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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

Unvented Natural Gas Fired Room Heater

through 4 under Attaching 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 WALL:

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.

Figure 11

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, page 6) 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. 

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 to private (non-utility) 
gas well. This gas is commonly known as well-head 
gas. 
IMPORTANT: Check your gas line pressure before 
connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must 
be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line 
pressure is higher, heater regulator damage could 
occur.

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 large 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).

*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. 

IMPORTANT:

 Install an equipment shutoff 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 

natural 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.

Summary of Contents for MHVFB10NG

Page 1: ...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 Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electr...

Page 2: ...d of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with heater A barrier designed to re...

Page 3: ...ou provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off it requires servicing 5 Turn off and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 6 Do not run h...

Page 4: ...l Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes 3 Add the Btu hr of all the fuel burning appliances in the SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor ODS safety shut off system Th...

Page 5: ...Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The...

Page 6: ...e 4 For convenience and efficiency install the heater Where there is easy access for operation inspection and service In the coldest part of the room CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage...

Page 7: ...acket 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 t...

Page 8: ...n 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 to private non utility gas well This gas is co...

Page 9: ...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 an...

Page 10: ...rol 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 depre...

Page 11: ...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 cl...

Page 12: ...hutoff valve not fully open Fully open equipment shutoff valve Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Hand tighten thermocouple nut until snug and then tighten 1 4 turn more Pilot flame not to...

Page 13: ...sing odor causing products while heater is running Gas leak See WARNING statement at top of page 12 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 9 Heater shuts off in use ODS operate...

Page 14: ...1 9 80084 Regulator 1 10 80055 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 ITEM P N PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 80058 Floor Moutning Feet 1 12 NA Regulator Connection 1 13 80052 Back Panel 1 14 80036 Wall Mounting Bra...

Page 15: ...55 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 8 80058 Floor Mounting Feet 1 9 NA Regulator Connection 1 10 80036 Wall Mounting Bracket 1 ITEM P N PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 80052 Back Panel 1 12 80005 Valve Bracket 1...

Page 16: ...Y A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION PURCHASING Accessories may be purchased at any Mr Heater local dealer or direct from the factory FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE P...

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