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Installation instructions and Owner’s Manual

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ENERCO GROUP, INC., 4560 W. 160

TH

 ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 216-916-3000

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.

- An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vincinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Shut off gas supply

• 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 department.

- 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. Provi-

sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion 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.

70586   04/06

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.

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

MR. HEATER

MODEL

MHVFB10LP

UNVENTED LP-GAS FIRED
BUDDY WALL-MOUNT HEATER

Summary of Contents for Blue Flame MHVFB10LP

Page 1: ... 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 Provi sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to FreshAir for Combustion and Ventila tion section on page 3 of this manual WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can caus...

Page 2: ...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 helps you detect a Propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to sa...

Page 3: ...ir 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 Ventilation 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 conti...

Page 4: ...f an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventila tion grills between the rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building Fig 2 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors Fig 3 C Install 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 ...

Page 5: ...off 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 SeeAccessories page 17 This heater may also be installed with the hose and regulator assembly included with heater LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall For convenience and efficiency install the heater Where there is eas...

Page 6: ... 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 b...

Page 7: ...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 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 p...

Page 8: ...OTE CYLINDER MAXIMUM SIZE 20 LBS This Heater may be used in a Recreational Enclosure or Temporary Construction Work Enclosure with a Remote Refillable Propane Cylinder ONLY when the Cylinder is Located Outdoors and the Heater is Used with Mr Heater Hose assembly supplied DANGER NEVER bring a refillable propane cylinder indoors A fire or explosion can occur causing property damage serious injury or...

Page 9: ...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 sli...

Page 10: ...ct pilot flame pattern is not touching thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple 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 Appli ance page 11 for non thermostat models See Troubleshooting pages 14 and 15 Figure 22 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 show a correct burner flame patte...

Page 11: ... 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 f...

Page 12: ...d 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 When Piezo ignitor knob is turned there is no spark at pilot ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released When Piezo ignitor knob is turned there is a spark at the ODS pilot but no ignition Burner does not light after ODS p...

Page 13: ... 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 polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 Heater burning vapors from paint ...

Page 14: ...nerco Group Inc s 800 on the back of this manual TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting if so contact Enerco Group Inc s 800 on the back of this manual ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories contact your nearest Parts Central or call Enerco Group Inc s 800 for informatio...

Page 15: ...Electrode 20 1 70654 Burner Mounting Bracket Right 1 20 2 70599 Burner Mounting Bracket Left 1 22 1 70328 Heat Shield Top 1 22 2 70329 Heat Shield Right 1 22 3 70331 Heat Shield Back 1 23 70663 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 24 70665 Floor mount feet 2 26 70332 Grill guard 1 27 2 70364 Orifice 10 BF 1 33 1 70335 Heat Shield Left 1 42 70337 Control Valve Knob 1 43 70589 1 4 SAE Flare x 3 8 MPT 1 44 2...

Page 16: ... original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear of parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents la...

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