Kerosene Portable Heater MH-0600-0M10 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF INJURY! READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PORTABLE HEATER AND MUST REMAIN WITH THIS UNIT! ©Copyright 2009, Mi-T-M Kerosene Portable Heater Corporation® Manual 37-1067-E/F/S-040610
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................4 PORTABLE heater FEATURES..............................................................................................................9 PORTABLE heater Specifications.........................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Mi-T-M® Portable Heater! You can be assured your Mi-T-M® Portable Heater was constructed with the highest level of precision and accuracy. Each component has been rigorously tested by technicians to ensure the quality, endurance and performance of this heater. This operator's manual was compiled for your benefit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING portable heater Hazard RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION Potential Consequence Serious injury or death could occur if the portable heater is not properly grounded. Your heater is powered by electricity and may cause electric shock or electrocution if not used properly. Prevention Installation of this unit, including all electrical connections, must comply with all local, state and national codes. This product must be grounded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Hazard Potential Consequence RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE Prevention Serious injury or death may occur from normal electrical sparks in motor and pressure switch Always operate portable heater in a well ventilated area free of flammable vapors, combustible dust, gases or other combustible materials. Serious injury may occur if the heater air inlet or outlet is blocked. Never place objects in front of air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Hazard RISK TO BREATHING Potential Consequence Serious injury or death could occur from failure to provide proper ventilation according to this manual.. Prevention This is a kerosene, direct-fired, forced air heater. It is primarily intended for use for temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. Direct-fired means that all of the combustion products of the heater enter the heated space.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by these instructions. Never use the heater in spaces which contain products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinners, dust particles, volatile or airborne combustibles, or any unknown chemicals. This is an unvented portable heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the area in which it is used.
WARNING THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS PORTABLE HEATER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL.
Portable heater FEATURES Model MH-0600-0M10 Kerosene Portable Heater Manual
Portable heater Specifications Model MH-0600-0M10 Rating BTU/Hr 600,000 Fuel Consumption Gal/Hr 4.5 Fuel Tank Capacity Gallons 40.0 Pump Pressure PSI 128 Volt/Hz 120V/ 60 Hz Amps 5.
assembly Note: Tools required: medium phillips screw driver, open end or adjustable wrench, long nose pliers. ASSEMBLING FRAME AND WHEELS 1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheel bushings, flat washers (S) and wheel on axle. NOTE: When installing wheels, tube valve should face out from support frame. 2. Place flat washers (L) and cotter pins on axle ends and bend cotter pins with long nose pliers to secure. 3. Place wheel cap on flat washers (L) and put wheel cap in flat washers (L) end. 4.
operation KEROSENE (1-K) For optimal performance of this heater, it is strongly suggested that 1-K kerosene be used. 1-K kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants, such as sulfur, which can cause a rotten egg odor during the operation of the heater. However, #1, #2 (diesel fuel), JP-8 or Jet A fuel oil may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not available.
operation TO START HEATER 1. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. 2. Attach fuel cap. 3. Plug power cord into three-prong, grounded extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet long. Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements: • 6 to 10 feet long, use 14 AWG conductor. • 101 to 200 feet long, use 12 AWG conductor. • 201 to 300 feet long, use 10 AWG conductor. • 301 to 400 feet long, use 8 AWG conductor. • 401 to 500 feet long, use 6 AWG conductor. 4. Push “OPERATION BUTTON”.
operation TO RESTART HEATER Caution: DO NOT restart heater until cooling cycle is finished. The cooling cycle cools the combustion chamber. 1. Wait until cooling cycle is finished after stopping heater. 2. Repeat steps under TO START HEATER. LONG-TERM STORAGE OF HEATER 1. Remove drain nut from rear bottom side of fuel tank by unscrewing nut and drain. 2. Using a small amount of kerosene, swirl and rinse the inside of the tank. NEVER MIX WATER WITH KEROSENE, as it will cause rust inside the tank.
maintenance Warning: Never service heater while it is plugged in or while hot! NOTE: USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS. Use of third party or other alternate components will void warranty and may cause unsafe operating conditions. FUEL TANK • Flush every 200 hours of operation or as needed (See Storage). FAN BLADES CLEAN EVERY SEASON OR AS NEEDED. • • • • • • • • • Remove upper shell (See air intake filter). Use Allen wrench to loosen set screw which holds fan blade to motor shaft.
maintenance PHOTOCELL CLEAN PHOTOCELL ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED. • Remove upper shell. • Remove fan (See fan blades). • Remove photocell from its mounting bracket • Clean photocell lens with cotton swab. TO REPLACE: Remove side cover near Operation switch. • Disconnect wires from Operation switch and remove photocell. • Disconnect wires from circuit board and remove side cover. • Install new photocell and attach wires to circuit board. • Replace switch wires to operation switch and side cover.
maintenance 9. Set pump pressure to 128 PSI by turning screwdriver. Note: Pump pressure gauge is not supplied. NOTE: Use only original equipment replacement parts. Use of alternate or third party components will void any warranty and may cause unsafe operating conditions. 10. Stop heater (See OPERATION in this manual). 11. If accessory pressure gauge is being used, remove pressure gauge. 12. Replace pressure gauge, and plug in end of filter cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater fires, but Main PCB shuts heater off after a short period of time. Lamp is flickering, and LED display shows “E1”. 1. Incorrect pump pressure 2. Dirty Fuel Filter 3. Nozzle is Dirty 4. Photocell lens is Dirty 5. Photocell not installed properly 6. Photocell Defective 7. Improper electrical connection between Main PCB and Photocell. 1. Adjust Pump Pressure 3. Clean/replace Fuel Filter 4. Clean/replace Nozzle 5. Clean/replace Photocell 6.
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY Mi-T-M warrants this heater to the original retail purchaser only, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. This product must be properly installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Mi-T-M requires reasonable proof of your date of purchase from an authorized retailer or distributor.
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