MrHeater Plaque MHVFR10LP Quick start guide

Mr. Heater, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 · 216-916-3000
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
• Shut off gas supply
• Do not try to light any appliance
• Do not touch an 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.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
70810 Rev. C 07/11
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
Blue Flame Heaters
MHVFB10LP
HSVFB10LP
Plaque Heaters
MHVFR10LP
HSVFR10LP
For model serial numbers,
see page E16.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and follow all instructions. Place
instructions in a safe place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not
read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater.

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with any other gas.
*Aftermarket completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully
and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this heater. Improper use of this heater
can cause serious injury or death from burns, re,
explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural
or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
WARNING: Do not use any accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its con-
trols can be dangerous.
• Do not place clothing or other ammable
material on or near the appliance. Never place
any objects on the heater.
• Due to high temperatures, heater should be
kept out of trafc and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Surface of heater becomes very hot when
running. Keep children and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni-
tion. Heater will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow heater surfaces to cool before
handling.
• Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room with heater.
• Make sure grille guard is in place before run-
ning heater. If screen or grille guard is removed
for servicing it must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the heater.
• Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
cONTeNTS
WARNINGS........................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS....................................................................3
DETERMINING THE TYPE OF HEATER LOCATION SPACE .....4
INSTALLATION ...................................................................5
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL............................................6
FLOOR MOUNTING AWAY FROM WALL .............................8
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY ...........................................8
OPERATING YOUR HEATER............................................... 10
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.......................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 13
EXPLODED-VIEW PARTS DRAWING................................... 14
PARTS LIST....................................................................... 15
WARRANTY .................................................................... 16
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the
Propane supply. This heater requires an exter-
nal regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the heater and Propane/LP
supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator.
The external regulator will reduce the incom-
ing gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas
pressure heater regulator damage could occur.
Install external regulator with the vent pointing
down. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to
death.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the inuence of
alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas:
Propoane/LP gas is odorless. An odor making agent is
added to propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect
a Propane/LP gas leak. However the odor added to
propane/LP gas may be present even though no odor
exists. Make certain you read and understand all warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to
safe and proper operation of this heater.
Product Features
Figure 1
PRECAUTIONS:
1. BF-10 LP and IR-10LP may be installed in a bed-
room, but not a bathroom, or any place where a
strong wind would shut down the appliance.
2. This heater needs outside ventilation air to run
properly. The Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) safety
shutoff system shuts down the heater if not enough
fresh air is available. See Fresh Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 3.
3. Keep all air openings in heater clear, free of debris
or any blockage. This will insure that enough air for
proper combustion enters the heater.
4. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide
fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, it re-
quires servicing.
5. Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a quali-
ed service person should service and repair heater.
6. Do not run heater:
• Where ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• During dusty conditions.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or
similar products, turn heater off. If heated the vapors
from these products may create a white powder
residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
8. Do not use heater if any part has been underwater.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to in-
spect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
underwater.
9. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet
could cause pilot/ODS to shutdown heater.
10.Always run heater with control knob in a locked posi-
tion. Never set control knob between locked posi-
tions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon
monoxide may result if control knob is left between
locked positions.
Control Knob
Grill
Front Panel
Burners
Heater
Cabinet
SPECIFICATIONS
IR10 LP BF10LP
BTU (Available) 10,000 10,000
Type of Gas LP-Gas Only LP-Gas Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 10 Inches of Water 10 Inches of Water
Inlet Gas Pressure (Maximum) 14 Inches of Water 14 Inches of Water
Inlet Gas Pressure (Minimum) 11 Inches of Water 11 Inches of Water
Burners / Orice nozzles 2 1
Thermostatic Control No No
Clearances: inches (mm)
Top 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm)
Sides 6” (152cm) 6” (152cm)
Floor (min. to top of carpet) 2” (51cm) 2” (51cm)
Fabric / ammable objects 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm) 36” (915cm)

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sen-
sor (ODS) safety shut off system. The ODS/pilot shuts
off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
IGNITION SYSTEM
PIEZO: BF10LP/ IR10LP – The heater is equipped with
a piezo manual ignitor. This system requires no match-
es, batteries, or other source to light heater.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care.
Installation must conform to local codes or in the ab-
sences of local codes, use the latest edition of National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the International
Fuel Gas Codes.
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If
heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought heater.
FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be
operated does not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation
air shall be provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1.NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable Local Codes.
This heater shall not be installed in a room or space
unless the required volume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1.NFPA 54, the Internat-
ional Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
attics* and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
*IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or
outlet into attic. If attic has a thermostat-controlled
power vent, heated air entering the attic will activate
the power vent.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater
in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Fresh
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 3
through 5.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for the use as supple-
mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulating blower while using
heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this
heater as your primary heat source for the duration of
the outage.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation from Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined
space. When ventilation to an adjoining unconfined
space, you must provide two permanent openings: one
within 12” of the ceiling and one within 12” of the floor
on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1
& 2 of figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoin-
ing room (see option3, fig 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1, the International
Fuel Gas Codes or applicable local codes, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventila-
tion grills or ducts.
Ventilation from Outdoors
If necessary provide extra fresh air by using ventila-
tion grills or ducts. Connect these items directly to the
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These include
Ventilation
Gills into
Adjoining
Room - Op-
tion 1
Ventilation Gills into Ad-
joining Room - Option 2
12”
12”
Or remove
door into
Adjoining
Room -
Option 3
INLET
AIR
OUTLET
AIR
VENTILATION CRAWL SPACE
TO CRAWL
SPACE
TO ATTIC
VENTILATION AIR
VENTILATED
ATTIC
OUTLET AIR
Figure 2
Figure 3.

