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06/03 Revision L1 #73744

MR. HEATER INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 216-881-5500

GAS-FIRED INFRA-RED
PORTABLE HEATER

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.

MH42T

Model #

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explo-
sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING:

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

— An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light appliance.

Extinguish any open flame.

Shut off gas to appliance.

— Service must be performed by a qualified service agency.
— DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR IN OPERATION WHILE SLEEPING

This is an unvented gas-fired portable heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the area in which it is used.
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 3.

CYLINDER NOT INCLUDED

MODEL MH42T

Summary of Contents for MH42T

Page 1: ...rty damage personal injury or loss of life WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appli ance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light appliance Extinguish any open flame Shut off gas to appliance Service must be perf...

Page 2: ...E OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE SOLVENTS PAINT THINNER DUST PAR TICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS WARNING COMBUSTION BY PRODUCTS PRODUCED WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WARNING NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE WARNING YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AN...

Page 3: ... 1 5 Make sure tank valve is in OFF position clockwise 1 6 Make sure regulator knob is in OFF position by turning knob clockwise to off 1 7 Carefully screw POL nut directly into bulk tank valve finger tight turning counterclockwise then with a 7 8 open end wrench tighten the POL fitting hard 1 8 Always connect the heater to bulk tank in the outdoors or in a well ventilated area NEVER connect heate...

Page 4: ...cylinder in the outdoors or in a well ventilated area Use a 7 8 open end wrench NEVER connect this heater to a cylinder near an open flame F USE OF HEATER Always operate the heater with the propane cylinder in an upright position on a level noncombustible surface NEVER place the cylinder on its side when operating the heater G ATTEND HEATER Do not leave heater unattended while it is in operation H...

Page 5: ...lly screw POL nut directly into bulk propane cylinder counterclockwise REMEMBER This is a left hand thread see Figure 1 Make sure the heater is in a vertical upright position and directed away from the collar of the bulk tank Use a 7 8 open end wrench to tighten the POL fitting left hand thread see Fig 1 6 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A Before attempting to light the heater check all fittings and connect...

Page 6: ...ment Regulator with Soft Nose POL 7 73743 Reflector 8 73742 Wire Guard 9 75607 Metal Ring 10 73938 Collar Mounting Bracket Assembly 11 73658 Hose Assembly Less Regulator 11 Long 12 73213 Replacement Safety Shutoff with Orifice 13 75613 Locking Knob 14 73214 Bolt 20 with Seal Washer 15 73322 Plenum Assembly with Clip Center Only Mr Heater Gas Fired Infra Red Portable Heater Model MH42T Figure 6 Fig...

Page 7: ...O NOT STORE PROPANE TANK WITHIN 60 FT OF OPEN FLAME OR HEAT E See Figure 6 for spare parts list PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burners will not light Propane tank turned off Open tank valve Propane tank empty Get tank filled Heater regulator not turned on Turn valve to medium position Safety Shutoff plunger not depressed Depress S S valve while lighting Air in manifold or hose or propane tank Pur...

Page 8: ... details concerning the claim Also supply us with the purchase date and the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased our product The foregoing is the full extent of the responsibility of the Company There are no other warranties express or implied Specifically there is no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and there is no warranty of merchantability In no event shall the Co...

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