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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNERÊS MANUAL
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe
place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble,
light, adjust or operate the heater.
PORTABLE PROPANE HEATER
USED FOR:
RECREATIONAL
AND COMMERCIAL
For Canada & Massachusetts Sale
Use only Mr. Heater branded accessories
(See page 10 for WARNING information)
!
DANGER:
PORTABLE BIG BUDDY
RADIANT HEATER
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car or
home.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Do not attempt to light appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel supply.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Model #
MH18B
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- Page 1 PORTABLE BIG BUDDY Model # RADIANT HEATER MH18B READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. SPECIFICATIONS • Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle. MODEL NO............MH18B • This heater requires a vent area of 18 square inches GAS TYPE ............PROPANE (example 4 ‰... -
Page 3: General Information
• The appliance should be inspected before each use. GENERAL INFORMATION: Frequent cleaning may be required. The control com- • When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will partments, burner(s) and circulating air passageways of take a few minutes for the burner(s) tile to turn bright the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE. - Page 4 • LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the heater does not light on the first attempt, repeat the procedure. FOR USE WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB. • Once the pilot has lit, hold the Control Knob down for PROPANE CYLINDERS: an additional 30 seconds to heat the thermocouple. Af- WARNING: Always inspect propane cylinder and heater propane ter 30 seconds, release the Control Knob and the pilot connections for damage, dirt, and debris before attaching...
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Page 5: Sides
• Hold control knob down in the pilot position for 1-5 LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS seconds. FOR USE WITH HOSE(S) CONNECTED TO • While holding down the control knob, rotate clockwise A REMOTE CYLINDER, MAXIMUM SIZE 20 to the OFF position and immediately turn back to the LBS: pilot position, a spark will be generated at the pilot as- sembly and the heater should light. -
Page 6: Maintenance
8 Inspect and clean main burner orifice located at bottom MAINTENANCE: of burner venturi tube, by using a vacuum or apply air Always keep the heater area clear and free from combustible pressure at orifice opening. materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. 9 Inspect and clean pilot (mounted to bracket) by using a Keep the vent areas (slots in the bottom and the top at the front vacuum or apply air pressure through the holes in the... -
Page 7: Parts List
7 ....78408 ....DOOR, BATTERY, COVER 8 ....78409 ....BATTERY, TERMINALS 9 ....78410 ....DOOR LEFT SIDE COVER 10 ....78411 ....LEFT, SIDE, COVER 11 ....78412 ....(2) REGULATORS, MH18B 12 ....78413 ....TIE, WRAPS 13 ....78414 ....BRACKET, LEFT, SIDE, REG, 14 ....78415 ....LEFT, SIDE, GAS, SUPPLY, LINE 15 ....78518 ....FRAME, ASSEMBLY... - Page 8 (Model MH9B) in to commerce. The Portable Buddy®, which is sold under the Mr. Heater brand, incorporates an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (“ODS”), which shuts off the heater if the oxygen in the room gets below a certain point. This allows for the heater to be safely used while camping, ice fishing, working in a garage or workshop, or for emergency home use in the event of a power outage. Since 2000 Enerco has expanded its Buddy line of heaters to include the Little Buddy® (Model MH4B), Big Buddy® (Model MH18B); and Hunting Buddy® (Model MH12HB). All of the Buddy Heater models are indoor safe and certified to CSA/ANSI standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission even endorsed the Buddy Heater as a heater that “can save campers’ lives.” Enerco is very proud of the Buddy line of heaters and is constantly striving to ensure they are used safely and properly. Enerco is now aware of a number of third party attachments primarily aimed at warming or cooking ...
- Page 9 WARRANTY LANGUAGE Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the 1‐year period and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr. Heater, Inc. within the warranty period. DISCLAIMER: This warranty does not cover any product that: a) has been subject to misuse or neglect; b) has been used in a manner inconsistent with the warnings and instructions ...
- Page 10 Model # OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MH35CLP AND OWNER’S MANUAL READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and follow all instructions. Place instructions in a safe place for future reference. Do not allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater. FORCED AIR PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion...
- Page 11 WARNING: WARNING: YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTHERS, NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER. WARNING: GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN...
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Page 12: Operating Precautions
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is a propane, direct-fired, forced air heater. It's intended use Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO NOT operate a is primarily temporary heating of buildings under construction, damaged heater. alteration or repair. DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater which has been Propane is heavier than air. -
Page 13: Odor Fade Warning
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED ODOR FADE WARNING • Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to propane (LP) WARNING or natural gas. You must determine if you can smell the Asphyxiation Hazard odorant in these fuel gases. -
Page 14: Battery Charging Procedure
Securely tighten all gas connections. Low Battery: The heater is equipped with an active battery monitoring system. When the heater is operating on the Slowly open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas internal battery only, the green LED light on the control panel will connections with a soap and water solution, looking for bubbles begin to flash when there is approximately 1 hour of operating that would indicate a gas leak. -
Page 15: Heater Operation
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least FIRE HAZARD·ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE HEATER FROM annually by a qualified person. THE POWER SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at the bullnose THE POWER CORD FROM THE HEATER. - Page 16 When service or repair is required, it is recommended that you • Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. take your heater to an authorized Mr Heater Service Center. See ‰Battery Recycling Information‰ below. •...
- Page 17 SIZE AND CAPACITY OF PROPANE CYLINDERS REQUIRED The charts below show the approximate size of the cylinder required for these heaters. To use the chart: Select the lowest air temperature expected (at the bottom of the chart). Move straight up to time of operation desired (left side of chart).