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VENT-FREE GAS WALL HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

BLUE FLAME MODELS

MNSD300HGA

MNSD300TGA

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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 va-

pors 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 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 quali-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for Natural and 

Propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than 

between natural or propane gases.

Summary of Contents for MNSD300HGA

Page 1: ...oss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va pors 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 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 ca...

Page 2: ...y for use with propane or natural gas Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer SAVE THIS BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 3 Specifications 4 Qualified Installing Agency 5 Product Features 5 Local Codes 5 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 6 Product Identification 6 Unpacking 6 Water V...

Page 3: ...ETY IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning Onlyaqualifiedinstaller service agent or local gas supplier may install and service this product WARNING Keep the appli ance area clear and free f...

Page 4: ...ter with control knob at PILOT IGN LOW 1 or HIGH 5 locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result 9 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water...

Page 5: ...r connect ing to Propane LP The heater can easily be changed to Natural gas by having your quali fied installer follow the instructions on page 8 and the markings on the heater THERMOSTATIC CONTROL Thermostat Models Only These heaters have a control valve with a thermostat sensing bulb This results in the greatest heater comfort and may result in lower gas bills LOCAL CODES Install and use heater ...

Page 6: ...osphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem 1 Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 If high humidity is experienced a dehu midifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat so...

Page 7: ...he two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building ...

Page 8: ...r drafty areas CAUTION Thisheatercreates warmaircurrents Thesecurrents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operatingheaterwhereimpurities suchastobaccosmoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist maycausewallstodiscolor IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to theair Althoughthisisbeneficial in...

Page 9: ...Cover Figure 5 Gas Regulator Insert Gas Fitting for Natural Gas Insert Gas Fitting for Propane LP Gas Blue Dust Cover DO NOT REMOVE Blue Propane LP Plunger Install Gas Fitting Here FOR PROPANE LP GAS INSTALLATION BLUE 1 Remove blue dust cover NG LPG INLET GAS PRESSURE MAX 1 2 PSIG 3 5 KPA Gas Connection 2 Apply thread sealant to the threads on a 3 8 NPT brass connection fitting While pushing in ro...

Page 10: ...DO NOT REMOVE Yellow Natural Gas Plunger Install Gas Fitting Here 2 Remove the metal cap installed over the NG regulator inlet 3 Install metal cap over LP Propane regulator inlet This will keep debris out of regulator Useonlythecapsuppliedonthe regulator Do not use an off the shelfpipeplug Thiscandamage theplunger Thesuppliedregula tor cap is designed so it will not engage the unused gas type 4 Ap...

Page 11: ...l WARNING Maintain mini mum clearances shown in Figure 6 If you can provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Fig ure 9 Note Mark only last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall Mounting Bracket LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall F...

Page 12: ...le on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs Attaching to Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid walls con...

Page 13: ...ore connecting heater to gas line Gas line pressure must be no greater than 9 5 of water If gaslinepressureishigher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION For propane LP gas Never connect heater directly to the gas supply This heaterrequiresanexternalregu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and gas supply CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator wi...

Page 14: ...nd Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Gap 3 Miniumum For propane LP gas the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure he...

Page 15: ... soap and water to gas joints If bubbles form there may be a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 16 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening natural supply tank valve 3 Che...

Page 16: ...o clear out any air Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 19 Note The first time that the heater is oper ated after connecting the gas supply the control knob should be pressed...

Page 17: ...nob pressed in push down and release the ignitor button This will light pilot If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 10 sec onds after lighting pilot After 10 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop up when released contact a quali fied service technician or gas supplier for repairs If pilot goes out repeat steps 5 6 and 7 8 T...

Page 18: ... need for cleaning see Care and Maintenance page 19 or service WARNING Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 23 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 22 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 23 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat...

Page 19: ... flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 17 or 18 see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating airpassagewaysofheaterclean Inspecttheseareasof...

Page 20: ...lot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet about 2 from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 26 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dus...

Page 21: ...rn the set screw counterclockwise 2 turns This will bypass the pressure switch function Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Using natural gas and pilot will not light Inlet pressure exceeds 9 5 WC Bypass pressure switch See instructions below The entire gas delivery piping including con nections inside the heater should be leak tested by the qualified installer After leak testing the qualifie...

Page 22: ... 3 Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open 4 Thermocouple connection is loose at control valve 5 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool caus ing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged 1 Press in control knob fully 2 ...

Page 23: ...esidues from manufactur ing process 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whis tling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to high 5 position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater are blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to low 1 position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air i...

Page 24: ...enance page 19 Gas odor exists even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning Statement on page 20 2 Control valve is defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 2 Contact customer service Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combus tion and Ventilation require ments page 6 SERVICE H...

Page 25: ...ies contact ProCom Heating Inc for information EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap OPTIONAL FAN KIT Optional fan kit part PF06 YJLF B The fan has 3 settings ON OFF Auto Please refer to PF06 YJLF B instructions Model and serial number of your heater How heater was malfunctioning Type of gas used Propane LP or Natural gas NG Purchase date Usually we will a...

Page 26: ...www usaprocom com 200233 01B 26 PARTS MODEL MNSD300HGA 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 13 11 12 9 10 14 17 ...

Page 27: ...Glass Retainer 1 4 ML086 01 Glass 1 5 ML088 01 Lower Glass Retainer 1 6 Middle Panel 1 7 MB09051 BZ Lower Front Panel Assembly 1 8 ML057 07 Grill Guard 1 9 Pressure Regulator Assembly 1 10 NV2020 1223B Control Valve 1 11 161139 02 ODS Pilot 1 12 Burner Assembly 1 13 161133 01 Ignitor 1 14 ML031 03 Control Knob 1 15 161562 01 Mounting Bracket 1 16 ODS Deflector 1 17 ML073 01 Ignitor Cable 1 ML073 0...

Page 28: ...www usaprocom com 200233 01B 28 PARTS MODEL MNSD300TGA 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 12 9 17 11 10 ...

Page 29: ... ML086 01 Glass 1 5 ML088 01 Lower Glass Retainer 1 6 Middle Panel 1 7 MB09051 BZ Lower Front Panel Assembly 1 8 ML057 07 Grill Guard 1 9 Pressure Regulator Assembly 1 10 ML073 01 Ignitor Cable 1 ML073 05 Ignitor Cable 1 11 161139 01 ODS Pilot 1 12 Burner Assembly 1 13 161133 01 Ignitor 1 14 161130 01 Thermostat Valve Assembly 1 15 Bracket 1 16 161562 01 Mounting Bracket 1 17 ODS Deflector 1 PARTS...

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Page 32: ... accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit or the warranty is voided WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transpo...

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