For Safe Operation; Ventilation; Minimum Clearance From Combustible Materials - Mr. Heater MHS15T Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

FOR SAFE OPERATION

A. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and adhere to
these instructions. Do not allow anyone who has not read the
instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater.
WARNING
KEEP­THE­HEATER­OUT­OF­THE­REACH­OF­CHILDREN­
B. Use only in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the standard for the Storage and handling
of­Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CSA­B­149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
C. PROPANE IS VERY FLAMMABLE:­In­the­event­of­a­leak,­
propane will accumulate and the possibility of a fire is
present. Propane gas is scented and its strong odor is readily
detectable.­Never­strike­a­match­or­bring­any­flame­or­create­
an electric spark in an enclosure when you smell propane gas.
Ventilate­the­area­thoroughly,­move­the­heater­outside,­find­
and correct the source of the leak before attempting to light
any­appliance.­If­you­are­unsure­of­these­instructions­evacuate­
immediately and call for help.
D. GAS LEAKAGE: If the leak cannot be corrected do not
tamper with the heater, follow the shut down instructions and
return­the­heater­to­the­dealer­or­address­given­on­last­page.
WARNING
DO­NOT­USE­THIS­HEATER­ON­BULK­TANKS­OF­GREATER­
CAPACITY­THAN­20­POUNDS­LPG­(50­POUNDS­WATER­
CAPACITY).­
E. LEAK DETECTION:­Before­each­use­of­the­heater­check­all­
fittings and connections with a soap solution to be sure there
are­no­leaks.­NEVER,­NEVER­USE­ANY­FLAME­FOR­LEAK­TEST.­
F. CONNECTING HEATER TO PROPANE CYLINDER:­Always­
connect the heater to the bulk cylinder in the outdoors or in
a­well­ventilated­area.­NEVER­connect­this­heater­to­a­cylinder­
near an open flame.
G. USE OF HEATER:­Always­operate­the­heater­with­the­propane­
cylinder­in­an­upright­position­on­a­level­noncombustible­
surface.­NEVER­place­the­cylinder­on­its­side­when­operating­
the heater.
H. ATTEND HEATER:­Do­not­leave­heater­unattended­while­it­is­
in operation.
I. ALWAYS LIGHT HEATER WITH MATCH:
NEVER attempt to light the heater with a spark lighter.
J. DO NOT TAMPER: Should the heater not perform properly,
such­as­little­or­no­heat­when­operating­in­the­"Hi"­position,­
or­for­any­other­reason,­DO­NOT­ATTEMPT­TO­REPAIR­OR­
TAMPER­with­the­heater.­Any­tampering­could­make­the­
use of the heater unsafe and dangerous. Return the heater
to­the­dealer­or­the­address­given­on­last­page­for­repair­or­
replacement.
K. FOR STORAGE:­The­heater­Hi-Med-Lo-Off­regulating­valve­
should­always­be­turned­to­"off"­when­the­heater­is­not­in­
use.­Allow­at­least­15­minutes­for­cooling­before­handling­and­
storing. Detach propane cylinder from heater before storing.
DO NOT store propane cylinders indoors or near open flame
or heat.
Gas-Fired Infra-Red Tank Top Heater
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. NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL INDOOR USE. Any­combustion­
process­requires­and­consumes­oxygen,­and­will­produce­
carbon­monoxide.­THIS HEATER MUST BE USED WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Do not use inside a house,
camper,­tent­or­any­type­of­unvented­or­a­tightly­enclosed­
area.
C. WARNING:­Provide­ample­ventilation.­This­heater­consumes­
air­(oxygen).­Do­not­use­this­heater­in­unventilated­structures­
to­avoid­endangering­your­life.­Provide­additional­ventilation­
for­any­additional­fuel-burning­appliances­and­additional­
occupants.
D.­Flow­of­combustion­and­ventilation­air­must­not­be­obstructed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
A.­­When­operating,­the­heater­surfaces­are­extremely­hot.­Keep­
sleeping bags, clothing, and all combustible materials clear of
the­heater­by­at­least­the­distances­shown­in­Figure­4.­
BTU/HR.­Rating Normal
Operating
Model Gas­
Procedure
no. Propane
MHS15T 15,000 Vertical
MHS30T 30,000 Vertical
B. WARNING:­To­avoid­injury­or­property­damage­never­allow­
clothing,­tents­or­other­combustible­materials­within­30"­of­
the­face­of­the­heater.­This­heater­must­be­located­at­least­24"­
above­the­floor­level­when­in­use.­Never­operate­the­heater­
when sleeping.
C. WARNING:­Never­direct­the­heat­output­of­this­heater­toward­
any­propane­tank­within­20­feet.­
E-5 Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
Clearances to Combustibles
From­C.L.­ FRONT SIDES REAR
OF­HTR.­
TO­FLOOR
24" 30" 30" 30"
24" 30" 30" 30"
Figure­4.
CEILING
30"
36"