Mr. Heater MHT 45 Electrical Service Installation, Gas Service Installation, Grounding

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Electrical Service Installation:

Electrical Service Installation:

System Requirements

The MHT tube heater requires a grounded three-prong electrical outlet to be installed within 18”of the rear surface of the heater’s burner box. It is recommended that the outlet for the heater be ceiling-mounted and should be on a dedicated circuit. DO NOT use an electrical extension cord to operate the heater.

In order to control the heater thermostatically, it is necessary that the grounded three-prong electrical outlet be controlled with a on/off switch or a line voltage thermostat. Please consult with an electrician or follow all local electrical codes.

Heater Rating: 120 VAC, 60Hz, Single Phase, 1 Amp

System Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug heater into grounded three prong ceiling receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Do not use with an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or electrical shock.

 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard ATTENTION Risque d’électrocution

Brancher le cordon du radiateur sur un socle à 3 broches et à la masse, situé au plafond. Ne pas sectionner ou retirer la broche de masse de cette prise. N’utilliser aucun cable de rallonge. Le non-respect de ces consignes peut entrainer mort ou electrocution.

CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Grounding

The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes: United States: Refer to National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 – latest revision. Wiring must conform to the most current National Electrical Code and local ordinances. Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1– latest revision.

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local code, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) or Canadian Electrical Code (CSA 22.1), if an external electrical source is utilized.

Gas Service Installation

Install Gas Supply Lines

A ½” gas supply connection is required as shown below. To check system pressure, a plugged 1/8” NPT tapping is required upstream of the manual gas shut-off valve supplied with the heater.

Before connecting the heater to the supply system, verify that all high pressure testing of the gas piping has been completed.

DO NOT HIGH PRESSURE TEST THE GAS PIPING WITH THE BURNER CONNECTED.

Follow these instructions to ensure a safe gas supply system installation:

1.Support all gas piping with suitable pipe hanging materials.

2.Use wrought iron or wrought steel pipe and malleable iron fittings. The use of copper tube and brass fittings is acceptable

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Mr. Heater MHT 45 owner manual Electrical Service Installation, Gas Service Installation, Grounding, System Requirements