Mr. Heater TSIR10LP, TSBF30LPT, MHIR20LPT, TSIR20LPT, MHBF30LPT Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
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INSTALLATION 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.
UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER
Blue Flame Heaters Plaque Heaters
Model # Burn Rate Model # Burn Rate
MHBF10LP/TSBF10LP 10,000 Btu/hr MHIR10LP/TSIR10LP 10,000 Btu/hr
MHBF20LPT/TSBF20LPT 20,000 Btu/hr MHIR20LPT/TSIR20LPT 20,000 Btu/hr
MHBF30LPT/TSBF30LPT 30,000 Btu/hr MHIR30LPT/TSIR30LPT 30,000 Btu/hr
MHBF20LPT/
MHBF30LPT/
TSBF30LPT
MHIR30LPT/
TSIR30LPT
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed 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
TSBF20LPT
MHIR20LPT/
TSIR20LPT
MHBF10LP/
TSBF10LP
MHIR10LP/
TSIR10LP
• Do not try to light any appliance
• 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 fire dep artment.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired 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
V entilation section on page 3 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 qualified installer , service agency, or gas supplier.
ENERCO GROUP, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 216-916-3000
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70575 Rev. C 08/05
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 assembly , operate,
or service this heater. Improper use of this heater
can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
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 flammable
material on or near the appliance. Never
place any objects on the heater.
• Due to high temperatures, heater should be
kept out of traffic 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.
• Y oung 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
flammable vapors and liquids.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. MHBF-10 LP and MHIR-10LP may be installed in a
bedroom, but not a bathroom, or any place where a
strong wind would shut down the appliance.
2. MHBF-20 LPT, MHBF-30 LPT, MHIR-20 LPT and
MHIR-30 LPT may not be installed in a bedroom or
bathroom, or any place where a strong wind would
shut down the appliance.
3. 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, page 3.
4. 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.
5. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide
fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, it
requires servicing.
6. Turn of f and unplug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person should
service and repair heater .
7. Do not run heater:
• Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or
stored
• During dusty conditions.
8. 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.
9. Do not use heater if any part has been underwater .
Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the room heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been underwater.
10.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet
could cause pilot/ODS to shutdown heater .
1 1.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
flu, 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
influence 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 help s 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
Ignitor Button
Burners
Control Knob
FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be inst alled in a
confined 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 of f
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
IGNITION SYSTEM
PIEZO: BF10LP/ IR10LP – The heater is equipped with
a piezo manual ignitor. This system requires no
matches, batteries, or other source to light heater.
Electronic: BF20LPT/BF30LPT/IR20LPT/IR30LPT –
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.
To install or replace battery unscrew the ignitor
cap (red button), insert battery and replace cap.
THERMOST ATIC CONTROL ON
THERMOST AT MODELS
(BF20LPT, BF30LPT, IR20LPT and IR30LPT)
These heaters have a control valve with a thermostat
sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort
and may result in lower bills.
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, NFP A 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation. All sp aces in homes fall
into one of the three following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
This heater must not be installed in a confined space or
unusually tight construction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The information on pages 3 through 5 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 V entilation Air
from Outdoors, page 5.
Unusually tight construction is defined 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. Whether stripping has been added on openable
windows 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 you home does not meet all of the three criteria
above, see Determing the T ype of Heater Location
Space, page 4.
Confined Space and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, NFP A 54/ ANSI Z223.1
defines a confined space as a space whose volume is
less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space, and an unconfined 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
unconfined space.
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*Adjoining rooms are communication only if there
are doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between them.
DETERMINING THE TYPE OF HEA TER
LOCATION SPACE:
Use this method to determine if you have a confined or
unconfined 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 18f t (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 determine 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 in smaller that that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air by on the methods described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, NFP A 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, V ent–free heater, Gas water
heater, Gas furnace, Vented gas heater, Gas fireplace 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
T otal =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 confined
space because the actual Btu/hr used is more than
the maximum Btu/hr the space can support.
Y ou 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 unconfined
space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between the rooms. See Ventilation Air
From Inside Building (Fig. 2)
B. V ent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation
Air From Outdoors (Fig. 3).
C.Inst all a lower Btu/hr heater if lower Btu/hr size
makes room unconfined.
If actual Btu/hr used is less than the maximum Btu/
hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air
ventilation.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation from Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined
space. When ventilation to an adjoining unconfined
space, you must provide two permanent openings: one
within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the floor
on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 &
2 of fig. 2). You can also remove door into adjoining
room (see option3, fig 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code NFP A 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
WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of
the adjoining unconfined space. The combined
space must have enough fresh air to supply all
appliance in both spaces.
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• Ground joint union
• Test gauge connection*
• Sediment trap
• Tee joint
• Pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8”
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certified equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer . See Accessories, page
17.
Figure 3.
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 NFP A 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 beneficial, installing heater in
rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Fresh
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, p ages 3 through
5.
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 qualified 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 INST ALLA TION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater , make sure you have the items
listed below:
• Piping (check local codes)
• Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)
• Equipment shutoff valve*
LOCA TING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The
heater can also be located on a non-combustible floor,
away from a wall by using the floor mounting stands
included with the heater. If installed on combustible
flooring such as carpeting, tile or other combustible
material other than wood flooring, the heater must be
placed on a wood panel the full width and depth of the
appliance.
