Mr heater service manual

Lastly, ensure flawed lighting procedures can cause the issue. Ensure the gas control is in the Pilot position and hold it in position while lighting it.

Hold the button for at least seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up enough to signal gas release to the pilot tube. Here are the main issues you are bound to experience while using your Mr. Heater and their solution. Source: Mr. Heater Manual. The reset button helps to shut down the heater when a problem is detected, such as overheating or circuit breaker tripping.

To reset a gas heater, turn off the heater and disconnect the power and gas supply but do not turn the pilot gas supply line off. Lower the thermostat temperature setting as low as it will go.

Turn the circuit breaker back on, and then turn on the gas supply. Finally, press and hold the reset button for about 30 seconds and raise the thermostat temperature. For electric heaters, turn off the power at the circuit breaker box and press the reset button. The first thing you should do once you receive your heater or bring it home is to inspect it for damage.

This will help to ensure you do not risk gas leakage once you set it up. Then you need to insert the batteries if necessary and set them up near the gas connection. For heater mounting details, Refer to your user manual. Heater problems, their causes, and solutions for fixing them; Mr. Malfunctioning pilot light Like any other gas heater, your Mr. Note that the pilot light will be off until you turn on the heater A very small and weak pilot light A orange or yellow colored pilot light Malfunctioning thermocouple The thermocouple iprevents the heater from releasing unburnt gas into the invironment.

Damaged parts Lastly, check to see if the electronic spark mechanismis defective. Thermocouple trouble If the pilot light is still going out, then the issue could be the thermocouple.

How do you clean the pilot on Mr. Turn off the gas. Unscrew the pilot tube from the gas control module. Blow compressed air into the tube to remove debris. Then use a needle to try and dislodge any soot or dirt blocking the pilot tube.

Also, wipe the exterior of the pilot tube. Then reassemble the gas heater and turn on the gas. Common Mr. Heater problems and their solutions Here are the main issues you are bound to experience while using your Mr.

The ignitor electrode is broken. Ignitor electrode not connected to the ignitor. Ignitor cable pinched or wet. Broken ignitor cable. Bad Piezo ignitor. Low Battery. Reposition electrodeReplace electrodeReconnect ignitor cableFree ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry. Control knob not fully pressed in a while pressing the ignition button. Air in gas line when installed. The gas regulator setting is not correct. Control knob not in pilot positionThe thermocouple connection is loose at the control valve.

Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. Repeat ignition operation until air is removed. The control knob is not fully pressed. Inlet gas pressure is too low Replace burnerTurn the control knob until it locks at the desired setting.

Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from the manufacturing process 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation The heater produces a whistling noise when the burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when the burner is coldAir in the gas lineAir passageways on heater blockedDirty or partially clogged burner orifice.

Turn the control knob to LO position and let it warm up for a minute. Operate burner until air is removed from the line have the gas line checked by a local gas company.

Observe minimum installation clearances Clean or replace burner orifice. White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. Our team prides itself on finding you a solution. For inquiries regarding, Mr. Thank you. Email us! Our Technical and Customer Service team tries to respond to all inquiries within one business day. Click here to fill-out the Contact Us form and submit an inquiry.

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