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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

Unvented Natural Gas Fired Room Heater

Mr. Heater, Inc., 4560 W. 160

ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 800-251-0001 2016- CB

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 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.

Model #

Blue Flame Heaters

MHVFBF10NG

Plaque Heaters

MHVFRD10NG

MHVFBF10NG

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Shut off gas supply

• Do not try to light any appliance

• Do not touch an 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 ﬁ re department.

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

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-ﬁ red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and

Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property

damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional

information consult a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited

by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not

convertible for use with any other gas.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Model # OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MHVFRD10NG AND OWNER’S MANUAL MHVFBF10NG READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 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. INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. • WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted. • WARNING: Do not use any accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MHVFRD10NG MHVFBF10NG BTU (Available) 10,000 10,000 Type of Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 4.5 Inches of Water 4.5 Inches of Water Inlet Gas Pressure (Maximum) 14 Inches of Water 14 Inches of Water Inlet Gas Pressure (Minimum) 7 Inches of Water 7 Inches of Water Thermostatic Control No No Clearances: inches (mm) Top 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) Sides 10” (254cm) 10” (254cm) Floor (min.
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b. Whether stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around windows and door frames, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings. If you home does not meet all of the three criteria above, see Determing the Type of Heater Location Space, below. SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) safety shut off system.
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heater, Gas furnace, Vented gas heater, Gas fireplace logs, and Other gas appliances* *Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Directvent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors. Example: Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/hr Vent Free Heater + 20,000 Btu/hr Total =60,000 Btu/hr 4. Compare the maximum Btu/hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/hr used.
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WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. For convenience and efficiency, install the heater: • CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. • In the coldest part of the room.
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Attaching to Wall using Anchor: For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry) Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacer are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16” drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1” deep. 2. Fold wall anchor as shown in figure 8 below.
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Screw hole Note: Use of floor mounting feet will require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection. Screw hole CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8” NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Use of floor mounting feet will require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection. Figure 10 2. Mark screws locations on wall. 3.
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Low Pressure Test Pressure Equal To or Less Than ½ psig (3.5 kPa) Pressure Regulator 3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see figure 13). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joints from the gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see figure 14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once. 5.
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be depressed for about 30 seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system. 6. Push in control knob and rotate control knob back to OFF position then rotate counterclockwise to PILOT/IGN position. This will light pilot. If needed gently keep rotating control knob back and forth while depressed until pilot lights. 7. Keep control knob depressed in for ten (10) seconds after lighting pilot. If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE CLEANING ODS/PILOT AND BURNER SHUTTING OFF HEATER: 1. Turn off equipment shutoff valve. 2. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONLY (PILOT STAYS LIT) 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT/IGN position. • CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR HOLE INLET We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500 hours of operation or every three months. We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt.
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TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation and likely occurrence. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Make sure grille guard is in place before running heater. If screen or grille guard is removed for servicing it must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn into white powder residue 1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products. Heater produces unwanted odors. 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT statement above 2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of page. 1.
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PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM MODEL: MHFBF10TB NG / MHFBF10T NG ITEM P/N PART DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM P/N PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 80040 Wire Guard 1 13 80055 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 2 80051 Front Panel 1 14 80020 Regulator Connection 1 3 80038 Glass 1 15 80058 Floor Mounting Feet 1 4 80024 Reflector 1 16 80052 Back Panel 1 5 80026 Reflector Back Panel 1 17 80036 Wall Mounting Bracket 1 6 80068 Burner Left Bracket 1 18 80028 Heat Shield 1 7 80057 ODS Pilot
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PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM MODEL: MHVFRD10TB NG / MHVFRD10T NG ITEM P/N PART DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM P/N PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 80040 Wire Guard 1 11 80020 Regulator Connection 1 2 80051 Front Panel 1 12 80058 Floor Mounting Feet 1 3 80024 Reflector 1 13 80052 Back Panel 1 4 80030 Burner Assembly 1 14 80036 Wall Mounting Bracket 1 5 80057 ODS Pilot Assembly w/ Thermocouple (LP) 1 15 80028 Heat Shield 1 6 80032 ODS Bottom Bracket 1 16 80053 Back Heat Shield 1
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model # MHVFRD10NG AND OWNER’S MANUAL MHVFBF10NG READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 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. WARNING: USE ONLY MANUFACTURERÊS REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.