Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
BLUE-FLAME VENT-FREE
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MBP20LB
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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 in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, 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 other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Save this manual for future reference.
™
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Medallion MBP20LB
Summary of Contents for Medallion MBP20LB
- Page 1 ™ BLUE-FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MBP20LB WARNING: Improper installation, WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- adjustment, alteration, service, or lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing maintenance can cause injury or property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
-
Page 2: Safety Information
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SAFETY This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- Due to high temperatures, the tilation to run properly. This heater has appliance should be located out INFORMATION an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi- of traffic and away from furniture lot light safety system. -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE Ignitor Button Control Knob This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Fuel Gas Code. -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. - Page 6 ™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Ventilation Air From Inside Into Adjoining Room, Building Ventilation Option 2 Grills This fresh air would come from an adjoining into Adjoining Remove unconfined space.
-
Page 7: Check Gas Type
This will help circu- You can locate model MBP20LB on floor, IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois- late the heat throughout the away from a wall. An optional floor mount- house. - Page 8 ™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Methods For Attaching Marking Screw Locations Mounting Bracket To Wall Tape mounting bracket to wall where Continued heater will be located. Make sure Only use last hole on each end of mounting INSTALLING HEATER TO mounting bracket is level.
- Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Continued Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back Attaching Mounting Bracket To panel of heater (see Figure 11). Wall Figure 8 - Folding Anchor Mark screw locations on wall. Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and Remove heater from mounting bracket.
-
Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male CAUTION: Use only new, threads. This will prevent excess sealant Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe nally-tinned copper tubing may could result in clogged heater valves. -
Page 11: Checking Gas Connections
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Open Check all joints of gas supply piping POSITION system. Apply mixture of liquid soap Equipment Continued and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- Shutoff Valve ing show a leak. CHECKING GAS Correct all leaks at once. CONNECTIONS Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. -
Page 12: Operating Heater
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OPERATING Ignitor Button Control Knob 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including HEATER PILOT near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in- FOR YOUR SAFETY formation, column 1. -
Page 13: Pilot Flame Pattern
OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING CLEANING BURNER WARNING: If yellow tipping PILOT AIR INLET HOLE BURNER occurs, your heater could pro- We recommend that you clean the unit ev- Continued duce increased levels of carbon ery 2,500 hours of operation or every three monoxide. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and CAUTION: Never use a wire, unplug heater and let cool be- needle, or similar object to clean Note: All troubleshooting items are listed fore servicing. Only a qualified ODS/pilot. - Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifice is clogged Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- tenance, page 13) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1.
- Page 16 ™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas WARNING ICON G 001 • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
-
Page 17: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES Btu (Variable) 10,000/20,000 Purchase these heater accessories from your Type Gas Propane/LP Only local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact Cans Unlimited, Ignition Piezo Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800- Pressure Regulator Setting 8"... -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
™ BLUE-FLAME MBP20LB VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MBP20LB 12-1 12-2 ODS/PILOT 105736... -
Page 19: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. MBP20LB PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 098742-23... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY MEDALLION VENT-FREE HEATERS Cans Unlimited, Incorporated warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MBP20LB and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers