Procom MN180TPH, MN180HPH, MN300TPH, MN300HPH, ML150TPH Installation & Operation Instructions

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Vent-Free Gas Infrared space Heater

Printed in China

PC-MEL110-01D-0708

Questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting? Before returning to your retailer, call customer service department toll-free at (877)886-5989.

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

ML150TPH

ML150HPH

ML250TPH

ML250HPH

MN180TPH

MN180HPH

MN300TPH

MN300HPH

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

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 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.

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 Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 5 of this manual.

INSTALLER: DO NO DISCARD THIS MANUAL – LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER’S

FUTURE REFERENCE

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, 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 other gases.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................3

Air for Combustion & Ventilation ....................................................................................................................5

Product Features .............................................................................................................................................7

Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................................8

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................11

Operation........................................................................................................................................................14

WARNING: READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from

furniture and draperies.

WARNING: 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 shutoff. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

WARNING: Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place

any objects in the heater.

Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................18

Replacement Parts.........................................................................................................................................21

Part lists.........................................................................................................................................................22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or local gas supplier.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

WARNING: When used without fresh air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.

DO NOT INSTALL HEATER UNTIL ALL NECESSARY PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION. CONSULT THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE HEATER FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION. IN THE ABSENCE OF INSTRUCTIONS. REFER TO THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. ANSI Z223. 1. SECTION 5.3 OR APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.

This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM designed to turn off the heater if not

enough fresh air is available.

DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM! If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh air. If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH! Early signs of carbon monoxide poison- ing resemble the u with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol, those at high altitude - are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.

NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS

Natural and Propane/LP gas are odorless. An odor-producing agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Models MN180TPH, MN180HPH, MN300TPH, MN300HPH are equipped for natural gas. Field

conversion is not permitted. Models ML150TPH, ML150HPH, ML250TPH, ML250HPH are equipped for

propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

WARNING: Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.

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WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.

WARNING: Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.

WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other am-

mable vapors and liquids.

1. This appliance is for use with only the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not

convertible for use with other gases.

2. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. 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 your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. If yo u ca nn ot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.

4. Models MN/L 100HPH and MN/L100TPH shall not be installed in a bathroom.

5. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)

safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 18 through 20.

6. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will ensure enough air for

proper combustion.

7. If heater shuts off. Do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it ser

viced.

8. Do not run heater: Where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored. Under dusty conditions.

9. 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.

10. Always run heater with control knob at PILOT/IGN, LOW or HIGH locked positions. Never set control knob

between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.

11. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. 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 under water.

12. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and

repair heater.

13. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight construction unless pro-

visions 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.

Providing 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

The information on pages 5 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.

Conned and Unconned Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, 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 connecting 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.

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.

* Adjoining rooms are connecting only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is dened as construction where:

Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating

of one perm (6×10

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and

Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and

Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole

plates and oors, between wall ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical,

and gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”. If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to “Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location”.

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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space

Use this worksheet to determine if you have a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space Length×Width×Height= cu.ft. (volume of space)

Example: Space size 20ft. (length)×16ft. (width)×8ft. (ceiling height) =2560cu. ft. (volume of space) 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. (volume of space)÷50 cu. ft.=(Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater Gas water heater* Gas furnace Vented gas heater Gas heater logs

Other gas appliances* +

Total =

*Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.

Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example : 51,200 Btu/Hr(maximum the space can support) 56,000 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:

Rework worksheet, adding 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 rooms. See “Ventilation Air From Inside Building”.

Vent room directly to the outdoors. See “Ventilation Air From Outdoors”.

Install a lower Btu/Hr heater if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconned.

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that dened as an unconned space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, or

applicable local codes.

Example: Gas water heater 30,000 Btu/Hr Vent-free heater + 26,000 Btu/Hr Total = 56,000 Btu/Hr

Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr Btu/Hr

Ventilation Air From lnside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 inches of the ceiling and one within 12 inches of the oor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove the door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,

Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation

for required size of ventila-

tion grills or ducts.

Figure 1 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from

Inside Building

NOTE: Base Not included. Not for

use in bedrooms or bathrooms.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Safety Pilot

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off

the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

Piezo Ignition System

This heater is equipped with an automatic control system. This system requires AAA batteries (provided).

