Enerco MH24TS User's Manual
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1. eet E aE 5 VENTILATO N a aS 5 MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 5 ASSEMBLY 5 LIGHTING TISES RUC TONS 6 SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS e 6 REPLACEIVIEIN PARTS LIST 7 WARRA NEY E 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS oseere 8 Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater 2 Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual HOOK UP INFORMATION 1 1 Heater model MH24T and MH24TS are packaged completely assembled Propane cylinders are not included with heater models 1 2 Remove heater assembly from carton 1 3 Place the slots of the black collar mounting bracket assembly onto the collar of the bulk tank see Fig 1 CAUTION BE SURE THE LOCKING KNOB ON THE COLLAR MOUNT ING BRACKET ASSEMBLY IS OUTSIDE THE COLLAR ON THE BULK TANK Tighten the black knob against collar of tank 1 4 Check reflector of the heater See Fig 1 and the collar mounting bracket assembly with the three 6 32x1 2 screws and 6 32 Keps hex nuts Be sure screws and nuts are secure and tight 1 5 Make sure tank valve is in OFF position clockwise REFLECTOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REGULATOR KNOB LOCKING KNOB a T LP CYLINDER MODEL MH24T COLLAR MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 1 MODEL MH24TS 1 6 Make sure regulator knob is in OFF position by turning knob clockwise to2. 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 A WARNING DO NOT USE THIS HEATER ON BULK TANKS OF GREATER CAPACITY THAN 20 POUNDS LPG 50 POUNDS WATER CAPACITY 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 wrench 7 8 tightened into the On Off valve on the propane cylinder NEVER NEVER USE ANY FLAME FOR LEAK TEST E CONNECTING HEATER TO PROPANE CYLINDER Always connect the heater to the bulk cylinder in the outdoors or in a well ventilated area Use a 7 8 open end wrench 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 A
3. Spark Electrode Bottom 73231 Spark Electrode Side OoN NOUA UWN gt Figure 6 ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS REQUIRE PROOF OF PURCHASE Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater ee Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS voses Me Heater AND OWNER S MANUAL MZ WARNING USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION PURCHASING Accessories may be purchased at any Mr Heater local dealer or direct from the factory FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE Please call Toll Free 800 251 0001 e www mrheater com Our office hours are 8 30 AM 5 00 PM EST Monday through Friday Please include the model number date of purchase and description of problem in all communication LIMITED WARRANTY The company warrants this product to be free from imperfections in material or workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with instructions of The Company for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the buyer The Company at its option will repair or replace products returned by the buyer to the factory transportation prepaid within said one year period and found by the Company to have imperfections in material or workmanship If a part is damaged or missing call our Technical Support Department at 800 251
4. turning unit off heater will remain extremely hot Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling before handling and storing Detach heater from bulk tank before handling and storage REMEMBER POL fitting is a left hand thread HEATER STORAGE Always remove the propane cylinder from the heater when not in use Always store propane cylinders in a cool well ventilated place away from any flame or heat and in a location not used for habitation DO NOT STORE PROPANE TANK WITHIN 60 FT OF OPEN FLAME OR HEAT See Figure 6 for spare parts list Figure 4a Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater Model MH24T and MH24TS 1 N SB NOTE WHEN LIGHTING BURNER WITH A MATCH OR TAPER LIGHT AT SCREEN NOT AT ORIFICE Figure 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR HEATER MODELS MH24T AND MH24TS ITEM DESCRIPTION 73610 Manifold Assembly 2 Valve Orifice and Thermocouple F273 1 17 Thermocouple Lead 12 Lone 73122 Plenum Assembly Complete F273164 Grid Screen Assembly 73214 Bolt 14 20 with Seal Washer F273606 Replacement Regulator with Soft Nose POL 75603 Reflector MH24T Only 75603S Reflector MH24TS only 75602 Wire Face Guard 75607 Metal Ring 75628 Collar Mounting Bracket 73658 Hose Assembly 11 Long 73213 Replacement Safety Shutoff with Orifice 75613 Locking Knob 73234 Igniter Sparklite 73233
5. 0001 Address any Warranty Claims to the Service Department MR HEATER INC 4560 W 160TH ST CLEVELAND OHIO 44135 Include your name address and telephone number and include details concerning the claim Also supply us with the purchase date and the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased our product The foregoing is the full extent of the responsibility of the Company There are no other warranties express or implied Specifically there is no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and there is no warranty of merchantability In no event shall the Company be liable for delay caused by imperfections for consequential damages or for any charges of the expense of any nature incurred without its written consent The cost of repair or replacement shall be the exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty There is no warranty against infringement of the like and no implied warranty arising from course of dealing or usage of trade This warranty will not apply to any product which has been repaired or altered outside of the factory in any respect which in our judgment affects its condition or operation Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Mr Heater Inc reserves the right to make changes at any time with
6. E 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 20 Ib 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 a 7 8 open end wrench to tighten the POL fitting left hand thread see Fig 1 Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater 5 Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual 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 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 A 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 Turn the heater s Hi Med Lo Off regulator knob to Med counterclockwise To light a burner MH24T 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 but
7. HIGH and one LOW preferably on opposite sides of the enclosure EACH OPENING SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM FREE AREA OF 36 SQUARE INCHES 6 X 6 Structures of tight construction or tents using fire retardant materials will require larger openings If any additional fuel burning appliances are operated ALWAYS provide additional ventilation Increase the area of each opening by at least 2 square inches for each 1 000 BTU s per hour of additional input rating C WARNING Provide ample ventilation This heater consumes 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 A When operating the heater surfaces are extremely hot Keep sleeping bags clothing and all combustible materials clear of the heater by at least the distances shown in figure 3 B WARNING To avoid injury or property damage never allow clothing tents or other combustible material within 24 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 BTU HR RATING NORMAL CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLES FROM C L OF PROPANE PROCEDURE HTR TO FLOOR SIDES REARICEILING a Figure 3 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDUR
