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 last page.
B.Fuel – this heater must be used with propane fuel cylinders as stated in paragraph 1.4 and 1.5 on page 2.
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
D.To light MH12C, place a lit match across the mesh screen where you see “light here” on reflector. (See Fig. 5) THEN push in valve button on Safety Shutoff Valve. After the heater 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.
E.To light MH12CS, press “Sparklite” igniter Safety Shutoff Valve button at the same time. (See Fig. 5a) Prior to pressing "Sparklite" igniter. After the heater is lit, continue to hold valve button in for 30 seconds, then release the button slowly.
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 last page for repair or replacement. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TAMPER WITH HEATER.
H.Adjust heat output by turning knob to desired position.
Figure 5
MODEL MH12C
7.SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
A.The 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 5 and 5a).
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 cylinder before handling and storage.
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 CYLINDER WITHIN 60 FT. OF OPEN FLAME OR HEAT.
E.See Figure 6 for spare parts list.
Figure 5a
MODEL MH12CS
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