REFILLING THE LP CYLINDER
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
WARNING: PURGING AND FILLING OF LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL
WHO HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TRAINED IN ACCEPTED LP GAS INDUSTRY PROCEDURES.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EXPLOSION, FIRE, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Average Temp. (°F)
32°
20°
10°
0°
-10°
-20°
1. Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve to OFF position.
2. LP cylinder valve equipped with old style fitting has LEFTHANDED THREADS. Turn fitting CLOCKWISE to
loosen. Protect this fitting when disconnected from LP cylinder.
3. Have your LP cylinder filled by your local Propane gas supplier.
4. Some LP cylinders have a bleed-off valve. This valve should be inspected for leaks after each filling of the
LP cylinder. Turn the valve clockwise to close.
5. Fasten full Propane tank and connect proper fitting to LP cylinder valve by turning
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
6. With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position, turn ON LP cylinder valve and check for leaks with soap
solution.
CAUTION: PROPANE IS SAFE TO USE WHEN PROPERLY HANDLED. CARELESS HANDLING OF
THE LP CYLINDER COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION. THEREFORE:
7. Always keep LP cylinder securely fastened and in an upright
position.
8. Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when connected to
a regulator, since this may cause damage to the diaphragm
in the regulator.
9. Handle valves with care.
10. Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to a construction
heater.
11. Do not subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
12. Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP cylinder after
each use.
13. All fittings must be protected when disconnected from the
LP cylinder.
14. Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or in the vicinity
of any gas burning appliance.
CAUTION: THE DISCONNECTED TANK MUST NEVER
BE STORED IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.
15. Do not restrict inlet or outlet of heater. Heater is never to be used with ductwork.
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE,
OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Propane Portable Heater Manual
OPERATION
MH-0060-LM10
20 or 100 lb cylinder
1
1
1
1
2
2
MH-150-LM10
MH-150-LMT0
100 lb. cylinder
100 lb. cylinder
2
2
3
3
Use larger tank
Use larger tank
Use larger tank
Use larger tank
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
2
2
3
3
Propane
Tank
13