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After pilot lights,
hold down for 30
-60 seconds and
then release knob.
Knob should return
to fully extended
position; see Figure
4. To operate heater
slightly depress knob
and gently turn
to lock in the "HI"
position to light
burner tile. Leave on
"HI" position until
burner tile turns bright orange.
•
After burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust heat
output by turning Control Knob to desired position
("LO" or "HI" setting)
Warning:
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
flammable items or ignition sources.
• LP-GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM
HEATER WHEN NOT IN USE!
LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH HOSE CONNECTED TO A REMOTE
CYLINDER, MAXIMUM SIZE 20 LBS:
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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. Or use F273704 Buddy series hose. Fuel filter
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 cylinder valve.
•
Heater must be in an upright position during operation.
•
Make sure four-position Control Knob is in "OFF"
position; see Figure 1.
Figure 4: "Release knob.
Mr. Heater | Portable Propane Heater
•
Swivel regulator outward for easy hose installation.
Then 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. DO
NOT use thread sealant on any of these connections.
• Mr. Heater strongly recommends using disposable
fuel filter F273699 to trap any oil substances when
connected to a remote cylinder that can make heater
inoperable.
•
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 DOMED COVER.
•
Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to "PILOT" position
and depress to light; see Figure 3.
•
If heater does not light, hold down for approximately
30 seconds; release and depress again. Repeat until
pilot lights.
•
After pilot lights, hold down for 30 -60 seconds and
then release knob. Knob should return to fully extended
position; see Figure 4. To operate heater slightly depress
knob and gently turn to lock in the "HI" position to light
burner tile. Leave on "HI" position until burner tile turns
bright orange.
•
After burner tile has turned bright orange, adjust heat
output by turning Control Knob to desired position
("LO" or "HI" setting)
Caution: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using
the propane tank shut off valve.
Warning:
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, shut off propane at supply tank,
allow heater to use up propane in supply line un‑
til heater shuts off, then 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.
•
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
children, and must not be stored in a building, garage
or any other enclosed area.
•
Indoor storage of the heater is permissible only if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from the heater.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.
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