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.
M
LEDO
HE
ATSTAR
HSU 45
75
HSU
WARNING:
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
cause
in
formation consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Open Windows
•DO NOT try to light any appliance.
•DO NOT use electrical switches.
•DO NOT use any telephone in your house. Immediately call your local gas supplier from a
neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTHERS,
SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
OPERATE THIS HEATER.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE,
EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS
HEATER.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION
SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC.
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
CONTENTS
UNIT DIMENSIONS ................................................................. 3
FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING
MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER IN
SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR
AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING:
The State of California requires the following warning:
COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS PRODUCED WHEN
USING THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE,
A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM).
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AIR
FLOW
HEAT EXCHANGER
(ALUMINIZED STEEL)
MHU45/MHU75 AND HSU45/HSU75 UNIT DIMENSIONS
(N-NATURAL GAS, P-PROPANE)
HANGING
BRACKETS
MOUNTING SLOTS (Typical)
5/16 x 3 Inches (8 x 76 mm)
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SHIPPING
The heater is completely assembled. Installation instructions, two
mounting brackets (shipped loose), and a flue transition are
included. Check the unit for shipping damage. The receiving
party should contact the last carrier immediately if any shipping
damage is found.
REQUIREMENTS – CSA IN THE USA
Installation of gas unit heaters must conform with local building
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
Installation in aircraft hangers must be in accordance with the
current Standard for Aircraft Hangers ANSI/NFPA No. 409.
Installation in parking structures must be in accordance with the
current Standard for Parking Structures ANSI/NFPA No. 88A.
Installation in repair garages must be in accordance with the
current Standard for Repair Garages ANSI/NFPA No. 88B.
These units are approved for residential applications. For
installation in a residential garage these units must be installed
so that burners and ignition source are located no less than 18"
(457mm) above floor. Heater must be located or protected to
avoid physical damage by vehicles. Refer to the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, current edition.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before NFPA
installation. Air for combustion and ventilation must conform to
the methods outlined in ANSI Z223.1, section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, or applicable provisions of local
building codes. The National Fuel Gas Code is available from:
American National Standard Institute Inc.
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
These units are CSA International design certified. These unit
heaters are certified for installation to combustible material as
listed in table 1 and on unit rating plate. Accessibility and service
clearances must be observed in addition to fire protection
clearances.
All electrical wiring and ground for unit must be in accordance
with the regulations of the current National Electric Code ANSI/
No. 70.
The National Electric Code is available from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
TABLE 1
UNIT CLEARANCES
TopSidesAccess Panel
inmminmminmm
12512518457
BottomRearSingle Wall Vent*
inmminmminmm
00 184566152
*Except for listed clearance thimbles.
REQUIREMENTS – CSA IN CANADA
The instructions are intended only as a general guide and do not
supersede local codes in any way. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted before installation. The installation must
conform with local building codes or in the absence of local
codes, with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code. All electrical wiring and grounding for the unit
must also comply with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1,
current edition.
These unit heaters are CSA International. certified for the
clearances to combustible material listed on the rating plate and
table 1. Adequate clearance around air openings into the
combustion chamber, clearances from combustible material, and
provisions for accessibility and for combustion and ventilation air
supply. Provision shall be made for service accessibility to the
heater. Note that fire protection clearances may be exceeded to
provide additional space for service and accessibility.
GARAGE INSTALLATIONS:
Installation in parking structures must be in accordance with the
current Standard for Parking Structures ANSI/NFPA No. 88A.
Installation in repair garages must be in accordance with the
current Standard for Repair Garages ANSI/NFPA No. 88B.
1.In a storage area, clearance from heaters to combustible
materials must be such that the material shall not attain a
temperature above 160°F by continuous operation of the
unit.
2.Eight foot minimum clearance from the floor to the bottom
of the heater must be maintained. Refer to the CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
AIRCRAFT HANGER:
Installation of gas unit heaters must conform with local building
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
1.In an area where aircraft are housed or serviced, 10'
minimum clearance from highest surface of aircraft to
bottom of the heater must be maintained.
2.In other areas, 8' minimum clearance from the floor to
bottom of heater must be maintained.
3.Heaters should be located so as to be protected from
damage from aircraft or other appliances needed for
servicing of aircraft. Refer to requirements of the enforcing
authorities.
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These units are approved for residential applications. For installation in a
residential garage, these units must be installed so that burners and
source are located no less than 18” (457mm) above floor. Heater
ignition
must
be located or protected to avoid physical damage by vehicles.
Refer to CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code current
.
edition
a confined area, the heater must be installed in accordance with the
In
CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Be sure to check
with
local codes and ordinances for additional requirements.
UNIT HEATER INSTALLATION
The installation shall conform with local building codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the
NFPA 54 or the CSA B 149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
The appliance and venting system is to be inspected once a year
by a qualified service agency.
Unit is shipped ready for installation. Unit may be installed
as sh
governed by clearances, vent connection, air direction, gas
as
suppl
1.If installing unit in an inverted position: Remove and retain screws
2.Choose location for mounting brackets.
3.Remove and retain three screws along top edge (bottom edge
4.Align screw holes on mounting bracket with holes along top edge
5.To support unit, secure mounting bracket to ceiling joist or truss.
figure
own in
y, electrical supply and service accessibility.
securing
Rotate louvers directing airflow as desired.
when
(either
to
bracket
containing flue transition.
Unit
door and rotate door 180o. Secure with retained screws.
inverted) of front of unit.
upright or inverted) of unit. Secure one mounting bracket
front of unit with retained screws. Secure other mounting
to back of unit with screws provided in bag assembly
may also hang on rods as shown in
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 /
o
1
or inverted 180
depending on desired location
figure
1.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
Adequate facilities for supplying air for combustion and
ventilation must
section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the
of
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in the U.S.A., CSA B149.1
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code in Canada,
or
applicable provisions of local building codes.
gas fired appliances require air to be used for the combustion
All
process. In many buildings today, there is a negative indoor air
pressure caused by exhaust fans, etc. If sufficient quantities of
combustion
appliance
incomplete
excessive carbon monoxide.
CAUTION Insufficient combustion air can cause headaches,
nausea,
dizziness, asphyxiation or death.
If
indoor air is to be used for combustion, it must be free of the
following substances or the life of the heat exchanger will be
adversely
halogen
fluorides,
refrigerants, acids, cements and glues, printing inks,
be provided in accordance with the latest edition
air are not available, the heater or another
will operate in an inefficient manner, resulting in