Thermostatic Heat Control (MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML250TPH models)

This heater has a control with a thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the greatest heater comfort and will

result in lower gas bills.

LOCAL CODES

This heater is designed for vent free operation. Some state and local codes prohibit the use of vent-free gas heaters.

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, lnc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, lnc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 inches of the ceiling and one within 12 inches of the oor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Fol-

low 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 air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent. Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoin-

ing unconned space. The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to

supply all appliances in both spaces.

State of M as sa ch usetts: T he installation must be ma de by a licensed p lu mb er or g as fitter i n the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane or natural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in

bedrooms and bathrooms.

In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T-handle type. The State of Massachusetts requires that a exible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below

piping (check local codes) sealant (resistant to natural gas and propane/LP gas) equipment shutoff valve*

test gauge connection* sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench

exible gas hose (check local codes)

*A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve with 1/8-inch NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the

optional CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

UNPACKING

1. Remove heater from carton.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipping

3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought

heater.

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Figure 3- Vent - Free Gas Heater

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An un-

vented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTUs (.3 KWs)

of gas input per hour.

Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat applica-

tions, the water vapor does not create a problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low

humidity atmosphere experience during cold weather.

The following steps will help insure that water vapor

does not become a problem.

1. Be sure the heater is sized properly for the ap

plication, including ample combustion air and circulation air.

2. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidier

may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air.

3. Do not use an unvented room heater as the

primary heat source.

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heat-

ing 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.

CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage:

Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above the oor. Place heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.

WARNING: A qualied service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

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Figure 4 - Mouting clearances as

viewed from front of heater (inches)

WARNING: Never install the heater

in a bedroom or bathroom 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 in high trafc areas

in windy or drafty areas

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure

4. If you can, provide greater clearances from oor, ceiling, and

joining wall.

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 coverings or operating heater where impurities

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(such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids,

Check Gas Type

Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater. Otherwise, call dealer where you bought the heater for proper type heater.

Clearances To Combustibles

Carefully follow the instructions below. This heater is a freestanding unit designed to be mounted on a wall or set directly on the oor.

WARNING:

Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clearances from

oor, ceiling, and joining wall.

LOCATING HEATER

This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. For convenience and efciency, install heater:

where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service. in the coldest part of room.

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INSTALLING THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

( ONLY FOR MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML250TPH )

1. Pull out the sensing bulb from the two clips located in the shipping

position. There is no need to take out the two bulb clips.

2. Take out the bulb clip from the hardware package and insert it into

the square hole. Then insert the sensing bulb into the bulb clip

(see Figure 5).

Figure 5 - Moving Thermo-

stat Sensing Bulb

FASTENING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater (see Figure 6). It

has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.

Removing Front Panel of Heater

1. Remove 4 screws - 2 screws on each side of the front panel.

2. Pull front panel forward.

3. Replace front panel when completed, using the screws removed.

Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location

oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist may discolor walls.

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Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket

Clearances (inches)

Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Use only the last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. Attach mounting bracket to a wall only in one of two ways:

Attaching to wall stud: This method provides the strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through mounting

bracket and into wall studs.

Attaching to wall anchor: This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).

Decide which method better suits your needs. Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.

Marking Screw Locations

1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure

mounting bracket is level.

WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you

can, provide greater clearances from oor and joining wall.

2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 7). Note: Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert

mounting screws through these holes only.

3. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.

Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware pack-

age. The hardware package is provided with heater.

Attaching to Wall Stud Method

For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs:

1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64-inch drill bit.

2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of

bracket with holes 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 Anchor Method

For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry):

1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16-inch drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill at least 1 inch deep.

2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 8.

3. Insert wall anchor (wings rst) into hole. Tap anchor ush to wall.

4. For thin walls (1/2 inch or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings (see Figure 9).

IMPORTANT: Do not hammer anchor key! For thick walls (over 1/2 inch

thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.

5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole 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.

