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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!
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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!
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When the unit is lit, there should be
about a quarter inch (1/4”) border
around the tile that will not turn bright
orange. This is normal.
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When operating the heater for the first
time, the top area of the reflector may
discolor. This is also normal and is no
reason for concern.
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The protective grill on the front of this
heater is coated with a special high-
temperature resistant paint. When the
heater is used for the first time, the
grill may give off noticeable smoke
or fumes. This is normal and will not
occur during subsequent uses. The
fumes are not harmful.
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When operating the heater at
altitudes over 7,000 FT. above sea
level, the unit may not burn as
bright as in lower altitudes. This
is normal. At higher altitudes,
the heater may shut-off. If this
happens, provide fresh air, wait 5
minutes and re-light. Due to local
atmospheric conditions heater may
not relight.
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Operating time will be approximately
3 to 6 hours on a one 1lb cyclinder
and 48 to 110 hours on a 20 lb
cylinder (based on “HI” and “LO”
settings). Due to the properties of
LP gas, runtimes can be significantly
reduced when operating continuously
at temperatures below 20ºF. Use of a
20 lb. tank is recommended in these
conditions.
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When moving heater when lit or
bumping heater setting it down, the
tip over switch may shut off heater. If
this happens, re-light.
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Due to natural operation of small
tanks, condensation may build up on
tank and drip on surface under heater.
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!
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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).
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Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL
propane supply. If there is any
question about vapor withdrawal, ask
your propane dealer.
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Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable
cylinders that mate with No. 600 valve
connection.
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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 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. DO NOT USE ANY
EXPOSED FLAME TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. SEE
WARNING! ON DOMED PLASTIC
COVER.
4. Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to
“PILOT” position and depress to light.
See Figure 3.
5. If heater does not light, hold down for
approximately 30 seconds; release and
depress again. Repeat until pilot lights.
6. After pilot lights, hold down for 30
-60 seconds and then release knob.
Knob should return to fully extended
position. See Figure 4.
7. 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.
