Operating With Hose Connected To Remote Cylinder - Mr. Heater BIG Buddy MH18B Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH HOSE(S) CONNECTED TO A
REMOTE CYLINDER, MAXIMUM SIZE 20 LBS:
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WARNING: ANY HOSE CONNECTION TO A QUICK
DISCONNECT FITTING ON HEATER MUST BE REGULATED
TO 11" W.C. PRESSURE
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This Heater may be used in a Recreational Enclosure 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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Mr. Heater Hose No. F271802 which includes a quick
disconnect fitting and a 3/8" female flare fitting con-
nected to a regulated (11" W.C.) propane source.
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Mr. Heater Hose No. F271803 which includes a quick
disconnect fitting and a 11" W.C. regulator.
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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 operation.
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Make sure five-position control knob is in "OFF" posi-
tion; see Figure 1, at left.
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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.
• Screw hose connector into tank swivel or fuel filter on
heater or connect to quick disconnect and screw
connector on other end of hose into LP-gas supply
cylinder valve. Tighten all hose connections.
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Open valve at LP-gas supply cylinder.
Electrical Adapter Outlet
Figure 2
Electrical adapter
Mr. Heater | Big Buddy/Tough Buddy
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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 tank swivel
and/or fuel filter and at LP-gas supply cylinder. SEE
WARNING!
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Depress the control knob and turn counter-clockwise to
the pilot position.
• Hold control knob down in the pilot position for 1-5
minutes.
• While holding down the control knob, rotate clockwise
to the OFF position and immediately turn back to the
pilot position, a spark will be generated at the pilot
assembly and the heater should light.
• If the heatere does not light on the first attempt, repeat
the procedure.
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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.
• If the pilot goes out repeat the lighting procedure.
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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.
• Turn control knob to "LO" or "MD" position to light
heater. Leave on "LO" or "MD" position until first burner
tile has turned bright orange.
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After first burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust
heat output by turning Control Knob to desired position
("LO", "MD" or "HI" setting).
Caution: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using
the propane tank shut-off valve,
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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.
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Installation of 4 D-cell batteries is required for fan
operation. Battery box is located on lower back panel of
heater. Follow instructions on battery cover for correct
battery installation. See figure 2.
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Heater can also be powered by electrical adapter,
F276127. Required adapter to be 6 volt DC up to 800
milliamp current with positive tip polarity. See figure 2.
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To shut off heater, shut off propane at supply tank,
allow heater to use-up propane in supply line until
heater shuts off, then 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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When not in use, the gas must be turned off at the LP-
gas supply cylinder. As stated before allow heater to use
up propane in supply line until heater shuts off. When
the LP-gas supply cylinder is not disconnected from the
heater, the heater and the cylinder must be stored
outdoors, in a well ventilated space, out of reach of
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