For convenience and efficiency , 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 floor.
• 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 fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the heater:
• In a bathroom.
• In a bedroom (IR20LPT, IR30LPT , BF20LPT or
BF30LPT)
• In a recreational vehicle.
• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
flammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top, or sides of the heater.
• As a fireplace insert
• In high-traf fic areas
• In windy or draf ty areas
WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the
minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If possible,
provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling,
and joining walls.
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36” min.
6” Min from
adjoining
walls
Left
Side
Floor
2” min. to top surface of carpet,
tile or other combustible material
from ceiling
Right
Side
Figure 4
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of
heater (see figure 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 figure 7. If you can, provide greater
clearances from the floor and joining wall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see figure 7).
3. Remove tape and mount bracket from wall.
6-1/2” Min. 10,000 BTU
10-1/4” min 20,000-30,000 BTU
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 figure 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.
16” (Lg)
12-9/64” (Sm)
Adjoining Wall
Mark mounting hole locations
and drill holes where indicated.
Allow for minimum clearances
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 firmly
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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17-1/2” Min.
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 figure 8 below.
Figure 8.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap
anchor flush 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 firmly
fastened to wall.
Placing Heater on Mounting Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back pane of
heater (see figure 19).
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 Att aching 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 firmly
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 W ALL:
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 figure 10).
Figure 10
2. Mark screws locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
Figure 11
Installing Support Feet (see figure 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 floor mounting feet will require you to
use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect
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 floor 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 1 1 and 14 inches of water. If you do not
reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage
could occur. Inst all external regulator with the vent
pointing down as shown in Figure 12. 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 figure 12).
Pressure
Regulator
3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint Union
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
From Gas Meter
(4” W.C. to 10.5”
W.C. Pressure)
Tee Joint
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Cap
3” Minimum
Heater
Cabinet
Test Gauge
Connection
Reducer Bushing
to 1/8” NPT
1/8” NPT Plug Tap
Sediment
Trap
Figure 12
*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8”
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer . See Accessories,
page 17.
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutof f 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 figure
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 fittings.
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 flame 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 fittings 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 figure 13).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using
compressed air or opening propne/LP supply
valve.
3. Check all joints from the propane/LP supply
valve to equipment shutoff valve (see figure 14).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Depressurize and relieve pressure from supply
piping system.
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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 figure 13).
4. Open propane/LP supply valve.
5. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to
control valve (see figure 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
1 1 and 12 for thermost at models or pages 9 and
10 for non-thermostat models). Check the rest
of the internal joints for leaks.
8. Turn off heater (see To Turn OFF Gas to
Appliance, page 12 for thermostat models and
page 11 for non-thermostat models).
9. Replace lower front panel.
Open
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Closed
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM:
Figure 15
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.
Gas Meter
Figure 13
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 14
Control Valve
OPERATING YOUR HEA TER
NON-THERMOST A T MODELS
MHIR10LP / MHBF10LP / TSIR10LP / TSBF10LP
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lighted
by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to
the floor because some gas is heavier than air
and will settle on the floor.
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 you gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
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C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. It knob will not
push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call
a qualified service technician or gas supplier.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any p art has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system which
has been underwater.
FOR BF10LP: Af ter flame is est ablished (see
Burner Flame Pattern, Page 12) on “HI”, adjust heat
output by turning control knob to desired position
(“LO” or “HI”). Do not operate heater between
locked positions.
Control Knob
LOW
HIGH
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the all safety information included
with and on the side of heater.
2. Check that gas supply to heater is on.
3. Push in gas control knob and slightly turn
clockwise to the OFF position (see figure 16).
Note: Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF
unless knob is pushed in slightly . Do not force.
4. Wait five (5) minutes. Then smell for gas,
including near the floor. 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 gas control know slightly and turn
counterclockwise to PILOT/IGN and depress for
five (5) seconds.
Note: The first 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.
6. Push in control knob and rotate control knob
back to OFF position then rotate counterclockwise to PILOT/IGN position. This will light pilot.
If needed gently keep rotating control knob back
and forth while depressed until pilot lights.
7. Keep control knob depressed in for ten (10)
seconds after lighting pilot. If pilot goes out,
repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• If pilot does not st ay lit, refer to T roubleshooting,
pages 14 & 15. Also, cont act a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
• If control knob does not pop up when released,
contact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs.
8. FOR IR10LP: When the pilot is lit, turn the
control knob to “LO” position to light heater.
Leave on “LO” position until first burner tile has
turned bright red.
FOR BF10LP: When the pilot is lit, turn the
control knob to “HI” position to light heater.
9. FOR IR10LP: After first burner tile has turned
bright red, adjust heat output by turning control
knob to desired position (“LO” or “HI”). Do not
operate heater between locked positions.
OFF
Figure 16
Figure 17
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating level by using
equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: When running heater, set control knob
at “LO” or “HI” locked positions. Poor combustion
and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result if
heater is operated with control knob positioned
between locked positions.
