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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE

PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Heater Sizes: 20,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat and

30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat Model Heaters

Save this manual for future reference.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer
to 

Air For Combustion and Ven-

tilation, page 4 of this manual.

MBP20TLB
MBP30TLB

Summary of Contents for MBP20TLB

Page 1: ...taller service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Heater Sizes 20 000 Btu Hr Thermostat and 30 000 Btu Hr Thermostat Model Heaters Save this manual for future reference WARNING Improper installa tion adjustmen...

Page 2: ...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 area 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is...

Page 3: ...eater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS TheODS pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piez...

Page 4: ...municating only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion5 3 AirforCombustionandVentilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on p...

Page 5: ...direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _________________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 60 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The...

Page 6: ...Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of th...

Page 7: ... heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls NOTICE This heater is intended foruseassupplementalheat Use this heater along with your pri mary...

Page 8: ...es apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 Remove two screws near bottom cor ners of front panel 2 Liftstraightupongrillguarduntilitstops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then downward 4 Remove cardboard packing from grill and glass Attach...

Page 9: ...il mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Placing Heater On Mounting Figure 9 Folding Anchor INSTALLATION Continued Figure 10 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Stand Out Tab Figure 11 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket Figure 12 Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Horizontal Slots Mounting Bracket attached to wall Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater 2 Place h...

Page 10: ...trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater ...

Page 11: ... pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Foll...

Page 12: ...g pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn contro...

Page 13: ...TENANCE CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi net to remove dust WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heaterinspectedyearl...

Page 14: ...e following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Replace piez...

Page 15: ...e page 13 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 4 page 7 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 13 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn...

Page 16: ...essive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while heater is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 11 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 11 2 Replace ...

Page 17: ...o return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Cans Unlimited Incorporated s Parts Department at 1 800 922 7407 for referral information WhencallingCansUnlimitedIncorporated have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number ACCESSORIES MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 ...

Page 18: ...18 105750 BLUE FLAME PROPANE LP HEATER 11 1 11 2 MBP20TLB MBP30TLB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 21 22 15 23 24 17 7 ...

Page 19: ...9 098271 03 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 10 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 2 11 099440 06 099440 06 Pilot Service Kit 1 11 1 098514 01 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 11 2 098594 01 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 12 103446 01 103447 01 Burner 1 13 099387 03 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 14 103845 05 103845 07 Injector 1 15 099066 01 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 1 16 099415 06 099415 06 Pressure Regulator 1 17 0995...

Page 20: ...the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of ...

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