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Mr. Heater | Portable Big 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!
2. Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply
cylinder clockwise (from bottom) into
portable heater until hand-tight. See
Figure 3. 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. Depress and turn Control Knob
counterclockwise to “PILOT” position.
See Figure 4. Ignitor will spark to light
the pilot burner. Hold control knob
down in “Pilot” position for 30-60
seconds.
5. After lighting pilot, release knob.
Knob should return to fully extended
position. See Figure 5. (If needed,
repeat these steps until pilot lights).
6.
Turn control knob to “LO” or “MD”
position to light heater. Leave on “LO”
or “MD” position until the left burner
tile has turned bright orange.
7. After left burner tile has turned bright
orange, adjust heat output by turning
control knob to desired position (“LO”,
“MD” or “HI”). Note: Both tiles turn
orange only on HI setting.
(2) 1 LB.
propane bottles are needed to use
heater in (HI) position
.
Shutdown Instructions
1. To shut off heater, slightly push down
and turn Control Knob clockwise to
“OFF” position.
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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 LBS:
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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.
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It may also be operated with Mr.
Heater Hose No.
F271802
which
includes a quick disconnect fitting
and a 3/8” female flare fitting
connected to a regulated (11” W.C.)
propane source or Mr. Heater Hose
No.
F271803
which includes a quick
disconnect fitting and a 11” W.C.
regulator with acme nut.
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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 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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The propane cylinder must include a
listed overfilling protection device as
well as a collar to protect the cylinder
valve.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not operate heater
unless control knob is locked in a
position marked “hi”, “md”, “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.
Figure 3
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