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Operating Instructions and Owner’s ManualMr. Heater | Big Buddy

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

• This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational

enclosures, having means for providing combustion air

and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins, ﬁshing

huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and vans.

It may be used for emergency indoor heating when

connected to a disposable 1-lb. propane cylinder(s) and

for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having means

for providing combustion air and ventilation, such as

construction trailers or temporary work enclosures.

• When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will

take a few minutes for the burner(s) tile to turn bright

orange. This is normal and the heater is working prop-

erly. If burner(s) tile is visibly aming, turn heater off

and call a qualiﬁed service technician.

• When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter

• The appliance should be inspected before each use. Fre-

quent cleaning may be required. The control compart-

ments, burner(s) and circulating air passageways of the

appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.

• 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 wa-

ter.

• When used without adequate combustion and ventila-

tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON

MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.

• 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.

• When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the

ground is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches

from the front of the heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED

WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE HEAT-

ER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER HOWEVER, DO NOT

LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE CHILDREN

MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER OPERATE

THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!

inch border around the tile that will not turn bright

orange. This is normal.

• When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT.

above sea level, the unit may not burn as bright as in

lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the

heater may shut-off. If this happens, provide fresh air,

wait 5 minutes and re-light. Due to local atmospheric

conditions heater may not re-light.

• Operating time will vary depending on the heater set-

ting and the supply cylinder size. (One 1 lb. cylinder: 1.5

to 6 hours. Two 1 lb. cylinders: 3 to 12 hours. Two 20

lb. cylinders: 50 to 220 hours.) Heater may be operated

from quick disconnect, one or both regulated inlets.

• When moving heater when lit or bumping heater setting

it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If this hap-

pens, re-light.

• NOTE: THIS HEATER MAY BE OPERATED WITH (1) OR (2)

DISPOSABLE 1 LB. PROPANE CYLINDERS OR WITH A RE-

MOTE REFILLABLE CYLINDER(S) MAX. 20 LBS USING (1)

OR (2) F273701, F273702 OR F272702 HOSE ASSEMBLIES

WITH FUEL FILTERS (F273699) ON EACH HOSE ASSEMBLY.

IT MAY ALSO BE OPERATED WITH (1) F271802 HOSE

ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO A REGULATED (11” W.C.)

PROPANE SOURCE OR (1) F271803 HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH

11” REGULATOR WITH ACME NUT.

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!

• Use only LP-gas cylinders marked in accordance with the

U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT).

• Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) disposable cylinders that mate

with No. 600 valve connection.

• Heater and attached cylinder(s) must be in an upright

position during operation.

• Make sure ve-position Control Knob is in “OFF” posi-

tion; see Figure 1.

• Screw 1 lb. disposable LP-gas supply cylinder(s) clock-

wise (from bottom) into portable heater until hand-tight.

• Check cylinder(s) connection for leaks with soapy water

at the threaded connection under the domed plastic

cover where the cylinder screws into the regulator. SEE

WARNING! ON PLASTIC COVER DOORS.

• Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to “PI-

LOT” position. Ignitor will spark to light the pilot burner.

(If needed, repeat these steps until pilot lights) and

continue to hold control knob down in “Pilot” position

for 30-60 seconds.

• After lighting pilot, release knob. Knob should return

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