Operating With Disposable Propane Cylinders; Operating With Hose Connected To Remote Cylinder; Lighting - Mr. Heater Portable Buddy MH9B Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

ligHting / Operating
instructiOns FOr use witH
dispOsaBle 1 lB. prOpane
cYlinders:
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.
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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Use only LP-gas cylinders marked in accordance with the
U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT).
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Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable cylinders that mate
with No. 600 valve connection.
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Heater and attached cylinder must be in an upright posi-
tion during operation.
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Make sure four-position Control Knob is in "OFF" posi-
tion; see Figure 1.
Figure1
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Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply cylinder clockwise
(from bottom) into portable heater until hand-tight.
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Check cylinder connection for leaks with soapy water at
the threaded connection under the domed plastic cover
where the cylinder screws into the regulator. SEE WARN-
ING! ON PLASTIC COVER.
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Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to
"PILOT" position and hold for 30-60 seconds.
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Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot flame
(repeat until pilot lights) and continue to hold Control
Knob down and at "PILOT" position for 30-60 seconds
to enable Pilot Light Safety System.
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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.
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• After burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust heat
warning:
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ligHting / Operating
instructiOns FOr use witH HOse
cOnnected tO a reMOte cYlinder,
MaXiMuM siZe 20 lBs:
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Fully turn Control Knob to "HI" position to light burner
tile. Leave on "HI" position until burner tile turns bright
orange.
output by turning Control Knob to desired position
("LO" ot "HI" setting)
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.
To shut off heater, slightly push down and turn Control
Knob clockwise to "OFF" position.
cautiOn: After turning heater off, wire guard will
remain hot. Allow to thoroughly cool before storing.
Do not operate, store or remove cylinder near flam-
mable items or ignition sources.
LP-GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM
HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE!
This heater may be used with a remote refillable pro-
pane cylinder ONLY when the cylinder and heater are
located outdoors and the heater is used with Mr. Heater
Hose No. F273701or F273702 and fuel filter F273699. Fuel
filter must be replaced annually. Or use F273704 Buddy
series hose. Fuel not required.
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
Hose No's. shown above.
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.
Make sure four-position Control Knob is in "OFF" posi-
tion; see Figure 1, at left.
Screw hose connector into regulator on heater and
screw connector on other end of hose into LP-gas supply
cylinder valve. Tighten all hose connections.
Open valve at LP-gas supply cylinder.
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 regulator and
at LP-gas supply cylinder. SEE WARNING! ON PLASTIC
COVER.
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