SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL These symbols appear as important safety precautions and should be understood and followed by the owner to assure safe operation of the heater.
SECTION A IMPORTANT CAUTION AWARIMING USE ONLY CRYSTAL CLEAR KEROSENE. NEVER USE GASOLINE, WHITE GAS, CAMP FUEL OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. USE OF SUCH FUELS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSIVE FIRE AND CAUSE SEVERE INJURY. KEROSENE ONLY GAS 2\CAUTION 1. Make sure that there is no fuel leakage from fuel tank and fuel pipe joint. 2. Make sure that flue pipe (exhaust pipe, air supply hose) is connected properly.
3. Keep heater clean and do not store any flammable items on or near the heater. 4. Don't use the heater for drying clothes. 5. Should anything abnormal occur in the heater, remain calm, Turn It Off (Do Not Unplug) and contact your Monitor dealer. 6. Risk of burns. Flue pipe and louver may have high surface temperature.
7. Do not place yourself or others too close to the heater. 8. Installation of heater in extreme humidity or dust areas is not recommended. Any removal of unit parts or remodeling is strictly forbidden. 9. Do not sit on the heater. Placing ornaments or plants on the heater is not recommended. Excess heat may cause damage to ornament or plant and overwatering or spilling of water may cause shock to you or damage to the heater. 10.
11. Do not install nor exhaust the flue pipe into a crawl space or underneath floor.nor into a flue or chimney. \ >• X X 7 •---Flue or Chimney / ] ' / 12.OPERATING ALTITUDES HIGHER LIMITS This heater is designed to be used normally up to 3000 feet above sea level. To use over 3000 feet, but not higher than 7000 feet, consult with your dealer on correct air damper use. 13.
SECTION B SPECIFICATIONS Model Fuel Type Heater Efficiency Heat Rating Heater Output Fuel Tank Fuel Consumption Power Source Power Consumption Heated Air Delivery Vent Pipe Hole Dimensions Weight Monitor 2400 Crystal Clear Kerosene 93%' High : 43,000 BTU/hour H.Medium : 32,000 BTU/hour L.Medium : 24,600 BTU/hour Low: 16,200 BTU/hour High : 37,200 BTU/hour H.Medium : 26,900 BTU/hour L.Medium : 20,700 BTU/hour Low : 13,600 BTU/hour Separate (Not supplied with heater) High : 0.319 Gallon/hour H.
SECTION C Before installing your heater, be sure to check and comply with local and state building and electrical codes that may apply to vented heaters in your area. Permanent wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. TOOLS NEEDED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION Check the following charts to be sure you have all the tools required to install your Monitor 2400 Heating System.
ACCESSORIES YOU MAY NEED Check the list below and see your MPI dealer for accessories you may need or want for installation of your heatingsystem. /K CAUTION: Only use the flue pipe supplied with the Monitor 2400, or the approved accessory kits available from your Monitor or dealer.
Exhaust Elbow Air Supply Hose 90° Joint Flue Pipe Fig.
SECTION D HEATER INSTALLATION 12" (30cm) Step 1: Fill Out Owner Registration Card Remove your owner registration card from the plastic envelope containing the owner's guide. It should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible. 51/2" (13.5cm) Step 2: Check for Parts Before discarding packing materials, be sure you have located the following: Flue Pipe Sleeve Nut Spill Tray Room Temp.
FLUE PIPE CLEARANCES Flue pipe installations should provide for venting to an unconfined space through which there is a free flow of outdoor air. Clearances to adjacent walls or obstacles must comply with the requirements shown below. Frontal Clearance Combustible """ ACAUTION: Do not attach anything onto the outlet of the flue pipe. "'" ' uiiumu t 1;>• (30cm) or more •* 5K"_4— (13.
Step 4: Drill a Pilot Hole NOTE: The following directions apply to "standard" installation. For other methods, follow instructions included with accessory kits. Use the template to position the hole to be drilled. The "green dot" indicates the exact center of the hole. Using an electric drill and along drill bit, make a pilot hole through the wall (Figure 7). Be sure the hole extends through the outside wall.
Step 7:lnstall Flue Pipe B Wall Thickness: 5-8 '/> inches 1. Slide the outer flange and the rubber packing onto Flue pipe B. (Figure 11) Rubber Packing Wall Thickness: v« -5 inches 1. Set the Sleeve Nut t the Flue Pipe B and turn the Sleeve Nut counterclockwise. Side the Outer Flange and the Rubber Packing onto the Flue Pipe B. (Figure 14) Outer Flange Rubber Packing . A out er \ R u b b e r Packing '/'A / Flange / ^ '•-n J^; (((( i ytr IF1 V rI L Rubber Packing Outer Flan e 9 Fig.
Step 8: Install the Spill Tray Place the spill tray on the floor where you plan to locate your heater. Remove the 2 sets of screws from the cabinet (Figure 16). Step 11: Connect the Heater to the Flue Pipe Move the heater toward the wall, guiding the joint pipe into the center port of the flue pipe (Figure 18). Be sure the joint pipe is completely inserted into the flue pipe. Position the heater on the spill tray so the legs of the cabinet fit into the circular indentations in the spill tray (Figure 16).