Control Knob
LOW
HIGH
OFF
Figure 18.
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while
turning control knob. Control knob must be locked at
the desired position.
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
SHUTTING OFF HEATER:
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance if
servicing is to be preformed.
3. Turn off equipment shutof f valve.
SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONL Y (PILOT STAYS LIT)
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT/IGN
position.
OPERATING YOUR HEATER
THERMOST A T MODELS
TSIR20LPT, TSIR30LPT , TSBF20LPT,
TSBF30LPT, MHIR20LPT, MHIR30LPT,
MHBF20LPT, MHBF30LPT
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted
by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly .
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to
the floor because some gas is heavier than air
and will settle on the floor.
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 you gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If knob will not
push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it call
a qualified service technician or gas supplier.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any p art has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified 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
clockwise to the OFF position (see figure 19).
4. Wait five (5) minutes. Then smell for gas
including near the floor. 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/IGN. Press in control knob for five (5)
seconds.
Note: The first 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.
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
Figure 19.
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. Af ter 30 seconds, release
control knob.
Figure 20
• If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting,
pages 14 & 15. Also, cont act a qualified service
person of gas supplier for repairs.
• If control knob does not pop up when released,
contact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs.
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8. When the pilot is lit, turn control know counterclockwise to heating level. The main burner
should light.
9. To select the desired heat level, turn the temperature setting knob counterclockwise to
between 1 & 7.
THERMOST A T CONTROL OPERA TION
FOR IR20LPT / IR30LPT: The thermostatic control
used simply turns on and off the burner .
FOR BF20LPT / BF30LPT: The thermostatic control
used modulates the flame 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 7. Selecting the
HI setting will cause the burner to remain on.
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb measures the
temperature of air near the heater cabinet. This may
not always agree with room temperature (depending on
housing construction, insulation location, room size,
open air temperature, etc.). Frequent use of your heater
will let you determine your own comfort levels.
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 shutof f valve.
SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONL Y (PILOT STAYS LIT)
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT/IGN
position.
Figure 21
Figure 22
BURNER FLAME P ATTERN
Figure 23 show a correct burner flame pattern. Figure
24 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner
flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24:
• Turn heater off (see To Turn OFF Gas to
Appliance, page 11 for non-thermostat models
or page 12 for thermostat models).
• See Troubleshooting, p ages 14 and 15.
Figure 23a
INSPECTING BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern
often.
PILOT FLAME P A TTERN
Figure 21 show a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 22
shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect
pilot flame pattern is not touching thermocouple. This
will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. If pilot flame
pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22:
• Turn heater off (see To Turn OFF Gas to
Appliance, page 1 1 for non-thermost at models
or page 12 for thermostat models).
• See Troubleshooting, p ages 14 and 15.
Figure 23b
Figure 24a
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Figure 24b
Figure 25
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 qualified 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.
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.
A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly . To clean the pilot assembly find the
small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see figure
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.
CLEANING HEA TER 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation and likely occurrence.
WARNING: Only a qualified 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.
OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed
in, there is no spark at pilot
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes
out when control knob is
released
When ignitor button is pressed
in, there is a spark at the ODS/
pilot but no ignition
Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
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
1. Control knob not fully pressed in.
2. Control knob not presed in long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open
4. Thermocouple connection loose at
control valve
5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This
problem could be caused by one or both
of the following:
a. Low gas presure
b. Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control vlave damaged
1. Burner orifice is clogged
2. Burner orifice diameter to small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
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 (Piezo is part of
control valve on 10K units).
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 page 13).
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, page 13).
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace Control valve.
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance on page 13), or replace
burner orifice
2. Replace burner orifice
3. Contact local gas company
1. Contact local gas company
2. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance on page 13), or replace
burner orifice
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TROUBLESHOOTING CON’T
OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Buner backfiring during
combustion
Burner plaque(s) does not glow
[Infrared Only]
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Plaque damaged
2. Control knob set between locked positions.
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Residues from manufacturing process
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 orifice.
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polis,
wax, carpe cleaners, etc., turn into white
powder residue
1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance on page 13), or replace
burner orifice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Replace buner
2. Turn control knob until it locks at desired
setting.
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and let
warm up for a minute.
2. Operate buner until air is removed from
line have gas line checked by local gas
company.
3. Observe minimum installation
clearances(see Figure 4 page6)
4. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and
Maintenance on page 13), or replace
burner orifice.
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
poils,wax, carpet cleaner or similar
products.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 fire dep artment.
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.
OBSERVED SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Heater produces unwanted
odors.
Heater shuts off in use (ODS
operates)
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
Heater produces a cliking/
ticking noise just after butner is
lit or shut off
Moisture/condensation noticed
on windows
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at
2. Control valve is defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve and
2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at
1. Metal expanding while heating or contract-
1. Not enough combustion/venitlation air
spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT
statement above
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burner
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1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-causing
products while heater is running.
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections, page 8)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections, page 8)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign
matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 8)
1. This is common with most heaters. If noise
is excessive, contact qualified service
person
1. Refer to Fresh Air of Combustion and
Ventilation page 3 through 5.
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