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Mr. Heater | Big Buddy
LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE WITH HOSE(S) CONNECTED TO
A REMOTE CYLINDER, MAXIMUM SIZE 20
LBS:
WARNING: ANY HOSE CONNECTION TO A QUICK
Mr. Heater Hose No. F271802 which includes a quick
Mr. Heater Hose No. F271803 which includes a quick
DANGER! NEVER bring a refillable propane cylinder
indoors. A fire or explosion can occur causing property
damage, serious injury or death!
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
The propane cylinder must include a listed overfilling
protection device as well as a collar to protect the cylin-
der valve.
Heater must be in an upright position during operation.
Mr. Heater strongly recommends using disposable
fuel filter F273699, which connects to tank swivel on
heater to trap any oil substances when connected to a
remote cylinder that can make the heater inoperable.
heater or connect to quick disconnect and screw con-
valve. Tighten all hose connections. DO NOT use thread
sealant on any of these connections.
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 tank swivel
WARNING!
Depress the control knob and turn counter-clockwise to
the pilot position.
Electrical Adapter Outlet
Electrical adapter
seconds.
pilot position, a spark will be generated at the pilot as-
sembly and the heater should light.
the procedure.
Once the pilot has lit, hold the control knob down for
an additional 30 seconds to heat the thermocouple.
After 30 seconds, release the control knob and the pilot
should remain lit.
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.
tile has turned bright orange.
After first burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust
heat output by turning Control Knob to desired position
(2) 1 LB. propane bottles
are needed to use heater in (HI) position.
Caution: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
propane tank shut-off valve,
Warning:
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Installation of 4 D-cell batteries is required for fan
operation. Battery box is located on lower back panel of
battery installation. See figure 2.
Heater fan can also be powered by electrical adapter,
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liamp current with positive tip polarity. See figure 2.
To shut off heater, shut off propane at supply tank, al-
low heater to use-up propane in supply line until heater
shuts off, then slightly push down and turn Control
CAUTION: After turning heater off, wire guard will
remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
When not in use, the gas must be turned off at the
to use up propane in supply line until heater shuts off.
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.