Medallion MBP10LA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MBP10LA
and
MBP6LA
10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr
Manually-Controlled
Models
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 in-
structions.
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 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 installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
This
unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air
For Combustion and Ventila-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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  • Page 1 ™ BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MBP10LA MBP6LA 10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr Manually-Controlled Models WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not tion, adjustment, alteration, ser- followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing vice, or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    100 lbs. capacity. 1. This appliance is only for use with the propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor added 12. Do not install model MBP10LA in a type of gas indicated on the rating plate. to propane/LP gas can fade. Propane/LP gas bathroom.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    Panel Heater Front Cabinet Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model MBP10LA Shown) LOCAL CODES UNPACKING Install and use heater with care. Follow all 1. Remove heater from carton. local codes. In the absence of local codes, use 2.
  • Page 4: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH 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...
  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    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 ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Option 2 Grills Building into Adjoining Remove Room, Door into This fresh air would come from an adjoining...
  • Page 7: Check Gas Type

    WARNING: Never install the Heater house. In the event of a power heater outage, you can use this heater • in a bathroom (Model MBP10LA Right as your primary heating source. only. MBP6LA is allowed in Side Left Side bathroom.
  • Page 8 ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Thin or Installing Bottom Mounting Thick Wall Screw Continued (thick wall Locate bottom mounting hole. This shown) Installing Two Mounting Screws hole is near bottom on back panel of 1/16" Space Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws heater (see Figure 11).
  • Page 9: Connecting To Gas Supply

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant wrench when connecting it to gas piping Continued from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe and/or fittings. could result in clogged heater valves. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Propane/LP...
  • Page 10: Checking Gas Connections

    ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION OPERATING 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening Continued HEATER propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup- CHECKING GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY...
  • Page 11: Lighting Instructions

    OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING Turn control knob counterclockwise TO TURN OFF GAS to the HIGH position. The TO APPLIANCE C-clockwise HEATER main burner should light. Set control Shutting Off Heater knob to any heat level between HIGH Continued and LOW. To turn control knob from Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise LIGHTING...
  • Page 12: Inspecting Burner

    • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 11) Shut off the unit, including the pilot. (Model MBP10LA is shown. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty • see Troubleshooting, pages 13 through 14 Model MBP6LA will be lower minutes.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off heater needle, or similar object to clean Note: All troubleshooting items are listed and let cool before servicing. Only ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ in order of operation. a qualified service person should pilot unit.
  • Page 14 ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12) or replace burner orifice 2.
  • Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts List

    ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST MBP10LA MBP6LA 12-1 12-2 105716...
  • Page 17: 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 18 of this manual. MBP10LA MBP6LA PART NUMBER FOR DESCRIPTION QTY. MBP6LA MBP10LA 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    ™ MBP10LA AND MBP6LA PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT MBP6LA MBP10LA PARTS Btu (Variable) 4,400/6,000 5,000/10,000 Note: Use only original replacement parts. Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only This will protect your warranty coverage for Ignition Piezo Piezo parts replaced under warranty.
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  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY MEDALLION VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS 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.

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