Enerco MH24TS - Manual (Page 6)

6 Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Figure 4
Figure 4a
6. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Before attempting to light the heater, check all fittings and
connections with a soap solution. NEVER USE A MATCH TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS. Should a gas leak occur, do not attempt
to repair or use heater. Return the heater to your dealer or the
address given on back page.
B. Fuel – This heater must be used only with a vapor withdrawal
LP gas bulk cylinder. THE BULK TANK MUST BE EQUIPPED
WITH A STANDARD POL VALVE.
WARNING
USE HD.5 PROPANE GAS ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
TYPE FUEL. SEE YOUR PROPANE DEALER IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING FUEL.
C. Turn the heater’s “Hi-Med-Lo-Off” regulator knob to “Med”
(counterclockwise).
D. To light a burner, MH24T Model, place a lit match across the
mesh screen where you see “light here” on reflector. (See fig.
4) THEN push in valve button on Safety Shutoff Valve. After
the burner is lit, continue to hold valve button in for 30
seconds, then release the button slowly. CAUTION: DO NOT
PUSH IN VALVE BUTTON BEFORE INSERTING LIT MATCH.
Repeat step “D” for each burner.
E. To light a burner, MH24TS Model, push in valve button on
Safety Shutoff Valve and at the same time push down on
“Sparklite” Igniter button. Repeat push down of “Sparklite”
Igniter button until burner ignites. After burner is lit, continue
to hold valve button in for 30 seconds, then release the
button slowly. Repeat step “E” for each burner of the MH24TS
Heater. See fig. 4a.
F. If burner does not light within 30 seconds, turn the heater’s
regulator knob to “off” (clockwise) and allow at least five
minutes for gas to dissipate before attempting to relight.
G. NOTE: Should the orifice become clogged as indicated by low
volume of gas when operating on “Hi” with a full cylinder, or
should the heater fail to operate properly for any reason,
return the heater to the dealer or the address given on back
page for repair or replacement DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR
OR TAMPER WITH HEATER.
H. Adjust heat output by turning knob to desired position.
I. COOKING: DO NOT USE THIS HEATER FOR COOKING.
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 and 4a)
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.
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.