For Safe Operation; Ventilation; Minimum Clearance From Combustible Materials - Mr. Heater MH15T Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

FOR SAFE OPERATION

A. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:­Read­and­adhere­to­
these­instructions.­Do­not­allow­anyone­who­has­not­read­the­
instructions­to­assemble,­light,­adjust,­or­operate­the­heater.
WARNING
KEEP­THE­HEATER­OUT­OF­THE­REACH­OF­CHILDREN­
B. Use­only­in­accordance­with­local­codes­or,­in­the­absence­of­
local­codes,­with­the­standard­for­the­Storage­and­handling­of­
Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CSA­B­149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
C. PROPANE IS VERY FLAMMABLE:­In­the­event­of­a­leak,­
propane­will­accumulate­and­the­possibility­of­a­fire­is­
present.­Propane­gas­is­scented­and­its­strong­odor­is­readily­
detectable.­Never­strike­a­match,­bring­any­flame,­or­create­
an­electric­spark­in­an­enclosure­when­you­smell­propane­gas.
Ventilate­the­area­thoroughly,­move­the­heater­outside,­find­
and­correct­the­source­of­the­leak­before­attempting­to­light­
any­appliance.­If­you­are­unsure­of­these­instructions,­
evacuate­immediately­and­call­for­help.­
D. GAS LEAKAGE: If­the­leak­cannot­be­corrected­do­not­
tamper­with­the­heater,­follow­the­shut­down­instructions­and­
return­the­heater­to­the­dealer­or­address­given­on­last­page.
WARNING
DO­NOT­USE­THIS­HEATER­ON­BULK­TANKS­OF­GREATER­
CAPACITY­THAN­20­POUNDS­LPG­(50­POUNDS­WATER­
CAPACITY).­
E. LEAK DETECTION:­Before­each­use­of­the­heater­check­all­
fittings­and­connections­with­a­soap­solution­to­be­sure­there­
are­no­leaks.­NEVER,­NEVER­USE­ANY­FLAME­FOR­LEAK­TEST.­
F. CONNECTING HEATER TO PROPANE CYLINDER:­Always­
connect­the­heater­to­the­bulk­cylinder­outdoors­or­in­a well­
ventilated­area.­NEVER­connect­this­heater­to­a­cylinder­near­
an­open­flame.­
G. USE OF HEATER:­Always­operate­the­heater­with­
the­propane­cylinder­in­an­upright­position­on­a­level­
noncombustible­surface.­NEVER­place­the­cylinder­on­its­side­
when­operating­the­heater.­
H. ATTEND HEATER:­Do­not­leave­heater­unattended­while­it­is­
in­operation.­
I. ALWAYS LIGHT HEATER WITH MATCH:
NEVER­attempt­to­light­the­heater­with­a­spark­lighter.­
J. DO NOT TAMPER: Should­the­heater­not­perform­properly,­
such­as­little­or­no­heat­when­operating­in­the­"Hi"­position,­
or­for­any­other­reason,­DO­NOT­ATTEMPT­TO­REPAIR­OR­
TAMPER­with­the­heater.­Any­tampering­could­make­the­
use­of­the­heater­unsafe­and­dangerous.­Return­the­heater­
to­the­dealer­or­the­address­given­on­last­page­for­repair­or­
replacement.­
K. FOR STORAGE:­The­heater­Hi-Med-Lo-Off­regulating­valve­
should­always­be­turned­to­"off"­when­the­heater­is­not­in­
use.­Allow­at­least­15­minutes­for­cooling­before­handling­and­
storing.­Detach­propane­cylinder­from­heater­before­storing.­
DO­NOT­store­propane­cylinders­indoors­or­near­open­flame­
or­heat.­
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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. FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE.
Any­combustion­process­requires­and­consumes­oxygen,­and­
will­produce­carbon­monoxide.­THIS HEATER MUST BE
USED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.­Do­not­use­inside­
a­house,­camper,­tent­or­any­type­of­unvented­or­a­tightly­
enclosed­area.
C. WARNING:­Provide­ample­ventilation.­This­heater­consumes­
air­(oxygen).­Do­not­use­this­heater­in­unventilated­structures­
to­avoid­endangering­your­life.­Provide­additional­ventilation­
­
for­any­additional­fuel-burning­appliances­and­additional­
occupants.­
D.­Flow­of­combustion­and­ventilation­air­must­not­be­obstructed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
A.­­When­operating,­the­heater­surfaces­are­extremely­hot.­Keep­
sleeping­bags,­clothing,­and­all­combustible­materials­clear­of­
the­heater­by­at­least­the­distances­shown­in­figure­4.­
BTU/HR.­Rating Normal
Operating
Model­ Gas­
Procedure
no. Propane
MH15T 15,000 Vertical
MH30T 30,000 Vertical
Figure­4.
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B. WARNING:­To­avoid­injury­or­property­damage­never­allow­
clothing,­tents­or­other­combustible­materials­within­30"­of­
the­face­of­the­heater.­This­heater­must­be­located­at­least­
24"­above­the­floor­level­when­in­use.­Never­operate­the­
heater­when­sleeping.­
C. WARNING:­Never­direct­the­heat­output­of­this­heater­
toward­any­propane­tank­within­20­feet.­
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
Clearances­to­Combustibles
From­C.L.­ FRONT SIDES REAR
OF­HTR.­
TO­FLOOR
24" 30" 30" 30"
24" 30" 30" 30"
CEILING
30"
30"