Mr. Heater MHVFBI10LP Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Mr. Heater MHVFBI10LP Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL
MR. HEATER
MHVFBI10LP
UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED
BUDDY WALL-MOUNT 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.
- An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vincinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Shut off gas supply
• Do not try to light any appliance
• Do not touch an 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.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion section on page 3 of this manual.
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 assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
Mr Heater, INC., 4560 W. 160
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 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.
1
ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 800-251-0001
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Starting Serial #EC-55109-12001001
Installation instructions and Owner's Manual
5/12 Rev 12A 70586

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  • Page 1 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL MR. HEATER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 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.
  • Page 2 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. *Aftermarket completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
  • Page 3: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    (ODS) safety shut off system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. IGNITION SYSTEM PIEZO: MHVFBI10LP– The heater is equipped with a piezo manual ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other source to light heater.
  • Page 4: Ventilation Air

    VENTILATION AIR Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, the International Fuel Ventilation from Inside Building Gas Code or applicable local codes, Air for Com- This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined bustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation space.
  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. In- NOTICE: This heater is intended for the use as supple- stalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or oper- mental heat.
  • Page 6 6-1/2” Min. 10,000 BTU Mounting 12-9/64” (Sm) Bracket 17-1/2” Min. Figure 5 Mark mounting hole locations and drill holes where indicated. Removing Front Panel of Heater 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 Allow for minimum clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 1.
  • Page 7 1. Locate two horizontal slots on back pane of CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the Propane heater (see figure 19). supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater 2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide and Propane/LP supply.
  • Page 8: Checking Gas Connections

    PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, replace SYSTEM prior to using the heater with one of the Mr. Heater Hose Test pressure in Excess of ½ psig (3.5kPa) assembly supplied (see parts list).
  • Page 9: Lighting Instructions

    C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas Open control knob. Never use tools. It knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or Equipment Closed...
  • Page 10: Inspecting Burner

    couple cools, the heater will shut down. If pilot flame Control Knob pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22: • Turn heater off (see To Turn OFF Gas to Appli- ance, page 10 for non-thermostat models). • See Troubleshooting, pages 12 and 13. Figure 16 Figure 22 Figure 17...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in SPECIFICATIONS sooting and property damage. CLEANING ODS/PILOT AND BURNER MHVFBI10LP • Use as vacuum cleaner, pressurized air or small BTU (Available) 10,000 soft bristled brush to clean.
  • 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: Possible Cause

    TROUBLESHOOTING CON’T OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Burner backfiring during 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Maintenance on page 11), or replace operation burner orifice 2. Burner damaged 2. Replace burner 3. Gas regulator defective 3.
  • Page 14: Parts List

    PARTS LIST • Purchase date Non-Thermostat model Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part MHVFBI10LP to the factory. This list contains replacement parts used in your PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions Contact authorized dealer of this product.
  • Page 15 UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED BUDDY WALL-MOUNT HEATER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. MHVFBI10LP 70397 Cabinet assembly 70595 Cabinet Top Panel 70592 Cabinet Right Panel 70593 Cabinet back Panel 70591 Cabinet Left Panel 70594 Lower Front panel assembly 70312 Reflector Assembly 70319...
  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    ENERCO GROUP, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 216-881-5500 Toll Free Number 1-800-251-0001 www.mrheater.com ANSI Z21.11.2b - 2010 Mr. Heater is a registered trademarks of Enerco Group, Inc. © 2005, Enerco/Mr. Heater. All rights reserved Installation instructions and Owner’s Manual...

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