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PORTABLE PROPANE HEATER

FOR RECREATIONAL USE

FOR US SALE EXCEPT

MASSACHUSETTS

This is an unvented gas-fired portable heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the area in which it is used. Adequate

combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 3.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL

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800-251-0001

LANGUAGES INCLUDED:

• ENGLISH

• SPANISH

WARNING:

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss

of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone.Followthegassupplier’sinstructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department or a qualified service agency.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

CATALYTIC HEATER

Model # MHCAT3LP • MHCAT6LP • MHCAT8LP

DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITH DUST SHIELD IN PLACE

36881

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO

OTHERS. Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe place for future

reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light,

adjust or operate the heater.

Summary of content (28 pages)

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL CATALYTIC HEATER Model # MHCAT3LP • MHCAT6LP • MHCAT8LP PORTABLE PROPANE HEATER FOR RECREATIONAL USE FOR US SALE EXCEPT MASSACHUSETTS LANGUAGES INCLUDED: • ENGLISH • SPANISH DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITH DUST SHIELD IN PLACE If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or WARNING: explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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WARNINGS NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! WARNING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headache, dizziness and/ or nausea. If you have these signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FRONT GRILL INSTALLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WARM OR COOK FOOD ON THIS HEATER. • Do not use non-approved attachments on this heater. • Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from combustible materials.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! FUEL GAS ODOR Propane (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) gas 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.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! • The LP-gas cylinder(s) used must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). • Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL propane supply. If there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask your propane dealer. • The installation of the heater must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
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INSTALLATION NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! • Inspect the hose before each use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, replace prior to using the heater with one of the Mr. Heater Hose No’s. shown above. • Heater must be in an upright position during operation. • Installation should be done by a qualified service person familiar with non-vented gas space heaters.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! IMPORTANT: The heater must not be exposed to flammable vapors or liquids during lighting. 1. Make sure four-position Control Knob is in “OFF” position. See Figure 5. 2. Open valve at propane (LP) gas supply cylinder. IF HEATER GOES OUT DURING NORMAL OPERATION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RELIGHT UNTIL: 1. The reason the heater stopped operating has been determined.
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SERVICE NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Burner and Pilot Flame Visually inspect the burner and pilot flame (by looking vertically down inside the pilot guard) periodically during use. The pilot flame should be blue in color (not yellow) and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. Figure 6 shows a correct pilot flame pattern and also shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CAUTION: Do not attempt to service or clean heater while it is hot. Failure to follow this instruction can result in painful burns. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls or attempts to clean the catalytic pad can be dangerous. Compression Nut WARNING: Never use needles, wires or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated orifice that controls the gas flow.
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SERVICE NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Catalytic Pad It is recommended that the catalytic burner assembly be replaced every 7 years, or sooner if abnormal operation of the pad is noticed. Follow the steps for Replacing Burner Assembly to replace the catalytic pad. The heater has a high efficiency as long as the catalytic material is intact. If partially or completely blocked, the catalytic process does not work.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM • For additional assistance or information, please call Technical services. • Spark electrode does not produce spark. CAUSE REMEDY 1. Spark electrode broken. 1. Replace ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor). 2. Igniter wire may not be attached to spark electrode, or ground wire may not be attached to frame. 3. Attach igniter wire or ground wire. 3. Igniter wire damaged. 3. Replace igniter wire. 4. Piezo igniter is defective. 4.
