Procom ML100HPA Electric Heater User Manual
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1. 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by product of gas combustion An unvented room heater productes approximately one 1 ounce 30ml of wter for every 1 000 BTU s 3KW s of gas input per hour Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat a room rather than a primary heat source an entire house In most supplemental heat application the water vapor does not create a problem In most applications the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experience during cold weather The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combusion air and circulation air 2 f high humidity is experienced a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for combustion and Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home adeguate ventilation air PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Ga2. Replace burner Contact local propane LP gas company Turn control Knob until it locks at desired setting Problem will stop after a few hours of operation This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do nottry to light any appliance Do nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Moisture condensation noticed on windows POSSIBLE CAUSE Heater is burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page Low fuel supply Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pi
3. RR 3 9 LTD Marking Screw Locations Dern Ms eee 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall KOOSA Right KK SK AJA CERA KI Side IAA where heater will be located Make NN AMAA AMAN A AD KS sure mounting bracket is l pic AUS AA CY Y X LX 2 Minimum to Top Surface or Carpeting Tile or Other Combustible Material k WARNING Maintain mini mum clearances shown in Fig ure 8 If you can provide greater FLOOR clearances from floor Figure 4 Mounting clearances As Panel Of Heater ur and joining wall Viewed From Front of Heater 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Figure 7 Note Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket In sert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall FASTENING HEATER TO WALL Methods For Attaching Mounting Mounting Bracket Bracket To Wall The mounting bracket is located Only use last hole on each end on back panel of heater see of mounting bracket to attach Figure 5 It has been taped there bracket to wall Attach mounting for shipping remove mounting bracket to wall only in one of two bracket from back panel Ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Attaching to Wall Stud This method provides the strongest hold Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs B 3 4 Min 14 112 Min Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hale On Each End Mounting Brac
4. Tap Tee 3 Minimum M Joint ai E E Pipe SOUND Nipple P Figure 13 Gas Connection Cap A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 17 A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas vol ume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters All models up to 20 000 BTU s use 3 8 or greater pipe All models 25 000 BTU s and higher use 1 2 or greater pipe Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 13 IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves 4 CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13 Locat
5. The National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if you have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways Example Space size 18ft length x 16ft width x8ft ceiling height 2304cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to ad
6. carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 11 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a gualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 12 Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a gualified service person should service and repair heater 13 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 14 To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity dk DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women persons with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to Propane LP gas The odor helps you detect a Propane LP gas leak However the odor added to Propane LP gas can fade Propane LP gas may be present even though no odo
7. example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From inside Building page 5 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the Ex e pz EL Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Ventilation A floor on the wall connecting the two spaces Grills Into Or Option 2 see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also A kal a E E oon remove door into adjoining room see option Option 1 Adjoining 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Room Option 3 Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilatio
8. BSERVED PROBLEM Burner s does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner s Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque s does not glow Slight smoke or odor initial operation during Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner orifice is clogged Burner orifice diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice is clogged Burner orifice damaged Burner is damaged is clogged or Gas regulator is defective Plaque damaged Inlet gas pressure is too low positions Control knob set between locked Residues from manufacturing processes Metal is expanding whi le heating or contracting while cooling When heated the vapors furniture polish wax cleaners etc turn powder residue from carpet into white 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 1 3 REMEDY Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance Page 13 or replace burner orifice Replace burner orifice Contact local propane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance Page 13 or replace burner orifice Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance Page 13 or replace Replace burner Replace gas regulator
