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Mr. Heater MHVFIH10LPT Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

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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.
UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER
Blue Flame Ice House Heater
MHVFIH10LPT
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 any 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fired 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.
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.
Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
Mr. Heater, Inc., 4560 W. 160
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
TH
ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 ·1-800-251-0001
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Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
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MHVFIH10LPT

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  • Page 1 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. Mr. Heater, Inc., 4560 W. 160 ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 ·1-800-251-0001 Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. CONTENTS SOCIAL MEDIA In order to provide the best service possible Mr. Heater is now WARNINGS ................2 giving you more ways to get in touch with us: SPECIFICATIONS .................3 WEBSITE: Mr.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MHVFIH10LPT BTU (Available) 10,000 Type of Gas LP-Gas Only Ignition Electronic Pulse (AA Battery) Manifold Pressure 10 Inches of Water Inlet Gas Pressure (Maximum) 14 Inches of Water Inlet Gas Pressure (Minimum) 11 Inches of Water Burner / Orifice Nozzles...

  • Page 4: Determining The Type Of Heater Location Space

    SAFETY DEVICE Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) safety shut off system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere heater if there is not enough fresh air. have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m...

  • Page 5: Installation

    space such as, Vent–free heater, Gas water heater, Gas furnace, Vented gas heater, Gas fireplace logs, and Other gas appliances* *Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent (30.5 cm) 12” draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors. Or remove Example: Ventilation Gills into Ad-...

  • Page 6: Fastening Heater To Wall

    CHECK GAS TYPE CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage: Use only LP-gas. If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do not • Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for above floor .
  • Page 7 Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall with heater. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16” drill bit. Use holes on each end of mounting bracket to attach For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least bracket to wall. These holes are 16 inches apart. Attach 1”...

  • Page 8: Floor Mounting Away From Wall

    or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge through 4 under Attaching to Wall using Anchor. connection. Purchase the CSA/AGA certified equipment If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, shutoff valve from your dealer.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Heater

    PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM 4. Open propane/LP supply valve. 5. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control High Pressure valve (see figure 13). Apply mixture of liquid soap and Test pressure in Excess of ½ psig (3.5kPa) water to gas joints.
  • Page 10 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. STOP! Read the all safety information included with and SHUTTING OFF HEATER: on the side of heater. Turn off equipment shutoff valve. 2. Check that gas supply to heater is on. 2.

  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Pilot Air Inlet Hole WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. For maintenance of the inside cabinet or to access the Pilot Assembly burner and pilot assembly for cleaning or service. Remove the four screws(two located on each side) that secure Figure 16 the front shell to the unit (Figure 6).

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 13 OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner orifice is clogged Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 1 1), or replace burner orifice Burner does not light after Burner orifice diameter to small Replace burner orifice ODS/pilot is lit Inlet gas pressure is too low Contact local gas company Manifold pressure is too low...

  • Page 14: Parts List And Diagram

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM MODEL: MHVFIH10LPT ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 80121 Wire Guard 801 19 Back Panel 801 18 Front Panel 80036 Wall Mounting Bracket Thermostat Valve Mounting 801 13 Steel Panel 80010 Bracket 80024 Reflector 80081 Thermostat Valve...
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  • Page 16: Warranty

    Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the 1-year period, and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr.

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