Installation Check GAS Type, Locating Heater

Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Com- bustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

*IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet into attic. If attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent, heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 3 through 5.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for the use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source for the duration of the outage.

WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only LP-gas.If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION:

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below:

•Piping (check local codes)

•Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)

•Equipment shutoff valve*

•Ground joint union

•Test gauge connection*

•Sediment trap

•Tee joint

•Pipe wrench

*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 17.

This heater may also be installed with the hose and regulator assembly included with heater.

LOCATING HEATER

This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. For convenience and efficiency, install the heater:

•Where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•In the coldest part of the room.

CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage:

•Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.

•Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.

CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. In- stalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or oper- ating heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.

WARNING: Never install the heater:

•In a bathroom.

•In a bedroom

•In a recreational vehicle.

•Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.

•As a fireplace insert

•In high-traffic areas

•In windy or drafty areas

WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If possible, provide greater clearances from the floor, ceiling, and joining walls.

36” min. from

6” Min from ceiling adjoining

walls

Left

SideRight

Side

Floor

2” min. to top surface of carpet, tile or other combustible material

Figure 4

FASTENING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of heater (see figure 5). It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.

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MHVFB10LP specifications

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