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Mr. Heater | Portable Hunting 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!
Off Position
HI
LO
PILOT
OFF
Figure 1
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OPERATION
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.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not try to adjust
heating levles by using the propane tank
shut off valve.
Use it to become familiar with the fuel
gas odor.
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Smoking can decrease your ability
to smell. Being around an odor for
a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor.
Odors present in animal confinement
buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
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The odorant in propane (LP) gas
is colorless and the intensity of
its odor can fade under some
circumstances.
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If there is an underground leak, the
movement of gas through the soil can
filter the odorant.
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Propane (LP) gas odor may differ
in intensity at different levels. Since
propane (LP) gas is heavier than air,
there may be more odor at lower
levels.
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Always be sensitive to the slightest
gas odor.
If you continue to detect
any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately
go into action as discussed previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL
POINTS TO REMEMBER!
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Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive
odor. Learn to recognize these odors.
(Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor
Fading sections above.
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Even If you are not property trained in
the service and repair of the heater,
ALWAYS be consciously aware of the
odors of propane (LP) gas.
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If you have not been properly trained
in repair and service of propane (LP)
gas then do not attempt to light
heater, perform service or repairs, or
make any adjustments to the heater
on the propane (LP) gas fuel system.
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A periodic sniff test around the heater
or at the heater’s joints; i.e. hose,
connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you
smell even a small amount of gas,
CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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When the heater is cold or at room
temperature, it will take a few minutes
for the burner tile to turn bright
orange. This is normal and the heater
is working properly. If burner tile is
visibly flaming, turn heater off and call
a qualified service technician.
Note:
The heater is to be used outdoors,
but may experience nuisance shutoffs
due to certain wind conditions.
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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 vary depending
on the heater setting and the supply
cylinder size. Up to 1.5 to 3.5 hours
on a 1 lb. cylinder. Up to 36 to 72
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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Do not leave this appliance
unattended while it is in operation.
Keep children and pets away from the
appliance at all times.
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LP -gas cylinders must be constructed
and marked in accordance with the
specifications for “Cylinders, Spheres
and Tubes for Transporation of
Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA B339”.
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Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL
propane supply. If there is any
question about vapor withdrawal, ask
your propane dealer.
