7.SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
A.The bulk propane tank
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
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.
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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.
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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 | |
| Excess flow valve, in POL fitting, activated | Disconnect heater from tank, reinstall | |
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| heater, open tank valve slowly, light heater | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Blue flame at top of | Out of storage | Clean all openings with H.P. air | |
heater screen | Defective regulator | Replace regulator | |
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Blue flame only – never gets red | Something in Venturi | Clean venturi tube with wire | |
| Orifice partially plugged | Use high pressure air to clean | |
| Screen plugged up | venturi, orifice and/or screens | |
| Excess flow valve, in POL fitting, activated | Disconnect heater from tank, reinstall | |
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| heater, open tank valve slowly, light heater | |
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Connection at propane tank | Replace “O” ring or POL | ||
leaking gas after securing | Valve seat on cylinder worn | Return to dealer | |
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Heater emits high pitched sound | Heater warming up | No Danger – heater warming up. | |
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| Sound will stop in | |
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If satisfactory results cannot be obtained after performing any of the above procedures,
Please call Mr. Heater’s Customer Care Center at
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