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Mr. Heater | Big Buddy
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
general inFOrMatiOn:
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When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will
take a few minutes for the burner(s) tile to turn bright
orange. This is normal and the heater is working prop
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erly. If burner(s) tile is visibly flaming, turn heater off
and call a qualified service technician.
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When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter
inch border around the tile that will not turn bright
orange. This is normal.
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When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT.
above sea level, the unit may not burn as bright as in
lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the
heater may shut-off. If this happens, provide fresh air,
wait 5 minutes and re-light. Due to local atmospheric
conditions heater may not re-light.
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Operating time will vary depending on the heater set
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ting and the supply cylinder size. (One 1 lb. cylinder: 1.5
to 6 hours. Two 1 lb. cylinders: 3 to 12 hours. Two 20
lb. cylinders: 50 to 220 hours.) Heater may be operated
from quick disconnect, one or both tank swivel inlets.
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When moving heater when lit or bumping heater setting
it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If this hap
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pens, re-light.
nOte: tHis Heater MaY Be Operated witH (1) Or (2)
dispOsaBle 1 lB. prOpane cYlinders Or witH a re-
MOte reFillaBle cYlinder(s) MaX. 20 lBs using (1)
Or (2) F273701, F273702 Or F272702 HOse asseMBlies
witH Fuel Filters (F273699) On eacH HOse asseMBlY.
it MaY alsO Be Operated witH (1) F271802 HOse
asseMBlY cOnnected tO a regulated (11” w.c.)
prOpane sOurce Or (1) F271803 HOse asseMBlY witH
11” regulatOr witH acMe nut.
general saFetY instructiOns
tHis is a Heating appliance. dO nOt Operate
tHis appliance witHOut tHe FrOnt wire guard
installed
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from combustible materi
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als.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are near the appliance.
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Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance.
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Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle.
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This heater requires a vent area of 18 square inches
(example 4
1
/
4
” x 4
1
/
4
” opening) minimum for adequate
ventilation during operation. Do not use other fuel burn
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ing appliances inside.
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GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND FIXED
AT 11” W.C. WHEN USING A REMOTE HOSE CONNEC
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TION TO HEATER TANK SWIVEL(S), DO NOT REGULATE
OR REDUCE PROPANE TANK SUPPLY PRESSURE TO
HEATER.
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warning:
ANY HOSE CONNECTION TO A QUICK DIS
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CONNECT FITTING ON HEATER MUST BE REGULATED
TO 11” W.C. PRESSURE
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REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE
DURING OPERATION.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the ap
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pliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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The appliance should be inspected before each use. Fre
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quent cleaning may be required. The control compart
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ments, burner(s) and circulating air passageways of the
appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
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DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control, which has been under wa
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ter.
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When used without adequate combustion and ventila
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tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
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Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.
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When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the
ground is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches
from the front of the heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED
WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE HEAT
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ER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER HOWEVER, DO NOT
LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE CHILDREN
MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER OPERATE
THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!