Mr. Heater MH40PH Instructions And Parts List Download

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Step 16:

Place the Propane Cylinder into the

Base. Then lift the cylinder Cap Support, to hold
the cap in position. Attach the Front Cover to the
Back Cover. Then lower Cap.

Gas Requirements:

The heater comes with a regulator for hook-up to
a standard propane gas cylinder set up for vapor
withdrawal (operated with the cylinder vertical).
The gas cylinder must be constructed and
marked in accordance with specifications of the
U.S. Department of Transportation for propane
cylinders. Never connect the heater to an
unregulated cylinder. The heater is shipped from
the factory for use with propane never substitute
gases.

CAUTION:

When the heater is to be operated in

the presence of other people the user is
responsible for properly acquainting those
present with safety precautions, and other
hazards involved.

Fuel Connection:

1. Use a 20-pound (5-gallon) vapor

withdrawal propane cylinder. Not
supplied with the heater.

2. Place the cylinder in the heater base

with the valve accessible.

3. Connect the POL fitting of the hose &

regulator assembly to the propane
cylinder by rotating the plastic POL nut
clockwise onto the propane cylinder’s
valve outlet and securely tighten.

4. Make sure that the safety valve is turned

off then open the cylinder’s valve and
check all gas connection with a soap
and water solution. DO NOT USE A
FLAME. The gas connections to check
include those in the heater base and the
connections in the burner assembly.

To Light:

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Caution

: Never leave heater operating

unattended.

1. Remove the Cylinder cover on the base.

2. Make sure that all gas connections

where checked with a soap and water
solution before igniting heater, as
described in the fuel connection section
of this manual.

3. Fully open the valve on the propane

cylinder.

4. Turn safety gas control knob to “pilot”

position.

5. Push in and hold the gas control knob

then push and release the ignition
button repeatedly until there is a flame
at the pilot. If the ignition button does
not work the pilot may be lit using a
match through the access hole, found
under the emitter base.

6. Keep the control knob depressed for at

least 30 seconds after pilot ignition then
release control knob.

7. Turn the burner on to maximum rate

then reduce to desired burner setting.

8. Replace the cylinder cover on the base

to cover the propane cylinder.

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Caution

: White smoke may appear

around the emitter screen during the
first few minutes of the initial burning.

Relight After Shutdown:

1. Turn the gas control knob to “OFF”