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mir Heate AND OWNER s MANUAL MH24TS 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 GAS FIRED INFRA RED PORTABLE HEATER CYLINDER NOT INCLUDED Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appli ance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light appliance e Extinguish any open flame e Shut off gas to appliance Service must be performed by a qualified service agency DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR IN OPERATION WHILE SLEEPING 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 MR HEATER INC 4560 W 160TH ST CLEVELAND OHIO 44135 216 881 5500 06 03 Revision L1 73603 POPP PEP PPPEE aaa WARNING WARNING YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTHERS NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER WARNING GENERAL HAZARD WARNING FIRE BURN INHALATION AND EXPLOSION HAZARD FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND KEEP
9. SOLID COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER CAN MATERIALS PAPER OR CARDBOARD A SAFE DIS RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND TANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE BY THE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER IN EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION CARBON MONOX SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR IDE POISONING AND OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW GASOLINE SOLVENTS PAINT THINNER DUST PAR THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS TICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS HEATER YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION WARNING SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL LABELS ETC The State of California requires the following warning CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER COMBUSTION BY PRODUCTS PRODUCED WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL YOU TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER USING A PORTABLE GAS CAMPING HEATER INSIDE A REPRODUCTIVE HARM TENT RV CAMPER VEHICLE SHELTER OR OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS CAN PRODUCE DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE POPP PEPPER aaa CONTENTS cna tat ies Satara gua ldnahea steel 2 HOOK UP INFORMATION ests arte te eee ah tet acne ha 3 GENERAL INFORMATION io Scct code Reet eee lA Scere hee a 4 ODOR FADE WARNING E E E A 4 FOR SAFEOPERA
10. TTEND HEATER Do not leave heater unattended while it is in operation H ALWAYS LIGHT HEATER WITH MATCH OR SPARKLITE IGNITER 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 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 Any combustion process requires and consumes oxygen and will produce carbon monoxide THIS HEATER MUST BE USED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION Do not use in a tightly enclosed area Two openings directly to the outdoors MUST be provided One
11. n monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or death Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches dizziness and difficulty in breathing 1 GENERAL INFORMATION A The Mr Heater MH24T and the MH24TS are high pressure propane appliances and are designed to be connected to a bulk propane tank Every unit is tested during manufacturing and shipped fully assembled except for bulk tank These heaters are equipped with two automatic Safety Shutoff Valves The gas flow will automatically stop to the heater burner if that heater burner fails to operate for any reason Maximum safety and convenience have been built into the Hi Med Lo Off Control Valve Regulator The following table lists the approximate BTU s consumed and the operating hours you can reasonably expect from bulk propane cylinders Model MH24TS is equipped with Sparklite igniters for convenient heater lite off 11 Lb Cylinder 20 Lb Cylinder Burners Valve BTU Input Approximate Hours of Operation Operating Position Hi Figure 2 Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater 4 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 A WARNING KEEP THE HEATER OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN B PROPANE IS VERY FLAMMABLE In the event of a leak
12. off 1 7 Carefully screw POL nut directly into bulk tank valve finger tight turning counterclockwise then with a 7 8 open end wrench tighten the POL fitting hard 1 8 Always connect the heater to bulk tank in the outdoors or in a well ventilated area NEVER connect heater to bulk tank near an open flame 1 9 Use only LP gas cylinders constructed for use with propane only HD 5 and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U S Department of Transportation DOT Spec 39 1 10 Read pages 3 and 4 before lighting heater A WARNING Never touch heater while in operation to avoid injury Move heater by grasping the propane cylinder carefully SPARKLITE IGNITER SAFETY SHUT OFF VALVE TANK VALVE Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater G Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual ODOR FADE WARNING WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters Do not use in unventilated areas The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air requirements of the heater being used Refer to the specification section of the heater s manual heater dataplate or contact the factory to determine combustion air ventilation requirements of the heater Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion Improper combustion can lead to carbo
13. out notice or obligation in colors specifications accessories materials and models MR HEATER INC 4560 W 160TH ST CLEVELAND OHIO 44135 216 881 5500 Mr Heater and Portable Buddy are registered trademarks of Enerco Group Inc 2003 Enerco Mr Heater All rights reserved Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual
14. ton 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 To light a burner MH24TS Model push in valve button on Safety Shutoff Valve and at the same time push down on Sparklite Igniter button Repeat push down of Sparklite Igniter button until burner ignites After burner is lit continue to hold valve button in for 30 seconds then release the button slowly Repeat step E for each burner of the MH24TS Heater See fig 4a 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 Figure 4 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 Adjust heat output by turning knob to desired position COOKING DO NOT USE THIS HEATER FOR COOKING SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS The bulk propane tank on off valve should ALWAYS be completely turned OFF when the heater is not in use When shutting off the heater turn the regulator knob on the heater to OFF clockwise See Figure 4 and 4a CAUTION After
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