Figure 8 - Folding Anchor

Figure 9 - Popping Open Anchor

Wing For Thin Walls

MN180TPH, ML150TPH, MN180HPH, ML150HPH

MN300TPH, ML250TPH, MN300HPH, ML250HPH

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Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket

1. Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 10).

2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out

tabs on mounting bracket.

Installing Bottom Mounting Bracket

1. Install bottom bracket to heater bottom with two screws. It may be more

convenient to remove heater from wall bracket to attach.

2. Place heater on wall mounting bracket.

3. Mark screw locations on wall.

4. Remove heater from mounting bracket.

5. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall an

chors. Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Attaching To Wall Anchor Method”. If

installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations

using 9/64-inch drill bit.

6. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.

7. Tighten both screws until heater is rmly secured to wall. Do not over tighten.

Figure 10 - Mounting Heater

Onto Mounting Bracket

Figure 11 - Installing Bottom

Mounting Bracket

WARNING: A qualied service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure

regulator.

WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

WARNING: Do not over tighten gas connections.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain ar-

eas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2-in. diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater.

If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

NATURAL GAS MODELS:

CAUTION: Check your gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must be

no greater than 10.5 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regulator damage could occur.

PROPANE MODELS:

CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not

supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and gas supply.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting into gas piping

and/or ttings.

CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (Propane or Natural Gas).

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

INSTALLATION

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*A CSA/AGA design-certied equipment shutoff valve with 1/8-inch NPT tap

is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional

CSA/AGA design-certied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters

Use 3/8-inch black iron pipe or greater. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8-inch NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 12).

IMPORTANT: Install an equipment

shutoff valve in an accessible loca-

tion. 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 valves.

The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce 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 as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 12. Place sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps

them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.

Installation of Base Stand

Before installing heater to the base , please make sure you

have the following items: ( 2 ) - Base ( 4 ) - Sheet Metal Screws Installation Procedure:

1. Set back of heater on table with the bottom of heater extending outside the table edge

2. Fasten Base Stand to heater using sheet metal screws.

Figure 12- Gas Connection (inches)

Figure 13 - External Regulator with Vent

Pointing Down

Fuel Supply

Tank

Figure 14 -

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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 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 Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG(3.5kPa)

1. Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 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 gas supply valve.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap

and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming indicates a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG(3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using

compressed air or opening natural supply tank valve.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff

valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and

water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Figure 16 - Fuel Supply

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).

2. Open gas supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4. Remove front panel

5. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to con

trol valve (see Figure 16). 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

Operation Heater). Check all other internal joints

for leaks.

8. Turn off heater (see “To Turn Off Gas Appliance”).

9. Replace lower front panel.

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OPERATION

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.

When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor be-

cause some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or

turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualied service technician or gas supplier. Forced or attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician

to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electric 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.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information on the side of the heater.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn control knob clockwise

to the OFF position.

4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch electrical switch or use any phone in the building. Immediately contact gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s instructions. If you can’t reach the gas supplier, call the re dept. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds (see Figure 17). Note: The rst time that the heater is operate after connecting the gas supply,the control knob should be depressed for about thirty(30) seconds.This will allow air to bleed from the gassy system. If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19. Also contact a qualied service technician or gas sup- plier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting

Procedure.

• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualied service technician or gas supplier for

repairs.

6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. The pilot can be seen through the glass panel. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button

until pilot lights.

Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 18 through 20. Also contact a qualied service technician or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see “Manual Lighting Procedure”.

7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualied service technician or gas supplier for

repairs.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This heater has a safety interlock system. Wait one (1)

minute before lighting pilot again.

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8. To select the desired heating level, partially press down the control knob slightly and rotate conterclockwise . Release the downward pressure on the knob while continuing to turn until the knob locks at the desired

heat setting position. Do not operate between locked positions.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION (ONLY FOR MN180TPH, MN300TPH, ML150TPH, ML300TPH)

The thermostatic control used on this model differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature. The control knob can be set to any comfort level between 1 and 5.

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, installation 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

Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit )

Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position.

Figure 17 - Control Knob in the

OFF Position

Figure 18 - Pilot

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MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE

1. Remove front panel.

2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under “Lighting Instructions” on page 14.

TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL

WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at PILOT IGN, LOW or HIGH locked positions (see

Figure 19). Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

Slightly press in control knob and turn conterclockwise to the ON, LOW or HIGH positions (see Figure

19)

3. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.

4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Follow step 8 under “Lighting Instructions” on page 14.

5. Replace front panel.

Figure 19

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INSPECTING BURNER

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pattern often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 20 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the 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 21,

turn heater off (see “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” on page 15) see Troubleshooting pages 19 through 21.

WARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce

increased levels of carbon monoxide. If burner ame pattern shows yellow

tipping, follow instructions at bottom of this page.

Notice: Do not mistake orange ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other ne particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange ame.

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 22 shows a correct burner ame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect burner ame pattern. If burner ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 23,

Turn heater off (see “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance”). See Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air

passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before

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Figure 20 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 21 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 22 - Correct Burner

Flame Pattern

Figure 23 - Incorrect Burner

Flame Pattern

each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualied service technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpet-

ing, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

ODS/PILOT AND BURNER

Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a small, soft bristled brush to

clean.

CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500 hours of operation or every

three months. We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot as-

sembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSl. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner

in the blow position. If 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 pilot assembly.

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 ports/slots and holes in the burner.

Also clean the pilot

assembly. A yellow tip on the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot ame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 24). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drink-

ing straw if compressed air is not available.

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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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Figure 24 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

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ITEM NO ML150TPH ML150HPH ML250TPH ML250HPH

BTU (available) 15,000 15,000 25,000 25,000

Gas Type Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only

Ignition Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting 10” W.C. 10” W.C. 10” W.C. 10” W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water)

Maximum 14” 14” 14” 14”

Minimum 11” 11” 11” 11”

Dimensions, Inches (HxWxD)

Heater 26.8X21x9.2 26.8X21x9.2 26.8X28.5X9.3 26.8X28.5X9.3

Carton 28.6X24x11.5 28.6X24x11.5 28X31.5X11.5 28X31.5X11.5

Weight (Pounds)

Heater 25.5 25.5 29.5 29.5

Shipping 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5

ITEM NO MN180TPH MN180HPH MN300TPH MN300HPH

BTU (available) 18,000 18,000 30,000 30,000

Gas Type Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only

Ignition Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo Electric Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting 6” W.C. 6” W.C. 6” W.C. 6” W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water)

Maximum 10.5” 10” 10.5” 10.5”

Minimum 7” 7” 7” 7”

Dimensions, Inches (HxWxD)

Heater 26.8X21X9.2 26.8X21X9.2 26.8X28.5X9.3 26.8X28.5X9.3

Carton 28.6×24×11.5 28.6×24×11.5 28X31.5x11.5 28X31.5x11.5

Weight (Pounds)

Heater 25.5 25.5 29.5 29.5

Shipping 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.5

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs and grill).

* For purposes of input adjustment.

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PROBLEM

When ignitor button is pressed

in, there is no spark at ODS/

pilot.

When ignitor button is pressed

in, there is a spark at ODS/pilot

but no ignition.

ODS/pilot lights but ame

goes out when control knob is released.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode is positioned wrong.

2. Ignitor electrode is broken.

3. Ignitor electrode is not connected to

ignitor cable.

4. Ignitor cable is pinched or wet.

5. Broken ignitor cable.

6. Bad piezo ignitor.

1. Gas supply is turned off or equipment

shutoff valve is closed.

2. Control knob not fully pressed in while

pressing ignitor button.

3. Air in gas lines when installed.

4. ODS/pilot is clogged.

5. Gas regulator setting is not correct.

6. Control knob not in PILOT position.

7. Depleted gas supply (propane).

1. Control knob is not fully pressed in.

2. Control knob is not pressed in long

enough.

3. Equipment shutoff valve is not fully

open.

4. Thermocouple connection is loose at

control valve.

5. Thermocouple damaged.

6. Control valve damaged.

REMEDY

1. Replace ignitor.

2. Replace ignitor.

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 piezo ignitor.

1. Turn on gas supply of open equipment

shutoff valve.