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
WARNING: A qualied service person must install
heater. Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only LP-gas. If your gas supply is not LP-gas, do
not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater
for proper type heater.
THIS INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items
listed below:
• Piping (check local codes)
• Sealant (resistant to LP_Gas)
• Equipment shutoff valve*
• Ground joint union
• Test gauge connection*
• Sediment trap
• Tee joint
• Pipe wrench
*A CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve with 1/8”
NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge con-
nection. Purchase a CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on the wall. The
heater can also be located on a non-combustible oor,
away from a wall by using the oor mounting stands in-
cluded with the heater. If installed on combustible oor-
ing such as carpeting, tile or other combustible material
other than wood ooring, the heater must be placed on
a wood panel the full width and depth of the appliance.
Figure 4
For convenience and efciency, install the heater:
• Where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• In the coldest part of the room.
CAUTION: If you install the heater in a home garage:
• Heater pilot and burner must be at least 18
inches above oor .
• Locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it.
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Install-
ing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall covering or operat-
ing heater where impurities (such as tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) are present in the air may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the heater:
• In a recreational vehicle .
• Where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
ammable objects are less than 36 inches from
the front, top, or sides of the heater.
• As a replace insert
• In high-trafc areas
• In windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Heater must be mounted to maintain
the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If pos-
sible, provide greater clearances from the oor, ceil-
ing, and joining walls.
FASTENING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket in located on the back panel of
heater (see gure 5). It has been taped there for ship-
ping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Figure 5
Removing Front Panel of Heater
1. Remove three screws on bottom front of front
panel.
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down
(see gure 6)
Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall
Use holes on each end of mounting bracket to attach
bracket to wall. These holes are 16 inches apart. Attach
mounting bracket to wall in one of two following ways.
Mounting
Bracket
Left
Side Right
Side
36” min. from
ceiling
6” Min from
adjoining
walls
2” min. to top surface of carpet, tile
or other combustible material
Floor

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1. Attach to wall studs
2. Attach to wall anchor
Figure 6
Attaching to Wall Stud:
This way is the best providing the strongest mounting in
wood frame houses.
Attaching to Wall Anchor:
This way allows you to attach mounting bracket to hol-
low walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls
(concrete or masonry).
Decide which way best suits your needs. Either method
will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket.
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater
will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is
level. For wall stud mounting locate one end of
the mounting bracket over a wall stud.
WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances
shown in gure 7. If you can, provide greater
clearances from the oor and joining wall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see gure 7).
3. Remove tape and mount bracket from wall.
Figure 7
Attaching to Wall Stud:
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64” drill
bit.
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up
holes on each end of bracket with hole drilled in
wall.
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and
into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is rmly
fastened to wall studs.
Attaching to Wall using Anchor:
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall ar-
eas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry)
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacer
are in hardware package. The hardware package is
provided with heater.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16” drill
bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry), drill
at least 1” deep.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in gure 8 below.
Figure 8.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings rst) into hole. Tap
anchor ush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2” or less) insert red key into
wall anchor.
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up
holes on each end of bracket with wall anchors.
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket and
into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is rmly
fastened to wall.
Placing Heater on Mounting Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back pane of
heater (see gure 9).
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide hori-
zontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mounting
bracket.
Figure 9
Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These
holes are near bottom on back panel of heater
(see gure 10).
Adjoining Wall
17-1/2” Min.
6-1/2” Min. 10,000 BTU
10-1/4” min 20,000-30,000 BTU
16” (Lg)
12-9/64” (Sm)
Mark mounting hole locations
and drill holes where indicated.
Allow for minimum clearances
Horizontal Slots
Mounting Bracket
mounted to wall

