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MR. HEATER, INC., 4560 W. 160

TH

 ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 800-251-0001

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.
- 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. 

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion 

and Ventilation section on page 4 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. 

04/13  70808  Rev13A

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

UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIRED ROOM HEATER

Blue Flame Heaters

MHVFB20TB NG

MHVFB30TB NG

For model serial numbers, 
see page 20.

Plaque Heaters 

MHVFR20TB NG

MHVFR30TB NG

Operating 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.

Summary of Contents for MHVFR20TB NG

Page 1: ...m the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual WARNING I...

Page 2: ...able material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Due to high temperatures heater should be kept out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Surface of heater becom...

Page 3: ...eep all air openings in heater clear free of debris or any blockage This will insure that enough air for proper combustion enters the heater 4 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fres...

Page 4: ...are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Com bustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unu...

Page 5: ...hr 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 suppor...

Page 6: ...sible provide greater clearances from the floor ceil ing and joining walls WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined space must have enough fresh air to...

Page 7: ...r will be located Make sure mounting 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 pr...

Page 8: ...ng 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 dr...

Page 9: ...binet Ground Joint Union Equipment Shutoff Valve From Gas Meter 4 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Tee Joint 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Sediment Trap Test Gauge Connection...

Page 10: ...our gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified...

Page 11: ...Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excess lent from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc Make sure grille guard is in place before running heater If screen or grille guard is removed fo...

Page 12: ...acuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR HOLE INLET We recommend that you clean the unit ever 2 500 hours of operation or every three months We als...

Page 13: ...13 Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual Unvented Natural Gas Vent Free Room Heaters This page intentionally left blank...

Page 14: ...as regulator 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...

Page 15: ...ances see 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...

Page 16: ...rough Friday Please include the model number date of purchase and description of problem in all communication LIMITED WARRANTY Mr Heater Inc warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defect...

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