Medallion MBP10TLA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MBP10TLA

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 in this manual.

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Page 1 ™ VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MBP10TLA 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
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SAFETY 4. Heater shall not be installed in a bath- Due to high temperatures, the room. appliance should be located out INFORMATION 5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- of traffic and away from furniture tilation to run properly.
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 sys- tem. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Spaces VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION defines a confined space as a space whose Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
Page 5 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 ™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Ventilation Air From Inside Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Option 2 Building Grills into Adjoining Remove This fresh air would come from an adjoining...
Page 7: Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER CEILING This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. NOTICE: This heater is intended 36" Minimum for use as supplemental heat. Use 6" WARNING: Maintain the mini- this heater along with your pri- Minimum mum clearances shown in Figure From...
Page 8 ™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Installing Bottom Mounting Thin or 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" heater (see Figure 11).
Page 9: Connecting To Gas Supply
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Installation must include a equipment shutoff Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male valve, ground joint union, and plugged threads. This will prevent excess sealant Continued 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe for test gauge hook up.
Page 10: Checking Gas Connections
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Heater Gas Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/ 2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Connections Continued 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- CHECKING GAS ure 14).
Page 11: Operating Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING LIGHTING Turn control knob counterclockwise INSTRUCTIONS to desired heating level. The HEATER C-clockwise main burner should light. Set control STOP! Read the safety information, knob to any heat level between HI FOR YOUR SAFETY column 1. and LO. READ BEFORE Make sure equipment shutoff valve LIGHTING...
Page 12: Inspecting Burner
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OPERATING MANUAL LIGHTING BURNER FLAME PATTERN PROCEDURE HEATER Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 10, Continued page 8). flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame.
Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance
OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND Pilot Air Inlet SERVICE HINTS Hole MAINTENANCE When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burner will have delayed ignition WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. • heater will not produce specified heat •...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, and let cool before servicing. needle, or similar object to clean Note : All troubleshooting items are listed Only a qualified service person ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ in order of operation.
Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 13) or replace burner orifice 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 2.
Page 16 ™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER 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.
Page 17: Replacement Parts
OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac- Note: Use only original replacement parts. cessories, either contact Cans Unlimited, This will protect your warranty coverage for Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800- parts replaced under warranty.
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
™ MBP10TLA VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MBP10TLA 12-1 12-2 ODS/PILOT 105729...
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. MBP10TLA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-08...
Page 20: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY MEDALLION VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL 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.