Mr. Heater MHVFR20TB LP User Manual

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
For model serial numbers, see page 20.
Plaque Heaters
MHVFR20TB LP
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MHVFB20TB LP
MHVFB30TB LP
UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Shut off gas supply
• Do not touch an 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 re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-red 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 Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
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 assistance or additional information consult a qualied installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
MR. HEATER, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 800-251-0001
04/13 70809 Rev13A
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently 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 any other gas.
*Aftermarket completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully
and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, re, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
WARNING: Do not use any accessory not ap­proved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its con­trols can be dangerous.
• Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.
• Due to high temperatures, heater should be kept out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
• Surface of heater becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni­tion. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow heater surfaces to cool before handling.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with heater.
• Make sure grille guard is in place before run­ning heater. If screen or grille guard is removed for servicing it must be replaced prior to operat­ing the heater.
• Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other ammable vapors and liquids.
CONTENTS
WARNINGS ........................................................................ 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 3
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 3
IGNITION SYSTEM BATTERY INSTALLATION .......................4
BLOWER FAN CONTROL SWITCH OPERATION ....................4
DETERMINING THE TYPE OF HEATER LOCATION SPACE .....5
INSTALLATION ...................................................................6
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL ............................................ 7
FLOOR MOUNTING AWAY FROM WALL .............................8
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY ........................................... 8
OPERATING YOUR HEATER ............................................... 10
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 14
EXPLODED-VIEW PARTS DRAWING ................................... 16
PARTS LIST ....................................................................... 17
WARRANTY .................................................................... 20
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the Propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regula­tor between the heater and Propane/LP supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce the incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres­sure heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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SPECIFICATIONS
IR20TB LP IR30TB LP BF20TB LP BF30TB LP
BTU (Available) 20,000 30,000 20,000 30,000
Type of Gas LP-Gas Only LP-Gas Only LP-Gas Only LP-Gas Only
Ignition Battery ignitor (1-AA) Battery ignitor (1-AA) Battery ignitor (1-AA) Battery ignitor (1-AA)
Pressure Regulator Setting 10 Inches of Water 10 Inches of Water 10 Inches of Water 10 Inches of Water
Inlet Gas Pressure (Maximum) 14 Inches of Water 14 Inches of Water 14 Inches of Water 14 Inches of Water
Inlet Gas Pressure (Minimum) 11 Inches of Water 11 Inches of Water 11 Inches of Water 11 Inches of Water
Electrical Rating /Blower
Burners / Orice nozzles 3 4 1 1
Thermostatic Control Yes Yes Yes Yes
Clearances: inches (mm)
Top 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm)
Sides 10.5” (267cm) 10.5” (267cm) 10.5” (267cm) 10.5” (267cm)
Floor (min to top of carpet) 2” (51cm) 2” (51cm) 2” (51cm) 2” (51cm)
Fabric / ammable objects 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm)
120V, 60Hz , 1
120V, 60Hz , 1 120V, 60Hz , 1 120V, 60Hz , 1
PRECAUTIONS:
1. BF-20 LPT, BF-30 LPT, IR-20 LPT and IR-30 LPT may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom, or any place where a strong wind would shut down the appliance.
2. This heater needs outside ventilation air to run properly. The Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS)
safety shutoff system shuts down the heater if not
enough fresh air is available. See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 6.
3. Keep all air openings in heater clear, free of debris or any blockage. This will insure that enough air for proper combustion enters the heater.
4. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, it requires servicing.
5. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and repair heater.
6. Do not run heater:
• Where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• During dusty conditions.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
8. Do not use heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.
9. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot/ODS to shutdown heater.
10. Always run heater with control knob in a locked po­sition. Never set control knob between locked posi­tions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result if control knob is left between locked positions.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth­ers. These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas:
Propoane/LP gas is odorless. An odor making agent is added to propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a Propane/LP gas leak. However the odor added to propane/LP gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warn­ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
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Product Features
Fan Blower Switch
(located on back of heater)
Burners
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a
conned space or unusually tight construction un­less provisions 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.
Grill
Heater Cabinet
Front Panel
Figure 1
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sen­sor (ODS) safety shut off system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
IGNITION SYSTEM / BATTERY INSTALLATION
– The heater is equipped with an electronic manual ig­nitor. This system requires no matches, or other source to light heater, but does require one AA battery to oper­ate ignitor. (AA Battery included).
