Mr. Heater MH9BX - Manual (Page 2)

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Mr. Heater | Portable Propane Heater Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
warning:
Every time hose or tank is connected to unit, connection
must be checked for leaks in one or more ways: Apply
soapy water to connection, look for bubbles, listen for
hiss of escaping gas, feel for extreme cold, smell for
rotten egg odor. Do not use if leaking!
warning:
Any changes to this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
warning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
speciFicatiOns
MODEL NO. .................................................... MH9BX
GAS TYPE ......................................................PROPANE
INPUT BTU/HR. .......................................4,000 / 9,000
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
TOP ....................................................................... 30”
FRONT ....................................................................24”
SIDES ...................................................................... 6”
REAR ....................................................................... 0”
caution: Some carpets or linoleum surfaces may discolor if
heater is placed directly on these floor coverings.
warning:
If the recreational or commercial enclosure does not
have a window or roof vent, DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
INSIDE.
tHe state OF caliFOrnia reQuires tHe
FOllOwing warning:
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).
cOntents
General Safety Instructions ............................................... 2
Odor Fade Warning .......................................................... 3
General Information .......................................................... 4
Operating with Disposable Propane Cylinders ................... 4
Operating With Hose Connected to Remote Cylinder ........ 5
Maintenance..................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6
Parts List ........................................................................... 7
Parts Ordering Information ............................................... 8
Service Information ........................................................... 8
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from combustible materi-
als.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are near the appliance.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.
• Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle.
• This heater can only be used in a recreational or com-
mercial enclosure with a window or roof vent. It may
also be used outdoors.
• This heater requires a vent area of 9 square inches (ex-
ample 3” x 3” opening) minimum for adequate ventila-
tion during operation. Do not use other fuel burning
appliances inside.
• GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND FIXED
AT 11” W.C. WHEN USING A REMOTE HOSE CONNEC-
TION DO NOT REGULATE OR REDUCE PROPANE TANK
SUPPLY PRESSURE TO HEATER!
• REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE
DURING OPERATION.
• If the wire guard is removed for servicing, it must be
replaced prior to operating the heater.
• The appliance should be inspected before each use.
Frequent cleaning may be required. The control com-
general saFetY instructiOns
tHis is a Heating appliance. dO nOt Operate
tHis appliance witHOut tHe FrOnt wire guard
installed