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Mr. Heater | Portable Big Buddy Radiant Heater

Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Mr. Heater, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, 

materials and models.

WARRANTY AND PARTS ORDERING

MR. HEATER, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 800-251-0001

Mr. Heater and Portable Buddy are registered trademarks of Enerco Group, Inc.

© 2020, Enerco/Mr. Heater. All rights reserved

PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

PURCHASING: 

Accessories may be purchased at any Mr. Heater local dealer or direct from the factory 

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE

Please call Toll-Free 800-251-0001

Or visit www.mrheater.com

Our office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.

Please include the model number, date of purchase, and description of problem in all communication.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year 
from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective 
within the 1-year period, and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr. Heater, Inc. within the warranty 

period. DISCLAIMER: This warranty does not cover any product that: a) has been subject to misuse or neglect; b) has been used 
in a manner inconsistent with the warnings and instructions contained in the owner’s manual, including but not limited to using 
a heater for the cooking or warming of foods; or c) has been used with hand-made or third party accessories or attachments. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Model # MH18B

PRODUCT REGISTRATION:  Thank you for your purchase.
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PORTABLE BIG 

BUDDY RADIANT 

HEATER

WARNING:

  USE  ONLY  M

ANUFACTURER’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. MR. HEATER HOSES 

F273701

F273702

 AND 

F272702

 ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER 

ALONG WITH 

F273699

 DISPOSABLE FUEL FILTER (REPLACE ANNUALLY). USE OF OTHER HOSES MAY CAUSE THE HEATER 

TO BECOME INOPERABLE. USE BUDDY SERIES HOSE NO. 

F273704

, FUEL FILTER IS NOT REQUIRED (ALL ACCESSORIES SOLD 

SEPARATELY).

WARNING:

THIS PRODU

CT IS A HEATER.  

IT IS CERTIFIED TO ANSI INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENT SECTION Z21.103-2017, “UNVENTED 

PORTABLE TYPE GAS CAMP HEATERS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE”.

 THIS PRODUCT IS 

NEVER

 TO BE USED FOR THE 

COOKING OR WARMING OF FOODS AS DOING SO CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SAFETY SYSTEMS OF THE HEATER, WHICH 

MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION, THE PRODUCTION OF DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE, AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH 

TO YOU OR OTHERS.  

NEVER

 USE HAND-MADE OR THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS WITH THIS HEATER; 

THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

ANSI Z21.103-2017

Summary of Contents for MH18B

Page 1: ...ter branded accessories See page 10 for WARNING information WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or...

Page 2: ...other reproductive harm for more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov WARNING If the recreational enclosure does not have a window or roof vent DO NOT USE THIS HEATER inside NOTICE Not for use in...

Page 3: ...ith the proper fuel type approved for the appliance can be used This heater can be used in a recreational enclosure only if the enclosure has a window or roof vent This heater requires a vent area of...

Page 4: ...odor may differ in intensity at different levels Since propane LP gas is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you continue to detec...

Page 5: ...nt is not left unattended d This heater requires a vent area of 18 square inches example 4 25 x 4 25 opening minimum for adequate ventilation during operation Do not use other fuel burning appliances...

Page 6: ...GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE LIGHTING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH HOSE CONNECTED TO A REMOTE CYLINDER MAXIMUM SIZE 20 LBS This Heater may be used with a remo...

Page 7: ...E TO CHECK FOR LEAKS DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SEE WARNING ON PLASTIC DOORS 6 Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to PILOT position and hold down for 1 5 seconds See Figure 4 This may take longer...

Page 8: ...m Release from 2 top clips Set aside 5 Remove 3 screws attaching lower baffle to expose burner air openings 6 Inspect interior of casing assembly for accumulation of dust lint or spider webs If necess...

Page 9: ...from bumping heater 3 Re light REMEDY SYMPTOM Spark electrode produces spark but pilot does not light CAUSE 1 No gas to heater 1 Install disposable cylinder or connect hose and filter where required a...

Page 10: ...n used in a manner inconsistent with the warnings and instructions contained in the owner s manual including but not limited to using a heater for the cooking or warming of foods or c has been used wi...

Page 11: ...ombusti n Ver p gina 2 LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES Lea y siga todas las instrucciones Conserve estas instrucciones en un lugar seguro para futura referencia No permita que nadie que no haya l...

Page 12: ...casa de vivienda en California Este calefactor est equipado con un SISTEMA DE SEGURIDAD dise ado para apagar el calefactor si no cuenta con suficiente aire fresco ADVERTENCIA NO ALTERE EL SISTEMA DE...

Page 13: ...be ser sustituido antes del funcionamiento del calentador El artefacto deber ser inspeccionado antes de cada uso Es posible que una limpieza frecuente sea necesaria El control de los compartimientos e...

Page 14: ...olor puede descolorarse en algunas circunstancias Si hay un agujero subterr neo el movimiento de gas por el suelo puede filtrar el odorant El propano LP olor de gas puede diferenciarse en la intensida...

Page 15: ...n combusti n e El calentador port til utilizado deber descontinuarse y retirarse del edificio en el momento en que los electrodom sticos instalados permanentemente vuelvan a funcionar INSTRUCCIONES DE...

Page 16: ...ede ser usado en un recinto recreacional o recinto de trabajo de construcci n temporal con un cilindro de propano refillable remoto S LO cuando el cilindro es localizado al aire libre y el Calentador...

Page 17: ...rio repita esta presionada la perilla de control hacia adentro en la posici n de Piloto por 30 60 segundos 8 Despu s de encender el piloto suelte la perilla La perilla debe quedar extendida por comple...

Page 18: ...Reservado 5 Retire los tres 3 tornillos que fijan la parte inferior de la campana extractora para dejar expuestas las aberturas de aire de los quemadores 6 Inspeccione el interior del ensamble de la c...

Page 19: ...rlo S NTOMA El electrodo de encendido produce chispa pero el piloto no se enciende CAUSA SOLUCI N 1 No llega gas al calefactor 1 Instale un cilindro descartable o conecte la manguera y encien da la v...

Page 20: ...DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD Esta garant a no cubre ning n producto que a haya estado sujeto a mal uso o negligencia b se haya utilizado de manera inconsistente con las advertencias e instrucciones con...

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