MASTER MH-515-120 Turbo Electric Fan Heater User Manual

MH-515-120 Turbo Electric Fan Heater
User Manual

Model Numbers
MH-515-120/MH-53-240
CONSUMER: READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Locating Your Serial Number:
Your serial number can be found on the heater’s rating label. It will begin with the letters MEFH followed by 9 digits. For Example MEFH120900170. Have your Serial Number ready before calling customer service at 800-641-6996.

| USE THIS HEATER ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY CAUSE FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY  TO PERSONS AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
---|---
| FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR! The heater has hot arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
| RISK OF FIRE. To prevent a possible fire, Do not block intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use it on soft surfaces, like a bed where openings may become blocked. The heater must be kept clear of all obstructions.  Maintain a 3-foot minimum clearance from the front and 12 inches from the sides and rear.
Heaters must be kept clean of lint, dirt, and debris (see maintenance instructions Page 6).
| RISK OF FIRE. Always plug heaters directly into the wall outlet/receptacle. DO NOT use a heater with an extension cord or relocatable tap (outlet/power strip). Plug the MH-515-120 heater directly into a 120VAC receptacle. Plug the MH-53-240 heater directly into a 208-240VAC receptacle.
| OVERHEATING OR FIRE MAY OCCUR. Do not place the heater behind doors.
| BURN HAZARD. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving the heater.
| RISK OF FIRE: Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear when the heater is plugged in. Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.
| RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY. Do not run cord under carpeting, Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or appliances.
Arrange cord away from the traffic area where it will not cause a tripping hazard. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug, or after heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
| RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Connect to properly grounded outlets only. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater. Unplug the heater before performing any maintenance or when not in use, To disconnect the heater, turn the control off, then remove the plug from the outlet. Before unplugging the power cord, be sure to turn off the power. When touching the unit be sure your hands are dry to prevent electrical shock.

4003787

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

| CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN HEATER
SHELL NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE|
---|---|---

Turn the electrical power off at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box) and lock or tag the panel board door to prevent  someone from turning on the power while you are working on the heater. When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to  reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.

• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, and similar indoor locations. Never locate a heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
• Do not use the heater in wet or moist locations.
• Always locate the heater on a stable and level surface.
• Do not place the heater against paperboard or low-density fiberboard surfaces.
• Avoid using an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
• ALWAYS use only the electrical power (voltage and frequency) specified on the model plate of the heater.
• ALWAYS use only a three-prong, grounded outlet and extension cord.
• ALWAYS unplug the heater when not in use.
• ALWAYS install the heater so that it is not directly exposed to water spray, rain, dripping water, or wind.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

• Keep all combustible materials away from this heater
• Remove the unit from its packaging and check to make sure it is in good condition before using.
• Check the household voltage to endure it matches the heater’s rated specification.
• Check the power cord and plug carefully before use to make sure that they are not damaged.
• Prevent water from getting into the housing of the heater during operation or in storage. Always store in a dry area free from potential moisture.
• To disconnect the heater, turn controls off, then remove the plug from the outlet.
• Be sure that no other appliances are in use on the same electrical circuit as your product as an overload can occur.
• Clean the cord and plug, dry, and pack it in a plastic bag.
• When you store the heater, let it cool down first, keep it dry. Then cover it with a plastic bag, put in a packing box and store it in a dry, ventilated place.
• In case of malfunction or doubt, do not try to repair the heater yourself, it may result in a fire hazard or electric shock.

CAUTION! HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN, ANIMALS, CLOTHING, AND  COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM THE HEATER. Do not let children play with parts of the packaging (such as plastic bags).

Minimum Clearance From Combustibles

| MN-515-120| MH-53-240
Front| 3 ft.| 3 ft.
Top / Sides / Rear| 1 ft.| 1 ft.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

MH-515-120 / MH-53-240

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

| |
---|---|---
Upper Handle Bracket (2)| Inner Lower Handle Bracket (2)| Outer Lower Handle Bracket (2)
| |
Adjustment Knob (2)| 24 mm Bolts (16)| 7 mm Nuts (16)
| |
Small Washers (32)| Large Washers (2)| Lock Washers (2)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Needed:
Phillips Head screwdriver.
7 mm open-end wrench.

1. Align holes in the heater leg frame with lower inner bracket.
2. Attach the lower outer bracket to lower inner bracket using screws.
3. Align lower inner bracket with side support.
4. Attach side supports to the heater using a tilt adjustment knob.
5. Slide side supports into upper brackets, align holes and insert screws to tighten.
6. Slide upper handle brackets onto the front handle, align holes and insert screws to tighten.
7. Slide rear handle into upper handle brackets, align holes, and insert screws to tighten.

OPERATION

Operation

1. Position the fan heater so that it stands upright on a firm, level surface and at a safe distance from wet environments and flammable objects.
2. Connect to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding instructions (Page 6, Figure 1).
3. Set the thermostat dial to the maximum temperature.
4. The fan heater will switch on when the function selector dial is set to one of the three power settings.
   Setting| Function
   ---|---
   | Unit is Off
   | Fan Runs – No heating
   | Fan Runs – Full Power Heating
   NOTE: The fan will run continuously while the heater is operating.
5. Once the room reaches the desired temperature turn the thermostat dial back until the heating element turns off.

