Martin MDV12N, Operation Manual

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Your MARTIN® heater is especially designed to provide maximum comfort to you and your home. Its large solid injected
aluminum front grill assures the optimum use of the generated heat in the ambient, maintains normal temperatures behind
the heater to avoid sticking of particles, which would soil the wall. You can feel safe with absolute security guaranteed by:
A flame failure safety, which cuts the gas supply in the event of the heater pilot extinguishing due to strong air currents
or momentary interruption of the supply of gas.
Its gas pressure regulator assures an optimum operational function, avoiding peak pressures in the gas supply
affecting normal combustion.
Its tight gas combustion chamber, totally enameled avoids gases which are caused by combustion to contaminate
the air and ensures a useful, long lasting working life.
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A guarantee of long lasting comfort provided by this heater and its quality components, the high technology applied
in the process of fabrication and especially by the traditional vocation of MARTIN® to supply durable products for your
maximum comfort and satisfaction.
Install and use the heater with care. The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence
of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installation must conform with the
Manufac-
tured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is
not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation, ANSI Z225.1, or Standard for Gas
Equipped recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
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GAS SPECIFICATIONS
8,000 BTU/hr 11,000 BTU/hr 20,000 BTU/hr
2,900 BTU/hr
3,600 BTU/hr
6,000 BTU/hr
L.P. 13” W.C.
NAT. 10.6” W.C.
L.P. 13” W.C.
NAT. 10.6” W.C.
L.P. 11” W.C.
NAT. 7” W.C.
L.P. 11” W.C.
NAT. 7” W.C.
L.P. 11” W.C.
NAT. 7” W.C.
5.8” W.C.
5.2” W.C.
10.5” W.C.
6,400 BTU/hr
8,800 BTU/hr 16,000 BTU/hr
MDV8
MDV12 MDV20
Maximum Input
Minimum Input
Maximum Inlet Pressure
Minimum permissible gas supply
pressure for purpose of input
adjustments.
Manifold Pressure (Propane gas)
Manifold Pressure (Natural gas)
Thermal Output Capacity
6” W.C.
10.8” W.C. 10.8” W.C.
L.P. 13” W.C.
NAT. 10.6” W.C
HEATER MODEL
INTRODUCTION
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