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Mr. Heater | Portable Buddy
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
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After burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust heat
output by turning Control Knob to desired position
(“LO” or “HI” setting)
Warning:
DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNLESS CONTROL KNOB IS
LOCKED IN A POSITION MARKED “HI”, “LO” or
“PILOT”.NEVER SET CONTROL KNOB BETWEEN LOCKED
POSITIONS. POOR COMBUSTION AND HIGHER LEVELS
OF CARBON MONOXIDE MAY RESULT.
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To shut off heater, slightly push down and turn Control
Knob clockwise to “OFF” position.
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CAUTION:
After turning heater off, wire guard will
remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
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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
L B S :
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This Heater may be used in a Recreational Enclo-
sure or Temporary Construction Work 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.
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DANGER:
NEVER bring a refillable propane cylinder
indoors. A fire or explosion can occur causing
property damage, serious injury or death!
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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.
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The propane cylinder must include a listed overfilling
protection device as well as a collar to protect the
cylinder valve.
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Heater must be in an upright position during opera-
tion.
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Make sure four-position Control Knob is in “OFF”
position; see Figure 1, at left.
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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.
• 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.
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Open valve at LP-gas supply cylinder.
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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!
LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB. PROPANE
CYLINDERS:
WARNING:
Always inspect propane cylinder and heater
propane connections for damage, dirt, and debris before
attaching propane cylinder. Do not use if head of cylinder is
damaged, punctured or deteriorated.
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!
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Use only LP-gas cylinders marked in accordance
with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT).
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Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable cylinders that
mate with No. 600 valve connection.
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Heater and attached cylinder must be in an upright
position during operation.
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Make sure four-position Control Knob is in “OFF”
position; see Figure 1.
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Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply cylinder clockwise
(from bottom) into portable heater until hand-tight.
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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 PLASTIC COVER.
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Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to
“PILOT” position and hold for 30-60 seconds.
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Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot flame
(repeat until pilot lights) and continue to hold Control
Knob down and at “PILOT” position for 30-60
seconds to enable Pilot Light Safety System.
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After lighting pilot, release knob. Knob should return
to fully extended position. To operate heater slightly
depress knob and gently turn to lock in desired
position.
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Fully turn Control Knob to “HI” position to light
burner tile. Leave on “HI” position until burner tile
turns bright orange.
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