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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Mr. Heater | Portable 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 3
Figure 4
OPERATION
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!
LIGHTING / OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB.
PROPANE CYLINDERS:
ALWAYS ATTACH OR DETACH
CYLINDER OUTDOORS AWAY FROM
FLAMES, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES,
AND ONLY WHEN HEATER IS COOL
TO TOUCH. NEVER SMOKE WHEN
ATTACHING OR REMOVING PROPANE
CYLINDER OR MAKING REMOTE
CONNECTIONS!
•
Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable
cylinders that mate with No. 600 valve
connection.
•
Heater and attached cylinder 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 four-position Control Knob
is in “OFF” position. See Figure 1.
2. Swivel regulator outward for easy tank
installation. Screw 1 lb. disposable
LP-gas supply cylinder clockwise (from
bottom) into portable heater until
hand-tight. See Figure 2. 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. SEE WARNING! ON
DOMED PLASTIC COVER.
4.
Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to
“PILOT” position and depress to light.
See Figure 3.
5. After pilot lights, hold down for 30
-60 seconds and then release knob.
Knob should return to fully extended
position. See Figure 4.
6. To operate heater slightly depress knob
and gently turn to lock in the “HI”
position to light burner tile. Leave on
“HI” position until burner tile turns
bright orange.
7. After burner tile has turned bright
orange, adjust heat output by turning
Control Knob to desired position (“LO”
or “HI” setting).
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.
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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.
•
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 propane cylinder must include a
listed overfilling protection device as
well as a collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
•
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 four-position Control Knob
is in “OFF” position. See Figure 1.
2. Swivel regulator outward for easy hose
installation. Screw hose connector
into regulator on heater and screw
connector on other end of hose into
LP-gas supply cylinder valve. Tighten all
hose connections. DO NOT use thread
sealant on any of these connections.
3. Mr. Heater strongly recommends using
disposable fuel filter
F273699
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. SEE WARNING! ON
DOMED PLASTIC COVER.
