Mr. Heater MHVFRD10LP Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Mr. Heater MHVFRD10LP Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented lp-gas fired room heater

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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
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
Plaque Heaters
MHVFRD10LP
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Mr. Heater, Inc., 4560 W. 160
Blue Flame Heaters
MHVFBF10LP
TH
ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 800-251-0001
1
Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
Model #
MHVFRD10LP
MHVFBF10LP

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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 · 800-251-0001 Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater...
  • Page 2: Warnings

    SOCIAL MEDIA In order to provide the best service possible Mr. Heater is now giving you more ways to get in touch with us: WEBSITE: Mr. Heater’s full line of product are now at: www.mrheater.com FACEBOOK: Find us on Facebook TWITTER: Find us on twitter YouTube: There are now informational videos on Youtube.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Either of the 10,000 BTU (2931 W) units (the DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death. MHVFRD10LP or the MHVFBF10LP) may be installed in a bedroom, but shall not be installed in a bathroom or any place where a strong wind would shut down the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: appliance.
  • Page 4: Determining The Type Of Heater Location Space

    SAFETY DEVICE around windows and door frames, between wall- ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other (ODS) safety shut off system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the openings.
  • 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

    through 4 under Attaching to Wall using Anchor. WARNING: A qualified service person must connect If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. drill holes at marked locations using 9/64” drill bit. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8”...
  • Page 9 during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). (see figure 13). HEATER CABINET 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using 3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple Pressure compressed air or opening propane/LP supply valve.
  • Page 10: Operating Your Heater

    A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lighted by hand. 8. FOR MHVFRD10LP: When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. • Turn control knob to “HI” to light heater. Leave on “HI”...
  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    PILOT FLAME PATTERN position or using compressed air in a can. If using canned air please follow the directions on the can. If you don’t Figure 17 show a correct pilot flame pattern and also shows follow directions on the can you could damage the burner an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
  • 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 Turning control knob to HI position when Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute burner is cold Air in gas line Operate burner until air is removed from line have gas line Heater produces a whistling checked by local gas company noise when burner is lit...
  • Page 14: Parts List And Diagram

    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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