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PARTS LIST NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! Mr. Heater • Catalytic Heater • Model # MHCAT3LP, MHCAT6LP, MHCAT8LP 10 11 1a 12 13 15 14 1b 2 3 4 5 7 6 Item No. 8 Part No.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NOTES: Mr.
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! WARRANTY AND PARTS ORDERING CATALYTIC HEATER Model # MHCAT3LP • MHCAT6LP • MHCAT8LP WARNING: SE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. U REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY. MR. HEATER HOSES F271161, F271161-60 AND F271161-144 ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER ALONG WITH F273699.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! INSTRUCCIONES DE USO Y MANUAL DEL USUARIO CALEFACTOR CATALÍTICO Modelo MHCAT3LP • MHCAT6LP • MHCAT8LP CALEFACTOR PORTÁTIL A PROPANO PARA USO RECREACIONAL PARA VENTA EN LOS EE.UU.
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ADVERTENCIAS NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! ADVERTENCIA: Los signos iniciales del envenenamiento con monóxido de carbono pueden parecer una gripe, con dolor de cabeza, mareos y/o nausea. Si presenta alguno de estos síntomas, puede ser que el calefactor no esté funcionando correctamente. ¡Obtenga aire fresco inmediatamente! Repare el calefactor.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! ESTE ES UN ARTEFACTO DE CALEFACCIÓN. NO USE ESTE ARTEFACTO SIN LA PARRILLA DELANTERA INSTALADA. NO INTENTE CALENTAR O COCINAR ALIMENTOS EN ESTE CALEFACTOR. • No utilice accesorios no aprobados en este calefactor. • Debido a las altas temperaturas, el calefactor debe ubicarse fuera de las áreas de tránsito y lejos de materiales combustibles.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! • No haga nada que pudiera inflamar el gas combustible. No active ningún interruptor eléctrico. No desconecte ninguna toma de corriente ni cables de extensión. No encienda fósforos ni ninguna otra fuente de llamas. No utilice su teléfono. • Saque a todas las personas del edificio y aléjelas del área inmediatamente.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! • Los cilindros de gas LP utilizados deben estar construidos y marcados de acuerdo con las especificaciones para cilindros de gas LP del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos (DOT). • Utilice únicamente el suministro de propano de RETIRO DE VAPOR. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la extracción de vapor, consulte a su distribuidor de propano.
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INSTALACIÓN NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! Ubicaciones • Consulte la tabla de especificaciones en la página 3 por las distancias mínimas entre el calefactor y materiales combustibles.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. IMPORTANTE: Verifique que todas las conexiones de la manguera no tengan fugas, usando agua jabonosa en la conexión roscada del lado del calefactor. ¡VER LA ADVERTENCIA! EN LA PARTE DE ATRÁS DEL CALEFACTOR. Gire la perilla de control en sentido antihorario hasta la posición "PILOT" y presiónela para encenderlo. Consulte la Figura 5.
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REPARACIÓN NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! Quemador y llama piloto Inspeccione visualmente el quemador y la llama piloto (mirando verticalmente hacia abajo dentro del protector del piloto) periódicamente durante el uso. La llama piloto debe ser de color azul (no amarillo) y debe extenderse más allá de la termocupla. La llama rodeará la termocupla justo por debajo de la punta.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! CUIDADO: No intente reparar o limpiar el calefactor mientras esté caliente. El no seguir estas instrucciones podría causar quemaduras graves. ADVERTENCIA:Cualquier cambio en este calentador o sus controles o intentos de limpiar la almohadilla catalítica puede ser peligroso.
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REPARACIÓN NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! 6. Reemplace los componentes según sea necesario y vuelva a armar la unidad. Asegúrese de verificar las conexiones de gas con una solución de agua jabonosa suave antes de encenderlo. 7. Repita los pasos 1-4 en orden inverso para instalar el soporte de control. Almohadilla catalítica El calefactor tendrá una alta eficiencia siempre que el material catalítico esté intacto.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! • Por asistencia o información adicional, llame a Servicio Técnico. • El electrodo de encendido no produce chispa. CAUSA SOLUCIÓN 1. Electrodo de encendido roto. 1. Reemplace el ODS (sensor de disminución de oxígeno). 2. El cable del encendedor puede no estar conectado al electrodo de encendido, o el cable a tierra puede no estar conectado al bastidor. 3.
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LISTA DE PARTES NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! Mr. Heater • Calefactor catalítico • Modelo MHCAT3LP, MHCAT6LP, MHCAT8LP 11 10 1a 12 13 15 14 1b 2 3 4 5 7 6 No. 8 PIEZA No.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! NOTAS: Mr.
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NEVER DEJE LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE ¡NUNCA EL CALEFACTOR DESATENDIDO MIENTRAS ESTÉ BURNING! ENCENDIDO! GARANTÍA Y COMPRA DE PIEZAS CALEFACTOR CATALÍTICO Modelo MHCAT3LP • MHCAT6LP • MHCAT8LP ADVERTENCIA: SE SOLAMENTE PARTES DE REPUESTO DEL FABRICANTE. EL USO DE CUALQUIER OTRA PARTE PODRÍA CAUSAR HERIDAS U O LA MUERTE. LAS PARTES DE REPUESTO ESTÁN DISPONIBLES ÚNICAMENTE EN LA FÁBRICA Y DEBEN SER INSTALADAS POR UNA AGENCIA DE SERVICIO CALIFICADA. LAS MANGUERAS MR.