MR Heater
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MHU 75 assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater. HSU 75
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
ENERCO GROUP, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 216-916-3000 03/05 Revision L1 #60016
WARNING: WARNING:
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTHERS, FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING
OPERATE THIS HEATER. MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DIS-
TANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: BY THE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER IN
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PAR-
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, TICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOX-
IDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
WARNING:
ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW The State of California requires the following warning:
THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS
COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS PRODUCED WHEN
HEATER.
USING THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE,
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION
A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC.
TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
REPRODUCTIVE HARM).
CONTENTS
UNIT DIMENSIONS ................................................................. 3
SHIPPING ................................................................................ 4
REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 4
UNIT HEATER INSTALLATION .................................................. 5
COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR ........................................ 5
VENTING ................................................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................... 8
GAS CONNECTION ................................................................. 8
LEAK CHECK ........................................................................... 9
START-UP OPERATION ............................................................. 9
HEATING SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ..................................... 10
IGNITION CONTROL LED ........................................................ 11
ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................... 11
SERVICE ................................................................................. 12
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................. 13
PARTS LIST ............................................................................. 14
WARRANTY ........................................................................... 16
HANGING
BRACKETS MOUNTING SLOTS (Typical)
5/16 x 3 Inches (8 x 76 mm)
AIR
FLOW DIMENSION 45 75
A 12 (305) 17 (432)
B 5-1/2 (140) 6-1/2 (165)
C 4-1/4 (108) 6-3/4 (171)
HEAT EXCHANGER
(ALUMINIZED STEEL)
TOP VIEW
ELECTRICAL
INLETS HANGING
BRACKETS (2)
FLUE ADJUSTABLE
DIRECT GAS
OUTLET SERVICE LOUVERS
DRIVE FAN INLET
ACCESS PANEL
TABLE 2
MAXIMUM VENT LENGTHS
HORIZONTAL VENTS
No. of ft m
Elbows
1 25 7.6
2 20 6.1
3 15 4.6
4 10 3.0
5 5 1.5
FIGURE 1 Maximum length of vent connector not to exceed 30 ft. (9.1m).
ROOF FLASHING
3. Keep the vent connector runs as short as possible with a
minimum number of elbows. Refer to the (American)
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or (Canada) CSA B149.1 ROOF PITCHED
FROM 0” TO 45”
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code for maximum vent
and vent connector lengths. Horizontal run of the vent
connector from the induced draft blower to the chimney/vent
cannot exceed the values in table 2 .
2” CLEARANCE
4. When the length of a single wall vent, including elbows, SHALL NOT BE A THIMBLE
exceeds 5 feet (1.5m), the vent shall be insulated along its CONCEALED SPACE
entire length with a minimum of 1/2" thick foil faced
fiberglass 1-1/2# density insulation. If a single wall vent is DOUBLE WALL (TYPE B-1) TERMINATION
used in an unheated area it shall be insulated. Failure to do
so will result in condensation of flue gases. ROOF FLASHING
8. When termination is routed through an exterior combustible 5. For upward sloped vent a condensate tee and drain must be
wall the vent must be supported using a listed clearance installed within the first 5’ (1.5m) from the unit heater to
thimble. Where local authorities permit, a single section of protect the appliance. If a flexible condensate drain line is
type B-1 vent pipe may be used as an alternative to the used, the drain line must include a loop entering the structure.
thimble. When using a type B-1 vent termination use the If the unit is shut down for an extended period of time and
clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Seal the will be exposed to sub-freezing temperatures, the condensate
connection between the single wall and double wall pipes and may freeze.
the annular space of the double wall pipe as shown in figure
2. Inside edge of vent termination tee must be at least 12
E – HORIZONTAL VENTING – RESIDENTIAL
inches from outside wall as shown in figure 3 . 1. For horizontal residential installations these units are certified
9. For horizontal venting, the vent pipe shall be supported with as Category I appliances. The vent may be single wall
hangers no more than 3ft. (1m) apart to prevent movement material minimum 25 GSG (0.46mm) galvanized steel or
after installation. equivalent grade stainless steel. Venting A - General
Recommendations and Requirements and C - Horizontal
D – HORIZONTAL VENTING – COMMERCIAL Venting General and E - Horizontal Venting - Residential.
