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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual

Mr. Heater | Portable Big Buddy Radiant Heater

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Figure 5

CAUTION: 

After turning heater off, 

wire guard will remain hot. Allow to 
thoroughly cool before storing.

DANGER: N

EVER bring a refillable 

propane cylinder indoors. A fire or 
explosion can occur causing property 
damage, serious injury or death!

• 

This heater consumes oxygen from the 
room in which it is installed. To assure 
complete combustion, an adequate 
fresh air supply to the room, See 

General Safety Instructions

, Page 3. 

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Heater must be in an upright position 
during operation.

IMPORTANT:

 The heater must not be 

exposed to flammable vapors or liquids 
during lighting.

1.  Make sure five-position Control Knob is 

in “OFF” position. See Figure 1.

2.  Screw hose connector into tank swivel 

or fuel filter on heater or connect to 
quick disconnect and screw connector 
on other end of hose into LP gas tank 
valve. Tighten all hose connections. 
DO NOT use thread sealant on any of 
these connections.

3.  Mr. Heater strongly recommends using 

disposable fuel filter 

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 to trap 

any oil substances when connected 
to a remote cylinder that can make 
heater inoperable.

4.  Open valve at LP-gas supply cylinder.
5.  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 regulator and at LP-gas 
supply cylinder. DO NOT USE ANY 
EXPOSED FLAME 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 
to purge air from the supply hose 
depending on the length of the hose 
being used.

7.  Depress and turn Control Knob 

counterclockwise to “PILOT” position. 

Ignitor will spark to light the pilot 
burner. Hold control knob down in 

“Pilot” position for 30-60 seconds.

8.  After lighting pilot, release knob. 

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

9. 

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.

10. After first burner tile has turned bright 

orange, adjust heat output by turning 

control knob to desired position (“LO”, 
“MD” or “HI” setting).

Shutdown Instructions

1.  To shut off heater, shut off propane 

at supply tank, allow 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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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.

OPERATION

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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