9. Control knob will lock at the desired position PILOT IGN ON Ignitor Button Figure 16 Control Knob In The OFF Position PILOT IGN HIGH LOW Ignitor Button Figure 17 Control Knob In The OFF Position ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Thermocoupnle Figure 18 Pilot 3 With control OPERATING YOUR HEATER MLO60HPA on PILOT IGN on Figure 19 Burner Patterns Control Knob ML100HPA OFF LOW C HIGH PILOTAGN ow OFF Q oe C HIGH HIGH PILOT IGN LOW OFF OFF i HIGH PILOTAGN ow Figure 20 Burner Patterns ETO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise x to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only Pilot Stays Lit Turn control knob clockwise f to the PILOT IGN position HMANUAL LIGHTINGB PROCEDURE 1 Remove lower front panel see Figure 7 page 7 2 Follow steps through 5 under Lighting Instructions knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Follow step 8 under Lighting Instuctions 5 Replace lower front panel OPERATING YOUR HEATER THERMOSTAT MODEL ML100TPA EFOR YOUR SAFETY E READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a f
10. FORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for Piping System a leak gas Be sure to smell next to Test Pressures In Excess Of 5 Correct all leaks at once the floor because some gas is 1 2 PSIG 3 5 K Pa 6 Light heater see Operating heavier than air and will settle 1 Disconnect appliance with its Heater pages 10 11and 12 Check on the floor appliance main gas valve the rest of the internal joints for control valve and equipment leaks WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS shutoff valve from gas supply 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off piping system Pressures In Gas to Appliance pages 11 and Do not try to light any appliance excess of 1 2 psig will damage 12 e Do not touch any electric switch heater regulator 8 Replace lower front panel do not use any phone in your 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe building where equipment shutoff valve Immediately call your gas was connected o Eauipment Open supplier from a neighbor s 3 us p piping Shutoff Valve phone Follow the gas ae oa Me gf ere A suppliers instructions compressed air or opening f you cannot reach your propane LP supply tank valve as Closed gas supplier call the fire 4 Check all joints of gas supply department piping Eyes ep mates a Figure 14 Equipment Shutoff Valve liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show C Use only your hand to push in jak or turn the gas control knob 5 Correct all leaks at once Never use tools If the kn
11. INFRARED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS SPACE HEATER 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 A m Do not try to light any appliance RON UNE e Do not touch any electrical MN XXX AN use any phone in your building PE E ond Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a switch do not MLOGOHPA ML100HPA ML100TPA qualified installer service agency or gas supplier Table of Contents 4 WARNING Improper installation Important Safety Information 2 adjustment alteration service or mainte Product Features tissus Lana 3 nance can cause injury or property damage Proper Ventilation amp Fresh Air 4 Refer to this manual for correct installation and Tristia OU stes ote M Uude maU aL mt 6 operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified Operating Your Heater esses 10 installer service agency or gas supplier Cleaning amp Maintenance 13 Trouble Shooting io ie na A 14 This appliance may be installed in an aftermar Specifications Sr MU DUE 17 ket permanently located manufactured CIPIT M T TT 19 mobile home where not prohibited by local code
12. ML100HPA and ML100TPA only MLOGOHPA is allowed in a bathroom Check local codes in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas When the heater is installed in Bathrooms do not use flammable products such as aerosol hair spray foot spary or any product that contains flammable vapors and keep towels away from heater only MLOGOHPA is allowed in a bathroom A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These urrents move heat to wall sur aces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall operating heater overings or here impurities such as tobacco Smoke aromatic candles clean ing fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor INSTALLATION WARNING Maintain the Removing Lower Front Panel Of Attaching to Wall Anchor This minimum clearances shown Heater method allows you to attach in Figure 4 If you can 1 Remove two Screws near mounting bracket to hollow walls provide greater clearances from bottom corners of lower front wall areas between studs or to floor ceiling and joining wall panel solid walls concrete or masonry 2 Pull bottom of lower front panel forward then down see Figure 6 CEILING Decide which method better suits your needs Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket 3g Minimum level
13. are unable to supply original replacement part s call the num ber on the front of this manual When contacting your dealer or PRO COM have ready your name your address model and serial your heater how heater was malfunctioning typeof gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date warranty card Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory numbers of PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s contact PRO COM through the phone number1 877 886 5989 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MLOGOHPA ODS Pilot Assembly 18 PARTS LIST MLOGOHPA This list contains replaceable parts for your heater When ordering replacement parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page17 of this manual MB10008 MB09003 MLO06 02 MB19006 ND1308x600x9 ND0803 6 ND0807 B2 ML026 03 ML069 02 NV2020 12 MLO73 01 ML029 01 MB40051 MB40052 MB40053 ML090 05 MB16002 NRV81FI 10 MI129 02 ML079 01 ML119 01 MB29003 MLO60 02 ML083 03 Cabinet Assembly Lower Front Panel Assembly Reflector Unit Burner Assembly ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode ODS Mounting Bracket Self Tapping Screws Control Valve Ignitor Line Control Valve Fixed Nut Main Inlet Tube Assembly ODS Gas Line Assembly Burner Gas Line Assembly Injector Control K
