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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater
7. SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
A.
The bulk propane tank “on-off” valve should ALWAYS be
completely turned “OFF” when the heater is not in use.
B.
When shutting off the heater, turn the regulator knob on the
heater to “OFF” (clockwise). (See Figure 4)
C.
CAUTION:
After turning unit off, heater will remain
extremely hot. Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling before
handling and storing. Detach heater from bulk tank before
handling and storage. REMEMBER – POL fitting is a left-hand
thread.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MR. HEATER APPLIANCE
The chart assumes that the proper gas and gas pressure is available to the heater. The chart also assumes that the heater is used in
accordance with Mr. Heater installation and operating instructions.
If satisfactory results cannot be obtained after performing any of the above procedures,
Please call Mr. Heater’s Customer Care Center at 1-800-251-0001. Thank you.
D.
HEATER STORAGE:
Always remove the propane cylinder from
the heater when not in use. Always store propane cylinders in
a cool, well ventilated place away from any flame or heat and
in a location not used for habitation. DO 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
Purge air from unit
Hear gas but burners will
Air in propane tank
Return tank to dealer to purge air
not light (hissing)
Defective regulator
Replace
Partially plugged orifice
Clean or replace
Burner lights, turns red but
Thermocouple not secure
Secure thermocouple
will not stay lit
Thermocouple out of position
Position tip 3/16” to 3/8” from screen
Defective thermocouple
Replace thermocouple
Safety shutoff defective
Replace safety shutoff
Blue flame at top of
Out of storage
Clean all openings with H.P. air
heater screen
Defective regulator
Replace regulator
Blue flame only – never gets red
Something in Venturi
Clean venturi tube with wire
Orifice partially plugged
H.P. air clean out venturi/orifices
Screen plugged up
Connection at propane tank
“O-Ring” on POL missing or defective
Replace “O” ring or POL
leaking gas after securing
Valve seat on cylinder worn
Return to dealer
Heater emits high pitched sound
Heater warming up
No Danger – heater warming up.
Sound will stop in 1-3 minutes
