Warnings; Assembly And Hook-Up Information - Mr. Heater MHS15T Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND HOOK-UP INFORMATION

1. Heater model MHS15T and MHS30T are packaged com-
plete.­Propane­cylinders­(tanks)­are­not­included­with­
heater model.
2.­ Remove­heater­from­carton.­
3.­ Use­only­vapor­withdrawal­LP­gas­cylinders­constructed­
for­use­with­propane­only­(HD-5)­and­marked­in­accor-
dance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the
U.S.­Department­of­Transportation­(DOT­SPEC.­39).­
4.­ This­heater­must­be­used­only­with­a­vapor­withdrawal­
LP­gas­bulk­tank­equipped­with­a­standard­POL­valve­
–­do­not­use­this­heater­on­bulk­tanks­greater­than­20­
pounds­LPG­capacity­(50­pounds­water­capacity).
5a. MHS30T Dual Burner Model (see Figure 1.)
•­­­­Assembly­of­the­MHS30T­requires­a­Phillps­screw-
driver.
•­ The­tank­collar­bracket­must­be­assembled­before­
the heater can be attached to the propane tank.
•­ Remove­screws­from­manifold­center­plate­and­
retain for later use.
•­ Align­bolt­holes­in­tank­collar­bracket­with­bolt­
holes in center plate on manifold such that the
heater is facing outward once attached to cylinder
collar.
•­ Attach­with­screws­removed­above,­making
sure that tip switch bracket is between tank collar
bracket and manifold center plate.
•­ Place­heater­onto­tank­with­tank­collar­bracket­over­
tank collar. Mounting bolt knob should be posi-
tioned to the outside of tank collar.
•­ Firmly­secure­to­tank­by­hand-tightening­mounting­
bolt­knob.­Do­not­overtighten.
•­ Make­sure­heater­regulator­is­in­the­"OFF"­position.
•­ Insert­regulator's­connector­into­tank's­valve­and­
turn­left­(counterclock-wise)­with­hand­as­much­as­
possible.­Do­not­overtighten.
5b. MHS15T Single Burner Model (See Figure 2.)
•­ Be­sure­heater­is­facing­away­from­tank.­
•­ Insert­regulator­connector­into­tank­valve­outlet­
fitting­and­turn­left­(counterclock-wise)­until­fully­
tightened.­Do­not­overtighten.­(See­Figure­2a)
•­­ Place­heater­support­around­venturi­and­slide­clip­
ends­onto­propane­cylinder­collar.­­Use­1/4"-20­x­
Figure­1.­
Gas-Fired Infra-Red Tank Top Heater
Figure­2a.
Figure­2b.
35mm screw and wing nut to secure heater sup-
port­onto­venturi­tube.­(See­Figure­2b)
6.­ Operate­only­on­a­stable,­level­surface.­
7.­ Open­propane­tank­valve­slowly.
8.­ Check­all­fittings­for­leaks.­Apply­a­50/50­mixture­of­
liquid­soap­and­water­to­all­joints.­Bubbles­forming­
indicate a leaking connection. Correct all leaks before
proceeding.
WARNING
­ Never­touch­heater­while­in­operation­to­avoid­injury.­
Move­heater­by­grasping­the­propane­cylinder­carefully.­
9. The heater should be inspected before each use and at
least­annually­by­a­qualified­service­person.
10.­The­hose­assembly­shall­be­visually­inspected­prior­to­
use­of­heater.­­If­it­is­evident­there­is­excessive­abrasion­
or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to
the heater being put into operation. Replacement hose
assembly shall be Mr. Heater hose assembly as listed in
the parts list.
11. Minimum­inlet­gas­pressure­is­20­psi.
12. ­Maximum­inlet­gas­pressure­is­120­psi­(equivalent­to­an­
ambient­temperature­of­75˚F­(24˚C)).
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