14. control knobs and grill For purposes of input adjustment TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting lf so contact PRO COM through phone number 1 877 886 5989 The information is listed on the front of manual SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low Pilot will not stay lit Burner will have delayed ignition Heater will not produce specified heat Propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad e Pilot will not stay lit Burner will produce flames and soot Heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or the gas quality is poor If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accesso ries from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories contact PRO COM for information You can also write to the address listed onthe front of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FLOOR MOUNTING STAND Models MLO60HPA ML100HPA ML100TPA For locating heater on the floor away from a wall Complete installation instructions provided with floor mounting stand 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product If they
15. e sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly IMPORTANT Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections OPERATING YOUR HEATER CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS dk WARNING EFOR YOUR SAFETY E READ BEFORE LIGHTING Test all gas 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 14 piping and connections for leaks 4 WARNING If you do not after installing or servicing Cor T B follow these instructions rect all leaks at once v pet propane supply tan exactly a fire or explosion may valve result causing property 3 Make sure control knob of WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap 4 to all joints Bubbles damage loss of life pii Mi personal injury or heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of and water forming show aleak Correct all leaks at once A When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly Pressure Testing Gas Supply liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show B BE
16. e 1 ML070 02 CSA AGA Label 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ML100TPA ODS Pilot Assembly PART LIST ML100TPA This list contains replaceable parts for your heater When ordering replacement parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page17 of this manual MB10007 MB09003 ML006 01 MB19006 ND1308x600x9 ND0803 6 ND0807 B2 ML026 02 ML069 02 845 4 8x60Z SIT544 000 ML111 02 ML056 03 MB40037 MB40039 MB40038 MB40040 ML090 04 MB40041 NRV81FI 10 ML129 02 MLO79 01 MB29003 MLO60 02 ML083 03 MB28001 ML070 30 Cabinet Assembly Lower Front Panel Assembly Reflector Unit Burner Assembly ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode ODS Mounting Bracket Self Tapping Screws Screws Thermostat Valve Assembly Thermostat Valve Base Bracket T Joint Main Inlet Tube Assembly ODS Gas Line Assembly Main Outlet Tube Assembly Burner Gas Line Assembly A Injector Burner Gas Line Assembly B Pressure Regulator Regulator Mounting Bracket Self Locking Screws Grill Guard Mounting Bracket Ignitor Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN Assembly Hardware CSA AGA Label 2 3 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY dt ee ee e L O A LB ND
17. ghten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall A IMPORTANT Do not hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid walls do not pop open wings Placing Heater Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal back panel of Figure 10 2 Place heater bracket onto stand out mounting bracket Horizontal Slots nr X Mounting Bracket attached to wall Figure 10 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket Stand Out Tab On Mounting slots on heater see onto mounting Slide horizontal slots tabs on Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on _ back panel of healer see Figure 11 2 Mark screw location on wall Remove heater from mounting bracket ad Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mouting Screw If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchors Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater onto mounting bracket 6 Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled holes 7 Hold spacer in place with one hand With other hand insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled holes 8 Tighten both screw until heater is firmly secured to
18. go to the next step 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn counterclockwise eT to PILOT IGN and depress for five 5 seconds NOTE The first time that the heater is operated after connecting the gas supply the control knob should be depressed for about thirty 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 With control knob pressed in push down and release the ignitor button This will light pilot If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights 7 Keep control knob depressed for ten 10 seconds after lighting pilot If pilot goes out repeat steps 5 6 and 7 8 To select the desired heating level partially press down the control knob slightly and rotate counterclockwise 7 Release the downward pressure on the knob while continuing to turn until the knob locks at the desired setting position Do not operate between locked positions ETO SELECT HEATING LEVEL d WARNING When running heater set control knob at ON LOW or HIGH locked positions see Figure 19 amp 20 Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result dh CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise 7 X to the ON LOW or HIGH positions see Figure 19 amp 20 IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob
