Mr. Heater MH15TS, MH30TS Troubleshooting Guide

TANK TOP HEATERS
Technical Support
MH15 – MH540T
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Use a paper clip to connect the two wire
connectors together to bypass the tip switch.
Bypassing Tip Switch
Thermocouple
Plenum
Safety Valve
Orkley Valve
To clean,
air holes.
Tip switch
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I CAN’T GET MY BURNER TO LIGHT.
Check to see if the supply tank valve is open, the regulator is set to medium setting, and you are manually holding the safety shut-off open. If this correct and you still don’t smell or hear gas, then replace regulator.
MY BURNER WILL NOT STAY LIT AFTER I RELEASE THE SAFETY CONTROL VALVE.
Disconnect tip switch wires and reconnect the two wires
THERE IS A BLUE FLAME AT THE TOP OF MY HEATER.
Clean the unit per MAINTENANCE instructions in the manual. Check for spiders and dust in the back of the plenum tube.
with a paper clip or jumper wire. If the heater works, change the tip switch; if not, then change the thermocouple.
additional information or check the manual (available online). Thank you.
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MY HEATER MAKES A POP AND ROAR SOUND AND THE REAR STARTS GLOWING RED.
This may be caused by a puff of wind, dirt, or a spider in the riser on the back just above the safety control valve. This reaction is called a BACK FLASH.
SOLUTION: Block the heater from direct wind flow. Clean out the riser tube with a pipe cleaner and low pressure air or screen defective. If the above doesn’t work, replace burner assembly.
MY HEATER MAKES A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND.
This will go away once the heater has warmed up.
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