Fastening Heater To Wall - Mr. Heater MHVFIH10LPT Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only LP-gas. If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do not
install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for
proper type heater.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed
below:
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Piping (check local codes)
•
Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)
•
Equipment shutoff valve*
•
Ground joint union
•
Test gauge connection*
•
Sediment trap
•
Tee joint
•
Pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection.
Purchase a CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The
heater can also be located on a non-combustible floor, away
from a wall by using the floor mounting stands included
with the heater. If installed on combustible flooring such
as carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than
wood flooring, the heater must be placed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
10"(25.4cm)
from sides
Left
Side
Floor
3" (7.62 cm) min. to top surface of carpet,
tile or other combustible material
Figure 4
For convenience and efficiency, install the heater:
•
Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
•
In the coldest part of the room.
Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
36"(91.4cm)
min from ceiling
Right
Side
6
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.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or operating heater
where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) are present in the
air may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the heater:
• In a recreational vehicle .
• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the
front, top, or sides of the heater.
• As a fireplace insert
• In high-traffic areas
• In windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the
minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If possible,
provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling, and
joining walls.

FASTENING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of
heater (see figure 5). It has been taped there for shipping.
Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Figure 5
Removing Front Panel of Heater
1. Remove (4) screws total there are (2) screws on
either side of the heater. (Figure 6)
2. Pull the front panel and back panel apart.
(2) Screws
Figure 6
Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
Mounting
Bracket
(2) Screws