19. he bumer Also clean the pilot assembly A yellow tip on the pilot flame indi cates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 28 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Piot Arr Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Figure 28 Pilot Air Inlet Hole CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust TROUBLESHOOTING Note All troubleshooting 44 WARNING Only a qualified AN CAUTION Never use a wire service person should service and needle or similar object to clean items are listed in order of operation repair heater ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed and 1 Ignitor electrode is positioned 1 Replace ignitor control knob is pressed in and turned to wrong the PILOT position there is no spark 2 Ignitor electrode is broken 2 Replace ignitor at ODS pilot 3 lgnitor electrode is not connected 3 Reconnect ignitor cable to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable is pinched or wet 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Broken ignitor cable 5 Rep
20. ion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning dh WARNING Do not use any accessory not approved for use with this heater dk WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Due to high temperatures heater should be kept out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise children when they are same room with heater young in the Make sure grill guard is in place before running the heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a li censed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natu ral gas fired supplemental room heat ers shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit In the state of Massachusetts unvented propane or nature gas fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Thi
21. ire or may result causing explosion property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately cal your gas Supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immedi ately call a qualified service techni cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control sys tem and any gas control which has been under water BLIGHTINGB INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information on the side of heater 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise y to the OFF position Note You may be With control Keep contr
22. joining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2304 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 46 1 or 46 100 maximum Btu Hr the space can support dk WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described or applicable local codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Example Gas furnace Btu Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater OB tH Vent free heater 10 000 Btu Hr Gas Fireplace logs SSC Total 50 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 46 100 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 50 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above
23. ket Adjoining Wall Floor Figure 5 Mounting Bracket Location Figure 7 Mounting Bracket Clearances 3 Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package The hardware package is provided with heater Attaching to Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs Attaching to Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 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 Figure 8 Folding Anchor Insert wall anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to wall For thin walls 1 2 or less insert red key into wall anchor Push red key to pop open anchor wings see Figure 9 INSTALLATION Figure 9 Popping Open Anchor Wing For Thin Walls 5 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with wall anchors 6 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors 7 Ti
24. lace ignitor cable 6 Bad piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed and 1 Gas supply turned off or 1 Turn on gas supply or open control knob is press in and turned to equipment shutoff valve is closed equipment shutoff valve the PILOT position there is a spark 2 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Fully press in control knob at ODS pilot but no ignition while pressing ignitor button while pressing ignitor button 3 Air in gas lines when installed 3 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 4 ODS pilot is clogged 4 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenamce Page 13 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Control knob notin PILOT position 5 Turn control knob to PILOT position 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 6 Replace gas regulator 7 Depleted gas supply 7 Contact local prapane LP gas company ODS pilot lights but flame goes out 1 Control knob is not fully pressed 1 Press in control knob fully when control knob is released in 2 Control knob is not pressed in 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control long enough knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Equipment shutoff valve is not fully 3 Fully open equipment shutoff valve open 4 Thermocouple connection loose 4 Hand tighten until snug then at control valve tighten 1 4 turn more 5 Thermocouple damaged 5 Heplace thermocouple 6 Control valve damaged 6 Replace control valve O
