Odor Fade Warning - Mr. Heater PORTABLE BUDDY Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Frequent cleaning may be required. The control
compartments, burner and circulating air passageways of
the appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
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DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control, which has been under water.
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When used without adequate combustion and
ventilation air, this heater may give off excessive
CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
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Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.
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When heater is placed on the ground, make sure
the ground is level and keep any objects at least 24
inches(60.96 cm) from the front of the heater. DO NOT
MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHEN OPERATING, SHOCKS
AND BUMPS MAY ACTIVATE THE SAFETY TIP OVER
DEVICE. DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR
WHERE CHILDREN MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP
OVER. NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!

ODOR FADE WARNING

WARNING
Asphyxiation Hazard
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to
support the combustion air requirements of the
heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heaterÊs
manual, heater dataplate, or contact the factory
to determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to
improper combustion.
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning leading to serious injury or death.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can
include headaches, dizziness and difficult in breathing.
FUEL GAS ODOR
Propane gas(G31) and butane/propane mixture
(G30+G31) gases have man-made odorants added
specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks. If a gas leak
occurs you should be able to smell the fuel gas. Since
Propane (G31) is heavier than air you should smell
for the gas odor low to the floor. ANY GAS ODOR IS
YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do
not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull any power
supply or extension cords. Do not light matches or any
other source of flame. Do not use your telephone.
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the
area immediately.
• Close all propane (G31) gas tank or cartridge fuel supply
Mr. Heater | Portable Propane and Butane/Propane Mixture Heater
valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the
meter if you use natural gas.
• Propane gas(G31) is heavier than air and may settle in
low areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.
• Use your neighborÊs phone and call your fuel gas supplier and
your fire department. Do not re-enter the building or area.
• Stay out of the building and away from the area until
declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas supplier.
• FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the firefighters
check for escaped gas. Have them air out the building and
area before you return. Properly trained service people must
repair any leaks, check for further leakages, and then relight
the appliance for you.
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane(G31). You must determine if you can smell the
odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane gas (G31). Local
propane gas (G31) dealers will be more than happy to
give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it to become
familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
• The odorant in propane gas (G31) is colorless
and the intensity of its odor can fade under some
circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
• Propane gas (G31) odor may differ in intensity at
different levels. Since Propane gas (G31)is heavier than
air, there may be more odor at lower levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO
REMEMBER!
• Propane gas (G31) or Butane/Propane mixture (G30+G31)
has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize these odors.
(Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not properly trained in the service and
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the
odors of propane gas(G31) and natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane gas(G31) or Butane/Propane
mixture(G30+G31) then do not attempt to light heater,
perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to
the heater on the propane (G31) or Butane/Propane
mixture(G30+G31) gas fuel system.
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heaterÊs
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
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