For Your Safety; If You Smell Gas - Mr. Heater MH500LPT Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY!

- Shut off gas to the device.
- DO NOT try to light appliance.
- Extinguish any open flame.
- Check the device for leaks using soapy water.
- DO NOT attempt to relight the device until all leaks are repaired and there is no gas smell.
Leak Test:
1) Close torch adjusting valve (turn fully clockwise).
2) Slowly open the supply tank shut-off valve.
3) Test all connections for possible gas leaks using leak test solution.
A. Spray hose connections with a soapy solution. Bubbles around the fitting shows a leak.
4) If a leak occurs at:
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Torch-adjusting valve stem
- Tighten stem packing nut clockwise
- Slowly open supply tank shut-off valve and retest connection. Repeat if necessary
- If leak cannot be stopped by tightening the stem packing nut a new valve
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Supply tank shut-off valve
- Close supply tank shut-off valve and retighten connection
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate if any leaks are present. A leak may create a fire hazard.
DO NOT smoke around or expose supply tank(s) to open flames or sparks.
DO NOT apply heat or flame to tank to check for leaks. Excess heat may cause the
supply tank to rupture, possibly causing personal injury.
Lighting and Operating Instructions:
NOTE: The hose assembly is supplied with an excess flow control valve. Opening
the supply tank shut-off valve rapidly can cause the valve to close. If the excess flow pressure
valve closes, close the supply tank shut-off valve. Open torch adjusting valve to release any
residual gas left in the hose. Close torch-adjusting valve and wait 30 seconds. Slowly open
tank shut-off valve.
1) Make sure torch adjusting valve is closed.
2) Open supply tank shut-off valve.
3) With torch nozzle pointed away from any flammable material, open torch
adjusting valve 1/8
4) MH500LPT - Ignite using supplied igniter.
MH400PT - Ignite using fireplace match or extended flame lighter.
5) Use the torch-adjusting valve to control the size and heat of flame.
USE: When using tool, do not direct flame directly into wind.
Do not allow barrel to come closer than 6" to the surface being heated.
Failure to do either of these things could cause flame outage.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

assembly may be required. Contact Mr. Heater for the proper
replacement parts.
counterclockwise. Slowly open supply tank shut-off valve and restart
connection. Repeat if necessary.
th of a turn or until you can hear gas escaping.
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