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
Figure 10
2. Mark screws locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
4. If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow
or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow steps 1
through 4 under Attaching to Wall using Anchor.
If installing bottom mounting screw into wall
stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64”
drill bit.
5. Re-place heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes
and wall anchor or drilled hole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand. With the
other hand, insert mounting screw through
bottom mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of
screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is rmly se-
cured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note: Do not re-place front panel at this time. Re-
place front panel after making gas connections and
checking for leaks.
FLOOR MOUNTING AWAY FROM WALL:
Installing Support Feet (See gure 11.)
1. Lay heater onto table on its back with bottom
edge overhanging table edge.
2. Securely attach feet to bottom of heater using
2 – self-tapping screws each.
Figure 11
Note: Feet should have long end going out the
front of heater, and the edge coinciding with side of
heater. If feet overhang side of the heater, switch
leg location.
3. Place heater on non-combustible surface (see
Locating Heater, page 6) before proceeding
with gas connection. If this will be a permanent
location, heater may be locked into position us-
ing anchoring holes in mounting feet.
Note: Use of oor mounting feet will require you to
use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connec-
tion.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied service person must con-
nect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8” NPT
(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator. Use of oor mounting feet will
require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make
gas connection.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the
Propane supply. This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator
between the heater and Propane/LP supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator.
The external regulator will reduce the incoming gas
pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If
you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater
regulator damage could occur. Install external regu-
lator with the vent pointing down. Pointing the vent
down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer-
tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of larger
enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater.
If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve,
union and plugged 1/8” NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within
reach of test gauge hookup. NPT tap must be upstream
from heater (see gure 12).
*A CSA/AGA certied equipment shutoff valve with
1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the CSA/AGA certied equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an
accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for
turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will
prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess
sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater fuel train.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to
LP-Gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in gure
12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. A sediment trap traps moisture and con-
taminants. This keeps them from going into heater. If
sediment trap is not installed or is installed improperly,
heater may not run correctly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench
when connecting it to gas piping and/or ttings.
Screw
hole
Screw
hole

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Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater
Figure 12
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for
leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks
at once.
WARNING: Never use an open ame to check for
a gas leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING
SYSTEM
High Pressure
Test pressure in Excess of ½ psig (3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff
valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures
in excess of ½ psig will damage heater regula-
tor.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using
compressed air or opening main gas valve on
or near gas meter.
4. Check all connections and joints in gas supply
piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Depressurize and relieve pressure in supply
piping system.
7. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve
to gas supply.
8. Reconnected ttings must be checked for leaks
in next section.
Low Pressure
Test Pressure Equal To or Less Than ½ psig (3.5
kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see gure 13).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using
compressed air or opening propne/LP supply
valve.
3. Check all joints from the propane/LP supply
valve to equipment shutoff valve (see gure
14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Depressurize and relieve pressure from supply
piping system.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections:
1. Make sure that the heater supply piping sys-
tem is connected and has been leak tested as
described above.
2. Make sure control knob of heater is in OFF
position.
Figure 13
3. Open equipment shutoff valve (see gure 13).
4. Open propane/LP supply valve.
5. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve
to control valve (see gure 14). Apply mixture
of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
Figure 14
6. Correct all leaks at once.
7. Light heater (see Operating Your Heater, page
page 10.
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
Ground Joint Union
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
From LP tank
(11” W.C. to 14”
W.C. Pressure)
Tee Joint
1/8” NPT Plug Tap
Cap
Pipe Nipple
Tee Joint
3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple
Sediment
Trap
Test Gauge
Connection
Reducer Bushing
to 1/8” NPT
3” Minimum
Control Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To regulated propane
source

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8. Turn off heater (see To Turn OFF Gas to Appli-
ance, page 10.
9. Replace lower front panel.
OPERATING YOUR HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lighted
by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli-
ance 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 electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call you gas supplier from a neigh-
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
tions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
•Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas
control knob. Never use tools. If knob will not
push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call
a qualified service technician or gas supplier.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
•Do not use this appliance if any part has been
underwater. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to re-
place any part of the control system which has
been underwater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the all safety information included
with and on the side of heater.
2. Check that gas supply to heater is on.
3. Push in gas control knob and slightly turn clock-
wise to the OFF position (see figure 16).
Note: Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF
unless knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.
4. Wait five (5) minutes. Then smell for gas, in-
cluding near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information above. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Push in gas control know slightly and turn
counterclockwise to PILOT/IGN and depress
for five (5) seconds.
Note: The first time that the heater is operated after
connecting the gas supply, the control knob should
be depressed for about 30 seconds. This will allow
air to bleed from the gas system.
6. Push in control knob and rotate control knob
back to OFF position then rotate counterclock-
wise to PILOT/IGN position. This will light pilot.
If needed gently keep rotating control knob
back and forth while depressed until pilot lights.
7. Keep control knob depressed in for ten (10)
seconds after lighting pilot. If pilot goes out,
repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7.
If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshoot-
ing, pages 12-13. Also, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for repairs.
If control knob does not pop up when released,
contact a qualified service person or gas sup-
plier for repairs.
8. FOR IR10LP: Turn control knob to “LO” to light
heater. Leave on “LO” position until the left
burner tile has turned bright orange.
After left burner tile has turned bright orange,
adjust heat output by turning Control Knob to
desired position (“LO” or “HI”). Note: Both tiles
turn orange only on HI setting.
FOR BF10LP: When the pilot is lit, turn the control
knob to “HI” position to light.
FOR BF10LP: After flame is established on “HI”,
adjust heat output by turning control knob to de-
sired position (“LO” or “HI”). Do not operate heater
between locked positions.
Figure 16
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating level by using
equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: When running heater, set control knob
at “LO” or “HI” locked positions. Poor combustion
and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result
if heater is operated with control knob positioned
between locked positions.
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turn-
ing control knob. Control knob must be locked at the
desired position.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
SHUTTING OFF HEATER:
1. Turn off equipment shutoff valve.
Control Knob