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3.GENERAL INFORMATION
•Your heater comes fully assembled and is tested at the factory with the appropriate type of gas and at the input pressures stated on the name- plate.
•Upon receipt and prior to attempting installation, be sure to inspect the heater and its packaging for damage and/or missing components. If dam- age is found or missing components are sus- pected, contact your dealer. See Chapter 5 for a complete listing of items required for the safe and efficient installation and use of this heater.
•Never attempt to operate the heater using a fuel other than that specifically identified on the nameplate.
•The installation of the heater must conform with all local building codes or, in absence of gov- erning local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). This code can be obtained from either the: Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131; or, NFPA, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
•Canadian installations must comply with CAN/
•Contact factory when appliance is to be installed at high altitudes. Factory can supply high altitude conversion kit with instructions and data plate.
•A plugged 1/8” N.P.T. Test Gage Connection is provided on the heater gas control.
•See Tables 1 and 2 for heater specifications:
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, opera- tion, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
•For additional information contact Mr. Heater Toll- Free
The following extra NFPA Manuals are helpful when installing this heater in a location not anticipated in this manual:
Number Related Subject
NFPA 88 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces NFPA 409 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces
DO NOT EXCEED 1/2 PSI INLET PRESSURE TO HEATER
Provide adequate clearance to combustibles per Table 3 at control end of heater for servicing and minimum on top and sides for ventilation and combustion air supply.
A minimum clearance of 8’ above floor for public garages in accordance with NFPA No. 88 most recent edition, or Figure 1; whichever is larger.
Canadian installations in public garages must comply with CGA 149B.1.9 most recent edition.
WARNING: Maintain clearances as shown in Figure 2 or on heater nameplate.
Table 1. BTU Ratings and Supply Pressures
MODEL | BTU/HR. RATING |
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| GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE (W.C.) |
| ORIFICE | |||||
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| MIN. | MAX. | MANIFOLD | SIZE |
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| NATURAL | PROPANE | NAT. |
| L.P. | NAT. | L.P. | NAT. | L.P. | NAT. | L.P. |
MH/HS25NG | 25,000 | — | 7.0” |
| — | 14” | — | 6” | — | 45 | — |
MH/HS25LP | — | 22,000 | — |
| 11” | — | 14” | — | 10” | — | 55 |
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Table 2. Heater Dimensions and Orifice Sizes
MODEL | OPERATING | ORIFICE SIZE | INPUT |
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NO. | PRESSURE | BURNER | PILOT | BTU/H | WIDTH | LENGTH |
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
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MH/HS25NG | 6.0”w.c. | 45 | .018 | 25.000 |
| 7” | 20 lb. | |||
MH/HS25LP | 10”w.c. | 55 | .011 | 22,000 |
| 7” | 20 lb. | |||
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Model # MH25NG/LP | HS25NG/LP | E4 | Installation instructions and Owner’s Manual |