NOTE: The "STANDARD" damper is to be used with extension kits up to a total overall length of 73 inches and a 1 bend (90° elbow) The "EXTENSION" damper must be used when extension kit or kits exceed 20 inches and 2 or 3 bends are used. Step 13: Install the Flue Pipe Holder Place the ring of the flue pipe holder around the flue pipe. The other side of the holder hooks in a slot directly above the joint pipe at the rear of the heater (see Figure 20). Flue Pipe Holder Fig.
SECTION E FUELING /!\ WARNING: Use only crystal clear kerosene (Red dyed or clear kerosene or low sulphur #1 oil). Neber use gasoline, white gas, camp fuel or other flammable liquids. Use of such Fuels can result in an explosive fire and cause severe injury.
Outdoor Fuel Tank Shut-off Valve Flare Connection tion maximum H' Threaded Connection (a4m) 1 -J %" OD Copper Tubing NOTE: Fuel tank must be a minimum 3 feet away from flue pipe. NOTE2:A fusible link valve should be installed in the fuel line behind the heater. Check local codes and regulations. CAUTION: Ensure that there is no fuel leakage from any of the fuel line fittings and Fig. 21 connections. EMPTY FUEL TANK If at any time during the operation of your heater you find.
SECTION F STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Plug in the Heater Plug in the AC cord, and route it away from the area of the flue pipe. It is recommended that no other appliance share the same outlet. Step 2: Prime the Heater If using the heater for the first time, or if the heater has not been in operation for sometime, press the fuel set lever at the lower right hand side of the cabinet and release it slowly 2 or 3 times (Figure 22).
SECTION G ADJUSTING ROOM TEMPERATURE Pressing either the "UP" or "DOWN" button will increase or decrease the set temperature by 2 degrees increments. Once desired temperature is displayed, press set button to lock into memory. When the desired room temperature is reached, the heater will automatically shift to "H.Medium", "L.Medium" or "Low" burning mode to maintain the desired temperature. When room temperature exceeds the desired temperature by approx. 4 degrees, the heater will automatically shut off.
SECTION J PROGRAMMING THE HEATER SETTING THE DAY OF WEEK AND THE TIME Step 1 :Set the Day of Week Press the "SELECT" Button, at which time the "DAY SET" Light will illuminate. The "Mon" Light will illuminate and flash at this point. Illuminate and flash the Light of the current day of the week (e.g.; "Wed") by pressing the "UP" or "DOWN" Button, and then press the "SET" Button to lock into memory. The current day (e.g.; "Wed") light will illuminate continuously.
PROGRAMMING THE WEEKLY TIMER FOR AUTOMATIC HEATER OPERATION The Monitor 2400 Heating System is capable of providing up to 4 different temperature settings for 4 different times of each day of the week. Not all 4 settings have to be used; 2, 3 or 4 settings can be used. A clear understanding of programming temperatures, time and day of the week from the previous pages is needed before programming the automatic settings. Also, the present time and the day of the week must have been set.
SECTION K PROTECTIVE FEATURES OVERHEAT PREVENTION LOSS OF POWER-AUTOMATIC RESET: If your heater overheats, a thermostatic switch will automatically stop the flow of kerosene and extinguish the flame. The Display Window shows "E 14". Restore heater operation by following the steps below NOTE:Other symptoms listed in the trouble shooting chart may cause the display window to show "E 14", besides an overheat situation.
SECTION L CARE OF THE HEATER Push operation switch to "OFF" remove the AC Plug from the wall outlet and wait approximately 30 minutes for the heater to cool before performing any of the following steps. Step 1: Retrieving Objects from Inside the Heater Should an object fall inside the heater, through the grill openings, it must be removed to avoid affecting the operation of the heater. After allowing the heater to cool, remove the front cover panel. (See Step 5 of the previous section.
Strainer Strainer Spring Strainer Cover Constant Level Valve Drain Guide Container Constant Level Valve Drain Screw Fig. 25 Step 7: Storing the Heater During summer months or long periods when your heater will not be in operation, take the following steps: • Clean off the exterior cabinet with a damp cloth, and brush or vacuum dust from the grills. • Cover the heater to protect it from dust. • DO NOT DISASSEMBLE the heater or extension kits. Replacement of lost parts is an unnecessary expense.
SECTION M TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should symptoms appear during the operation of your heater, refer to the chart below, If you are unable to restore normal operation, contact your MPI dealer for service. SYMPTOM Heater does not go on with operation switch. Heater extinguishes after lighting. CAUSE Timer is in Auto. REMEDY Press Auto Button again. AC cord is disconnected from wall outlet. Power failure. Check plug and power source. Reset circuit breaker. Out of fuel.
Monitor 2400™ \fented Heating Systems Limited Warranty MONITOR PRODUCTS, INC., warrants each MONITOR 2400 vented heating system sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one year after the date of original retail purchase, subject to the term and conditions stated below. An extended parts only warranty period of 48 months is provided for combustion chamber and heat exchanger.
