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Mr. Heater | Portable 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!
HEATER LIGHTING /
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE WITH HOSE
CONNECTED TO A REMOTE
CYLINDER, MAXIMUM SIZE 20
LBS:
• This Heater may be used in a
recreational enclosure 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 the control knob is in “OFF”
position. See Figure 1 on previous
page.
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. DO NOT USE ANY
EXPOSED FLAME TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. SEE
WARNING! ON DOMED PLASTIC
COVER.
6. Push control knob down slightly and
rotate
counterclockwise
to Heater
“Ignition/PILOT” position. See Figure 3
on previous page.
7. Push and hold control knob down
while holding down ignition button
until pilot is lit.
8. Release ignition button and continue
to hold down control knob down for
30-60 seconds and release. (If pilot
does not sustain flame, return to step
#4.
9. With pilot lit, push control knob down
and rotate to LO/HI setting position.
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.
• 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.
• 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
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!
