulator knob on the heater is “off” by turning
knob clockwise to the “OFF” position.
B. Carefully screw POL nut directly into bulk propane cylinder,
counterclockwise. REMEMBER – This is a left hand thread – see
Figure 1. Make sure the heater is in a vertical upright position
and directed away from the collar of the bulk tank. Use the hand
wheel to tighten the POL fitting – left hand thread – see Fig. 1.
6. LIGHTING INSTRucTIONS
A. Before attempting to light the heater, check all fittings and
connections with a soap solution. neVer use a MaTCH TO
cHEcK FOR LEAKS. Should a gas leak occur, do not attempt
to repair or use heater. Return the heater to your dealer or the
address given on back page.
B. Fuel – This heater must be used only with a vapor withdrawal LP
gas bulk cylinder. THE BULK TANK MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A
STANDARD POL VALVE.
WARNING:
USE HD.5 PROPANE GAS ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
TYPE FUEL. SEE YOUR PROPANE DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING FUEL.
c. Turn the heater’s “Hi-Med-Lo-Off” regulator knob to “Med”
(counterclockwise).
D. To light a burner, MH45T Model, place a lit match across the
mesh screen where you see “light here” on reflector. (See Fig.
4) THEN push in valve button on Safety Shutoff Valve. After the
burner is lit, continue to hold valve button in for 30 seconds,
then release the button slowly.
cAuTION: DO NOT PUSH IN
VALVE BUTTON BEFORE INSERTING LIT MATCH. Repeat step “D”
for each burner.
E. Adjust heat output by turning knob to desired position.
F. If burner does not light within 30 seconds, turn the heater’s
regulator knob to “off” (clockwise) and allow at least five
minutes for gas to dissipate before attempting to relight.
G. NOTE: Should the orifice become clogged as indicated by low
volume of gas when operating on “Hi” with a full cylinder, or
should the heater fail to operate properly for any reason, return
the heater to the dealer or the address given on back page for
repair or replacement. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TAMPER
WITH HEATER.
H. cOOKING: DO NOT uSE THIS HEATER FOR cOOKING.
Figure 3
MH45T 45,000 Vertical 32” 36" 36" 48”
MODEL
NO. GAS
PROPANE
BTu/HR. RATING nOrMal
OPERATING
PROcEDuRE ClearanCes TO COMBusTIBles
FROM C.L. OF
HTR. TO FLOOR SIDES REAR CEILING FRONT
48"
Figure 4