Monitor M2400 User manual

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
These symbols appear as important safety precautions and should be understood
and followed bythe owner to assure safe operation ofthe heater.
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SECTION A: ^Important Caution 1
SECTION B: Specifications 5
SpecialFeatures 5
Safety Features 5
SECTION C: ToolsNeeded for Heater Installation 6
Accessories YouMay Need 7
Flue PipeExtensions 7
SECTION D: HeaterInstallation 9
Flue Pipe Clearances 10
SECTION E: Fueling 15
FuelingOptionsAvailable 15
External Tank Installation 15
EmptyFuelTank 16
SECTION F: StartingInstructions 17
SECTION G: AdjustingRoomTemperature 18
SECTION H: Turning Offthe Heater 18
SECTION I : Relighting the Heater 18
SECTION J: Programming the Heater 19
Setting the Clock 19
Programming for AutomaticHeaterOperation 20
Manual Operation 20
SECTION K: ProtectiveFeatures 21
Loss of Power-AutomaticReset, Child Lock 21
ElectricalFuse 21
OverheatPrevention 21
SECTION L: Care ofthe Heater 22
SECTION M: TroubleshootingGuide 24
2001COPYRIGHT © MONITOR PRODUCTS, INC.,

SECTION A
IMPORTANT CAUTION
AWARIMING
USE ONLYCRYSTALCLEARKEROSENE.NEVER
USE GASOLINE,WHITEGAS,CAMPFUEL OR
OTHER FLAMMABLELIQUIDS. USEOF SUCH
FUELS CAN RESULT INAN EXPLOSIVEFIRE AND
CAUSESEVEREINJURY.
KEROSENE ONLY
GAS
2\CAUTION
1. Makesurethatthere isno fuelleakage from fueltank and fuelpipejoint.
2. Makesurethatfluepipe(exhaustpipe, air supplyhose) is connected
properly.

3. Keepheater clean anddonot store any flammableitems onor near the
heater.
4. Don't usethe heater for dryingclothes.
5. Shouldanythingabnormaloccur inthe heater,remaincalm,Turn ItOff(Do
Not Unplug) and contactyourMonitordealer.
6. Risk of burns.
Flue pipe and louver may havehighsurface
temperature.

7. Donot place yourself or others too close tothe heater.
8. Installation of heater in extremehumidity or dustareas isnot
recommended.
Any removal of unitparts or remodeling is strictlyforbidden.
9. Donotsitonthe heater.
Placingornaments or plants onthe heater isnot recommended.
Excess heat may causedamage to ornament or plant and overwatering
or spilling of water may causeshock toyouor damage tothe
heater.
10. In areas of heavysnow accumulation, flue pipe may need tobe installed higher to avoidbeingburied.
In openareaswithstrongwind, a windbreak maybe necessary to avoidexhaustgasesbeingblown
back into the intake and causingpoor combustion.
Long
Extension
kit
-»- 24"min -
(60cm)

11. Donot install nor exhaust the flue pipe into a crawlspace or underneath floor.nor into a flue or chimney.
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or
Chimney
12.OPERATING ALTITUDESHIGHERLIMITS
Thisheater is designed tobe usednormally upto 3000 feet above sea level. Touse over3000feet, butnot higher
than 7000 feet, consultwithyourdealer on correct air damperuse.
13.OPERATING TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Please usethe Monitorwithin the range of temperaturesindicated bythe shadedareashown onthe graph
below.
OperatingTemperatureLimits
Point A
InsideAreaTemperature — 4°F
OutsideTemperature — 22°F
Point B
InsideAreaTemperature60°F
OutsideTemperature -40°F
-100 2040
InsideAreaTemperature (°F)

