Mr. Heater MH11Q Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model #

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

MH11Q

Model - MH11Q

GAS-FIRED INFRA-RED
PORTABLE HEATER

(Propane Cylinder Not Included)

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• Carefully read instructions before lighting heater. Place instructions in a
safe place for future reference.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other liquids with flammable vapors in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

• If you smell gas:

1.Evacuate enclosure.

2.Call for professional help.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL YOU!

Using a portable gas camping heater inside a tent, RV, camper, vehicle, shelter or other
enclosed areas can produce deadly carbon monoxide.

DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR IN OPERATION WHILE SLEEPING.

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CONTENTS

Hook-Up Information....................................................... 3

General Information ........................................................ 4

For Safe Operation .......................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO. ................................................... MH11Q

GAS TYPE ....................................................PROPANE

INPUT BTU/HR. ................................................ 11,000

Ventilation ....................................................................... 4

Minimum Clearance from Combustible Material ........... 1,5

Assembly Procedure ........................................................ 5

Lighting Instructions ........................................................ 5

Shutdown and Storage Instructions ................................. 6

Parts List ......................................................................... 6

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

FROM C.L. of HTR.to FLOOR .................................. 18”

SIDES ................................................................... 30”

REAR .................................................................... 30”

CEILING ............................................................... 30”

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HOOK-UP INFORMATION

1. Heater model MH11Q is packaged completely

assembled. Propane cylinders are not included with
model MH11Q.

2. Remove heater from carton.

3. Hold heater in one hand and with the other hand hold
propane cylinder vertically and carefully turn clockwise
into heater valve until snug. (Careful not to cross­thread) – Figure 1.

4. Use only LP-gas cylinders constructed for use with
propane only (HD-5) and marked in accordance with
the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT Spec. 39).

5. Use propane fuel cylinders of not more than 75 cubic
inches (2-1/2 pounds nominal water capacity) and
connect to cylinder valve outlet connection No. 600 as
specified in the Compressed Gas Associations Limited
Standard Cylinder Valve Outlet Connection for

propane-small valve series.

WARNING

• Never touch heater while in operation to

avoid injury. Move heater by grasping

the propane cylinder carefully.

• Read pages 3 and 4 before
lighting heater.

WARNING

• STOP-LOOK-READ-UNDERSTAND these
warning instructions to avoid serious
injury, fire, asphyxiation or death.

• DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR
IN OPERATION WHILE SLEEPING.

• NOTE: DO NOT USE MATCHES FOR LEAK
TESTING. USE ONLY SOAP SOLUTION.

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