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Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Low-Intensity Infrared Heater
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Section 3 INSTALLATION
WARNING
Several steps are involved in the installation of the heater.
DO NOT attempt to operate the heater until ALL steps of
the installation have been accomplished. Failure to follow
this warning will cause death, injury or property damage.
ATTENTION
Plusieur étapes sont impliquées dans l’installation de
l’appareil de chauffrage. PAS la tentative pour opérer
l’appareil chauffrage jusqu’à ce que TOUTES étapes de
l’installation ont été accomplies. L’echec pour suivre cet
avertissement causera la mort, les dommages de blessure
ou propriété.
Safety Equipment
Use of the following safety equipment is recommended for
installation of the MHT tube heater:
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Work gloves
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Safety glasses
Installation Tools
Tools required for the installation of the MHT tube heater include at
a minimum the following:
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Tape measure
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Electric drill (with an assortment of drill bits)
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Pipe wrenches – 2 required
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Screwdriver
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Tin snips
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Hacksaw
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Wire strippers
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Staple gun
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Level
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Pliers
Installation Materials
Materials required for the installation of theMHT tube heater include
at a minimum the following:
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High temperature silicone sealant
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Suspension hooks (capable of supporting 150 pounds
each)
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Sheetmetal screws
The following items may be required for your particular installation:
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Plastic drain hose
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Additional vent pipe
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Roof flashing
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Rain collar
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Chain – 2/0, or equivalent
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S-hooks (as required)
Choose Location for Heater
When selecting a suitable mounting location for the MHT tube
heater it is important to consider the following:
1. The heater must meet the minimum mounting height
requirement of 7 feet above the floor. For aircraft hangars and
public garages, the heater must meet the minimum mounting
height requirement of 8 feet above the floor.
2. The proposed mounting location allows for the minimum
required safe distances from combustibles (combustibles include
vehicles, wood gasoline and flammable objects, liquids and
vapors)
3. The proposed mounting location of the heater will not restrict
motion of passageway doors or windows.
4. The proposed location will not interfere with operation of the
overhead garage door.
5. The proposed location will provide the best coverage of the
total area to be heated.
6. The proposed location must provide for adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
7. The proposed location must provide for adequate accessibility
clearance for service and proper operation.
8. Consideration be given to the types of vehicles that will be
parked in the garage (cars, vans, boats, RV’s etc.).
9. The proposed location will allow for the minimum required safe
distances from combustibles with respect to the vehicles parked
in the garage.
10. The proposed location will allow the required utilities (i.e.: gas
and electric) and venting to be installed (maximum vent length
is 25 feet).
11. Sufficient clearances will exist to allow for maintenance.
12. Overhead structural members (rafters, beams, etc.) are
accessible for attaching the heater.
13. Location must allow for adequate clearance around air openings
into the combustion chamber.