2. Fully press in control knob while

pressing ignitor button.

3. Continue holding down control knob.

Repeat igniting operation until air is removed.

4. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Care and Main-

tenance, page 16) or replace ODS/pi-

lot assembly.

5. Replace gas regulator.

6. Turn control knob to PILOT position.

7. Contact local propane/LP gas company.

1. Press in control knob fully.

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds.

3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve

4. Hand tighten until snug, and then

tighten 1/4 turn more.

5. Replace thermocouple.

6. Contact customer service.

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 your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. If yo u ca nn ot 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.

WARNING: Only a qualied service technician should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

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PROBLEM

Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit.

Delayed ignition of burner(s).

Burner backring during com-

bustion.

Yellow ame during burner

combustion.

Slight smoke or odor during

initial operation.

Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit.

Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off.

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Burner orice is clogged.

2. Burner orice diameter is too small.

3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.

1. Manifold pressure is too low.

2. Burner orice is clogged.

1. Burner orice is clogged or damaged.

2. Burner is damaged.

3. Gas regulator is defective.

1. Not enough air.

2. Gas regulator is defective.

3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.

1. Residues from manufacturing pro

cesses.

1. Turning control knob to HI position

when burner is cold.

2. Air in gas line.

3. Air passageways on heater are

blocked.

4. Dirty or partially clogged burner ori

ce.

1. Metal is expanding while heating or

contracting while cooling.

1. When heated, the vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc.,

turn into white powder residue.

REMEDY

1. Clean burner orice (see Care and Maintenance, page 17) or replace

burner orice.

2. Replace burner orice.

3. Contact local gas supplier.

1. Contact local gas

supplier.

2. Clean burner (see

Care and Main-

tenance, page 17) or replace burner

orice.

1. Clean burner orice (see

Care and

Maintenance, page 17) or replace.

2. Contact customer service.

3. Replace gas

supplier.

1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Care and Maintenance, page 17).

2. Replace gas regulator.

3. Contact local gas

supplier.

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 burner until air is removed

from line. Have gas line checked by local gas supplier.

3. Observe minimum installation clear

ances (Figure 4, page 9).

4. Clean burner (see

Care and Main-

tenance, page 17) or replace burner

orice.

1. This is common with most heaters. if noise is excessive, contact qualied

service technician.

1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar

products.

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REMEDY

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor

causing products while heater is running.

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see

Checking Gas Connections,

page 13).

3. Rell supply tank (Propane / LP Models ).

1. Open window and/or door for

ventilation.

2. Contact local gas supplier.

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Care and

Maintenance, page 17).

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see “Checking Gas Connections”, page 13).

Contact customer service.

1. Take apart gas tubing and re

move foreign matter.

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see “Checking Gas Connections”, page 13).

1. Refer to Air for “Combustion and Ventilation” requirements page

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Heater is burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT statement page 17).

2. Gas leak. See Warning Statement at the top of page 17.

3. Low fuel supply.

1. Not enough fresh air is available.

2. Low line pressure.

3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged.

1. Gas leak. See Warning Statement at top of page 17.

2. Control valve is defective.

1. Foreign matter between control

valve and burner.

2. Gas leak. (See Warning State

ment at top of page 17).

1. Not enough combustion/ventila-

tion air.

PROBLEM

Heater produces unwanted odors.

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates).

Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF position.

Gas odor during combustion.

Moisture/condensation noticed on

windows.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s) call the number on the front of this manual. When contacting customer services, have ready:

• Your name

• Your address

• Model and serial numbers of your heater

• How heater was malfunctioning

• Type of gas used (Propane/LP or Natural gas/NG)

• Purchase date

• Warranty card.

Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s) call customer services at (877)886-5989.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

Pilot will not stay lit

Burner will have delayed ignition

Heater will not produce specied heat

When Gas Quality Is Bad

Pilot will not stay lit Burner will produce ames and soot Heater will backre when lit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or the gas quality is poor. If so, contact your local natural gas or pro- pane/LP gas supplier.

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This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

PARTS LIST

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This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

PARTS LIST

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This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

PARTS LIST

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This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.

PARTS LIST