25. lot is partially clogged Gas leak See Warning Statement at top of page Control valve defective Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warnin State ment at top of page Not enough combustion ventilation air REMEDY Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 10 Refill supply tank Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning page 13 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 10 Replace control valve Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 10 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Btu available Gas Type Ignition Pressure Regulator setting Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Maximum Minimum Dimensions Inches HxWxD Heater Carton Weight pounds Heater Shipping MLO60HPA ML100HPA ML100TPA 6 000 5 500 10 000 10 000 propane LP Only propane LP Only propane LP Only Piezo Piezo Piezo 10 W C 10 W C 10 W C 14 14 14 11 19 1 8x 14 1 8 x 6 3 8 22x16 3 4 x 8 1 8 12 15 11 19 1 8x14 1 8x6 3 8 22x16 3 4x8 1 8 11 119 1 8x14 1 8x6 3 8 22x16 3 4x8 1 8 13 16 Note Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater includes
26. n for required size of ventilation grills or ducts DOC EET UM rS ELLEN MSS RSEN NS eR M LILPerYrY Los A WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building VENTILATION AIR at Ventilated Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a Outlet Air NL Outlet E Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space Inlet Air Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heat throughout
27. nob Assembly Pressure Regulator Regulator Mounting Bracket Self Locking Screws Pressure Tap Grill Guard Mounting Bracket Ignitor Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN MB28001 Assembly Hardware 1 ML070 32 CSA AGA Label 1 NUMBER DESCHIPTION QTY dt td th hd ek O M DA Lo c Lo oL oL ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ML100HPA ODS Pilot Assembly PARTS LIST ML100HPA This list contains replaceable parts for your heater When ordering replacement parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page17 of this manual NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY MB10008 Cabinet Assembly MB09003 Lower Front Panel Assembly ML006 01 Reflector Unit MB19006 Burner Assembly ND1308x600x9 ODS Pilot Assembly ND0803 6 Thermocouple ND0807 B2 Ignitor Electrode ML026 02 ODS Mounting Bracket ML069 02 Self Tapping Screws NV2020 13 Control Valve ML073 01 Ignitor Line ML029 01 Control Valve Fixed Nut MB40033 Main Inlet Tube Assembly MB40034 ODS Gas Line Assembly MB40035 Burner Gas Line Assembly A MB40036 Burner Gas Line Assembly B ML090 04 Injector MB16002 Control Knob Assembly NRV81FI 10 Pressure Regulator ML 129 02 Regulator Mounting Bracket ML079 01 Self Locking Screws ML119 01 Pressure Tap MB29003 Grill Guard ML060 02 Mounting Bracket ML083 03 Ignitor Assembly 7 1 1 ee ee O mn A gt lt Nl PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN MB28001 Assembly Hardwar
28. ob A Propane LP ill t h i t b 6 Reconnect heater and equipment Supply Tank Control Valve VE dile qut Au MP Ub Me shutoff valve to gas supply Check hand don t try to repair it call reconnected fittings for leaks OO DOOD OT a qualified service technician or Test Pressures Equal Toor WA Bess gas supplier Force or attempted Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 K Pa ENN ga UU ME 1 Close equipment shutoff valve explosion D Do not use this appliance if any see Figure 14 part has been under water 2 Pressurize supply piping system 1 t by either using compressed air 4 Ea ene Alad call a qualified ae TT tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane LP E any part of the control System supply tank to equipment shutoff igure 15 Checking Gas Joints and any gas control which has valve see Figure 14 Apply been under water mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Manual Control Models MLO60HPA ML100HPA ELIGHTINGE INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information on the side of heater 2 Check that gas supply to heater is on 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise v to the OFF position see Figures 16 amp 17 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any air Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on the side of the heater If you do not smell gas
29. ob clockwise f to the PILOT position OPERATING HEATER Continued HMANUAL LIGHTINGE PROCEDURE Remove lower front panel see Figure 7 page 7 2 Follow steps through 5 under Lighting Instructions on page12 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Follow step 8 under Lighting Instuctions on page 12 5 Replace lower front panel INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 12 see Troubleshooting pages 14 through 16 Figure 24 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern LEID ilat Burner Termocouple P Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 26 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern If burner flame pattern is incorect as shown in Figure 27 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance pages 11812 see Troubleshooting pages 14 th
30. ol 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on the side of heater If you don t smell gas goto the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclock wise y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 21 running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas System eif control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note f pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 14 through 16 Also contact a quali fied service person or gas sup plier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob e control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting
31. pilot again 8 Turn control knob counter clock wise Y Y to desired seating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO see Figure 23 dk CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Control Knob lgnitar Button Figure 21 Control Knob In The OFF Position ignitor Electrode Figure 23 Burner Partterns mB THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATIONE The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature At times the room may ex ceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO Note The thermostat sensing bulb mea sures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing construction installation location room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your heater will let you determine your own comfort levels ETO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwiserry to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control kn