Automatic Overheat Safety Control

• This heater is equipped with a safe internal heat limiting thermostat and overheat protection circuit. When a potential overheat temperature is reached, the system will automatically shut the heater off at 185 ºF (85 ºC).

Caution Light

• The Caution Light will illuminate when the Overheat Safety Control is activated. The heating element will be shut off until the unit has cooled to a safe level.
• The fan will continue to operate.
• Once the heater has reached a safe level (131 ºF /55 ºc), the heater will turn back on automatically.

Thermostat Instructions

• At first, set the thermostat to “+” and let the heater operate with full power input. When the room temperature reaches the required value, turn the thermostat to the left until it switches off.
• The thermostat will then switch on and off automatically to control the room temperature according to the preset value and keep the room temperature constant.
• When using the heater for the first time, you may notice a slight emission of smoke. This is quite normal and it stops after a short time. The heating element is made of steel and was coated with a layer of protective oil during production.
  The smoke is caused by the leftover oil as it is heated.

Grounding Instructions (see Figure 1) MH-515-120:

• This heater is for use on 120 Volts.
  The cord has a plug as shown in A (below). An adapter as shown at C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles.
  The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to the permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
  The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.

MH-53-240:

• This heater is for use on 240 (or 208) volts.
  The cord has a plug as shown in D (below). No adapter is available for this blade configuration, and none should be used. The type outlet is a 240 (or

208. volt grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides a ground connection through the cord to the heater to protect the operator from electric shock.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Never clean this heater while it is plugged in. Do not immerse in water. To disconnect, turn the control off, then remove the plug from the outlet by grasping it and pulling it from the outlet.
• The enclosure is easy to get dirty. Wipe it often with a soft sponge. For very dirty parts, wipe with a sponge dipped in < 122°F water and mild detergent,  then dry the heater enclosure with a clean cloth. Be careful not to let the water enter the inside of the appliance.
• In order to protect the enclosure, do not splash water onto the heater, and never use a solvent like gasoline, isoamyl acetate, toluene, etc. to clean the heater.
• WARNING: Do not immerse the heater in water.
• WARNING: Do not use any cleaning chemicals such as detergents and abrasives.
• WARNING: Do not allow the interior to get wet as this could create a hazard.

TROUBLESHOOTING

constant.
Setting changes the amount of heat output only.| 1. Heater is operating correctly.
The heating element does not glow red.| 1. Heating element is made of stainless steel and will not glow red to produce heat.| 1. Heater is operating correctly.
Do not feel heat or airflow.| 1. No power to the heater.
2. Desired room temperature reached.
3. Heater does not heat the area in front of the heater,  it will disperse heat throughout the room to heat the entire space.| 1. Check power connections/connect the heater to the power supply.
2. Thermostat will shut off once desired room temperature is reached. The heater is operating correctly.
3. Heater is operating correctly.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. 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.

Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. requires reasonable proof of your date of purchase from an authorized retailer or distributor. Therefore, you should keep your sales slip, invoice, or canceled check from the original purchase. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts, which prove defective under normal use and service within the warranty period, and which Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
shall determine at its reasonable discretion.
This warranty does not apply to products purchased for rental use.

This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to normal wear and tear, accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication,  improper installation or improper maintenance and service by you or any third party.
Failure to perform normal and routine maintenance on the heater, shipping damage, damage related to insects, birds, or animals of any kind, and damage due to weather conditions are also not covered.
In addition, the Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the finish, such as scratches, dents, discoloration, rust, or other weather damage, after purchase.
All transportation costs for the return of damaged products or parts will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon receipt of damaged item, Pinnacle Climate  Technologies, Inc. will examine the item and determine if defective. Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace and return the item, freight pre-paid.

If Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. finds the item to be in normal operating condition, or not defective the item will be returned freight collect. This Limited  Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
disclaims all warranties for products that are purchased from sellers other than authorized dealers or distributors.

AFTER THE PERIOD OF THE ONE (1) YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY EXPIRES, Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL  IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR  A PARTICULAR APPLICATION. FURTHER, Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER TO PURCHASER  OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Pinnacle Climate  Technologies, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any defects caused by third parties. This Limited Warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights; a purchaser may have other rights depending upon where he or she lives. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, or limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale,  installation, use, removal, return or replacement of its equipment, and no such representations are binding on Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Always be sure to specify the model number and serial number when making any claim with Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. For your convenience, use the space provided below to list this information.

Locating Your Serial Number:
Your serial number can be found on the heater’s rating label. It will begin with the letters MEFH followed by 9 digits.
For Example MEFH120900170. Have your Serial Number ready before calling customer service
at 800-641-6996.

Model #:____
Serial #:____
Date of Purchase: ____

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA
Toll Free 800-641-6996
Fax: 320-251-2922
Web: www.masterindustrialproducts.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.

Documents / Resources

| MASTER MH-515-120 Turbo Electric Fan Heater [pdf] User Manual
MH-515-120, MH-53-240, MH-515-120 Turbo Electric Fan Heater, Turbo Electric Fan Heater, Fan Heater, Heater
---|---

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>