To install or replace battery unscrew the ignitor cap (red button), insert battery positive (+) terminal up
and replace cap.
(AA Battery included)
THERMOSTATIC CONTROL
These heaters have a control valve with a thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower bills.
BLOWER FAN CONTROL SWITCH OPERATION
These heaters also include an electrical blower. The blower switch has three positions: MANUAL, OFF and AUTO. In AUTO, the blower will turn on and off as the heater cycles on and off. On MANUAL, the blower will run continuously. To turn blower off, use the OFF position.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care.
Installation must conform to local codes or in the ab­sences of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater.
ESTABLISHING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Com­bustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into
one of the three following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
This heater must not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are pro­vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
If your home meets all of the three following criteria you must provide additional fresh air. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 6.
Unusually tight construction is dened as construction
where:
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmo-
sphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or
less with openings gasketed or sealed and
b. Weather stripping has been added on openable win-
dows and doors, and
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as
joints around windows and door frames, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetra­tions for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria
above, see Determing the Type of Heater Location Space, page 5.
Conned Space and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1
denes a conned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space, and an unconned space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not fur­nished with doors, are considered a part of the uncon­ned space.
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*Adjoining rooms are communication only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be­tween them.
DETERMINING THE TYPE OF HEATER LOCATION SPACE:
Use this method to determine if you have a conned or unconned space.
Note: the space includes the room in which you install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
1. Find the volume of the space by multiplying room
length x width x height.
Example: Space size 18ft (length) x 18ft. (width) x 8ft. (height) = 2592
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to deter-
mine the maximum Btu/hr the space can support.
Example: 2592 cu.ft. (volume of space) / 50 cu.ft. =
51.8 or 51,800 (maximum Btu/hr the space
can support)
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than dened as an unconned space or if the building is of unusually tight con­struction, provide adequate combustion and ventila­tion air by the methods described in the National
Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section
5.3 or applicable local codes.
3. Add the Btu/hr of all the fuel-burning appliances
in the space such as, Vent–free heater, Gas water heater, Gas furnace, Vented gas heater, Gas re­place logs, and Other gas appliances*
*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct­vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example: Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/hr
Vent Free Heater + 20,000 Btu/hr
Total =60,000 Btu/hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/hr the space can support
with the actual amount of Btu/hr used.
Example: 51,800 Btu/hr (maximum Btu/hr the space can support)
60,000 Btu/hr (Actual amount of Btu/hr used)
The space in the above example is a conned space because the actual Btu/hr used is more than the maximum Btu/hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, and the space of an adjoining
room. If the extra space provides an unconned space, remove door to adjoining room or add venti­lation grills between the rooms. See Ventilation Air
Unvented LP-Gas Vent Free Room Heaters
From Inside Building (Figure 2).
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation
Air From Outdoors (Figure 3).
C. Install a lower Btu/hr heater if lower Btu/hr size
makes room unconned.
If actual Btu/hr used is less than the maximum Btu/ hr the space can support, the space is an uncon­ned space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation from Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconned space. When ventilation to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the oor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 & 2 of g. 2). You can also remove door into adjoin­ing room (see option3, g 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventila­tion grills or ducts.
12”
Ventilation Gills into Adjoining Room ­Option 1
Or remove door into Adjoining Room ­Option 3
Ventilation Gills into Adjoining Room - Option 2
12”
Figure 2.
VENTILATION AIR
OUTLET AIR
OUTLET
AIR
INLET AIR
VENTILATION CRAWL SPACE
VENTILATED ATTIC
TO CRAWL SPACE
Figure 3.
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TO ATTIC
WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconned space. The combined space must have enough fresh air to supply all ap­pliance in both spaces.
Ventilation from Outdoors
If necessary provide extra fresh air by using ventila­tion grills or ducts. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These include attics* and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Com­bustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
*IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet into attic. If attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent, heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to
the air. Although this is benecial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through
6.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for the use as supple-
mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri­mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source for the duration of the outage.
WARNING: A qualied service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only LP-gas. If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below:
• Piping (check local codes)
• Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)
• Equipment shutoff valve*
*A CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The heater can also be located on a non-combustible oor, away from a wall by using the oor mounting stands in­cluded with the heater. If installed on combustible oor­ing such as carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood ooring, the heater must be placed on a wood panel the full width and depth of the appliance.
For convenience and efciency, install the heater:
• Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• In the coldest part of the room.