Refer to figure 6 .
1. Horizontal commercial installations are for buildings which are
not attached to living spaces. The vent may be single wall 2. The vent pipe diameter for horizontal residential installations
vent material installed according to the sections shall be 4" (101mm) on both 45 and 75 units. A standard vent
transition is required at unit in addition to the transition
Venting A - General Recommendations and Requirements
supplied with the unit.
and C - Horizontal Venting General and
D - Horizontal Venting - Commercial. Refer to figure 3. 3. The maximum vent length is 5’ (1.5m) plus one 90-degree
elbow.
2. The vent pipe diameter for horizontal commercial
installations shall be 4" (101mm) on the 45 and 75units. In all 4. The vent must maintain a ¼” rise per foot of slope upwards
cases a flue transition piece (supplied) is required to fit over toward the termination.
the outlet of the induced draft assembly on the appliance.
MAY BE SINGLE WALL (26 GSG) GALV. OR EQUIV. STAINLESS STEEL SEALED ACCORDING TO
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCITONS. SLOPE: + 1/4 INCH FOR 1 FOOT RUN MINUMUM.
12 INCHES MIN.
(30.5 CM)
FLUE TRANSITION
(PROVIDED)
VENT TERMINATION
CAP
LISTED THIMBLE
12” (30.5 CM)
THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE
MINIMUM ABOVE ALL
WALL
INDUCED DRAFT BLOWER HIGHEST SNOWFALL
COMMON VENTING NOT ALLOWED WHEN HORIZONTALLY VENTING THE UNIT HEATER
FIGURE 3
FLUE TRANSITION
(PROVIDED)
F – VENTING USING A MASONRY CHIMNEY 7. The space between liner and chimney wall should NOT be
insulated with puffed mica or any other loose granular
The following additional requirements apply when a lined masonry insulating material.
chimney is being used to vent the compact unit heater.
8. If type B-1 vent or an insulated flexible vent pipe cannot be
1. Masonry chimneys used to vent Category I units heaters used as liners, the chimney must be rebuilt to accommodate
must be either tile-lined or lined with a listed metal lining one of these methods or some alternate approved method
system or dedicated gas vent. Unlined masonry chimneys are must be found to vent the appliance. When inspection reveals
prohibited. A category I appliance must never be connected that an existing chimney is not safe for the intended purpose,
to a chimney that is servicing a solid fuel appliance. If a it shall be rebuilt to conform to nationally recognized
fireplace chimney flue is used to vent this appliance, the standards, lined or relined with suitable materials or replaced
fireplace opening must be permanently sealed. with a gas vent or chimney suitable for venting unit heaters.
2. A fan assisted unit heater may be commonly vented into an The chimney passageway must be checked periodically to
existing lined masonry chimney provided: ensure that it is clear and free of obstructions.
• The chimney is currently serving at least one draft-hood G – REMOVAL OF UNIT FROM COMMON VENT
equipped appliance. In the event that an existing unit heater is removed from a venting
• The vent connector and chimney are sized in accordance system commonly run with separate gas appliances, the venting
system is likely to be too large to properly vent there maining
with venting tables in the (American) National Fuel Gas
attached appliances. The following test should be conducted while
Code ANSI Z223.1 or (Canada) CSA B149.1 Natural Gas
each appliance is in operation and the other appliances are not in
and Propane Installation Code.
operation, yet remain connected to the common venting system.