32. r exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button mmn iil M NS s xs AAA TA MAN M OI xy Lower Front Panel Lory Y Y up Control Knob Grill Burners Heater Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater SAFETY DEVICE A standard reguirement for all vent free room heaters This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater is equipped with a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL ON THERMOSTAT MODELS These heaters have a control valve with a thermostat sensing bulb This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas code ANSZ223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment
33. rough 16 Figure 26 Correct Burner Flame a li a Figure 27 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 7 ee CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4A WARNING turn off heater and let cool before cleaning dh CAUTION you must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean In spect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc 13 ODS PILOT AND BURNER Use avacuum cleaner pres surized air or a small soft bristled brush to clean CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE 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 To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home cen ter may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air ina can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner and pilot for dust and dirt 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in t
34. s This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases A 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 WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM WARNING This is an unvented gas HEATERS fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provi sions for adequate combustion and ventila tion air must be provided Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 877 886 5989 Continental Appliance Inc 5 Musick 4600 Highlands Irvine Parkway S E Suite D E CA 92618 Smyrna GA 30080 Water vapor is a by product of gas combustion An unvented room heater productes approximately one 1 ounce 30ml of water for every 1 000 BTU s 3KW s of gas input per hour Refer to page 3 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Installer Please leave these instructions with the consumer Consumer Please retain these instructions for future use IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS dk IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or this heater Improper this heater injury or service use of can cause serious death from burns fire explos
35. s appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outside If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas sup plier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 Always run heater with control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result 5 This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensor ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 and 5 6 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will insure enough air for proper combustion 7 f heater shuts off Do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 8 Do not operate heater where flammable liquids or va pors are used or stored under dusty conditions 9 Do not install models ML100HPA and ML100TPA in a bathroom e 0 0 2 10 Before using furniture polish wax
36. s Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around win dow and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meetsall of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air from Outdoors pages 5 and 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above see Determining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location page 4 5 Confined and Unconfined Space
37. the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source di WARNING A qualified person must install service heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only Propane LP gas If your gas supply is not Propane LP do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION NEEDS Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to Propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve ground joint union test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench thermostat controlled power Heated air entering the attic will activate vent the power vent A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 17 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall For convenience and efficiency install heater where there is easy access for operation inspection and service incoldest part of room Ay CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it dk WARNING Never install the heater e inabathroom Models
38. wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace lower front panel at this time Replace lower front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see page 9 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes dk WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator dk CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply The installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet External Regulator Propane LP supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 12 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down INSTALLATION Pressure Regulator 3 8 NPT Fipe Nippla Heater T Cahinet Ground Joint Union TT f ee la KC Tee Joint Shutoff Valve a a Reducer Test Bushing to Gauge From External AE Connection Regulator ki e 11 W C to14 W C m dE 118 NPT Pressure 1 Plug
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