For Safe Operation; Ventilation; Minimum Clearance From Combustible Materials - Mr. Heater MH45T Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

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FOR SAFE OPERATION

A. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:­Read­and­adhere­to­
these­instructions.­Do­not­allow­anyone­who­has­not­read­the­
instructions­to­assemble,­light,­adjust­or­operate­the­heater.
WARNING
KEEP­THE­HEATER­OUT­OF­THE­REACH­OF­CHILDREN­
B. Use­only­in­accordance­with­local­codes­or,­in­the­absence­of­
local­codes,­with­the­standard­for­the­Storage­and­handling­of­
Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CSA­B­149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
C. PROPANE IS VERY FLAMMABLE:­In­the­event­of­a­leak,­
propane­will­accumulate­and­the­possibility­of­a­fire­is­
present.­Propane­gas­is­scented­and­its­strong­odor­is­readily­
detectable.­Never­strike­a­match­or­bring­any­flame­or­create­
an­electric­spark­in­an­enclosure­when­you­smell­propane­gas.­
Ventilate­the­area­thoroughly,­move­the­heater­outside,­find­
and­correct­the­source­of­the­leak­before­attempting­to­light­
any­appliance.­If­you­are­unsure­of­these­instructions­evacuate­
immediately­and­call­for­help.­
D. GAS LEAKAGE: If­the­leak­cannot­be­corrected­do­not­
tamper­with­the­heater,­follow­the­shut­down­instructions­and­
return­the­heater­to­the­dealer­or­address­given­on­last­page.
WARNING
DO­NOT­USE­THIS­HEATER­ON­BULK­TANKS­OF­GREATER­
CAPACITY­THAN­100­POUNDS­LPG­(50­POUNDS­WATER­
CAPACITY).­
E. LEAK DETECTION:­Before­each­use­of­the­heater­check­all­
fittings­and­connections­with­a­soap­solution­to­be­sure­there­
are­no­leaks.­NEVER,­NEVER­USE­ANY­FLAME­FOR­LEAK­TEST.­
F. CONNECTING HEATER TO PROPANE CYLINDER:­Always­
connect­the­heater­to­the­bulk­cylinder­in­the­outdoors­or­in­a­
well­ventilated­area.­NEVER­connect­this­heater­to­a­cylinder­
near­an­open­flame.­
G. USE OF HEATER:­Always­operate­the­heater­with­
the­propane­cylinder­in­an­upright­position­on­a­level­
noncombustible­surface.­NEVER­place­the­cylinder­on­its­side­
when­operating­the­heater.­
H. ATTEND HEATER:­Do­not­leave­heater­unattended­while­it­is­
in­operation.­
I. ALWAYS LIGHT HEATER WITH MATCH: NEVER­attempt­to­
light­the­heater­with­a­spark­lighter.­
J. DO NOT TAMPER: Should­the­heater­not­perform­properly,­
such­as­little­or­no­heat­when­operating­in­the­"Hi"­position,­
or­for­any­other­reason,­DO­NOT­ATTEMPT­TO­REPAIR­OR­
TAMPER­with­the­heater.­Any­tampering­could­make­the­
use­of­the­heater­unsafe­and­dangerous.­Return­the­heater­
to­the­dealer­or­the­address­given­on­last­page­for­repair­or­
replacement.­
K. FOR STORAGE:­The­heater­Hi-Med-Lo-Off­regulating­valve­
should­always­be­turned­to­"off"­when­the­heater­is­not­in­
use.­Allow­at­least­15­minutes­for­cooling­before­handling­and­
storing.­Detach­propane­cylinder­from­heater­before­storing.­
DO­NOT­store­propane­cylinders­indoors­or­near­open­flame­
or­heat.­
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LEAVE THE HEA VE THE VE THE HEA HEATER UNA TER TER UNA UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING!
L. DO NOT TRANSPORT OR MOVE APPLIANCE WHILE
IN OPERATION. FOLLOW SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS TO TRANSPORT OR MOVE THIS
APPLIANCE.

VENTILATION

A. WARNING: This heater is an unvented appliance and
MUST be used ONLY in a well ventilated area. NEVER
attempt­to­operate­the­heater­inside­any­vehicle,­camper­or­
enclosure.­
B. OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Any­combustion­process­requires­and­
consumes­oxygen,­and­will­produce­carbon­monoxide.­THIS
HEATER MUST BE USED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Do­not­use­inside­a­house,­camper,­tent­or­any­type­of­
unvented­or­a­tightly­enclosed­area.
C. WARNING:­Provide­ample­ventilation.­This­heater­consumes­
air­(oxygen).­Do­not­use­this­heater­in­unventilated­structures­
to­avoid­endangering­your­life.­Provide­additional­ventilation­
for­any­additional­fuel-burning­appliances­and­additional­
occupants.­
D.­Flow­of­combustion­and­ventilation­air­must­not­be­obstructed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
A.­­When­operating,­the­heater­surfaces­are­extremely­hot.­Keep­
sleeping­bags,­clothing,­and­all­combustible­materials­clear­of­
the­heater­by­at­least­the­distances­shown­in­figure­4.­
BTU/HR.­Rating Normal
Operating
Model­ Gas­
Procedure
no. LP
MH45T 45,000 Vertical
Figure­4.
B. WARNING:­To­avoid­injury­or­property­damage­never­allow
­ clothing,­tents­or­other­combustible­materials­within­
48"(1.22m)­of­the­face­of­the­heater.­This­heater­must­be­
located­at­least­32"(0.82m)­above­the­floor­level­when­in­use.­
Never­operate­the­heater­when­sleeping.­
C. WARNING:­Never­direct­the­heat­output­of­this­heater­
toward­any­propane­tank­within­20­feet­(6.0m).­
D. 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.
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
Clearances­to­Combustibles
From­C.L.­ FRONT SIDES REAR
OF­HTR.­
TO­FLOOR
32" 36" 36" 48"
(0.82m) (.92m) (.92m) (1.22m)
CEILING
48"
(1.22m)