IMPORTANT Single appliance venting of a fan assisted unit heater If the venting system has been installed improperly, the system
into a tile lined masonry chimney (interior or outside wall) is must be corrected.
prohibited. The chimney must first be lined with either type B-1
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting system.
vent or an insulated single wall flexible vent lining system, sized in
accordance with venting tables in the (American) National Fuel 2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or (Canada) CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and horizontal pitch. Determine there is no blockage or restriction,
Propane Installation Code. leakage, corrosion, or other deficiencies which could cause an
unsafe condition.
3. A type B-1 vent or masonry chimney liner shall terminate
above the roof surface with a listed cap or a listed roof 3. In so far as is practical, close all building doors and windows
assembly in accordance with the terms of their respective and all doors between the space in which the appliances
listings and the vent manufacturer’s instructions. remaining connected to the common venting system are
located and other spaces of the building. Turn on clothes
4. Do not install a manual damper, barometric draft regulator,
dryers and any appliances not connected to the common
or flue restrictor between the unit heater and the chimney.
venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as
5. If type B-1 double-wall vent is used inside a chimney, no rangehoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate
other appliance can be vented into the chimney. Outer wall at maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
of type B-1 vent pipe must not be exposed to flue products. Close fireplace dampers.
6. Insulation for the flexible vent pipe must be an encapsulated 4. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance being
fiberglass sleeve recommended by the flexible vent pipe inspected in operation. Adjust thermostat so appliance will
manufacturer. operate continuously.
CAP WARNING
UNIT HEATER Danger of explosion and fire. Can
cause injury or product or property
damage. You must follow these
instructions exactly.
FIGURE 9
After gas piping is completed, carefully check all piping 9. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
connections, (field and factory), for gas leaks. Use a soap 10. The combustion air blower will start. The burners will light
solution or other preferred means. within 40 seconds.
CAUTION DO NOT use matches, candles, flame or other 11. If unit does not light first time (gas line not fully purged) it will
sources of ignition to check for gas leaks. attempt up to two more ignitions before locking out.
IMPORTANT The heater and its individual shut off valve must be 12. If lockout occurs, repeat steps 1 through 9.
3. Depress knob on gas valve; knob will snap to OFF. Steady On Ignition control failure
HEATING SEQUENCE OF OPERATION *When thermostat is placed in continuous fan mode LED will slowly flash.
45/75 4.0 (0.99)* 3.6 (0.89) • Turn off both electrical and gas supplies to unit.
45/75 10 (2.49)* 8.0 (1.99) • Restore electrical power and gas supply. Follow lighting
instructions to light unit. Check burner flame.
*No adjustment required.
FLUE PASSAGEWAY AND FLUE BOX
The flue passages and flue box should be inspected and cleaned
prior to each heating season. The sequence of operation should be
LOUVER VANE ADJUSTMENTS as follows:
Rotate louver vanes to direct airflow upward, downward, straight, 1. Turn off both electrical and gas supply to unit.
or any combination of these directions. When unit is installed in an
inverted position, louvers may be positioned in the same manner. 2. Disconnect combustion air blower wiring.
3. Remove screws securing flue box to unit. Remove flue box. If
COMBUSTION AIR PRESSURE SWITCH necessary, remove blower assembly from flue box. Clean
This pressure switch checks for proper combustion air blower flue box with wire brush.
operation before allowing an ignition trial. The switch is factory 4. Remove turbulator retention bracket and turbulators. Clean
set and no field adjustment is necessary. turbulators with wire brush.
NOTE:IFANYOFTHEORIGINALWIREASSUPPLIEDWITHTHE
APPLIANCEMUSTBEREPLACED,ITMUSTBEREPLACEDWITH
WIRINGMATERIALHAVINGATEMPERATURERATINGOFATLEAST
105°C.
WIRE DIAGRAM
GAS FIRED UNIT HEATER DSI-IGNITION
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LADDER DIAGRAM
PARTS LIST:
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
M ODEL
MHU 75 assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater. HSU 75
WARNING:
USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS
COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE
DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
AGENCY.
Enerco Group, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or
® ® obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, materials and models.