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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

Unvented LP-Gas Vent Free Room Heaters

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

1. Burner orifi ce is clogged
2. Burner orifi ce  diameter to small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low

1. Clean burner orifi ce (see Cleaning and 

Maintenance on page 11), or replace 
burner orifi ce

2. Replace burner orifi ce
3. Contact local gas company

Delayed ignition of burner

1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifi ce is clogged

1. Contact local gas company
2. Clean burner orifi ce (see Cleaning and 

Maintenance on page 11), or replace 
burner orifi ce

Burner backfi ring during operation

1. Burner orifi ce is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective

1. Clean burner orifi ce (see Cleaning and 

Maintenance on pages 11 and 12), or 
replace burner orifi ce

2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator

Burner plaque(s) does not glow [Infrared 
Only]

1. Plaque damaged
2. Control knob set between locked posi-

tions.

3. Inlet gas pressure is too low

1. Replace burner
2. Turn control knob until it locks at de-

sired setting.

3. Replace gas regulator

Slight smoke or odor during initial opera-
tion

1. Residues from manufacturing process

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of 
operation

Heater produces a whistling noise when 
burner is lit

1. Turning control knob to HI position 

when burner is cold

2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifi ce.

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 lo-
cal gas company.

3. Observe minimum installation clear-

ances (see Figure 4 page 7)

4. Clean burner orifi ce (see Cleaning and 

Maintenance on pages 11 and 12), or 
replace burner orifi ce.

White powder residue forming within 
burner box or on adjacent walls or furni-
ture

1. When heated, vapors from furniture 

polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc., turn 
into white powder residue

1. Turn heater off when using furniture 

polish, wax, carpet cleaner  or similar 
products.

Heater produces unwanted odors. 

1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair 

spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT 
statement on page 14.

2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at 

top of page 14.  

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-caus-

ing products while heater is running. 

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see 

Checking Gas Connections, page 10) 

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) 

1. Not enough fresh air is available 
2. Low line pressure 
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  

1. Open window and/or door for 

ventilation 

2. Contact local gas company 
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and 

Maintenance, pages 11 and 12)  

Gas odor even when control knob is in 
OFF position 

1. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at 

top of page  14.

2. Control valve is defective  

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see 

Checking Gas Connections, page 10) 

2. Replace control valve  

Gas odor during combustion

1. Foreign matter between control valve 

and burner 

2. Gas leak. See WARNING statement at 

top of page   14.

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove 

foreign matter 

2.  Locate and correct all leaks (see 

Checking Gas Connections, page 10) 

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

1. Metal expanding while heating or con-

tracting while cooling

1. This is common with most heaters. If 

noise is excessive, contact  qualifi ed 
service person

Moisture/condensation noticed on win-
dows

1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air

1. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and 

Ventilation page 3 through 5.

Summary of Contents for MHVFBF20 LPBT

Page 1: ...tallation 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 informa...

Page 2: ...IAL MEDIA WARNINGS 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 fr...

Page 3: ...hr 2 931W shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 3 Keep all air openings in heater clear free of debris or any blockage This will insure that enough air for proper combustion enters the heate...

Page 4: ...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 classific...

Page 5: ...Vent Free Heater 20 000 Btu hr Total 60 000 Btu hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu hr used Example 51 800 Btu hr maximum Btu hr the space can support...

Page 6: ...arances from the floor ceiling and joining walls WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined space must have enough fresh air to supply all ap pliance in b...

Page 7: ...bracket is level For wall stud mounting locate one end of the mounting bracket over a wall stud WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in figure 7 If you can provide greater clearances from the fl...

Page 8: ...tom 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...

Page 9: ...g into heater If sediment trap is not installed or is installed improperly heater may not run correctly Pressure Regulator Heater Cabinet Ground Joint Union Equipment Shutoff Valve From regulated LP t...

Page 10: ...ny phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you can not reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only y...

Page 11: ...a qualified service person of gas supplier for repairs If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas sup plier for repairs 8 When the pilot is lit turn contr...

Page 12: ...e and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 psig This can be done by using a vacuum cleaner in the blow position usin...

Page 13: ...gulator 6 Turn Control knob to pilot position When ignitor button is pressed in there is a spark at the ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long...

Page 14: ...ee Figure 4 page 7 4 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance on pages 11 and 12 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furni ture 1...

Page 15: ...Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual Unvented LP Gas Vent Free Room Heaters 15...

Page 16: ...w Thermocouple 1 23 801 10 Fan Assembly 1 9 80009 Orifice 1 24 80049 Fan Switch 1 10 80073 Orifice Adapter 1 25 8001 1 Ignitor Module Mounting Bracket 1 11 80056 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 26 80019...

Page 17: ...ple 1 23 801 10 Fan Assembly 1 9 80009 Orifice 1 24 80049 Fan Switch 1 10 80073 Orifice Adapter 1 25 8001 1 Ignitor Module Mounting Bracket 1 11 80055 Regulator Mounting Bracket 1 26 80019 Ignitor Pul...

Page 18: ...1 7 80079 Gas Input Elbow Adapter 1 20 801 10 Fan Assembly 1 8 80107 Regulator 1 21 8001 1 Ignitor Module Mounting Bracket 1 9 80021 Regulator Connection 1 22 80019 Ignitor Pulse 1 10 80055 Regulator...

Page 19: ...1 7 80079 Gas Input Elbow Adapter 1 30 801 10 Fan Assembly 1 8 80083 Regulator 1 31 8001 1 Ignitor Module Mounting Bracket 1 9 80021 Regulator Connection 1 32 80019 Ignitor Pulse 1 10 80055 Regulator...

Page 20: ...DERING INFORMATION PURCHASING Accessories may be purchased at any Mr Heater local dealer or direct from the factory FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE Please call Toll Free 800 251 0001 www mrheater co...

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