• If planning to use fan, locate heater near an
electrical outlet.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage: Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above oor . Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or operating heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the heater:
In a bedroom (IR20LPT, IR30LPT, BF20LPT or BF30LPT)
In a recreational vehicle ·.
• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
ammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.
As a replace insert
In high-trafc areas
In windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If pos­sible, provide greater clearances from the oor, ceil­ing, and joining walls.
• Ground joint union
• Test gauge connection*
• Sediment trap
• Tee joint
• Pipe wrench
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SEE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS ON PG. 3
Left Side
Floor
2” min. to top surface of carpet, tile or other combustible material
36” min. from ceiling
Right
Side
Figure 4
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of heater (see gure 5). It has been taped there for ship­ping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
1. Attach to wall studs
2. Attach to wall anchor
Attaching to Wall Stud:
This way is the best providing the strongest mounting in wood frame houses.
Attaching to Wall Anchor:
This way allows you to attach mounting bracket to hol­low walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Decide which way best suits your needs. Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater
will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level. For wall stud mounting locate one end of the mounting bracket over a wall stud.
WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in
gure 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from the oor and joining wall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see gure 7).
3. Remove tape and mount bracket from wall.
SEE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS ON PG. 3
Mounting Bracket
Figure 5
Removing Front Panel of Heater
1. Remove three screws on bottom front of front panel.
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down (see gure 6)
Figure 6
Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall
Use holes on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These holes are 16 inches apart. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two following ways.
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16” (Lg) 12-9/64” (Sm)
Adjoining Wall
Mark mounting hole locations and drill holes where indicated. Allow for minimum clearances
17-1/2” Min.
Figure 7
Attaching to Wall Stud:
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64” drill bit.
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up holes on each end of bracket with hole drilled in wall.
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is rmly fastened to wall studs.
Attaching to Wall using Anchor:
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall ar­eas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry)
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacer are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
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1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16” drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1” deep.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in gure 8 below.
Figure 8.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings rst) into hole. Tap anchor ush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2” or less) insert red key into wall anchor.
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up holes on each end of bracket with wall anchors.
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is rmly fastened to wall.
Placing Heater on Mounting Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back pane of heater (see gure 9).
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide hori­zontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mounting bracket.
4. If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching to Wall using Anchor. If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64” drill bit.
5. Re-place heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand. With the other hand, insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is rmly se­cured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note: Do not re-place front panel at this time. Re­place front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks.
FLOOR MOUNTING AWAY FROM WALL:
Horizontal Slots
Mounting Bracket mounted to wall
Figure 9.
Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see gure 10).
Screw hole
Figure 10
2. Mark screws locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
Screw hole
Figure 11
Installing Support Feet (see gure 11)
1. Lay heater onto table on its back with bottom edge overhanging table edge.
2. Securely attach feet to bottom of heater using 2 – self-tapping screws each.
Note: Feet should have long end going out the front of heater, and the edge coinciding with side of heater. If feet overhang side of the heater, switch leg location.
3. Place heater on non-combustible surface (see Locating Heater above) before proceeding with gas connection. If this will be a permanent loca­tion, heater may be locked into position using anchoring holes in mounting feet.
Note: Use of oor mounting feet will require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied service person must con-
nect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
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WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8” NPT
(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Use of oor mounting feet will require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the Propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and Propane/LP supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator. The ex­ternal regulator will reduce the incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator dam­age could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer­tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of larger enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8” NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach of test gauge hookup. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see gure 12).
Pressure Regulator
3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint Union
Equipment Shutoff Valve
From regulated LP tank (11” W.C. to 14” W.C. Pressure)
3” Minimum
Tee Joint
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Cap
Heater Cabinet
Test Gauge Connection
Reducer Bushing to 1/8” NPT
1/8” NPT Plug Tap
Sediment Trap
Figure 12
*A CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater fuel train.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to LP-Gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in gure
12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. A sediment trap traps moisture and con­taminants. This keeps them from going into heater. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed improperly, heater may not run correctly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or ttings.
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 ame to check for a gas leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test pressure in Excess of ½ psig (3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of ½ psig will damage heater regula­tor.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using
compressed air or opening main gas valve on or near gas meter.
4. Check all connections and joints in gas supply
piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Depressurize and relieve pressure in supply
piping system.
7. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve
to gas supply.
8. Reconnected ttings must be checked for leaks
in next section.
