7. SHuTDOWN AND STORAGE
INSTRucTIONS
A. The bulk propane tank "on-off" 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 4)
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 bulk tank before handling and
storage. REMEMBER – POL fitting is a left-hand thread.
The chart assumes that the proper gas and gas pressure is available to the heater. The chart also assumes that the heater is used in accordance
with Mr. Heater installation and operating instructions.
PrOBleM
Burners will not light
Hear gas but burners will
not light (hissing)
re 5
Burner lights, turns red but
will not stay lit
Blue flame at top of
heater screen
Blue flame only – never gets red
Connection at propane tank
leaking gas after securing
Heater emits high pitched sound
TROuBLE SHOOTING
Mr. HeaTer aPPlIanCe
Propane tank turned off
Propane tank empty
Heater regulator not turned on
Safety Shutoff plunger not depressed
Air in manifold or hose or propane tank
Excess flow valve, in POL fitting, activated
Air in propane tank
Defective regulator
Partially plugged orifice
Thermocouple not secure
Thermocouple out of position
Defective thermocouple
Safety shutoff defective
Out of storage
Defective regulator
Something in Venturi
Orifice partially plugged
Screen plugged up
Excess flow valve, in POL fitting, activated
"O-Ring" on POL missing or defective
Valve seat on cylinder worn
Heater warming up
If satisfactory results cannot be obtained after performing any of the above procedures,
Please call Mr. Heater's Customer Care Center at 1-800-251-0001. Thank you.
Mr. Heater | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater
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
TANK WITHIN 60 FT. OF OPEN FLAME OR HEAT.
E.
See Figure 6 for spare parts list.
POSSIBLE cAuSE
7
Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
SOLuTION
Open tank valve
Get tank filled
Turn valve to medium position
Depress S/S valve while lighting
Purge air from unit
Disconnect heater from tank, reinstall
heater, open tank valve slowly, light heater
Return tank to dealer to purge air
Replace
Clean or replace
Secure thermocouple
Position tip 3/16" to 3/8" from screen
Replace thermocouple
Replace safety shutoff
Clean all openings with H.P. air
Replace regulator
Clean venturi tube with wire
Use high pressure air to clean
venturi, orifice and/or screens
Disconnect heater from tank, reinstall
heater, open tank valve slowly, light heater
Replace "O" ring or POL
Return to dealer
No Danger – heater warming up.
Sound will stop in 1-3 minutes