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Mr. Heater | Big Buddy
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
ligHting / Operating instructiOns
FOr use witH HOse(s) cOnnected tO
a reMOte cYlinder, MaXiMuM siZe 20
lBs:
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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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Mr. Heater Hose No. F271802 which includes a quick
disconnect fitting and a 3/8” female flare fitting con-
nected to a regulated (11” W.C.) propane source.
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Mr. Heater Hose No. F271803 which includes a quick
disconnect fitting and a 11” W.C. regulator.
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danger!
NEVER bring a refillable propane cylinder
indoors. A fire or explosion can occur causing property
damage, serious injury or death!
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Inspect the hose before each use of the heater. If there
is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, replace
prior to using the heater with one of the Mr. Heater
Hose No’s. shown above.
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The propane cylinder must include a listed overfilling
protection device as well as a collar to protect the cylin
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der valve.
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Heater must be in an upright position during operation.
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Make sure five-position control knob is in “OFF” position;
see Figure 1, at left.
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Mr. Heater strongly recommends using disposable fuel
filter F273699, which connects to tank swivel on heater
to trap any oil substances when connected to a remote
cylinder that can make the heater inoperable.
• Screw hose connector into tank swivel or fuel filter on
heater or connect to quick disconnect and screw con
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nector on other end of hose into LP-gas supply cylinder
valve. Tighten all hose connections.
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Open valve at LP-gas supply cylinder.
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Check all hose connections for leaks with soapy water at
the threaded connection under the domed plastic cover
where the hose connector screws into the tank swivel
and/or fuel filter and at LP-gas supply cylinder. SEE
WARNING!
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Depress the control knob and turn counter-clockwise to
the pilot position.
Figure 2
Electrical Adapter Outlet
Electrical adapter
• Hold control knob down in the pilot position for 1-5
seconds.
• While holding down the control knob, rotate clockwise
to the OFF position and immediately turn back to the
pilot position, a spark will be generated at the pilot as
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sembly and the heater should light.
• If the heatere does not light on the first attempt, repeat
the procedure.
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Once the pilot has lit, hold the control knob down for
an additional 30 seconds to heat the thermocouple.
After 30 seconds, release the control knob and the pilot
should remain lit.
• If the pilot goes out repeat the lighting procedure.
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After lighting pilot, release knob. Knob should return
to fully extended position. To operate heater slightly
depress knob and gently turn to lock in desired position.
• Turn control knob to “LO” or “MD” position to light
heater. Leave on “LO” or “MD” position until first burner
tile has turned bright orange.
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After first burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust
heat output by turning Control Knob to desired position
(“LO”, “MD” or “HI” setting).
caution:
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
propane tank shut-off valve,
warning
:
DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNLESS CONTROL KNOB IS LOCKED
IN A POSITION MARKED “HI”, “MD”, “LO”or “PILOT”. NEVER
SET CONTROL KNOB BETWEEN LOCKED POSITIONS. POOR
COMBUSTION AND HIGHER LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
MAY RESULT.
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Installation of 4 D-cell batteries is required for fan
operation. Battery box is located on lower back panel of
heater. Follow instructions on battery cover for correct
battery installation. See figure 2.
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Heater can also be powered by electrical adapter,
F276127. Required adapter to be 6 volt DC up to 800 mil-
liamp current with positive tip polarity. See figure 2.
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To shut off heater, shut off propane at supply tank, al
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low heater to use-up propane in supply line until heater
shuts off, then slightly push down and turn Control
Knob clockwise to “OFF” position.
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cautiOn:
After turning heater off, wire guard will
remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
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When not in use, the gas must be turned off at the
LP-gas supply cylinder. As stated before allow heater
to use up propane in supply line until heater shuts off.
When the LP-gas supply cylinder is not disconnected
from the heater, the heater and the cylinder must be
stored outdoors, in a well ventilated space, out of reach
of children, and must not be stored in a building, garage
or any other enclosed area.
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Indoor storage of the heater is permissible only if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from the heater.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.