MrHeater MHVFBF20NGBT Operating Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

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Mr. Heater | Unvented Natural Gas Fired Room Heater

Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

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SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

•  When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a spark at the ODS/pilot but no ignition.

•  When igniter button is pressed in, there is no spark at pilot.

CAUSE

CAUSE

REMEDY

REMEDY

1. Control knob not fully pressed in.

1. Press in control knob fully.

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough.

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds.

3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open.

3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve.

4. Control valve damaged.

4. Replace Control valve.

1. Igniter electrode positioned wrong.

1. Reposition electrode.

2. Igniter electrode is broken.

2. Replace electrode.

3. Igniter electrode not connected to igniter. 3. Reconnect igniter cable.

4. Igniter cable pinched or wet.

4. Free igniter cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep igniter cable dry.

5. Broken igniter cable.

5. Replace igniter cable.

6. Bad Piezo igniter.

6. Replace control valve.

7. Low Battery.

7. Replace battery.

REMEDY

SYMPTOM

•  Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit.

CAUSE

1. Burner orifice is clogged.

1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 11), or 

replace burner orifice.

2. Burner orifice diameter to small.

2. Replace burner orifice.

3. Inlet gas pressure is too low.

3. Contact local gas company.

REMEDY

SYMPTOM

•  Delayed ignition of  burner.

CAUSE

1. Manifold pressure is too low.

1. Contact local gas company.

2. Burner orifice is clogged.

2. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 11), or 

replace burner orifice.

NOTE:

 All troubleshooting items are 

listed in order of operation and likely 
occurrence.

 IMPORTANT:

 Operating heater where 

impurities in air exist may create odors. 
Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, 
cigarette smoke, cements and glues, 
new carpet or textiles, etc., create 
fumes. These fumes may mix with 
combustion air and create odors and 
possible discoloration of walls and 
ceilings.

WARNING: 

Only a qualified service 

person should service and repair heater. 

CAUTION: 

Never use a wire needle, 

or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. 
This can damage ODS/pilot unit.  Make 
sure grille guard is in place before 
running heater. If screen or grille guard 
is removed for servicing it must be 
replaced prior to operating the heater.

WARNING: 

If you smell gas: 

•  Shut off gas supply 
•  Do not try to light any appliance 
•  Do not touch any electrical switch; 

do not use any phone in your 
building 

•  Immediately call you gas supplier 

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow 
the gas supplier’s instructions. 

•  If you cannot reach your gas 

supplier, call the fire department.  

Summary of Contents for MHVFBF20NGBT

Page 1: ...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 li...

Page 2: ...erating the heater Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequen...

Page 3: ...ce 2 This heater needs outside ventilation air to run properly The Oxygen Depletion Sensor ODS safety shutoff system shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Fresh Air for Combus...

Page 4: ...ult in lower fuel bills Blower Fan Control Switch Operation On models equipped with an electrical blower the blower switch has three positions MANUAL OFF and AUTO In AUTO the blower will turn on and o...

Page 5: ...or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu hr the space can support Example 2592 cu ft volume o...

Page 6: ...s your primary heat source for the duration of the outage Check Gas Type Use only Natural gas If your gas supply is not Natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper...

Page 7: ...s 10 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Placing Heater on Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back pane of heater See Figure 9 WARNING Maintain minimum clea...

Page 8: ...NING 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...

Page 9: ...Light heater See Operating Your Heater 8 Turn off heater See To Turn OFF Gas to Appliance 9 Replace lower front panel Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed To gas meter Co...

Page 10: ...for repairs Figure 17 Figure 16 Correct Pilot Position Incorrect Pilot Position CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating level by using equipment shutoff valve 8 When the pilot is lit turn the control kno...

Page 11: ...s vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR HOLE INLET We recommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months We...

Page 12: ...Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance on page 11 or replace burner orifice 2 Burner orifice diameter to small 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Contact local gas...

Page 13: ...as regulator 7 Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 7 Hand tighten thermocouple nut until snug and then tighten 1 4 turn more 8 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocoupl...

Page 14: ...lean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 1 Gas leak See WARNING statement at top of page 12 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 9 2 Control valve is defective 2...

Page 15: ...Combustion and Ventilation on pages 3 5 REMEDY SYMPTOM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling...

Page 16: ...r Mounting Bracket 1 9 80009 06 Orifice 1 10 80014 Igniter Wire 1 11 80081 Thermostat Valve 1 Item Part No Description 12 80176 Igniter Module 1 13 80010 Thermostat Valve Mounting Bracket 1 14 80184 I...

Page 17: ...r Mounting Bracket 1 9 80009 08 Orifice 1 10 80014 Igniter Wire 1 11 80081 Thermostat Valve 1 Item Part No Description 12 80176 Igniter Module 1 13 80010 Thermostat Valve Mounting Bracket 1 14 80184 I...

Page 18: ...15 80014 Igniter Wire 1 Item Part No Description 16 80176 Igniter Module 1 17 80184 Igniter Module Mounting Bracket 1 18 80010 Thermostat Valve Mounting Bracket 1 19 80058 Floor Mounting Feet Beige 1...

Page 19: ...1 12 80009 09 Orifice 1 13 80073 Orifice Adapter 1 14 80081 Thermostat Valve 1 15 80014 Igniter Wire 1 Item Part No Description 16 80176 Igniter Module 1 17 80184 Igniter Module Mounting Bracket 1 18...

Page 20: ...ase 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 defects in material an...

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