Test Pressure Equal To or Less Than ½ psig (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see gure 13).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using
compressed air or opening main gas valve on or near gas meter.
3. Check all joints from the gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve (see gure 14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
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4. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Depressurize and relieve pressure from supply piping system.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections:
1. Make sure that the heater supply piping sys­tem is connected and has been leak tested as described above.
2. Make sure control knob of heater is in OFF position.
3. Open equipment shutoff valve (see gure 13).
4. Open main gas valve on or near gas meter.
5. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see gure 14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
6. Correct all leaks at once.
7. Light heater (see Operating Your Heater, pages 10 and 11. Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks.
8. Turn off heater (see To Turn OFF Gas to Appli- ance, page 11.
9. Replace lower front panel.
Open
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Closed
Figure 15
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM:
If any original wiring as supplied with the heater must be replaced, it must be replaced with type AWG 105oC wire or its equivalent except as indicated.
WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions: This heater is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged into a properly grounded three­prong receptacle.
OPERATING YOUR HEATER
To regulated propane source
Figure 13
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 14
Control Valve
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing prop­erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted
by pushing the ignitor button. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli-
ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.
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 can not reach your gas supplier, call the
re department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If knob will not
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push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it call a qualied service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the appliance and to re­place any part of the control system which has been underwater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the all safety information included
with and on the side of heater.
2. Make sure the equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Push in gas control knob and slightly turn clock-
wise to the OFF position (see gure 19).
4. Wait ve (5) minutes. Then smell for gas includ-
ing near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol­low “B” in the safety information above. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Push in and turn control knob counterclockwise
to PILOT. Press in control knob for ve (5) sec­onds.
Note: The rst time that the heater is operated after connecting the gas supply, the control knob should be depressed for about 30 seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system. This may take longer in some installations
9. To select the desired heat level, turn the temperature setting knob counterclockwise to between 1 & 5.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION
FOR IR20LPT / IR30LPT: The thermostatic control
used simply turns on and off the burner.
FOR BF20LPT / BF30LPT: The thermostatic control
used modulates the ame size as the temperature gets closer to set point, then it turns off the burner upon reaching temperature.
The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature. The control knob can be set to any heat level between 1 and 5. Selecting the HI setting will cause the burner to remain on.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
SHUTTING OFF HEATER
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF posi­tion.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if servicing is to be preformed.
3. Turn off equipment shutoff valve.
SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONLY (PILOT STAYS LIT)
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT/IGN position.
INSPECTING BURNER
Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pattern often.
Ignitor Button
6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release the ignition button. This will light pilot. If needed keep pressing igniter button until pilot lights.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for (30) seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.
Control Knob
Figure 19.
• If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshoot-
ing, pages 14 & 15. Also, contact a qualied service person of gas supplier for repairs.
• If control knob does not pop up when released,
contact a qualied service person or gas sup­plier for repairs.
8. When the pilot is lit, turn control knob coun­terclockwise to heating level. The main burner should light.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 21 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame pattern is not touching thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermo­couple cools, the heater will shut down. If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22:
• Turn heater off (see To Turn OFF Gas to Appli-
ance, above.
• See Troubleshooting, pages 14-15.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before
servicing.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulation air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before use. Have the heater inspected yearly by a qualied service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excess lent from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
Make sure grille guard is in place before running heater. If screen or grille guard is removed for servicing it must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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Note: Your heater may have either pilot assembly.
Figure 17
Correct pilot position.
Figure 21
A yellow tip on the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. To clean the pilot assembly nd the small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot ame comes out of the pilot assembly (see gure 25). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.
Pilot Air Inlet Hole
Pilot Assembly
Figure 25
CLEANING HEATER CABINET
Air passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to
clean
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
Incorrect pilot position.
Figure 22
WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in soot­ing and property damage.
CLEANING ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use as vacuum cleaner, pressurized air or
small soft bristled brush to clean.
CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR HOLE INLET
We recommend that you clean the unit ever 2,500 hours of operation or every three months. We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 psig.
This can be done by using a vacuum cleaner in the blow position, using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can you could damage the burner or pilot assembly. In addition, the directions that follow should also be followed.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner and pilot for dust and dirt.
3. Blow air through the port/slots and holes in the burner.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation and likely occurrence.
WARNING: Only a qualied service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
Make sure grille guard is in place before running heater. If screen or grille guard is removed for servicing it must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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 you gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remov­er, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with com­bustion air and create odors and possible discoloration of walls and ceilings.
OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed in, there is no spark at pilot
ODS/pilot lights but ame goes out when control knob is released
When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a spark at the ODS/pilot but no ignition
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong.
2. Ignitor electrode is broken.
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor.
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet.
5. Broken ignitor cable.
6. Bad Piezo ignitor.
7. Low Battery.
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed.
2. Control knob not fully pressed in while pressing ignition button.
3. Air in gas line when installed.
4. ODS/pilot is clogged.
5. Gas regulator setting is not correct
6. Control knob not in pilot position
7. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
8. Pilot ame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot ame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following:
a. Low gas pressure b. Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
1. Control knob not fully pressed in.
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open
4. Thermocouple damaged
5. Control valve damaged
1. Reposition electrode
2. Replace electrode
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry.
5. Replace ignitor cable
6. Replace control valve
7. Replace battery
1. Turn on gas supply turn off or open equipment shutoff valve closed
2. Fully press in control knob while press­ing ignition button
3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat ignition operation until air is removed.
4. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance pages 11 and12).
5. Replace gas regulator
6. Turn Control knob to pilot position
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. Hand tighten thermocouple nut until snug, and then tighten 1/4 turn more.
5. -
a. Contact local gas company b. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, pages 11 and 12).
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace Control valve.
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Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orice is clogged
2. Burner orice diameter to small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orice is clogged
1. Clean burner orice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 11), or replace burner orice
2. Replace burner orice
3. Contact local gas company
1. Contact local gas company
2. Clean burner orice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 11), or replace burner orice
Burner backring during operation 1. Burner orice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
Burner plaque(s) does not glow [Infrared
Only]
1. Plaque damaged
2. Control knob set between locked posi­tions.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
Slight smoke or odor during initial opera-
1. Residues from manufacturing process 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
tion
Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit
1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orice.
White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furni-
ture
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn into white powder residue
Heater produces unwanted odors. 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT statement on page 14.
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of page 14.
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) 1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position
1. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of page 14.
2. Control valve is defective
Gas odor during combustion 1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at top of page 14.
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off
Moisture/condensation noticed on win-
1. Metal expanding while heating or con­tracting while cooling
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air 1. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and
dows
1. Clean burner orice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on pages 11 and 12), or replace burner orice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Replace burner
2. Turn control knob until it locks at de­sired setting.
3. Replace gas regulator
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute.
2. Operate burner until air is removed from line have gas line checked by lo­cal gas company.
3. Observe minimum installation clear­ances (see Figure 4 page 7)
4. Clean burner orice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on pages 11 and 12), or replace burner orice.
1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products.
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-caus­ing products while heater is running.
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 10)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, pages 11 and 12)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 10)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 10)
1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualied service person
Ventilation page 3 through 5.
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BF20TB LP
BF30TB LP
24
3
1-1
IR20TB LP
IR30TB LP
11
45
24
1-3
42
42
45
9
29
20
5
1-2
9
20
29
14
7
22-1
44
33-1
8
6
22-3
13
2
23
33-1
8
17
16
15
26
4
27-2 28-2
3
7
26
35
10
10
22-2
1-4
22-1
11
25
1-1
1-4
38
39
12
16-1
16-2
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21
36
18
13
4
27-1 28-1
5
6
23
44
22-3
2
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22-2
1-2
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For all models, Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap.
IR20TB LP, IR30TB LP, BF20TB LP, BF30TB LP • PARTS LIST
This list contains replacement parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual.