SECTION B
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Monitor 2400
Fuel Type
Crystal ClearKerosene
Heater Efficiency
93%'
HeatRatingHigh
: 43,000 BTU/hour
H.Medium : 32,000BTU/hour
L.Medium : 24,600BTU/hour
Low: 16,200 BTU/hour
Heater OutputHigh
: 37,200BTU/hour
H.Medium : 26,900BTU/hour
L.Medium : 20,700 BTU/hour
Low : 13,600 BTU/hour
Fuel Tank
Fuel Consumption
Separate (Notsuppliedwithheater)
High : 0.319 Gallon/hour
H.Medium : 0.24Gallon/hour
L.Medium : 0.18Gallon/hour
Low : 0.12Gallon/hour
Power Source
120 Volts AC; 60 Hz.
Power ConsumptionIgnition
:310 Watts
Operation :68 Watts(Average)
Heated Air Delivery
High: 388 Cubicfeet/minute
H.Medium: 388 Cubicfeet/minute
L.Medium: 330 Cubic feet/minute
Low: 300 Cubicfeet/minute
Vent PipeHole
2/1>-inches Diameter
Dimensions
Height: 26.6 inches
Width: 28.7inches
Depth: 14.0inches
Weight
82 Pounds,empty
*Net Efficiency is 88%, A.F.U.E.is 84%
SPECIAL FEATURES
AUTOMATIC IGNITION
MEMORY BACK UP: Set memory canbe kept in case
of power failure forupto30 minutes.
DUAL BLOWERS: Separatefans for combustion and
room air circulation.
THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED:Adjusts tothe
desired roomtemperature.
BUILT-IN TIMER:Heater willautomaticallyoperate as
programmed bythe user.
AUTOMATIC RESET AFTER POWER FAILURE: Heater
willautomaticallyresumeoperationafterpower
is restored.
INDICATOR LIGHTS : Easy-to-seesignalsshowwhen
heater isin operation,whentimer is activated, and
when the burner is operating.
CHOICE OF FUEL SUPPLY:Connect to separate tank.
MULTIPLE HEAT EXCHANGER:Extracts 88%of heat
from burner.
CLEAN OPERATION: Products of combustion are vented
outside.
CONSUMES NO ROOM AIR :Airforcombustion is drawn
from outside.
EASY INSTALLATION: Includes all partsrequired for
standard installation.
SAFETY FEATURES
SAFE RE-LIGHTING:Heater will not restart until its
combustionchamber has cooled.
ELECTRICAL PROTECTION: Heater automatically shuts
off inthe unlikely event ofa malfunction inthe
electrical circuitry or disruption ofthe powersupply.
NO EXHAUST IN ROOM: Products of combustion are
dischargedoutdoors.
FLUE PIPE:Outside airis drawnthrough a pipe-within-
a-pipe ventingsystem.Thisprocesspreheats
combustion airand regainsheatfromexhaust
gases.
A CAUTION-ALTERNATE POWER SOURCES
The Monitor 2400 may not operate when powered
by sources such as an auxiliary generator, UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Source), inverters, etc. Check
with your dealer for guidance on specific
applications.

SECTION C
Before installing your heater, be sure to check and comply with local and statebuilding and electricalcodes
that may apply to ventedheaters in your area.Permanentwiringmust be installed bya licensedelectrician.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION
Check the followingcharts tobe sure you have allthe toolsrequired to installyourMonitor2400HeatingSystem.
STANDARD TOOLSAPPLICATION
PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
Installation of HeaterParts
Steel TapeMeasureTakingMeasurements
Penor PencilMarkingDrilling Location
Exterior CaulkCaulkingBetween
Packing and Wall
Yardstick or LongStraightEdgeCheckingAngle
of Hole for FluePipe
Soapy WaterLubricatingSleeveHardware
SPECIAL TOOLS
APPLICATION
ElectricDrillAccommodatingHole
Sawand Drill Bit
2>2 inchHole Saw AttachmentCuttingHole
for FluePipe
Long Y± inchDrill Bit
DrillingPilotHoleThroughWall
Level
CheckingAngle of Hole for FluePipe andfor checking
heater level.
Fig. 1

ACCESSORIES YOUMAY NEED
Check the listbelow andsee your MPI dealer for accessories youmay need or want for installation of your heating-
system.
/K CAUTION: Only usethe flue pipe supplied with the Monitor2400, orthe approved accessory kits available from
your Monitor or dealer.
ACCESSORY
MediumAdjustableFluePipe Kit
LongAdjustableFluePipe Kit
LifterPump
Extra Short,Short,Medium or
P/N 8051
P/N 8052
P/N 1101
APPLICATION
For use wherewallthickness isupto12 /4 inches
For use wherewallthickness isupto20 inches
For use withlargecapacity tank wheregravityfeed isnot
practical
For use where"standard" installation isnot practical
LongExtension Kitor ElbowAdapter Kit
(See FluePipeExtensions,page 7)
Fitting and Tank
For large capacity fueling: Tobe dealer installed
EXTENSION KIT LENGTH
Extra ShortExtension Kit
Short Extension Kit
Medium Extension Kit
Long Extension Kit
P/N 82 12
P/N 8004
P/N 8003
P/N 8002
7!/6 to 1 1 1/2 inches(18.2 to 29.2cm)
11 1/2to 20'/4 inches(29.2 to 51 .4cm)
20!/4 to38 inches (51 .4 to 96.5cm)
38 to73 inches(96.5 to 185.4cm)
FLUE PIPEEXTENSIONS
Four standardextension kits are available fromyour
Monitordealer.Most installations canbe madewith
one of these kits. In special cases,custom installations
may be required.These maybe made with components
purchasedfromyourdealer.
In any installation the followinglimitationsMUST NOT
BE EXCEEDED.
1. The totallength ofthe intake or exhaustpipeshould
not exceed 10 feet(3m)with 3 elbows, 13 feet (4m)
with 2 elbows, or161/2 feet (5m)with 1 elbow.
2. Theseelbowsshouldinclude theone used atthe
heater butnottheoneontheair supplyhose northe
integralbends inthe fluepipe.(SeeFigure 2)
3.The correctdamper as shown on Page 13 must be
used.

Exhaust Elbow
Air SupplyHose
90° Joint Flue Pipe
Fig. 2
~k Donot count
8