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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!

2.  Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply 

cylinder clockwise (from bottom) into 
portable heater until hand-tight. See 
Figure 3. Do not use thread sealant on 
this connection.

3.  Check cylinder connection for leaks 

with soapy water at the threaded 
connection under the domed plastic 
cover where the cylinder screws into 
the regulator. DO NOT USE ANY 
EXPOSED FLAME TO CHECK FOR 
LEAKS. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. SEE 
WARNING! ON DOMED PLASTIC 
COVER.

4.  Depress and turn Control Knob 

counterclockwise to “PILOT” position. 

See Figure 4. Ignitor will spark to light 
the pilot burner. Hold control knob 

down in “Pilot” position for 30-60 

seconds.

5.  After lighting pilot, release knob. 

Knob should return to fully extended 
position. See Figure 5. (If needed, 
repeat these steps until pilot lights).

6. 

Turn control knob to “LO” or “MD” 
position to light heater. Leave on “LO” 
or “MD” position until the left burner 

tile has turned bright orange.

7.  After left burner tile has turned bright 

orange, adjust heat output by turning 

control knob to desired position (“LO”, 
“MD” or “HI”). Note: Both tiles turn 

orange only on HI setting. 

(2) 1 LB. 

propane bottles are needed to use 
heater in (HI) position

.

Shutdown Instructions

1.  To shut off heater, slightly push down 

and turn Control Knob clockwise to 

“OFF” position.

• 

Do not operate, store or remove 
cylinder near flammable items or 
ignition sources.

LP-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 
remote refillable propane cylinder 
ONLY when the cylinder is located 
outdoors and the Heater is used 
with Mr. Heater Hose No. 

F273701

F273702

 or 

F272702

 and fuel 

filter 

F273699

. Fuel filter must be 

replaced annually. (

NOTE

: Do not 

operate without the fuel filter as 
fuel contamination may damage the 
heater.) Or use 

F273704

 Buddy series 

hose. Fuel filter not required.

• 

It may also be operated with Mr. 
Heater Hose No. 

F271802

 which 

includes a quick disconnect fitting 

and a 3/8” female flare fitting 
connected to a regulated (11” W.C.) 

propane source or Mr. Heater Hose 
No. 

F271803

 which includes a quick 

disconnect fitting and a 11” W.C. 

regulator with acme nut.

• 

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.

• 

The LP-gas cylinder(s) used must be 
constructed and marked in accordance 
with the specifications for LP-gas 
cylinders of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

• 

Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL 
propane supply. If there is any 
question about vapor withdrawal, ask 
your propane dealer.

• 

The propane cylinder must include a 
listed overfilling protection device as 
well as a collar to protect the cylinder 
valve.

OPERATION

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.

CAUTION: 

Do not try to adjust 

heating levles by using the propane tank 
shut off valve.

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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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