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
IR20TB LP BF20TB LP IR30TB LP BF30TB LP
1 70600 70600 70605 70605 Cabinet assembly 1
1-1 70601 70601 70606 70606 Cabinet Top Panel 1
1-2 70603 70603 70603 70603 Cabinet Right Panel 1
1-3 70602 70602 70607 70607 Cabinet back Panel 1
1-4 70704 70704 70704 70704 Cabinet Left Panel 1
2 70608 70608 70609 70609 Lower Front panel assembly 1
3 70742 70742 70744 70744 Reector Assembly 1
4 70830 70633 70831 70635 Burner Assembly 1
5 70636 70636 70636 70636 Wall Mounting Bracket 1
6 70637 70637 70637 70637 Thermostat Valve Mounting bracket 1
7 70821 70821 70822 70822 Bezel – Reector Front 1
8 70828 70828 70828 70828 Thermostat Valve assembly 1
9 70641 70641 70641 70641 Ignitor Module Mounting Bracket 1
10 70682 70682 70682 70682 High Limit Switch 1
11 70644 70644 70644 70644 Ignitor Module, Battery powered 1
12 70825 – -- – Holder, Orice, Vent Free 3
-- -- 70825 -- 4
13 70357 70357 70357 70357 Pressure regulator 1
14 --- 70646 --- 70648 Glass 1
15 --- 70647 --- 70649 Glass Mounting Bracket 1
16 70339 70339 70339 70339 ODS / Pilot Assembly 1
17 70826 70826 Bracket, Burner, Mtg, Blue Flame 2
18 70650 --- 70652 --- Gas Manifold 1
20 70847 70847 70847 70847 Access Cover Plate 1
21 70655 --- 70655 --- ODS mounting bracket 1
22-1 70741 70741 70743 70743 Heat Shield – Top 1
22-2 70745 70745 70745 70745 Heat Shield – Right 1
22-3 70751 70753 70752 70754 Heat Shield – Back 1
23 70663 70663 70663 70663 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1
24 70664 70664 70664 70664 Control / ignitor cover 1
25 70665 70665 70665 70665 Floor mount feet 2
26 70666 70666 70667 70667 Grill guard 1
27-1 70837 --- Orice, 30, IR 4
27-2 70843 Orice, 30, BF 1
28-1 70839 Orice, 20, IR 3
28-2 70844 Orice, 20, BF 1
29 70740 70740 70740 70740 Fan Assembly 1
30 – – – – – –
31 – – – – – –
32 – – – – – –
33-1 70756 70756 70756 70756 Heat Shield – Left 1
35 70675 70676 Bracket, Top, Plenum Assembly 1
36 70675 70676 Bracket, Bottom, Plenum Assembly 1
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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
IR20TB LP BF20TB LP IR30TB LP BF30TB LP
37 – – – – – –
38 -- 70677 Burner Plaques, 30 4
39 70677 -- Burner Plaques, 20 3
40 -- 70678 Plaques Gasket, 30 4
41 70678 -- Plaques Gasket, 20 3
42 70701 70701 70701 70701 Ignition Cap 1
44 70597 70597 70597 70597 3/8” FTP x 3/8” MPT Elbow
45 70590 70590 70590 70590 AA Battery
* 70680 70680 70680 70680 Power Cord 1
* 70679 70679 70679 70679 Strain Relief Grommet 1
* 70689 70692 Right Burner Gas Tube 1
* 70690 70693 Right Middle Gas Burner Tube 1
* 70598 Left Middle Gas Burner Tube 1
* 70691 70694 Left Burner Gas Tube 1
* 70695 70695 70696 70696 ODS Gas Tube Assembly 1
* 70697 70697 70697 70697 Regulator to Thermostat Valve Tube Ass’y 1
* 70698 70698 Thermostat Valve to Manifold Tube 1
* 70341 70341 70341 70341 Ignitor Wire 1
* 70699 70699 Gas Manifold Nut 1
* 70342 70342 70342 70342 Hardware Kit 1
* 70343 70349 70345 70346 CSA Label 1
* 70349 70349 70349 70349 Gas Instruction Decal 1
* 70350 70350 70350 70350 Inside Warning Label 1
* 70351 70351 70351 70351 Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clip 2
** Not sold separately – Must purchase Assembly * Items not shown
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
warnInG:
USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
AGENCY.
rePlaCeMenT ParTs OrderInG InFOrMaTIOn:
PurCHasInG: Accessories may be purchased at any Mr. Heater local dealer or
direct from the factory
FOr InFOrMaTIOn reGardInG serVICe
Model # Start Serial#
MHVFR20TB LP EC-55546-13001001 MHVFR30TB LP EC-55468-13001001 MHVFB20TB LP EC-55474-13001001 MHVFB30TB LP EC-55739-13001001
Please call Toll-Free 800-251-0001 www.mrheater.com
Our office hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.
Please include the model number, date of purchase, and description of problem in all communication.
lIMITed warranTY
Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the 1-year period, and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr. Heater, Inc. within the warranty period.
Mr. Heater, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, materials and models.
Mr. Heater, Inc., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 800-251-0001 Mr. Heater is a registered trademarks of Mr. Heater, Inc. © 2009, Mr. Heater. All rights reserved
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