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Procom MN180TPH Installation & Operation Instructions

Vent-free gas infrared space heater
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WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in 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 Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 5 of this manual.
INSTALLER: DO NO DISCARD THIS MANUAL – LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER'S
FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your retailer, call
customer service department toll-free at (877)886-5989.
CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY
Vent-Free Gas
Infrared space Heater
MN180TPH
MN180HPH
MN300TPH
MN300HPH

ML150TPH
ML150HPH
ML250TPH
ML250HPH
PC-MEL110-01D-0708
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 Vent-Free Gas Infrared space Heater MN180TPH ML150TPH MN180HPH ML150HPH MN300TPH ML250TPH ML250HPH MN300HPH CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..........................3 Air for Combustion & Ventilation ........................5 Product Features .............................7 Preparing for Installation..........................8 Installation ...............................11 Operation................................14 Product Specifications ...........................17 Troubleshooting ............................18 Replacement Parts............................21 Part lists.................................22 WARNING: READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. WARNING: Models MN180TPH, MN180HPH, MN300TPH, MN300HPH are equipped for natural gas. Field conversion is not permitted. Models ML150TPH, ML150HPH, ML250TPH, ML250HPH are equipped for propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
  • Page 4 WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater. WARNING: Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater. WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion & Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless pro- visions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Providing Adequate Ventilation The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
  • Page 6 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 7: Product Features

    This heater is equipped with an automatic control system. This system requires AAA batteries (provided). Thermostatic Heat Control (MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML250TPH models) This heater has a control with a thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort and will result in lower gas bills.

  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts. Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below •...
  • Page 9 INSTALLING THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB ( ONLY FOR MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML250TPH ) 1. Pull out the sensing bulb from the two clips located in the shipping position. There is no need to take out the two bulb clips.
  • Page 10 Note: Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall. MN180TPH, ML150TPH, MN180HPH, ML150HPH Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware pack- age.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 10). Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mounting bracket. Installing Bottom Mounting Bracket Install bottom bracket to heater bottom with two screws. It may be more convenient to remove heater from wall bracket to attach.
  • Page 12 Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters Use 3/8-inch black iron pipe or greater. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8-inch NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be up- stream from heater (see Figure 12). IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible loca- tion.
  • Page 13 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor be- cause some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
  • Page 15 OFF Position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION (ONLY FOR MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML300TPH) The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set temperature.

  • Page 16: Manual Lighting Procedure

    MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove front panel. Follow steps 1 through 5 under “Lighting Instructions” on page 14. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an in- correct pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching Figure 20 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern the thermocouple.

  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ITEM NO MN180TPH MN180HPH MN300TPH MN300HPH BTU (available) 18,000 18,000 30,000 30,000 Gas Type Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only Ignition Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 6” W.C. 6” W.C.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner(s) does not light after Burner orifice is clogged. Clean burner orifice (see Care and ODS/pilot is lit. Maintenance, page 17) or replace burner orifice. Burner orifice diameter is too small. Replace burner orifice. Inlet gas pressure is too low. Contact local gas supplier.
  • Page 21 REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Ventilate room. Stop using odor Heater is burning vapors from Heater produces unwanted odors. causing products while heater is paint, hair spray, glues, etc. (See running. IMPORTANT statement page 17). Locate and correct all leaks (see Gas leak.

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s) call the number on the front of this manual. When contacting customer services, have ready: •...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

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